[Warsaw, Poland] – Retrovibe, the indie game publisher known for its captivating retro-inspired titles, and solo developer Apptivus are excited to announce the release of Impaler Gold, the most significant update yet to the fast-paced, minimalistic arena shooter, Impaler. This free update introduces new features and enhancements that will challenge and engage players like never before.
Since its release last year, Impaler has received ten substantial updates, adding new stages, enemies, weapons, upgrades, and other quality-of-life enhancements. Now, Impaler Gold brings a brand-new mode to the game completely free.
Introducing Collectathon: In this new mode, players must complete 16 time-based stages in the shortest time possible. Navigate an ever-changing battlefield, utilizing height to gain an edge over adversaries. This mode offers a fresh and exciting challenge for both new and returning players.
Impaler Gold is a movement-focused shooter where players shoot, impale, and stomp demons into red mist. By leveraging verticality and the hazardous environment, players are rewarded for skillful navigation and strategic play. The rogue-lite elements and dynamic arenas ensure each run is unique and replayable, providing endless hours of intense action.
Impaler Gold is out now on Steam and GOG. Players who already own Impaler will receive the update for free.
About Apptivus
Apptivus is an indie product company that creates toys and video games – mostly for fun.
About Retrovibe
Retrovibe is a publisher that aims to unlock next levels of fun by delivering new indie games with a retro heart. It was established in 2021 by a group of experienced games industry professionals.
Paradox Interactive and Dead Good Comics reveal a unique prequel to Roads to Power, the forthcoming Major Expansion for Crusader Kings III
MONTRÉAL, Canada – August 5th, 2024 – Dead Good Comics and Paradox Interactive are delighted to announce their collaboration on Crusader Kings III: Many Roads to Power, the official comic book tie-in prequel to Roads to Power, the forthcoming Major Expansion for Crusader Kings III.
Based on Paradox Interactive’s award-winning strategy/role-playing experience about high politics and relationship building in a dynamic medieval world, Crusader Kings III: Many Roads to Power mini comic will be available digitally, for free, from the Crusader Kings III website and Steam game page from August 22, 2024.
Many Roads to Power charts the rise of Basil I, “the Macedonian”, who served as Emperor of the Byzantine Empire between 867 and 886 AD, and who will also be available as a playable character in the Roads to Power Major Expansion when it is released on September 24, 2024.
With artwork by Simone Ragazzoni (Dune: House Corrino, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners) and Ellie Wright (Disney Villains: Cruella de Vil, Survival Street), and based on a story by Stu Taylor (Octobriana and the Underground, Warhammer Monthly),Many Roads to Power charts the rise of Basil I, “the Macedonian”, who served as Emperor of the Byzantine Empire between 867 and 886 AD.
Basil I will also be available as a playable character in the Roads to Power Major Expansion when it is released on September 24, 2024.
Crusader Kings III: Many Roads to Power features a stunning cover from Vincenzo Riccardi (Something is Killing the Children, Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!).
Francesca Passoni, Product Marketing Manager, Paradox Interactive, said: “Crusader Kings III is known to be a Grand Strategy Game set in the Middle Ages, but one could say that – at its heart – this is a game about people and their stories. We are always looking for different ways to bring the games’ characters to life and we’re happy to have found in Stu and Dead Good Comics the perfect partner to do so. I’m thrilled to see our fans’ reaction to this mini-comic and glad to share the rich universe of Crusader Kings III with readers worldwide.”
Stu Taylor, Publisher, Dead Good Comics, said: “It was a real honour that Paradox Interactive trusted us with this very special tale set in its renowned Crusader Kings universe. We hope that readers find the story of Basil I as intriguing as the team did during the production of this mini-comic.”
Crusader Kings III: Many Roads to Power comic book will be available from the Crusader Kings III website and Steam game page from August 22, 2024.
Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power will be available on 24 September 2024 as part of Crusader Kings III: Chapter III – which includes the Core Expansion Legends of the Dead, the Major Expansion Roads to Power and the Event Pack Wandering Nobles.
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 Dead Good Comics
Formed in 2021, Dead Good Comics is a publishing house for high quality original and licensed comic books, and home of the iconic counter culture adventure series Octobriana and the Underground. Part of C’est Mortel Media Inc. / Dead Good Media Inc., Dead Good Comics is based in Montréal, Canada, and Hitchin, UK. www.ReadDGC.com
New Action-Strategy Free-to-Play Multiplayer Title is Out Now in Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store
ZAGREB, CROATIA – August 5, 2024 – GD Entertainment today announced their new asynchronous action-strategy multiplayer game, Strike Protocol, is out now for Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store.
Engage in an immersive multiplayer adventure that blends base management and exciting raids. In Strike Protocol, players choose to be Infiltrator or Commander, where the former raids bases constructed by the latter.
Strike Protocol is available now via Early Access as a free-to-play game on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Watch the new Strike Protocol Early Access launch trailer below:
Strike Protocol Features:
Infiltrator Mode – Undertake missions to breach enemy bases, navigate traps, defeat enemies, and earn valuable rewards.
Commander Mode – Build and defend your base with intricate layouts, traps, and defending bots to challenge infiltrators.
Customization – Equip your character with weapons such as rifles, SMGs, shotguns, and miniguns, each with unique attacks and special abilities.
Rewards – Earn weapons, gear, and Credits through successful infiltrations, defenses, daily quests, weekly quests, and special events.
ABOUT STRIKE PROTOCOL
Get ready to explore the fascinating world of Strike Protocol. This groundbreaking multiplayer adventure seamlessly blends managing player-constructed bases in an open sandbox environment with the thrill of raiding other player-made bases. In this gripping experience, players go beyond just playing – they conquer, taking on the roles of skilled Infiltrators or strategic Commanders. Whether you are building challenging bases or embarking on daring missions to dominate the creations of other players, get ready for an epic gaming journey.
GD Entertainment is a game development studio located in Zagreb, Croatia. Established in 2018, GD Entertainment boasts a team of experienced and new developers with a shared passion for creating engaging and competitive games that challenge the status quo. For more information, please visit: www.gd-entertainment.hr
Today Deck13 Spotlight is pleased to announce that the ambitious city builder Highrise City just received its second DLC, Vacation Season which is out now on Steam and Good Old Games, price point $9.99.
A Vacation DLC which deserves its name!
The new Vacation Season DLC offers tons of new content, starting with a whole new economy branch to satisfy a new group of citizens: Demanding tourists who will visit your city to spend their hard earned money on products exclusively designed for them.
Build tourist spots and attractions, open up hotels and set up complex tourist lines with public transport to entertain your visitors. With seven new resources and 17 new buildings and all new mechanics this expansion indeed deserves the name DLC.
But that’s not all!
With the release of the DLC, the Highrise City base game has received a major free content update, introducing new resources and buildings as well. Players are now able to build massive exhibition halls to satisfy the needs of companies and they are also able to create mowing tools as certain developments, such as parks, will need this new service.
Highrise City: Vacation Season is available now onPC Steam and Good Old Games. To celebrate the release of the DLC, Highrise City also received a major free content update. Starting later today, Highrise City will also be featured in a Daily Deal on Steam with 50% off.
About Deck13 Spotlight
Deck13 Interactive is one of Germany’s leading developers. Based in Frankfurt, the passionate team develops award-winning, large-scale productions for consoles and PC. With Deck13 Spotlight the team has also established a publishing service that helps independent developers bring their projects to wider audiences.
Part of its strategy to forge a global network of studios, with a focus on emerging markets.
Bucharest, August 5th 2024 – Amber, a video game development agency headquartered in Bucharest with offices worldwide, has announced the acquisition of Colombian game studio Madbricks. This acquisition marks the vanguard of Amber’s new initiative to foster a collaborative approach to co-development, as it seeks to expand its global workforce by integrating external studios.
Based in Bogotá, Colombia, Madbricks specializes in co-development and full development across multiple genres and platforms over the past ten years. During that time, it has grown to roughly 40 staffers, and has successfully shipped games on every major platform from mobile to PC and console, solidifying its position as a leading studio in the emerging gaming landscape of Colombia and South America.
The acquisition builds on the two parties’ successful collaboration, as Amber and Madbricks have worked together in the past on various projects with great results.
“We were impressed by the dedication and professionalism of the Madbricks team during our past collaboration, so this acquisition is a natural next step in our relationship. Emerging markets are part of our DNA, and Madbricks will solidify our presence in the South American games industry landscape” said Mihai Pohonțu, CEO of Amber.
“For Madbricks, becoming part of Amber means bigger projects and the opportunity to learn from a developed organization like Amber,” said Miguel Benavides, CEO at Madbricks. “We pride ourselves on our ability to generate a fast-paced high production value pipeline, and we believe that joining Amber, with its vast, global resources, will tighten our efficiency even further and allow us to fully realize our vision for the company and local industry.”
About Amber
Founded in 2013 in Bucharest, Amber is a game development agency structured as a network of studios with different specializations, offering a wide range of video game development solutions, including complete product delivery, co-development, platform conversion, live operations, and support services. Amber currently employs more than 850 staff and, through its partners, maintains a global talent network of 3,400+ specialists.
Amber has worked or continues to work with the most popular gaming companies: Amazon, King, Big Fish Games, Disney, N3twork, Rovio, Warner Media, and That Game Company. Amber has developed games such as Tetris Beat, Super Spy Ryan, Formula E: High Voltage, PositronX, and Link Twin, and has contributed to developing successful titles such as Sky: Children of Light, Nascar Heat 5, Secret Neighbor, Wild Things and others.
Amber is headquartered in Bucharest and has offices in Botoșani, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Bogotá, Montreal, Manila, and Kyiv.
Madbricks stands as one of Colombia’s longest-standing studios, boasting a seasoned executive staff with decades of combined experience in the industry. With a track record of creating games for Voodoo, ByteDance, and Maximum Games, Madbricks has earned a reputation for delivering top-tier gaming experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Their titles have sold hundreds of thousands of units across various platforms, showcasing their versatility and proficiency in game development. From console to PC and mobile, Madbricks has successfully shipped games on every major platform, solidifying its position as a leading force in the global gaming landscape.
Committed to innovation and excellence, Madbricks continues to shape the future of interactive entertainment, pushing creative boundaries and embracing new technologies to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences.
Relive all nine Star Wars films in LEGO form, survive an overnight in Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex and journey through a destroyed kingdom with August’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup. From Tuesday 6 August*, all PlayStation Plus members** can add LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga, Five Nights at Freddy’s Security Breach and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights to their game libraries.
Let’s take a closer look at each game.
LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga | PS4, PS5
Play through all nine Star Wars saga films in a brand-new LEGO video game unlike any other. Experience fun-filled adventures, whimsical humour, and the freedom to fully immerse yourself in the LEGO Star Wars galaxy. Want to play as a Jedi? A Sith? Rebel, bounty hunter, or droid? LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga features hundreds of playable characters from throughout the galaxy. Whether on land or in space, a variety of vehicles are yours to command. Jump to lightspeed in the Millennium Falcon, fly the T-47 Airspeeder and battle TIE fighters in Resistance X-wings… it’s the ultimate LEGO Star Wars experience.
Five Nights at Freddy’s Security Breach | PS4, PS5
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach is the latest installment of the family-friendly horror games from Steel Wool Games. Play as Gregory, a young boy trapped overnight in Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex. With the help of Freddy Fazbear himself, Gregory must survive the near-unstoppable hunt of reimagined Five Nights at Freddy’s characters – as well as new, horrific threats.
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights | PS4
Unravel the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom in this dark fantasy 2D action RPG. Journey through the sprawling and hauntingly beautiful Land’s End, traversing a submerged forest, a sealed-off contaminated underground cavern, and a grand castle. Formidable bosses await that will gladly claim your life given even the slightest chance. Defeat these powerful foes and release them from their unending curse to recruit them as allies. Overcome the challenges before you and search for the truth with powerful knights at your side.
Last chance to download July’s games
*PlayStation Plus members have until Tuesday, 6 August to add Borderlands 3, NHL 24 and Among Us to their game libraries.
*All three games will be available to PlayStation Plus members on August 6 until September 2. **PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup may differ in certain regions. Please check the PlayStation Store on launch day for your region’s lineup.
To learn more about the full line up visit the PlayStation Blog.
Sydney, Australia – August 5th, 2024: The stage lights have dimmed, and the 2024 THQ Nordic Digital Showcase has officially taken its final bow! We’ve had a blast unveiling a treasure trove of game updates, reveals, and surprises. Missed the live show? No worries! You can catch all the action on demand across our official channels:
Official THQ Nordic channels to re-watch the Showcase:
Here’s everything shown in THQ Nordic’s Digital Showcase 2024:
The Eternal Life of Goldman
You didn’t see this one coming, even after we shared a few hints. This brand-new IP is developed by Weappy Studio, the creative masterminds behind This Is the Police 1+2, Rebel Cops, or This Is the President. The Eternal Life of Goldman is a breathtaking platformer adventure where you explore a vast hand-drawn Archipelago, inspired by ancient fables and depicted in classic frame-by-frame animation. Your ultimate goal? Defeat a mysterious Deity!
Interplanetary adventure Space for Sale just launched into Early Access on Steam! Go solo or share the exciting space realtor journey with a friend and double your chances of success in two-player co-op. Venture out in your trusty ship to discover the wonders of the solar system! Be smart about your approach, learn how the local lifeforms survive, and use your discoveries to enhance the structures and gadgets you create. Research, gather resources, and construct your base – cause yes, you’ve heard correctly, this space is for sale!
Embark on a magical journey in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed! Shape your adventure with the stroke of a brush and transform Wasteland as Mickey Mouse in this beautifully recreated 3D platformer.
Watch the latest trailer:
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is available for pre-order and is scheduled for release across PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo® Switch and PC on September 24, 2024.
Wreckfest 2
Ladies and Gentlemen, buckle up and prepare to rev your engines! The ultimate thrill ride is back and more explosive than ever -Wreckfest 2 is set to smash onto PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This highly anticipated sequel takes the chaos of the racetrack to the next level with a completely overhauled physics engine that delivers unparalleled realism in every bone-crunching collision and metal-twisting crash.
Watch the announcement trailer:
Get ready to dominate the track with fully customisable cars, allowing you to create your own unique wrecking machine and share your designs with fellow players around the world. Whether you’re tuning your ride for maximum destruction or fine-tuning it for a competitive edge, the possibilities are endless. Don’t miss out on the mayhem – wishlist Wreckfest 2 now and be among the first to experience the most destructive racing game ever created.
The legendary Action RPG is back with a bang! The gameplay premiere for Titan Quest II has just aired, giving players a tantalising glimpse of what’s to come. Once again, you’ll be plunged into the mythological world of ancient Greece, braving formidable challenges, hunting for exquisite loot, and crafting powerful, unique character builds by blending different masteries. Are you ready to carve out your heroic legend?
Check out the gameplay reveal trailer:
Forged in the creative crucible of Grimlore Games in Germany, Titan Quest II is currently under development. This epic odyssey is destined for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X, eagerly anticipated to launch when the time comes.
Welcome back to the new and visually stunning Colony: The Gothic 1 Remake unveils gameplay for the first time, taking players back to familiar places – but now in the astonishing splendour of Unreal Engine 5! Dive deeper into the lore, explore combat and magic, and immerse yourself in a living world where fans might discover some hidden new details. Check out Gothic Remake’s first gameplay trailer and enjoy the experience!
The Gothic Remake is currently in full development, and only Innos knows when it will arrive on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X!
Way of the Hunter – Lintukoto Reserve DLC
The Lintukoto Reserve DLC features a diverse array of environments and is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including the elusive Northern Lynx, Mountain Reindeer, Arctic Fox, and the majestic Eurasian Moose. Whether observing from a high vantage point or quietly watching by the river deltas, every moment in Lintukoto Reserve brings a new sight and a deeper connection to nature. It’s available now on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S!
Watch the trailer here:
And just a brief mention about the two mysterious teaser trailers at the end:
The cute little piglet (No, this is NOT the game title!!)
They’re coming. From the creators of Little Nightmares I & II comes an entirely new vision, unlike anything you’ve seen before. Find out more about Tarsier Studios’ next game at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Tuesday, August 21st, 4:00 AM AEST.
Watch the teaser:
Darksiders Teaser
Be prepared to ride again… Will we reveal anything else at this point in history? No.
For every massive movie that focuses on top of the line special effects or huge names to try and draw in an audience, there are often countless other movies that people watch simply because of how absurd the premise or special effects end up being. These movies are often called B movies and are often full of schlocky fun that, despite the overall quality, makes for a good time. For over two decades the Earth Defense Force franchise has settled itself quite nicely in this niche of action game by pitting players against hordes of oversized insects, aliens that are called random names, kaiju, and all kinds of robots with a fairly simple and absurd premise holding things together. Throughout these years some of these games have seen some highs and lows as well as some spin-offs in-between but now Sandlot has returned with the next main entry. After being Japanese exclusive for two years, Earth Defense Force 6 has finally made its way to the West and is it everything fans could expect?
Story
After the Primers invaded the Earth it was up to the Earth Defense Force to do whatever they could to try and put a stop to the alien invasion that was destroying the world and after a grueling war that saw nearly the entirety of humanity and its infrastructure destroyed, the EDF finally managed to drive the Primers back into space and achieve a pyrrhic victory. Designed as a direct sequel to Earth Defense Force 5, with so few fighters left alive and most of the world destroyed, three years have passed and what is left of the EDF is still spending their time trying to clean up the remaining alien forces that were left behind by the Primers including the monstrous insects that continue to spawn and breed around the world. One one of these standard extermination missions something strange happens however as a new spaceship appears in the sky above the battle and countless other spaceships arrive and fly into the strange device.
While this is certainly strange, the only thing the soldiers can do is continue on with their extermination mission and return back to base once every visible alien invader is slain. The only problem is, the very next mission the world has rapidly changed and the only one that notices anything happens to be the player and one other character in what quickly becomes perhaps one of the more unique takes on storytelling for the franchise yet, time travel. Players will find themselves embroiled in multiple trips through time as they find themselves fighting old battles using the knowledge they have from the future to try and change the outcome of events all while the Primers and an unknown force try to steer things towards humanity’s complete annihilation.
Earth Defense Force 6‘s fun little story hook works to put a new spin on the franchise while also allowing the team to make use of some of the most signature moments from the past entry. Depending on how much of a fan players are of the franchise, this can be seen as either a good or bad thing. It’s not the best because it does mean playing through recycled storylines, but it does provide new twists on events as players can see how events have been twisted thanks to time travel and the meddling of both their own actions and the unknown force’s.
It also happens to fit perfectly with the franchise’s B movie of storytelling, making this new entry feel right at home with the series’ ridiculousness with how mixes together both old and new storyline to tell its own uniquely engaging tale even if it mostly serves as window dressing to slaying thousands of giant insects and all other manners of alien-like beings, kaiju, and much more.
Gameplay
Earth Defense Force 6 features a very bare bones menu system where players can select to either play the game solo, online with up to three other players, or in split-screen couch co-op which is something sorely lacking in many multiplayer games these days. It is worth noting that for the most part the game plays the same solo or online, except should the player die in single player, they instantly fail the mission while in co-op or online an ally can come and revive them. That being said, once players choose what type of game mode they want to tackle the story in they’ll find themselves able to select from one of the total four classes that are returning from the previous game, Ranger, Wing Diver, Air Raider, and Fencer.
Most of these classes still play in similar fashion as they did in Earth Defense Force 5 though some refinements and a few unfortunate debuffs have been made depending on which class someone has as their favorite. The Ranger class is a very straightforward one that uses powerful weaponry with perhaps the most variety of standard weapons available to them and can deal massive amounts of damage despite their low mobility. The Wing Diver has seen some unfortunate modifications as this class still remains the fastest and most maneuverable on the battlefield thanks to her jetpacks and ability to quick-dash out of the way of danger, the default flight and dodge speed is slower than before, requiring players to obtain better gear to make her more viable as Wing Diver’s also have the lowest health pool of the classes. That being said, they also gain some of the strongest and most unusual weapons that generally make use of the Wing Diver’s engine core power to reload, making players balance between zipping around the field and reloading properly.
As for the Air Raider, this also relatively weak at first class makes use of various tools to help dispatch the countless aliens and monsters that players encounter. These tools range from special types of drones that can fly around and deal damage to even calling in special air strikes to eliminate large swathes of enemies. Finally the Fencer is a walking tank of a character that can use two massive weapons and even deploy a shield to mitigate any incoming damage from foes that fire weapons or various long range attacks. Every class can equip both a primary and secondary weapon, a “tool” and a class specific item.
It is a bit unfortunate however that while all weapons are given a description and a rundown of their stats, there is no preview for how they actually work in a fight nor are players given a hint as to what to expect from any given mission. This means players may unlock a number of new weapons and want to try them, only to find out that they are either meant for entirely different types of enemies or cannot keep up the DPS with how many enemies swarm out of the ground compared to what they may have equipped before. This can lead to some annoying losses or fights that take far longer than they should simply because of bad preparation and no heads up.
Once players select the mission they want to take part in they will initially have only a few difficulty levels available with harder levels locked until the player beats the previous one. Fighting on higher difficulties can often reward the player with better equipment and armor drops but not only are enemies stronger, the damage dealt by friendly fire increases immensely for every step above Normal. In fact, even Normal has friendly fire though it is toned down heavily compared to the amount of damage players deal to enemies. As for these enemies and the missions themselves, many of them boil down to simply finding and eliminating every alien, monster, robot, etc. spawning in the current stage or destroying eggs/hives or teleportation devices. Earth Defense Force 6 does mix things up often, either through its aforementioned time travel aspects that often drop players back into battles fought in Earth Defense Force 5 or tasked with completing a specific task or defending a specific item. This helps keep the over one hundred and forty missions, the most in franchise history, from feeling stale even if the premise throughout most fights mostly devolves into seeing who can slaughter the most ants, frog aliens, spiders, and much more, especially since Earth Defense Force 6 introduces a number of new enemy types though we won’t say what.
As players fight against the hordes of monsters, aliens, and robots that come their way, nearly every enemy they defeat will drop something useful as they tear them apart with their weaponry. These range from being small health packs to full healing kits that help restore the player’s health, armor, and even weapons though players will only find out what they actually received once they complete a mission. Many of these drops are spread across classes though it does seem to favor the player’s current class, meaning if they are playing a Wing Diver most weaponry and armor that increases a class’s total health overall, will be obtained but players will also gather equipment and armor for the other three classes as well. It is also a bit unfortunate that players have to be near these item drops to pick them up, as while it might not be an issue for some classes, classes using long range weapons or Wing Divers that have to stay mobile will need to land or run around to gather drops or miss out on equipment entirely since, once a mission ends, anything not picked up is gone.
Audio & Visuals
If there is one thing that Earth Defense Force has always remained fairly consistent with, especially in its mainline games, prioritizing chaos and destruction over actually looking good. These sacrifices to graphical quality does mean that the battle stages, even though varied enough especially in specific levels, and the wide variety of enemies that players will be plowing through look a generation or almost two generations behind presentation wise, it also means that the game can throw hundreds of gigantic ants, hornets, robots, and all mixture of creatures at the player. There’s nothing quite like zipping into a swarm of ants as a Wing Diver and blasting away with a scattering laser and blowing them into hundreds of pieces of thorax and legs without even a dip in frame rate. It is interesting to note that the only time the game does appear to stutter at all is when enemies spawn in, as if the game is pushing itself to the limit for just a brief second before letting chaos reign.
The voice acting… is bad. Like, really bad. Either the voice actors are purposefully hamming it up for that B Level movie type of feeling or something else but don’t expect quality performances here unless players are looking for some comedy. It is also worth noting that the touch pad, which can be used to trigger character barks, requests, and pinging locations, is far too sensitive to the point that even grazing the touchpad while moving or aiming can trigger the character to start singing, asking for help, or chanting EDF! The soundtrack is similarly very basic unfortunately, which is a bit surprising as the game’s main theme song that plays on the PlayStation 5 menu sounds better than what is actually in the game.
Overall
Earth Defense Force 6 remains as true to its roots as with a humorously corny storyline that works well by working in a time travel twist and serving as solid window dressing to plowing through hundreds of giant insects and turning them into mounds of chitin. The EDF experience remains dumb fun even if it might feel a bit repetitive at times. Though it happens to be the best when playing in co-op or online, players should also expect that the series hasn’t grown presentation wise or mechanically much in this latest iteration.
Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.
Embark on the journey of the healer, in search of a ritual to cure his wounded soul.
Manchester, UK – August 2, 2024 | Maximum Entertainment and developer Goodwin Games are excited to reveal that the epic narrative journey Selflosswill be launching on September 12 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S!
Set in a whale-worshipping world, players take on the role of Kazimir, a healer on a quest to cure the mysterious disease that corrupts his world. Throughout their journey, players will meet memorable characters and use the light of their magic staff to fight the Miasm – the mysterious disease that overran the world.
Travelling by boat or on foot across a stunning landscape rich with lore and secrets to uncover, players will explore a world inspired by Slavic and Icelandic myths as they help others overcome hardships and grief.
Key Features
Wield the power of the magical staff – a tool that is central to the game’s mechanics and story
Control Kazimir and his staff simultaneously and independently to solve complex puzzles and overcome strategic and dynamic combat
Traverse on foot or by boat, discovering Slavic and Icelandic myths along the way as you help others overcome their hardships and grief
Explore a unique sea-worshiping world with whale gods, resembling the vast landscapes of Iceland
Experience an emotive and moving story as you journey to enact the Selfloss ritual as a healer suffering their own soul-wound
Selfloss is developed by Goodwin Games and published by Maximum Entertainment. Coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch from 12th September. Fans can wishlist now on Steam and PlayStation 5. Physical versions will also be coming to PS5 & Nintendo Switch from 13th September. Pre-orders are available now at all good retailers including Signature Edition Games!
About Maximum Entertainment
Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs more than 200 professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations.
About Goodwin Games
Goodwin Games is an independent game studio based in Almaty, Kazakhstan. We are a talented team of 3 creators. Our studio specializes in creating uniquely emotional beautiful games with whimsical mechanics, paying special attention to story, atmosphere, music, and visual design. Our journey began with one person – Alexander Khoroshavin, who created the initial prototype of the game Selfloss. Due to our small team size, we have a unique approach to development. Each member of our team strives to acquire a wide range of skills and thoroughly understand the development process. We are true indies!
LONDON, UK – August 2, 2024 – Fireshine Games is delighted to announce that it has partnered with developer 2D BOY to release a physical edition of gooey, wobbly puzzler World of Goo 2 on the Nintendo Switch™ system on October 29th, 2024. Pre-orders are available now.
Build bridges, grow towers, terraform terrain, and fuel flying machines in the stunning follow-up to the multi-award winning World of Goo. Discover new species of Goo, including Jelly Goo, Growing Goo, Shrinking Goo, and more, in a thrilling new story bursting with over 60 levels.
Use the Goo to solve puzzles and watch the world change over a story spanning hundreds of thousands of years, while guiding as many Goo Balls as you can into each level’s exit pipe – but what waits for them on the other side…?
“We’re so excited to be working with 2D BOY to release a physical version of World of Goo 2,” said Brian Foote, Chief Business Development Officer at Fireshine Games. “World of Goo 2 is oozing in personality and fun, and we’re delighted to bring the game to even more Nintendo Switch players looking to add this to their physical collection.”
Pre-orders for the physical edition of World of Goo 2 are available at retailers today. For more information on Fireshine Games, follow @FireshineGames on X and visit fireshinegames.co.uk.
About Fireshine Games Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine also represents the physical releases for exciting individual digital games such as Lies of P from Neowiz and Balatro from Playstack. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies.
