Rise up and traverse a beautifully dangerous world inspired by Greek legend in this co-op survival game

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Aug. 15, 2024 – Your odyssey begins today! Independent video game studio Traega Entertainment is excited to launch Dawn of Defiance, the open-world, survival-crafting game inspired by ancient Greek mythology, now available in early access on Steam and the Epic Games Store for $19.99 with an additional 25% off launch discount available until August 29. Combining all the essentials of the survival genre with divine powers, expansive crafting, and co-op multiplayer for up to four players, Dawn of Defiance invites players to rise up and become a legend.

You are the Defier, caught in a saga across mythic isles. Begin as a weak soldier and ascend to a god-like anti-hero. Survive the Crossroads, build impressive Greek structures, and vanquish the followers of the Gods. Gather resources, construct a base, craft and upgrade your gear, and face the trials of the Gods. Embark on this epic journey with up to three friends to prove yourself a champion of defiance.

Key Features

• Survive the Isles: As discontent brews in the Underworld, you have been brought to a lost shore to be tested. To discover the elusive purpose, you must first start from nothing and arm yourself against the dangers of the isles.
• Explore the Ruins: Just beyond the domain of the Gods, traverse coastal cliffs, dark woods, and blistering sands with heightened movement abilities, unlocking treasure and power amidst mythic landmarks.
• Empower Yourself: Your victories across the isles will advance your strength through acquired recipes and upgrades. Build and adorn impressive Greek structures that rival the halls of Olympus, and protect yourself with customizable, crafted gear.
• Defy the Gods: Cross the threshold into the Forgotten Crossroads and complete Labors to sever the Gods’ lingering ties of power and steal their knowledge.
• Band Together: Undertake this deadly odyssey on your own, or recruit up to three friends to aid your journey at any time in online cooperative multiplayer.

Going into early access, Traega’s goals are to improve quality of life and expand the playspace before moving on to new game content like more mythic monsters. Check out Dawn of Defiance’s early access goals to learn more.

Dawn of Defiance is available now on Steam and the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit https://www.dawnofdefiance.com, follow along with the latest updates on Twitter and Instagram, and join our community on Discord.

About Traega Entertainment

Traega Entertainment is an independent video game studio based in Nashville, Tenn. Traega has been in a state of evolution for the last nine years and has built a team of exceptional talent with decades of experience from well-known studios, including Sony, Epic, Bethesda, Gearbox, and Funcom.

Traega is self-funded by founder Dax Hock who, with the creation of Traega in 2015, has turned his lifelong passion for video games into his dream business. Now he and his team are proud to share their creations with the world.

The All-Women and Femmes Speedrunning Event Benefits Malala Fund

August 15, 2024 – Games Done Quick’s all-women and femmes summer speedrunning event Flame Fatales returns this summer, August 18-25, with an exciting lineup of speedruns and showcases to benefit Malala Fund. The week-long speedrunning marathon will take place online and be broadcast on Games Done Quick’s Twitch channel.

This year, viewers can expect speedruns from games new and old, including Super Mario 64 DS, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Splatoon 3, Portal, and much more.

The full event schedule can be viewed here, via Games Done Quick’s official website.

Flame Fatales is organized by GDQ’s all-women and femmes speedrunning community Frame Fatales. Flame Fatales 2024 will benefit Malala Fund, a non-profit that works to secure free, safe, and quality education for girls around the world. Viewers can directly support the charity by donating on the Games Done Quick homepage. All donations received during Flame Fatales 2024 will go directly to Malala Fund.

Since 2010, Games Done Quick has partnered with some of the world’s most impactful charities, including AbleGamers, Doctors Without Borders, Organization for Autism Research, and Prevent Cancer Foundation, uniting people globally through popular speedrunning marathons. To date, Games Done Quick events have raised more than $51 million in total for charity. 

For more information, visit https://gamesdonequick.com/framefatales.

About Games Done Quick

Games Done Quick is a series of charity video game marathons. These events feature high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity. Games Done Quick has teamed up with several charities in its 14-year history, including Doctors Without Borders and Prevent Cancer Foundation. To date, Games Done Quick has raised over $51 million for charity. 

About Malala Fund

Malala Fund is working for a world where all girls can learn and lead. Malala Fund advocates for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education, invests in local education activists and amplifies the voices of girls fighting for change.

Haarlem, The Netherlands, August 15th, 2024 – All aboard the future of rail simulation! Developer Corbie Games and publisher Iceberg Interactive, is thrilled to announce that Railroad Corporation 2 will launch onto Steam’s Early Access program on September 9th, 2024. This eagerly awaited sequel, enhancing the gameplay of its predecessor with new features & deeper strategic elements, invites players to join the development journey and help shape the final stages of the game.

Check out the date announcement trailer below:

At Early Access launch, players will have the opportunity to build their corporations on four campaign missions, set in the era of railroad electrification. From there, players can research and deploy ten different locomotives and establish specialized departments like Geology, to discover new resources. Players will also get the chance to test their competitive skills against other aspiring entrepreneurs in online multiplayer mode. 

Developer Corbie Games, along with publisher Iceberg Interactive, have opted for an Early Access release to foster a closer collaboration with the community, where player feedback and input will be taken onboard, to focus on refining, enhancing, and expanding the game based on their involvement.

About Railroad Corporation 2:

Railroad Corporation 2 invites players to pioneer the electrification of the rail industry at the turn of the 20th century. Players will establish and manage their own railroad corporation, constructing extensive rail routes and upgrading networks with state-of-the-art locomotives to stay ahead in the competitive market.

Strategic economic processes are at the heart of your success, where decision-making and resource management are key. Each locomotive model is based on historical examples, offering different advantages, requiring players to make strategic choices to optimize their operations. Expand your corporation by cultivating cities, constructing industry facilities, and controlling production lines. The game also includes both competitive online multiplayer and cooperative gameplay modes.

New Features coming in Railroad Corporation 2:

• Electrification and Advanced Engineering: Experience cutting-edge electro-locomotive technology and intricate railroad construction options, including bridges, tunnels, and city connections.
• Expanded Strategic Elements: Enhanced signaling mechanics improve efficiency and flow on your tracks, and a map twice the size of its predecessor offers new territories to explore and develop.
• Dynamic Corporate Management: Set up your headquarters in strategic locations and manage specialized departments like Research for developing new technologies and Geology for exploring and acquiring resources.
• Comprehensive Staffing Solutions: Staff your operations strategically to gain advantages across vital departments, such as track building and maintenance, ensuring your railroad’s smooth and profitable operation.
• Enhanced Reporting Tools: New tools provide deeper insights into the operational health and financial status of your railroad empire, helping players make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
• Multiplayer Modes: Test your strategic skills in competitive multiplayer scenarios. Engage in head-to-head challenges in a 1v1 mode or collaborate with a business partner to compete against two others in a 2v2 setup. Both modes’ distinct maps are tailored to test your strategic prowess and interaction among other entrepreneurs.

Mark your calendars for September 9th, 2024, as Railroad Corporation 2 steams into Early Access. Join our community and stay up-to-date with all the latest news and developments via  Steam, Discord, and X (FKA Twitter).

Join us on this exciting journey as we redefine what it means to be a railroad tycoon in the modern age!

About Corbie Games:

A developer of realistic sim games. Corbie Games has been active on the market with projects such as Bounty Train and Railroad Corporation.  

About Iceberg Interactive:

​Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of game industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands, and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie. Known for many hit franchises, including Killing Floor 2, Maneater, and Circle Empires, the company has enjoyed recent success with PC titles such as Strange Horticulture, Blazing Sails, Chivalry 2, Land of the Vikings, CLeM, Hellbreach: Vegas, Minicology and AirportSim. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting games coming up, including Strange Antiquities, Dead Season, Second Sun, and Railroad Corporation 2 (PC).

Heated rivalries and momentum-based, precision time-trial racing and  await in adrenaline-fuelled racer  

Gateshead, United Kingdom – August 15th 2024 – Coatsink and Ghosts’ exhilarating high-speed racer, Phantom Spark, is available today on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Inspired by adrenaline-fueled games like Trackmania, WipeOut, F-Zero and Thumper, Phantom Spark challenges players to push for the best times while speeding through otherworldly architecture.

Phantom Spark features a full single-player campaign where you must challenge the domain champions, as well as a split-screen multiplayer mode where you can take on your friends. Global online leaderboards will test your skills to the limit as you seek to hone your abilities and set record-breaking times.

Compete against ghost opponents to see the current best time in action, allowing you to improve your racing line and find those extra fractions of a second that can make all the difference. With instant restarts, you stay in the rhythm, keeping focus as you refine your times on each pathway. “For three years the leaderboards have been just us, friends and testers,” said Joon Van Hove, Design & Developer of Ghosts. I’m really excited to see how the leaderboard will evolve, what players’ strategies are, and how hard much better they inevitably are than the developers.”

Space-themed sandbox survival game invites you to explore diverse worlds, research new tech, customize your spacecraft, battle space pirates and much more

Culver City, USA – August 15th, 2024 – Snail Games USA are pleased to officially announce their new AAA space-themed “open universe” survival title, For The Stars, coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Playing as an intrepid explorer and scientist, For The Stars invites you to travel from world to world, uncovering the secrets of alien civilizations, seeking out rare and exotic creatures and harnessing resources to tame the deadly biomes you encounter on a vast array of diverse planets waiting to be explored. 

In For The Stars‘ ambitious persistent multiplayer universe, you will establish and expand outposts across the cosmos, conquer the challenges of hostile biomes, forge alliances and build a legacy that spans the galaxy.

Key Features

• Diverse Worlds: Each planet you visit offers new challenges and rewards, with distinct ecosystems, creatures and resources. From lush, verdant worlds to barren, rocky landscapes, the variety ensures no two explorations are the same.
• Strange Alien Ruins: Discover remnants of lost civilizations, ancient ruins, and hidden treasures that tell the stories of the cosmos.
• Unique Resources: Collect and harness strange resources found on different planets. Build advanced outposts, craft powerful tools, and develop cutting-edge technology needed to overcome each world’s challenges.
• Advanced Construction: Establish and expand outposts on various planets. Balance your needs with laboratories, factories, and living quarters. Your ingenuity and strategy will determine the success of your colonies and determine if they can withstand the trials of space.
• Extensive Research: Start with advanced technologies that you can innovate on. Unlock new technologies by studying alien artifacts and natural phenomena. Research to help you overcome specific challenges, build more efficient outposts, create advanced equipment, and explore further into the unknown.
• Customizable Spacecraft: Design and build your own spacecraft to travel between planets. Each ship can be tailored to your specific needs using resources and technology you have found, whether it’s for combat, exploration, or resource gathering.
• Dynamic Combat: Engage in fast-paced combat using both futuristic weapons and special abilities with alien origins. Customize your arsenal for counterplay against hostile alien creatures, enemy players, and other threats. 
• Multiplayer Exploration: Team up with friends or make new allies as you explore the galaxy together in a persistent multiplayer universe. Collaborate on building projects, share discoveries, and tackle challenges as a united front. Choose to enter contested regions to fight other players for control of the galaxy.

“We’re thrilled to finally officially announce For The Stars after three years of development,” said Primus Majda, Game Director on For The Stars. “We are gamers first and foremost. We love survival games and Snail has a lot of experience with them. We have an ambitious game in mind, and we are taking what we’ve learned from other projects to make it happen. Our goal is to create a game that’s played like a sandbox survival game but has the impact of a 4x galaxy civilization game.”

For The Stars For The Stars Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1415230/For_The_Stars/

About Snail Games USA

Snail Games USA is a leading independent global developer and publisher of digital entertainment. They strive to create the best gameplay experience for gamers by leveraging technology and innovation in all that they do. The company’s growth and success since 2009 reflect its commitment to continue pushing boundaries and create something truly great.

Solo developer Made From Strings and publisher Dionous Games have today released a new developer diary for their “Agatha Christie In Space” murder mystery coming to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch, Murder On Space Station 52. In the video, developer Christopher Mathes takes a deep dive into the game’s art, showing off his hand-drawn inkwork and the iterative process of bringing the art from black and white on paper, to the full colour art-deco-sci-fi environments you see in the game. Find out about the game’s artistic inspirations, how Christopher created the unique characters that will be the suspects you will investigate in the game, and more. 

In Murder On Space Station 52, you play as Edward Locke. The new repairman finds himself trapped on a strange space station filled with even stranger people, including one with a penchant for leaving dead bodies lying around with keys in their wounds. Edward soon finds himself filling out a murder board with suspects as he tries to draw connections and figure out which of them is the Keychain Killer. 

The game’s murder mystery investigation draws on classic adventure game mechanics with its point and click puzzles, while also offering a modern touch thanks to in-game currency that you earn as you explore, allowing you to customise your apartment and fill an aquarium with an array of strange and curious creatures.

It’s all on show in the dev commentary video (above) and you can delve further into the richly conceived world of Space Station 52, get a taste of its rip-roaring blues-inspired soundtrack and fully voiced cast of charismatic characters in the game’s announcement trailer below.

Eklipse helps produce over 5,000,000 clips per quarter for livestream creators.

Singapore, 15 August 2024 | Eklipse, the innovative platform for cross-platform content creation, is announcing its impact towards a more hands-off approach to video editing.

Introducing Eklipse

Developed for content creators to turn long-form live streams into short-form clips, Eklipse is a video editing tool for cross-platform content. The browser and mobile application identify “viral” moments during live streams and create short videos to easily share across social platforms. Using the Eklipse Studio, creators can manually customize their content with captions, music, stickers, and other imported assets to personalize their clips. Intended for creators of all sizes, Eklipse has amassed over 500,000 users and, with the help of its technology, has published thousands of short-form videos across its users’ social media channels.

Global Reach

Since its founding in 2022, Eklipse’s 500,000 registered users have generated over 5,000,000 clips last quarter. The application identifies viral moments during live streams, giving users the flexibility to either refine them further in Eklipse Studio or instantly enhance them with AI Edit. Once perfected, the content is ready to be shared across YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook Reels.

The platform sees 500,000 of its generated videos shared across these platforms as a way for content creators to expand their social reach.

Weihan Liew, Founder of Eklipse.gg says the following about his goals for the platform:

“Our goal with Eklipse was to make live streaming more accessible. Growing a channel is extremely time-consuming, other than the streaming itself – creators have to think about their social media activity, community management, and stream schedules. Streamers who are just starting out struggle to balance all of these things and don’t have larger teams behind them to help. It’s great that we can help these newer creators with their dreams of creating their own platforms by providing them with the tools they need to grow.”

Eklipse’s Key Strengths

• Time-Saving: Eklipse’s users often highlight the ability to save them significant time by automating clip creation and editing. This allows them to focus on streaming and creating content rather than spending hours on post-production, which resonates with busy streamers and content creators who struggle to find time for editing.
• Ease of Use: Eklipse is often praised for its user-friendly interface, making it accessible even to beginners with limited editing experience.
• Social Media Integration: The platform integrates seamlessly with social media platforms, allowing for quick and easy sharing of clips. This streamlines the content distribution process and helps content creators reach wider audiences.
• Community and Support: Eklipse’s users are impressed by the platform’s team’s responsiveness to technical issues and support.

Supported by Global Leaders

As a participant in Google’s Accelerator program, Eklipse received invaluable guidance from Google experts. The tailored technical, product, and leadership guidance expanded Eklipse’s capacity as an AI leader and a technical startup.  Ben King, Managing Director at Google Singapore, accredits Eklipse as a trailblazer in the growing field of artificial intelligence:

“In collaboration with Enterprise Singapore, our Google for Startups Accelerator: AI-First program is one way that we are giving innovative startups such as DiMuto and Eklipse.gg a headway in building meaningful generative AI solutions.”

Eklipse’s official site allows users to explore the full range of the program’s features. Follow Eklipse on X to see user-generated clips, and join the official Discord for platform questions and community engagement.

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About Eklipse

Eklipse is a video editing platform that automatically transforms your long-form live content into high-quality, shareable video highlights. Eklipse’s technology analyzes your streams and extracts the most epic moments from which you can create viral VODs to promote your channel. Share these videos instantly on TikTok, Facebook/Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts so you can spend less time editing and more time gaming. 

This casual airline management game sees players building a multi-planetary airline empire.

SEATTLE, USA – August 15th, 2024 –  CATINRAIN LLC is excited to share that their airline management game, Puffin Planes, is coming to Steam on September 4th. Rich mechanics support an addictive gameplay loop, making this game sure to satisfy both management veterans and novices.

Welcome Aboard

As the CEO of a new airline, it’s up to you to keep your airline afloat and the board of directors happy. Receive quarterly goals and fulfill them before the deadline, or fail to do so and be fired for failing your responsibilities! Upon meeting or exceeding their expectations, the board of directors will graciously provide investments for you to choose from, so pick the right rewards to ensure you can continue expanding the airline and keep your job. Spread your reach and take over Earth or look towards new challenges like operating on Mars.

Take Control

Puffin Planes is a new airline management game welcoming both experts and those new to the transportation management genre. With a simple gameplay loop featuring a host of customization possibilities, this game will provide endless entertainment as you work to bring your airline company to new heights. Intuitive charts and tables will ensure you’re on top of your goals. Check how your routes and hubs are performing, monitor your income and expense numbers, and manage your airline’s reputation from the game’s main hub. Upgrade your airplanes and airports, and even establish company policies to align with your visionary goals.

Gameplay Features:

• Meet quarterly goals and keep the board of directors happy in Classic Mode to hold your place as CEO. 
• Make the right choices while expanding your fleet, unlocking new cities, and coordinating your flight routes to avoid scaling too fast and risking flight incidents.
• Create the airline of your dreams by upgrading your airplanes, hubs, and company policies to align with your brand.
• Play with others in multiplayer, competing to expand the fastest or collaborate on a global network.
• Customize each playthrough with modifiers for a fresh new experience by changing your starting airport, the inflation rate, and more.
• Set your own pace through the additional Freeplay and Creative game modes, which remove quarterly goals for a more sandbox experience.
• Experience a fun twist to the game by playing upside down or on a habitable, terraformed Mars.

Puffin Planes will land in Steam this September 4th; add it to your wishlist now to receive a notification when the game goes on sale.

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About CATINRAIN LLC

CATINRAIN LLC is a one-man band based out of Seattle, WA. As a teenager, the developer was obsessed with 4X, management, and transportation genres. He found a passion in programming and later pursued a degree in computer science. Combining his love for games with his passion for programming, the idea for Puffin Planes was born last summer during the developer’s time living in a cramped extended-stay hotel.

Bloodhound, a hardcore shooter full of brutal and intense retro-style gameplay and with metal music, will soon debut on Xbox consoles. The game is inspired by old shooters (including Doom, Quake and Painkiller). Bloodhound previously appeared on PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The game’s release date for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S is scheduled for August 16 this year.

Bloodhound is a first-person shooter created by independent Polish studio Kruger & Flint Productions. The title debuted in July 2023 first on PC, and in June this year it hit PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Now the game is also heading to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles.

The console versions also include a free expansion – Juicy Retro Style!, which turns Bloodhound into a pixelated boomer shooter. The update also improves the gunplay itself and introduces new comic-book story inserts.

Bloodhound – Xbox Launch Trailer:

Bloodhound (Microsoft Store): https://www.xbox.com/games/store/bloodhound/9N3CGGCKJS4W/0010
Bloodhound (PlayStation Store): https://store.playstation.com/concept/10010243
Bloodhound (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1926270/Bloodhound/
Bloodhound – Juicy Retro Style! DLC: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2535550/Juicy_Retro_Style__Bloodhound/

In Bloodhound, the player takes on the role of a member of the secret Templar order, who fights against the demonic cult of the devilish Astaroth. The game stands out for its stylish graphics, references to apocalyptic motifs, and gameplay focused on great dynamics and a high level of brutality.

Bloodhound’s gameplay is inspired by classic shooters. The game’s creators point to inspirations from shooters from years ago, such as Doom, Quake and Painkiller. The player will encounter a total of 16 types of enemies and 5 bosses, and a diverse set of weapons will help in dealing with them.

Bloodhound – main features:

• intense and bloody gameplay;
• 16 types of enemies and 5 bosses;
• various gameplay modes;
• satisfying arsenal of 10 weapons;
• energetic heavy metal music by Sons of Amon.

The game’s release on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S is set for August 16, 2024.

Kruger & Flint Productions is an independent Polish studio founded in Warsaw in 2021. The company specializes in producing and publishing premium indie games, with Bloodhound being their debut project. Kruger & Flint Productions comprises experienced game developers who have previously worked on projects for other companies, including Techland, The Astronauts, QLOC, CI Games, Layopi Games, and Wastelands Interactive.

• Kakao Games Europe to sign a publishing agreement with Ocean Drive, putting in marketing and localization support
• Ocean Drive Studio’s two new titles spotlighted as premier indie games, set to showcase at Gamescom 2024

Amsterdam, Netherlands – August 15, 2024 | Kakao Games (CEO: Sang-Woo Han) announced on the 13th that its European subsidiary has signed a global publishing agreement for two upcoming titles from its development subsidiary, Ocean Drive Studio (CEO: Hee-Jae Kim).

Kakao Games Europe, renowned for its successful service of games in the global market, will leverage its extensive service and operational experience to support the localization and marketing of Ocean Drive Studio’s upcoming titles: Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch and Section 13.

Ocean Drive Studio, recognized for delivering fresh gaming experiences on PC and console platforms, will be responsible for the overall development and operation of these new titles, ensuring they resonate with a global audience.

Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch builds upon the highly praised combat system of its predecessor, Lost Eidolons, while introducing a more immersive and enriched storyline. Unlike the original, this new title is being crafted as a turn-based RPG infused with roguelite elements, offering a fresh and dynamic gameplay experience.

On the other hand, Section 13 is a reinterpretation of the tactical co-op shooter Blackout Protocol as an action-packed roguelite shooter. Ocean Drive Studio has invested heavily in enhancing both the story and gameplay, dedicating substantial resources to develop this game under its new title.

Both Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch and Section 13 are gaining attention as premier indie games alongside the zombie survival title God Save Birmingham. These games will be showcased to the public from August 21 to 25 at Gamescom 2024, held in Cologne, Germany, in both the B2C and B2B sections of the event.

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’s Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), XLGAMES’s ArcheAge (service in North America, Europe and Oceania), Nimble Neuron’s Survival MOBA Eternal Return (serviced in North America, Europe and Oceania), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Nineark’s Eversoul (serviced in North America and Europe).

 About Ocean Drive Studio

Ocean Drive Studio, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, is a company dedicated to developing and servicing games that resonate with global fans who love the same genres that their developers know and are passionate about. The studio gained attention with the release of its first game, the turn-based tactical RPG Lost Eidolons, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Building on this success, they are working on the second game in the same genre, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, as well as other titles including the roguelite shooter Section 13, the physics-based sandbox survival game God Save Birmingham, and an action RPG based on the IP Sword Master Youngest Son,. Ocean Drive Studio aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experience to gamers around the world through these diverse game genres.