A Intergalactic Point & Click With No Pointing… Or Clicking!

August 7, 2024. Today publisher Treasure Boy and developer Kindermann Corp. are delighted to give a shout-out about the worldwide release of Shikon-X today on PC Steam and the Nintendo Switch priced at $12.99 / €10.79 / £10.29. A hard-to-describe – let alone categorize – game in that, as a story-rich drama, intergalactic point-and-click adventure without any actual pointing or clicking, sort of open-ended experience – it offers a lot from that ‘golden age’ – a real blast from the past!

Set out on an epic quest to unravel the mysteries behind the war against humanity. Even when pitted against a cosmic threat, there’s always time for a bit of pinball…

Shikon-X is totally ‘retro’ focused, with its stylized colourful graphics, it harks back to the good old 8-bit days but offers challenges and immersive gameplay in a wild, whacky, moreish way!

• Streamlined ‘point-and-click’ experience without the pointing and clicking
• Gameplay designed with approachability in mind
• Intergalactic adventure inspired by 80s and 90s anime (the best kind!)
• Arcade mini-games that help drive the narrative forward

PLAY

Meet Major Daaia, the best pilot the Federation has ever seen! During a routine defense operation, Daaia receives a mysterious message from humanity’s mortal enemy, the Rolars. The message kick-starts her intergalactic adventure of epic proportions inspired by 80s and 90s anime. Visit alien planets, meet all kinds of weird and silly characters, and uncover the truth behind the war with the Rolars.

GAME ON

Shikon-X features a variety of playable arcade mini-games throughout the adventure. Fend off invaders from space in a retro-inspired arcade shooter, or flaunt your flipper skills in a fully-featured pinball table. Every mini-game serves a purpose, with certain story beats developing through these scenes!

Fight, explore, challenge, chat, pilot, defend, solve mysteries, planet hop, meet locals, visit bars,……

About Treasure Boy

Treasure Boy is a newly established indie game publisher based in Hong Kong. Founded by industry veterans, Treasure Boy offers a range of services including funding, porting, marketing, and localization—everything an indie developer needs from a publisher. Its goal is to help indie titles reach a global audience and maximize their potential worldwide, with a particular focus on Asian territories.

yfood partners with HoYoverse to launch its biggest Gaming Edition yet, featuring two exclusive flavors. 

Munich, August 7th, 2024 – Europe’s leading smart food brand, yfood, has teamed up with the global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse to launch their fifth and most ambitious Gaming Edition, inspired by the global hit free-to-play open-world adventure RPG, Genshin Impact. This groundbreaking collaboration marks the first of its kind in Europe, blending yfood’s innovative nutrition with the vibrant world of Genshin Impact, and tapping into the ever-growing cosplay trend. Starting August 7, the yfood limited Genshin Impact Editions will be available online internationally.

Two Exclusive Flavors Inspired by Genshin Impact

yfood breaks new ground with the introduction of two unique flavors: “Banana Peanut” and “Icy Coconut.” These flavors will be represented by the beloved Genshin Impact characters Amber and Qiqi. Amber, known for her energetic personality and helpful nature, is captured in the rich and creamy taste of “Banana Peanut”. Meanwhile, Qiqi’s enigmatic charm and her power of Cryo are perfectly embodied by the refreshing “Icy Coconut.” These limited-edition drinks are not just delicious but also featuring a unique design and will be available for a limited time only. The release spans the DACH region, France, the Netherlands, the UK, and German retail stores, showcasing impressive reach for this year’s gaming editions.

yfood x Genshin Impact – A Perfect Match

“Genshin Impact is committed to providing players with innovative experiences inside and outside the game. We hope the new flavors inspired by our beloved Genshin Impact characters will nourish our fans and players and help them get ready for more adventures in Teyvat and their daily life!” says Wenyi Jin, President, Global Publishing and Operations of HoYoverse.

“Genshin Impact’s open world, where players continually set out for unknown lands and uncover new mysteries, mirrors the innovation and exploration that yfood champions. Our products are designed to support this spirit of discovery,” adds Marco Raab, Chief Brand Officer at yfood.

Cosplay Immersion: Exclusive Events for the Community

yfood is diving deep into the cosplay scene. They kicked off their collaboration with Genshin Impact at DoKomi, supported by Kaddi Cosplay and a photoshoot by eosAndy. Next up is gamescom, where yfood and HoYoverse will host a cosplay contest featuring renowned cosplayers Krystl Cosplay and Kes Cosplay as Amber and Qiqi. With meticulously crafted costumes by Tingilya Cosplay and her team, this campaign promises to be a visual feast. 

Monster Hunter Wilds™’ global debut is joined by Ace Attorney Investigations™ Collection, Monster Hunter™ Now, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess™ and the world-first hands-on with Terry Bogard in Street Fighter™ 6

Hamburg – August  7^th, 2024 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, announced today their full product line-up for Gamescom 2024. Having announced the very first playable opportunity for Monster Hunter Wilds™ back in June, the publisher confirms a number of other world-first hands-on opportunities coming to the show in Cologne this month.

The Capcom show floor will feature more than 60 playable demo stations for Monster Hunter Wilds over 900 square meters. The first time it has been made playable to the public, Monster Hunter series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, executive director and art director Kaname Fujioka, and director Yuya Tokuda, will also be present to deliver even more insights on Capcom’s very own Gamescom stage. Monster Hunter Wilds will release in 2025 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows and Steam.

Attendees of the Capcom booth will also be able to get the global first hands-on with the newest, and first-ever guest character in the Street Fighter™ series, Terry Bogard, from SNK’s Fatal Fury series. Fans can get to grips with Terry and try out his moves ahead of his release in Autumn this year. Terry Bogard, the Legendary Hungry Wolf, can be purchased individually with Fighter Coins or unlocked for players who own or purchase the Year 2 Character Pass or Year 2 Ultimate Pass. Street Fighter™ 6 is available now across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

Visitors to the Capcom booth will also be able to get a first hands-on with Ace Attorney Investigations™ Collection, which will release later this year on September 6^th. Ace Attorney Investigations Collectionbrings together two classic titles Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambitin one highly anticipated collection! Initially released for Nintendo DS™, the titles return with new and improved features. And for the first time ever, Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit will be available in the West after only being available in Japan.

The recently released Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess™will also be playable, giving attendees a chance to experience the thrills of its unique Kagura Action Strategy. As the protagonist Soh, it is the player’s duty to rescue villagers and restore peace along with the Maiden of the mountain, Yoshiro, by purging the defilement that infects their land on Mt. Kafuku. Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddessis available now across Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam.

Rounding off the line-up is Monster Hunter™ Now! Capcom is thrilled to host Niantic on the Capcom stand with a dedicated Monster Hunter Now area, celebrating the game’s one-year anniversary. This exclusive space offers press and creators a sneak peek at new monsters, content, and features for the upcoming new season.  Attendees can try an epic Monster Hunter Now-themed AR Camera activation, and participate in a special quest on Gamescom’s EPIX platform for a chance to win fantastic prizes.

Finally, the Capcom show floor will see a number of live streamed programmes broadcast across the duration of the show direct from Cologne to the rest of the world. As part of the live streams, Capcom will broadcast Monster Hunter Wilds presentations by the development team. For German-speaking audiences, Capcom will additionally provide daily shows from early to late, produced and presented by RocketBeans TV.

Fans can join in the fun and watch via the Capcom channels:

• Capcom Germany Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/capcom_germany
• Capcom Germany YouTube: www.youtube.com/capcomgermany
• Monster Hunter Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/monsterhunter
• Monster Hunter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@monsterhunter

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or www.capcom-unity.com .

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

“PlayStation,” “PS4” and “PS5” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Register online to play for one day only  

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 7, 2024 – Today, Ubisoft ANZ announced players can visit the Microsoft Experience Centre on Pitt Street Mall, Sydney, to play Star Wars Outlaws™ prior to launch. Players can visit the Microsoft Experience Centre on Saturday, August 17, from 10am – 4pm AEST, to experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game, set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Players can register for designated timeslots for hands-on sessions here, the following session times are available to book:  

Hands-on sessions for Star Wars Outlaws at the Microsoft Experience Centre on Pitt Street Mall (188 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000): 

• Saturday, 17 August, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM AEST
• Saturday, 17 August, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEST
• Saturday, 17 August, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AEST
• Saturday, 17 August, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM AEST
• Saturday, 17 August, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM AEST
• Saturday, 17 August, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM AEST

Star Wars Outlaws launches on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC via Ubisoft Connect on August 30, and can be played up to three days early* starting August 27 with a Ubisoft+ Premium subscription or by preordering the Gold Edition or Ultimate Edition. For more information about Star Wars Outlaws, please visit: starwarsoutlaws.com. 

To preorder the game on the Ubisoft Store, please visit store.ubisoft.com.  For the latest news on Star Wars Outlaws and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: news.ubisoft.com.

*Play the game up to 3 days before the official launch date. Internet connection and Ubisoft account required to redeem the digital content. Please check system requirements and product details/restrictions before purchase and upon game release. 

About Star Wars Outlaws 

With development led by Massive Entertainment*, Star Wars Outlaws will invite players to experience the Star Wars galaxy like never before through an original story set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. As the Galactic Empire relentlessly pursues the final defeat of the Rebel Alliance, the criminal underworld thrives. Fans will play as cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess and her loyal companion Nix, as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the galaxy’s most wanted. Kay and Nix can turn any situation to their advantage: use stealth and gadgets to gain the upper hand, use Nix to distract and draw away enemies, or engage in blaster combat in tense situations throughout their journey. In order to pull off the ultimate heist, Kay and Nix will search for and join forces with a cast of outlaws, including battle-hardened droid ND-5. While stealing valuable goods, infiltrating secret locations, and outwitting enemies, they will need to carefully consider how their choices affect their status with each syndicate, as each move will influence Kay’s ever-changing reputation. 

*Development partners include Ubisoft Annecy, Bucharest, Chengdu, Milan, Montpellier, Paris, Redlynx, Shanghai, Stockholm, Toronto. 

About Ubisoft 

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2024 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. 

Pre-download August 12 Exclusively on ArenaBreakoutInfinite.com then Prepare to Shoot and Loot for Fame and Glory on PC’s Most Exhilarating Tactical Extraction Shooter

AUGUST 6, 2024 – Global game developer MoreFun Studios confirmed today that Arena Breakout: Infinite (PC) will launch into early access on August 13 exclusively on the official website, arenabreakoutinfinite.com. The early access version of Arena Breakout: Infinite will come with a new Armory map, multiple new weapons and gears, additional features such as Kill Cam and Spectate, four new supported languages, lowered hardware requirements down to GTX 960, and the inclusion of the Season system.

During this early access phase, MoreFun Studios will focus on optimization, introduce new features, fine tune gameplay mechanics, balance monetization systems, and quickly iterate on player feedback to create the most compelling extraction shooter experience on PC.
 
Arena Breakout: Infinite early access officially launches on 2:00AM GMT on August 13 (7:00PM PST on August 12). Get a head start by registering and pre-downloading the game starting at 2:00AM GMT/ 7PM PST on August 12 at arenabreakoutinfinite.com.  

The Armory map will make its debut on August 12 for Arena Breakout: Infinite early access.

“During the Closed Beta Test (CBT) earlier this year for Arena Breakout: Infinite, our team constantly improved the game, addressing bugs and adding new features,” states Enzo Zhang, Head of MoreFun Studios and Producer of Arena Breakout: Infinite. “From our CBT learnings, we felt the best way to streamline and structure early access development was through our own official website. We feel this is the best and most collaborative development approach as we use this early access period to quickly deliver the most complete 1.0 version of Arena Breakout: Infinite on PC.”  

Arena Breakout: Infinite is an immersive tactical extraction shooter. Join a fair and competitive community to shoot, loot, and raid your path to fortune. With realistic visuals and true-to-life audio, push through tough battles where the stakes are high and the rewards even higher. Get in, get rich, and get out… but be prepared to fight for survival.

Arena Breakout: Infinite will be free to play, no strings attached and will launch into early access on August 13 via arenabreakoutinfinite.com, with pre-downloads starting August 12. Updates regarding Steam launch and full version 1.0 will be detailed at Gamescom 2024. For more information and the latest updates, visit us on the game’s official website, join our Discord, and follow us on X / Twitter.

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About MoreFun Studios

MoreFun Studios was established in 2010, and has developed a number of projects with world-renowned intellectual property such as Arena Breakout, Naruto and Rock Kingdom. MoreFun has the experience of working on a wide variety of genres including action, shooter, RPG, casual, and more. MoreFun Studios is committed to delivering quality content and experiences to its players across the globe.

Solo swashbuckler Ahr Ech and dirt-burrowing publisher Devolver Digital are proud to announce that Pepper Grinder is now available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series S|X and Xbox One!

Originally released earlier this year for PC and Switch, this fast-paced platformer sees you using a giant, whirring drill to swim through the earth like a dolphin swims through water.

Challenging platforming, lush pixel art, clever environmental puzzling, and chaotic combat await you in this vibrant side-scroller, complemented by a thrilling soundtrack and ultra-tight, immensely satisfying controls.

After a freak storm tears Pepper’s ship apart, she washes up on the dangerous shores of a mysterious island and finds a group of narwhal-like creatures—a band of bilge-sucking buccaneers known as the Narlings—making off with her precious treasure.

But a chance encounter with a drill named Grinder gives her the power to fight these thieves head-on. Pepper embarks on a quest to retrieve her stolen booty, drilling her way across the island to recover her filthy lucre and show the Narlings—and their mysterious leader—why you should never mess with someone wielding an oversized power tool.

For more information, check out peppergrindergame.com

Today, Xbox announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass on console, PC and cloud beginning this month, including:

Week of August 5:

• Creatures of Ava, August 7 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
• Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, August 8 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Week of August 12:

• Mafia: Definitive Edition, August 13 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

In case you missed it, in the last month we also brought Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Game Pass for Console, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate; unlocked Valorant benefits for Xbox Series X|S players as the game launched on consoles; and introduced another way for Game Pass Ultimate members to play through the Xbox app on Amazon Fire TV devices.

In addition, we also have new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks this month, including in-game content for Stampede Racing Royale, Sea of Thieves, and Naraka Bladepoint.

For more details on the new games joining Xbox Game Pass this month, and available Perks and Quest updates, check out here.

Shroom Siege, the team-based arcade action platformer from developer Upside Down Bird, takes no shiitake in its new demo, now available on PC via Steam.

The fungal kingdom spreads its spores onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2025.Prepare for bite-sized bug battles in the new demo!

Join the mushroom militia for action-packed 4v4 battles on single-screen maps! Devise a plan with teammates and implement a tactical approach for a cooperative victory. Infest powerful insectoids to execute clever strategies and outwit rivals.

Strive to become reigning champions by mastering three win conditions: Employ Minions to collect and tribute offerings for a Shrine victory. Eliminate the opponents Shogun three times to earn the Shogun victory, or survive oncoming attacks while pushing a poopy payload across the map for a Poop victory.

Secure each victory type with quick thinking, communication, and coordination – teammates must be quick to react or risk losing it all! With local and online multiplayer, form an Enoki-like squad and join the battle from anywhere in the world!

Shroom Siege’s demo is now available on PC via Steam with English, Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (European), French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Ukrainian, Polish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, and Korean language support. 

About Upside Down Bird

A small indie development team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Upside Down Bird is always looking to do things a bit different. Some of their projects include ECGC 2018 Indie Prize Winner Super Gravity Ball, and SIEGE 2018 Best in Show winner Mariachi Undead, speaking to the team’s diverse and outside-of-the-box development style.

Broadcast Over Sunset DLC, Sunset Bundle also Available Starting Today

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (August 6, 2023) – Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today announced the heartwarming summer vacation adventure Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid for Nintendo Switch and Steam is available now exclusively as a digital download in North America and Europe.

Explore the Wonder of the Japanese Countryside

Enjoy a special summer in rural Japan, where you’ll meet many people and have amazing experiences. Yomogi Town, where you’re staying this summer vacation, is small but has its own shopping district and a supermarket. There are many interesting places to visit around town as well, such as a harbor, a lighthouse, a factory with tall chimneys, and a castle on a mountain. Fish, catch bugs, swim, climb trees, explore, and solve mysterious cases with the local kids… Your options are endless.

The company also released the Broadcast Over Sunset DLC, and a Sunset bundle that includes both the main game and DLC.

Broadcast Over Sunset DLC

Experience the rugged landscape and unique habitats of a new island. Search for 30 new insect and fish species not found in Yomogi Town. There are new places to explore, like a radio station antenna tower, the remnants of an old village, and a mysterious cave. *Main game required to play DLC.

Visit Nintendo eShop or Steam for details.

Nintendo eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/natsu-mon-20th-century-summer-kid-switch/
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2839280/NatsuMon_20th_Century_Summer_Kid/

A free demo of the game for Nintendo Switch is also available.

About Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid

Satoru, the son of a circus ringmaster, just arrived in a seaside town surrounded by nature. Enjoy a special summer in rural Japan, where you’ll meet many people and have amazing experiences. In the game’s open world environment, go to various locations without loading times or screen changes. Swim in the sea, climb up the mountain, take a train to the neighboring town… Immerse yourself in this seamless world as you go on your adventure. Have fun interacting with both the people who live in the town and your fellow circus troupe members. As you spend your summer days in town, you will even be asked to direct the circus. A heartwarming summer vacation adventure awaits you.

Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid is developed by TOYBOX Inc. and Millennium Kitchen Co., Ltd. , with the story, script, and direction by Kaz Ayabe of Millennium Kitchen Co., Ltd.

About Spike Chunsoft, Inc.

Established in December 2017, Spike Chunsoft, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Located in Huntington Beach, California, Spike Chunsoft, Inc. has localized and published titles by its parent company as well as other third party companies for the Western market. 

About Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.

Spike Chunsoft was established in April 1984 by a merger of two renowned video game developers/publishers, Spike Co. Ltd. and Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. specializes in developing and publishing entertainment content including award winning console series Danganronpa, Mystery Dungeon and Zero Escape, and is responsible for launching titles across consoles, PC and mobile for some of the most popular series in the industry.