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Demo for detective-horror Nowhere now available for PC

Leamington Spa, United Kingdom – 15th August 2024 – Solo indie developer, Midnight Forge is today pleased to announce that the demo for its upcoming detective horror game Nowhere is now available to download via Steam.

Nowhere | Nordic Detective Horror Game | Demo Trailer

Nowhere is a hardcore-detective-horror game, which mixes immersive investigative gameplay and survival horror with a highly-atmospheric Nordic setting.

Deep within the picturesque forests of Norway, a detective searches for a group of missing tourists. The case soon takes a supernatural twist; plunging them headfirst into a unique and terrifying spin on Norse mythology, as they piece together the doomed tale of the gods after Ragnarök.

The demo features roughly 20-30 minutes of gameplay, offering just a glimpse of what will be available in the full game. Budding detectives will investigate multiple sites of interest as they begin to piece together the mysterious disappearance of the missing tourists, uncovering the secrets of an ancient and chilling ritual – while avoiding the horrors that lurk in their periphery.

Nowhere Features

  • A unique tale of Norse mythology. Uncover the impact and conflicts caused by a new religion during the Viking Age, and find out what happened to the Norse Gods in the final years of their worship.
  • The perfect blend of Detective Mystery and Survival Horror. A highly-suspenseful experience, Nowhere utilises a slow build up of tension to instil fear and dread, instead of jumpscares.
  • Non-Linear Open World. Explore and investigate multiple creepy locations across the highly-atmospheric scandinavian-forest at your own pace.
  • Realistic Investigation Mechanics. Nowhere will make you feel like a true detective. Conduct your own investigation then make your own connections and draw your own conclusions; search for clues while inspecting sites of interest.
  • Dynamic Shifting Environment. As the sound of a horn blares in the distance, the forest twists and corrupts around you, transforming into a nightmare version of itself. Draugr stalk you from the shadows, waiting until your back is turned. Run! Hide! Fight! Survive!

Nowhere is now in development for PC and is currently targeting an early 2025 launch. It is available to wishlist now via Steam. For more information please visit the official Midnight Forge website, or follow on Twitter.

About Midnight Forge Ltd

Midnight Forge is an independent games studio founded and operated solely by game designer Luke Dodds in Leamington Spa, UK. Specialising in Unreal Engine, the studio has a passion for creating engaging, innovative and high-quality titles, and has collaborated with a number of studios in work-for-hire capacity. The studio is now hard at work developing its own IP, the hardcore detective horror game, Nowhere. 

Unleash the power of Cosmic Storms in Stellaris new expansion

Cosmic Storms brings new technologies and edicts to manipulate and respond to those threats, the Storm Chaser origin and two new precursor stories exploring ancient civilizations

STOCKHOLM, August 15 – Today, Paradox Interactive announced that Cosmic Storms, the new mechanical expansion for its sci-fi strategy game Stellaris, will launch on September 10th on PC. This expansion adds and develops Cosmic Storms, phenomena stronger than civilizations and empires sweeping through the galaxy. To wield the mightiest forces in the universe is to court peril; while some perceive them as dire threats, others grasp them as keys to ascendancy or tools to vanquish their foes. Cosmic Storms is developed in collaboration with Behaviour Interactive and can already be pre-purchased for €12,99/$12,99/£10,99. Cosmic Storms is also included in Stellaris’ Season 08 which includes the three additions for Stellaris releasing this year and the exclusive “Rick the Cube” portrait. Additionally, it is part of the Expansion subscription offer that includes all additional content for Stellaris for a monthly fee.

Face or embrace the wild power of the Cosmic Storms through these new features: 

NEW STORMS This expansion adds 8 types of Cosmic Storms (Electric, Particle, Gravity, Magnetic, Radiant, Stardust, Shroud and Nexus) that replace the existing Space Storms, spawning randomly on the map. They travel the galaxy at various speeds, growing and shrinking with time.

STORM CHASER ORIGIN The Storm Chasers are an empire made of people that seek to push themselves beyond their own limits. They believe enlightenment is found in engaging with the greatest force the universe has to offer: the Cosmic Storms.

3 NEW CIVICS
Astrometeorology
Storm Devotion
Environmental Architects

2 PRECURSOR NARRATIVES Discover the stories of the Ancients, vanished masters of the storms: Weather Manipulators and the adAkkaria Convention of Benevolence. The completion of these narratives will unlock a new relic for each.

On top of that, Cosmic Storms adds technologies dedicated to storms, Galactic Community Resolutions, Anomalies, Arc Sites, and Weather Forecast Map Mode. It also adds a new Galactic Weather Control ascension perk, that makes it possible to create cosmic storms with science ships.

For more information about Stellaris and Cosmic Storms, visit http://stellaris.com/.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.

The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.

For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com

About Behaviour Interactive

Founded in 1992, Behaviour Interactive is Canada’s largest independent game developer and publisher. They have more than 1,300 employees in studios in Montreal, Toronto, Seattle, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Their successful development history includes multiple partnerships alongside the entertainment industries’ finest brand owners and creators. They’ve built their reputation on rigorously developing games that let players share unique moments together and transforming the world’s most renowned intellectual properties into interactive experiences designed to engage audiences across every platform.

For more information, please visit  https://www.bhvr.com/

Rhythm JRPG Keylocker Fights Back With Pulse-Pounding, Bass-Blasting Fervor When it Launches this September

A cyberpunk tale of tyranny unfolds on the planet Saturn across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and PC

Boulder, Colo. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Moonana Games and Serenity Forge today announced the rhythm-flavored JRPG Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action will launch on Sept. 18 across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and PC: https://serenityforge.com/games/keylocker

Today’s news was accompanied by a new trailer showcasing the stages you’ll own, the tyranny you’ll fight against and the citizens of Saturn you will save as you begin your rhythm-based journey to bring back the music in September:

In the dystopian metropolis of Saturn, a tyrannical regime has silenced all sound – making music is against the law. B0B0, a bold singer and songwriter must take the fate of Saturn into her hands to dismantle the corrupt government through tactical battles, navigating real-time executions of moves in a rhythm game style to triumph over adversaries, uncovering the mysteries of the city and its overlords and headline concerts with her band’s pulse-pounding electronic jams.

Inspired by classics like the Mario & Luigi RPG series and Chrono Trigger, Keylocker effortlessly combines the charm of physical comedy with rich storytelling and challenging strategic mechanics. This genre-defying mix of JRPG, narrative and rhythm elements promises an unforgettable experience.

Stay in the loop on all things Serenity Forge by visiting the team’s website and Twitter page.

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About Moonana Games

With an international team based in South America, USA and Europe, Moonana is a small but dedicated game development studio with a love for off-beat RPGs. Inspired by modern classics, Moonana’s work reimagines the genre by combining quirky characters, heartfelt plots, and sizzling mechanics, creating fresh and unforgettable experiences. 

About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives. 

HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded Gameplay Trailer Premieres at Inaugural VR Games Showcase

Leeds, UK – August 15, 2024. XR Games, in collaboration with IO Interactive, is pleased to share the first gameplay trailer for ‘HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded’ – a new VR version of the multi-million selling title ‘HITMAN 3’, releasing exclusively for Meta Quest 3.

Premiering at the inaugural VR Games Showcase, this trailer shows off the gameplay of HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded. It includes locations, weapons, characters and an introduction to new features such as dual wielding, that will be included in the full release on Meta Quest 3.

WATCH THE GAMEPLAY TRAILER ON YOUTUBE

Launching for £24.99/$29.99 – or pre-order now for a 10% discount – HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded marks a significant milestone in the HITMAN series, leveraging the power of Meta Quest 3 to deliver a truly immersive untethered VR experience.

PRE-ORDER HITMAN 3 VR: RELOADED ON THE META HORIZON STORE

Alongside this new gameplay trailer, five screenshots have also been released, showcasing some of the locations that players will visit when they experience HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded on Meta Quest 3.

In HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded, Agent 47 returns as the world’s top assassin for the most important contracts of his entire career!

Key Features of HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded include:

  • Dual wielding: HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded introduces dual-wielding, allowing players to use a weapon or item in each hand, adding a new dimension of gameplay.
  • New art style: See Agent 47 in a whole new light with a new visual style that enhances the immersive experience.
  • Overhauled user interface: HITMAN 3’s UI has been updated for VR, ensuring intuitive control and navigation as Agent 47.
  • Improved movement options: HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded offers fluid and natural movement options, making it easier than ever to navigate complex environments with speed and stealth.
  • Plus many more improvements: From visual enhancements to refined gameplay mechanics, this is the most immersive untethered HITMAN VR experience to date, ensuring both HITMAN veterans and new players alike can enjoy the ultimate virtual reality assassination experience.

“We’re so excited to show off the first proper look at HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded gameplay before it comes to Meta Quest 3,” said Bobby Thandi, Founder and CEO of XR Games. “The team has been working incredibly hard to make HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded the best it can possibly be, and I can’t wait for players to get their hands on it.”

About XR Games

XR Games is an award-winning virtual reality game development studio based in Leeds, UK, with over 100 members of staff. Working closely with AAA game studios, movie studios, and IP holders to bring licences to life in VR, XR Games also works with the world’s largest publishers and hardware manufacturers such as Meta, PlayStation & Microsoft. 

About IO Interactive

IO Interactive is an independent videogame developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform videogames in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology. IO Interactive will develop and publish the very first James Bond origin story with the working title Project 007 and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy.

© 2024 IO Interactive A/S. IO Interactive, IOI, HITMAN are registered trademarks of IO Interactive A/S.

Genshin Impact’s Annual Major Expansion Adds Its Sixth Nation Natlan on August 28

Version 5.0 unveils the Nation of War where players can experience the bravery, agility, and unique skills of the locals and Saurians to thrive in diverse environments and crises.

SINGAPORE, Aug 16, 2024 – Global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse presents Genshin Impact Version 5.0 “Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn,” available on August 28. Players will be able to reach the sixth major nation of Teyvat and ally with the warriors of the region, including Kachina, Kinich, and Mualani, as well as the Saurians of Natlan. Set off to discover diverse tribes, landscapes, mysteries, and legends.
 
Check out Genshin Impact Version 5.0 trailer here: 

The road to Natlan will open with an unlocked Teleport Waypoint that is accessible to players, even beginners and intermediates, who have completed the Prologue of the Archon Quest in Mondstadt. Known as the Nation of Pyro, Natlan is located west of the Sumeru desert. The people of this nation are divided into six main tribes. The dragons of Natlan, more commonly called Saurians, are the result of a long evolution and have evolved to coexist with humans, and they have even become their faithful companions. With Version 5.0, players will be able to explore three of the six tribes, as well as encounter three types of Saurians who live together with the locals.
 
Mastering the abilities of the different Saurians can prove decisive in exploring the towering cliffs and flowing springs, and players can transform into a Saurian by indwelling them. The Tepetlisaurus are Saurians good at tunneling undergrounds and climbing cliffs, and they are the companions of choice for the Children of Echoes who call the canyons their home. The Yumkasaurus can pull themselves in the chosen direction and reach great heights with ease. They have taken up residence among the Scions of the Canopy, a tribe living suspended from the walls of steep cliffs. As for the Koholasaurus, they can move quickly on water and liquid Phlogiston, which explains why they are commonly seen with the People of the Springs near the sea.
 
Natlan, also known as the Nation of War, honors her warriors at the Stadium of the Sacred Flame, where the Champion of each tribe is chosen through a tournament. This is where the main story unfolds, as the player, accompanied by local warriors Kachina, Kinich, and Mualani, travel to the Stadium. To begin Natlan’s Archon Quest, players need to reach Adventure Rank 28 and above, and have completed all of Liyue’s Archon Quests.
 
Natlan warriors are masters of skills and agility that reflect the lifestyle and traditions of their own tribe. Kachina, the four-star Geo polearm wielder from the Children of Echoes, is able to summon Turbo Twirly and ride on it to scale walls and cliffs, and also pound the ground to deal AOE DMG. She can be recruited for free by completing Act I of Natlan’s Archon Quest. Kinich, renowned for his hunting skills in the Scions of the Canopy, is a five-star Dendro warrior equipped with a claymore who wields the grappling hook to perfection, so as to swing and easily reach heights, or to link to enemies and perform powerful Loop Shots. His special companion, Ajaw, can also join the fray, unleashing his dragon breath against foes. Mualani, the watersports shop owner from People of the Springs, is a Hydro five-star catalyst wielder who can mount her reliable Sharky Surfboard and move at full speed on the water surface, liquid Phlogiston, and even on dry land. In combat, when Mualani is moving on her Sharky Surfboard and hits an enemy, she applies a mark and administers Sharky’s Bite, which inflicts more damage after several hits.
 
Although Kachina, Mualani, and Kinich are all capable of locating regional specialties, they have different talents of restoring Stamina, accumulating Phlogiston, or increasing movement speed respectively, which can benefit all party members by interacting with certain harvestable items. However, to take full advantage of the powers and abilities of warriors and Saurians living in the Nation of Pyro, players will need to consume or utilize Phlogiston in different forms wisely. Through a mysterious ritual known as Phlogiston Engravings, the warriors of Natlan can further distinguish themselves in battle thanks to the Nightsoul’s Blessing.
 
In Version 5.0’s Event Wishes, Mualani and Kachina will debut in the first phase along with Kaedehara Kazuha’s rerun, and Kinich’s debut will come with the Raiden Shogun in the second half. In the meantime, the stories of Natlan’s three new characters will be available through the Tribal Chronicles, a new three-act quest for each tribe that replace the previous Story Quests, to provide a comprehensive experience for players to gain a deeper understanding of the stories, people, and traditions. Players can visit each tribe’s “Obsidian Totem Pole” to start the Tribal Chronicles, as well as their Bounties and Supply Notices to earn Reputation EXP and valuable rewards.
 
As the fourth anniversary of Genshin Impact approaches, rewards and bonuses will be offered to celebrate this event with fans and players during Version 5.0. The special daily login event returns with up to Intertwined Fate ×10 for players to claim, and players can check their in-game mail to receive Primogems ×1,600, two exclusive gadgets “Firstborn Firesprite” and “Kaboom Box,” as well as more bonuses. Furthermore, players can also invite a 5-star character from the Standard Wish lineup to their team for free. More updates on the Character Event Wish, Weapon Event Wish, and a new tool to redeem Artifacts with designated affixes will also arrive in the latest version.
 
Genshin Impact Version 5.0 will arrive on August 28 with the new nation Natlan. With cross-progression and Co-Op functions, players can enjoy their adventure across PlayStation®, PC, Android, and iOS. The game has been rated T for Teen by ESRB on PS5, PS4, PC, and Google Play, and 12+ on iOS. For more information, please visit Genshin Impact’s official website (genshin.hoyoverse.com) or follow @GenshinImpact on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
 
About Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world adventure RPG that brings players to the visually stunning world of Teyvat. The player takes on the role of the mysterious “Traveler,” who sets off on a journey to discover the fate of their lost sibling. Starting from Version 5.0, Natlan, the sixth of the seven nations is open for exploration. Players can explore each nation with unique cultures and vast landscapes, meet a diverse cast of characters, master the art of element-based combat, and unveil the secrets of Teyvat. With cross-progression and Co-Op functions, players can now continue their adventure across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PC, Android, and iOS alone or with friends.
 
About HoYoverse

HoYoverse is committed to providing immersive virtual world experiences to players around the world. We have brought fans popular games including Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, Tears of Themis, and Zenless Zone Zero, as well as a wide range of entertainment content. Community is at the heart of everything we do. We are devoted to engaging fans and fostering an enthusiastic and inclusive global community that provides access and encouragement for people to share their passion for ACG (Animation, Comics, and Games) through their own creativity and skills.

Pushing the boundaries of imagination, we consistently explore cutting-edge game development technologies, and have accumulated leading technical capabilities in cel shading, cloud gaming, and other fields. In the future, we will continue to expand our content production, technology research, and publishing duties through operations in offices in Singapore, Montreal, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul, and other areas.

MARS 2120 – Gameplay

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In the shoes of Sergeant Anna Charlotte, we land on Mars to investigate a distress signal sent by the human colony. In our video, we carefully explore every corner of multiple biomes in search of hidden upgrades and experience points. We find more than we bargained for, as the colony is now home to grotesque and hostile creatures. We put Charlotte’s martial skills to the test, along with upgrades that grant elemental properties to her rifle. Finally, we face off against some of the many bosses present in Mars 2120.

Metroidvania with a mix of melee and ranged combats inspired by classics like Super Metroid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night or Guacamelee! Help Anna “Thirteen” Charlotte battle her way through the secrets of Mars.

MARS 2120
Developer: QUByte Interactive
Publisher: QUByte Interactive
Platform: Steam PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Release Date: 1st August, 2024
Price: $19.99 USD

Available here – https://www.mars2120.com/

Summary:

Recommended – “Mars 2120 is an engaging game that features fast action-exploration backed by awesome controls. Its repetitive enemies and weak soundtrack hold it back. Good for genre fans, but far from exceptional.”

Check out our review for Mars 2120 here!

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YOGSCAST GAMES AND TABLE9 LAUNCH TALES & TACTICS TODAY!

Tell your tale and master unique tactics in this roguelike adventure!

Bristol,  United Kingdom — August 15, 2024 | Prepare your virtual tabletops for all out war as Tales & Tactics launches today on PC. 

From Yogscast Games and Table9, the developers of the Slay the Spire Downfall mod which received more than 1 million downloads, this Roguelike Autobattler sees players build their armies in a Tabletop RPG setting. Tales & Tactics launches after one year in Early Access and with more than 100 new units, additional regions, mechanics and acts, and a reworked difficulty system all added to the game – it’s safe to say this is an entirely different proposition after 365 days of fan feedback.

Players looking to test their metal against AI can explore everything this unique story has to offer, meeting celebrity battlers and carving their own legend in the Tournament. Those who want to bring their armies to bear against other people, never fear, PvP mode will now add a new dimension to this gripping tactical experience.

To find out more about Tales & Tactics you can check out the Steam page here, where it is available for wishlisting and will launch out of Early Access with a 30 percent discount off the usual price of $17.99/£14.99/ €17.49.

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 Table 9 Studio

Based in Michigan, Table 9 Studio is primarily composed of a duo of brothers, previously working on MMORPG Marvel Heroes Omega, and a young Slay the Spire modding prodigy. With the success of Downfall under their belt, they look to expand their creative potential by utilising their experience for Table 9’s own unique titles.

Spellgarden Games and Team17 Digital announce Ritual of Raven  

Ritual of Raven is a cozy farming game rife with adventure and offering you a chance to discover the magical story behind the Portal Keepers legacy. 

August 15th 2024 – Team17 Digital and Spellgarden Games, the developers behind the adorably colourful Sticky Business have today revealed their new game, Ritual of Raven as part of the Wholesome Games Steam Event.   

Watch the announcement trailer below:

Ritual of Raven is a cozy, story-based farming sim – but you don’t do the farming yourself. It’s for those dreaming of adventure and escape whilst living their best witchy life. While you grow ingredients for rituals and quest and tend to your home, interacting with quirky characters, fun creatures and your sarcastic raven friend, mysterious events rumble. Then there’s the very special mechanic – enchanting magic.  

Key Features: 

  • Meet lots of characters that you can befriend and trade with.  
  • Enchant magical creatures to help you grow the ingredients for your Rituals and complete your book of shadows.  
  • Command the moon to change its phase for your needs! 
  • Interact with the portals that have erupted across the land. 
  • Decorate not only your farm but the magical world beyond, to your liking with many customisation options.
  • Explore the magical world around you. 

Ritual of Raven will have a playable demo at the Indie Arena Booth in Hall 10.2 | F010 E019 for all would-be witchy wanderers itching to get a glimpse at what awaits them in the magical world of Leynia. For those wishing to interview the developers, they will be available at the Indie Arena Booth as well as at the Team17 Business area. 

To stay up to date with Spellgarden Games and exciting upcoming reveals, you can follow the developers on X and join their Discord.  

About Spellgarden Games 

Spellgarden Games is an indie game studio based in Ludwigsburg, Germany. The founding members had worked together on previous indie projects and decided to combine their powers into their own studio in 2022. Their first release Sticky Business was a delightful success, exuding their desire to create cozy games that spark creativity in their players. 

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 comprised of over 140 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s 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, and Overcooked! franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more information.   

Tactical Nazi-puncher Sumerian Six will punch Nazis on September 2

Big-brained developer Artificer and their slow-witted lab assistant Devolver Digital have announced that weird war tactical adventure Sumerian Six will be sneaking onto PC and detonating its payload on September 2. 

Check out a brand new 6-minute deep dive released today that highlights some of the key characters, mechanics and strategies you’ll encounter on your mission to crush the Nazi’s occult machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9DeYqVHkkM

Tactics-enthusiasts can get a further taste of what’s in store by heading directly to Steam and downloading the demo, which features the opening two chapters and has been recently updated with a number of tweaks and fixes based on player feedback: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1429850/view/4357881096234870158

Sumerian Six follows the Enigma Squad, an unlikely team of heroes composed of the world’s greatest scientists who must combine their skills to conduct secret missions in their fight against the Third Reich.

Led by Hans Kammler, a former member of Enigma Squad, the Nazis tap into the occult to create the ultimate Wunderwaffe. With seemingly endless resources at his disposal, Kammler will stop at nothing to put you six feet under. Face off against heavily armed, mutated, and supernaturally charged forces, and put your strategic abilities and dexterity to the ultimate test.

Sneak your way around Nazi strongholds and dispatch the ever-present watchmen in a variety of ways before taking on the more serious threats that lie in wait. Combine your team’s dynamic powers in creative displays of tactical might.

The more you overcome, the more powerful your Squad becomes, striking fear into the black hearts of the Third Reich. Only you can stop Kammler from unleashing the full potential of Geiststoff – a mystical substance with the power to win the war.

Take command of the Enigma Squad, stop the war, and save the world on September 2!

Anarkade Delivers Competitive Pixelated Carnage to Consoles, Steam 23 Sept. 2024

Invite unhinged friends to a 2D retro-inspired battle of the ages

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 15 August 2024 – Anarkade, the bomb-tastic multiplayer arena shooter from developer Pixelatom and publisher Blowfish Studios, lights a fuse for detonation on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5 with backwards compatibility, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, as well as PC and Mac via Steam on Monday, 23 Sept. 2024.

In this hybrid of 2D platformer and intense shooter, blast or be blasted in adrenaline-pumping multiplayer matches with local and cross-platform online support. Chaotic hijinks await as each round starts with each combatant assigned a random weapon in a procedurally-generated arena. Make a break for the loot crates with new weapons and master movement mechanics like wall jumps and corner hangs to evade danger and get in position to blow away the opposition.

Pick up an array of traditional but deadly firearms like the Python revolver or the gatling gun. Bring a knife to a gunfight, and make opponents regret not shooting when they had the chance. Strike foes with the deadly Bowling Bomb, that spares nobody in its path of destruction and leaves foes feeling like turkeys.

Battles take place across six distinct stage themes, each with their own physics and environmental hazards. Battle it out while slipping and sliding in the ice stages, and gravity becomes more of a suggestion in the space stages. Equip fun hats and costumes and enjoy wacky death animations, because victory feels better when you look good and your enemies look stupid. 

Compete in single match or tournament style local player modes, killing enemies to earn points and avoiding self-destruction in Deathmatch or collecting valuable crates in Cratebox. Turn up the heat online, fragging worldwide foes in quickplay or making custom rooms with long-distance friends. 

Anarkade is a fun, fast-paced party game at heart,” said Javier Arias, Founder and Lead Developer, Pixelatom. “We’ve crafted a balanced experience, mixing action, shooting, and platforming with unpredictable scenarios that make for an dynamic, ever changing experience for shooters to play over and over again.”

Anarkade launches on Monday, 23 Sept. 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5 with backwards compatibility, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, as well as PC and Mac via Steam featuring language support for English, Spanish (Latin Americas), Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (Portugal), French, German, and Russian.

To learn more, visit Anarkade’s official website, join the community on Discord and Twitter/X, and search #Anarkade on social media.

About Pixelatom

Pixelatom is a two man indie development team based in Cordoba, Argentina. Founders Javier Arias and Lucas Zallio strive to create fun and competitive games with a strong focus on positive user experience. 

For more information about Pixelatom, visit the official website or follow the team on Twitter/X.

About Blowfish Studios

Blowfish Studios is an award-winning game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. The studio strives to release original multi-platform games, while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. The studio provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing, and promotion to the world. Blowfish Studios is a part of Animoca Brands’ gaming-focused endeavors.

About Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands, a Deloitte Tech Fast winner, a Fortune Crypto 40 company, and one of the Financial Times’ High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2023, is a Web3 leader that leverages blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers around the world to help to establish the open metaverse. The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including original games such as The Sandbox, PHANTOM GALAXIES™, Life Beyond, and Crazy Defense Heroes, and products utilizing popular intellectual properties from the worlds of sports and entertainment, such as The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E. It has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Animoca Brands Japan, Grease Monkey Games, Eden Games, Darewise Entertainment, Notre Game, TinyTap, Be., PIXELYNX, WePlay Media, and Gryfyn. Animoca Brands is one of the most active investors in Web3, with a portfolio of over 400 Web3 investments, both directly and through Animoca Ventures, including Yuga Labs, Axie Infinity, Polygon, Consensys, Fireblocks, OpenSea, Dapper Labs, Yield Guild Games, Alien Worlds, and many more.