August 13th, Gliwice, Poland. Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone throws you to the Zone entirely taken over by the precious, high-energy material called Chernobylite. It transformed the environment entirely and forced people to defend themselves against it using prototype technologies. You’re one of those people, a planewalker traveling the world in search of this rare resource.

Cut off from the earth, trapped in the Zone, and attacked by hordes of nightmare creatures, you must fight for survival and unite the handful of remaining survivors. Fight for domination and negotiate with the other factions. The Exclusion Zone is a battlefield that changes every day and reacts to your every action. Will you find a way to help the others defeat the army of vicious monsters? And when old conflicts are revived, whose side will you be on?

Watch the Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone Announcement Trailer, to see what new challenges await you next year.

Add the game to your wishlist on Steam to support developers and not miss any news regarding the game’s development.

Heading to Gamescom in Cologne?  Don’t forget to stop by at The Farm 51 booth no. C-013g that you’ll find within the Poland Booth in the Business Area, Hall 4.1. You’ll be able to meet developers there between August 21st and August 23rd and see the hands-off demo of the game.

ABOUT CHERNOBYLITE 2: EXCLUSION ZONE

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone – a sequel to highly appraised Chernobylite, is a post-apocalyptic action-RPG game, mixing free exploration of a huge and extremely realistic open world, challenging combat, unique crafting, team, and base management with non-linear, immersive storytelling.

The original game has built a huge and dedicated community, becoming the second most-funded Polish video game on Kickstarter (after Superhot), one of the most successful Early Access campaigns on Steam in 2019, and one of the best 2021 Steam post-Early-Access releases. Over the last 5 years, The Farm 51 has constantly been upgrading and expanding the Chernobylite world with tons of massive free updates, releasing the game on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and currently working on bringing the game to Switch.

Following the vast amount of feedback gathered on Chernobylite from players, Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone introduces the elements most anticipated when compared to the original game: a vast open world and a gameplay model in line with the most canonical action RPGs. The plot, player character development, exploration, combat, weapons and gadgets, the number of side characters, and relationships with other story characters – each of these elements is expanded many times over the predecessor, providing more opportunities to build your version of the story of survival in the mysterious and sinister Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.

The 3D-scanned post-apocalyptic world of Chornobyl has been given incomparably more detail and has been further enhanced with countless ambient elements brought by Chernobylite from other dimensions thanks to Unreal Engine 5 and Nanite, as well as Reality 51’s scanning technology, which The Farm 51 has been developing for over ten years.

Now The Farm 51 team is proud to be working hard on delivering the best possible RPG experience set in the post-apocalyptic Chernobyl and soon will be ready to share more details about gameplay, story, and the scope of the game.

CHERNOBYLITE 2: EXCLUSION ZONE – MAIN FEATURES

OPEN WORLD EXPLORATION 

Explore the big and realistic open world of the real Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. Chernobylite has taken over the zone, transforming many of its elements, and people are trying to defend themselves against it using prototype technologies.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Create and develop your hero. Attributes and skills will affect combat effectiveness, as well as the conversation style. An arrogant muscle man with a big sword trying to intimidate everyone? Or a smart sniper who always finds the right arguments? The choice is yours.

DIVERSE COMBAT

Fight for survival with an advanced melee combat system or keep your enemies away with a diverse firearms arsenal. You can also use the stealth approach or ask others for help.

PLANEWALKING

Adapt your build and equipment to the situation with plane-walking, which allows you to change things on the fly. You’re free to develop more than one character skill set. Are you encountering a situation that your previously prepared heavy melee build will solve better than your current ranged sniper? Planewalk and use another one.

TEAM BUILDING

Embark on the exciting team-building journey. Each of your mates is a potential teacher, ready to impart their knowledge and skills. Assemble your team and discover the unique strengths and abilities they bring. The question is, will you earn their trust and unlock their full potential?

BASE DEVELOPMENT

Develop your base. There, you can create valuable items and upgrade your weapons every day. Assign your people to tasks, and they will take care of your equipment and supplies.

FACTIONS

Fight for domination and negotiate with factions. The Exclusion Zone is a battlefield that changes every day and reacts to your every action. Can you help them defeat the army of vicious monsters? And when old conflicts are revived, whose side will you be on?

COOPERATIVE MISSIONS

Experience online cooperative missions embedded in a single-player campaign allowing players to interact in various ways to achieve the goal.

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone is being developed by The Farm 51 and will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2025.

Find more information about the game on the official website, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, Reddit, and TikTok.

About The Farm 51

The company was established in 2005 by three game dev veterans: Kamil Bilczyński, Robert Siejka, and Wojtek Pazdur. Since then, The Farm 51 has expanded significantly and today it hires over 100 employees. Since 2012, the company has been listed on the NewConnect Stock Exchange, which allowed it to develop even further. The Farm 51 has finished many projects so far, creating or co-creating more than 10 games and VR applications. They are also a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony, and Apple iOS. The Farm 51’s newest projects are: Get Even, World War 3, Chernobyl VR Project, Chernobylite, and Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone. http://www.thefarm51.com

• Eat ice cream and explore a strange mansion in this week’s newly added titles.
• Also enjoy a Super Spy challenge and the Zombies At My Neighbors Summer Tournament.

London,13th August: As the sun beats down, Antstream are set to add two more games to the leading retro streaming service. Food Fight (Arcade) pits the player against four angry chefs, while Raffles (Amiga) challenges the player to find gems hidden in a strange house. Both titles launch on Antstream this week.

When it comes to challenges, this week players can try their hand at “Ho Ho Ho, I Got A Machine Gun” in The Super Spy (Arcade). Explore the building and shoot as many enemies as you can. Get a high score before the time runs out, or you sleep with the fishes.

It is also nearly time to enjoy the Summer 2024 tournament, played in Zombies Ate My Neighbors (SNES). Starting on August 13th at 2pm GMT, the challenge is called Neighborhood Watch.

Atari’s Food Fight originally came to arcades in 1983. The game was later released for various Atari systems and was previously a VCS exclusive until now.

In Food Fight, players take on the role of Charley Chuck, whose objective is simply to eat a slowly melting ice cream. However, four angry chefs, called Oscar, Angelo, Jacques and Zorba, are determined to stop Charley. Chefs will appear from holes on the screen and then chase Charley. The level is also filled with various foods that can be used by both Charley and the chefs as projectiles, and Charley will lose a life if he is hit by thrown food, touched by a chef, falls down a hole or fails to eat the ice cream before it melts.

Raffles is an isometric action-adventure game, launched in 1988. The game, released by The Edge, started out as Inside Outing when the game was released for ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and Commodore 64, but was changed to Raffles in 1989 for launch on Atari ST and Amiga.

In the game, the widow of an eccentric millionaire hires a professional thief, the player, to locate the gems hidden in the Manor. The player must explore each isometric room, interacting with all of the usual furnishings, to find the often clever hiding places of the treasure. Unfortunately, the late millionaire had an interest in genetically engineering his pets, so it may not be the easiest job. The player has only three lives and will lose one on contact with any of these strange creatures. Good luck!

Whether trying to eat an ice cream or avoid strange creatures in a mansion, Antstream players will be able to use the cloud system to pause and resume the action whenever they choose. Newly added titles are coming to the service each and every week, ensuring there is always something new to discover in Antstream’s massive library.

“A classic Atari arcade game and an isometric adventure join the library this week. Two very different titles, they are both great fun and are a very welcome addition to Antstream.” – Steve Cottam, CEO of Antstream.

Antstream Arcade is the world’s largest official library of retro games to stream, with more than 1300 titles available to play on multiple devices, including PC, mobile, Samsung TV, Linux and Xbox. With local co-op, weekly tournaments, hundreds of challenges and a global leaderboard to climb, there are plenty of new ways to play classic games, and Antstream’s cloud system instantly saves game progress so players can put down and pick up games at any time.

Antstream Arcade retails at £39.99, giving the player unrestricted access to all 1300+ games and all tournaments, challenges and more for an entire year. For a limited time, players can also purchase the lifetime subscription for a one-off payment of £99.99, currently on Xbox only.

Antstream Arcade is the world’s largest officially licensed retro game platform, featuring more than 1300 games available to stream. The extensive and impressive catalogue includes titles from the early systems like the Atari 2600 and Commodore 64, to Arcade classics and games from SNES, Megadrive, and PlayStation One, and even features newly developed arcade games. Tournaments and challenges mean that these classic games can be played in new ways, allowing players to compete with the active community. With the gaming service accessible on a multitude of devices, including PC, mobile, Xbox, and more, Antstream ensures you can enjoy gaming anytime, anywhere!

Mercs and aliens battle it out in this high-stakes PvPvE extraction game

SEATTLE – Aug. 13, 2024 – Publisher tinyBuild and developer DogHowl Games have launched Level Zero: Extraction, the new high-stakes multiplayer extraction game combining tactical FPS gameplay and immersive survival horror, on Steam Early Access. Play as teams of rival mercenaries fighting for loot or alien monsters hunting humans from the shadows in this darkly unique spin on asymmetrical PvPvE multiplayer featuring truly unpredictable action.

The Standard Edition of Level Zero: Extraction is available today for $19.99|€19.50|£16.75. Deluxe and Ultimate Editions are available, as well, offering a Supporter Pack containing in-game starter items, plus character outfits, a digital art book and the official soundtrack. All editions of the game will have a limited-time launch discount for the first two weeks.

“This is a very important day for our small yet extremely passionate team. We’re equally excited and anxious to finally let players experience Level Zero: Extraction after years of hard work and pouring all our hearts into this project. Of course, this would not be possible without our community. I want to thank everyone who participated in our betas and playtests – your feedback has been and continues to be invaluable to us. Today the ship is leaving the harbor, and we look forward to evolving Level Zero: Extraction during the early access phase together with the community,” said Lex Pimenov, Game Director at DogHowl Games.

Developed in Unreal Engine 5 by Ukraine-based studio DogHowl Games, Level Zero: Extraction blends the heart-pounding tension of asymmetric survival horror with the high-stakes showdowns of extraction shooters to create a brand-new immersive multiplayer experience. Embark on dangerous scavenging raids – solo or with friends – where multiple mercenary teams compete for valuable loot, all while another two players hunt the humans from the shadows as deadly alien monsters that can only be killed with light.

Experienced by over 300,000 players earlier this year, Level Zero: Extraction’s hugely successful Open Beta was the second-most played demo during Steam Next Fest in June 2024. Debuting today with over 400,000 wishlists on Steam, the game will continue to evolve throughout early access with new features and improvements driven by community feedback.

Early Access Launch Features:

• Two completely unique, team-based gameplay styles. Play as human mercenaries fighting over valuable loot – or as deadly alien monsters with out-of-this-world abilities who can only be killed by light
• Two maps inspired by sci-fi horror movies – ‘Research Facility’ and ‘Caves of Turion’
• Intense first-person firefights with immersive gunplay and melee mechanics
• A wide variety of customizable weapons, cutting-edge gadgets and deadly alien abilities
• Traders system where players can complete Contracts, increase their reputation and unlock new exciting items
• Even more content and features to come in regular updates driven by player feedback

Level Zero: Extraction’s first major post-launch update and roadmap revision will be revealed soon! For the latest news and updates throughout early access, follow Level Zero: Extraction on X/Twitter and Discord.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com

About DogHowl Games

DogHowl Games is a Ukraine-based independent game development team following the dream to create truly unforgettable gaming experiences. As a small yet talented crew, DogHowl creates rich and detailed worlds with cinematic flair, held together with creative new game mechanics. The studio’s debut title, Level Zero: Extraction, launched on Steam Early Access in August 2024. https://doghowlgames.com

Two New RPGs Signed For Publishing

Nicosia, Cyprus (August 13, 2024) — Renowned RPG developer Owlcat Games, the studio behind critically acclaimed titles such as Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and Pathfinder: Kingmaker, has announced its ambition to become a publisher. Alongside its development efforts, from now on, Owlcat will focus on helping independent teams across the globe introduce their own RPGs and narrative-driven games to players. Owlcat will ensure its new partners have all the services, funding, and expert advice they need to create new role-playing experiences.

“We would like to work with teams that share our passion for telling captivating stories through narrative-driven games. These might not fall entirely into the RPG genre, but they will definitely have a solid focus on story, characters, and worldbuilding. We have already walked the path of creating our dream game, and now we have the expertise and resources to guide other teams to the games of their dreams as well,” said Andrey Tsvetkov, Head of Publishing at Owlcat Games.

After reviewing more than 50 projects, Owlcat has signed deals with two talented development teams — Emotion Spark Studio, based in Serbia, and Another Angle Games, based in Poland.

Emotion Spark Studio is working on a narrative RPG called Rue Valley. It is a story about a man trapped in a mysterious time loop during a psychotherapy session. Dealing with mental challenges, the main character must rise from the depths, delving into the anomaly to uncover its enigmatic origins.

Another Angle Games is creating an isometric RPG in an alternate history setting of feudal Japan called Shadow of the Road. It is an immersive story about samurai, honor, and allegiance, combined with a deep tactical turn-based combat system in a world filled with magical yokai and deadly steampunk technology.

Both titles are still in the early stages of development, with more information to be shared later this month at gamescom.

Owlcat Games has also gained full control over the publishing label META Publishing, which acted as a publishing partner to bring Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous to PC and console storefronts in 2021. META Publishing follows a strategy of its own and focuses on gameplay-first titles with co-op multiplayer features.

The label has a solid portfolio of launched games including Biped, Spirit of the Island, Train Valley, Train Valley 2 and others. New upcoming titles from the META Publishing portfolio will be presented later this month at gamescom, including Biped 2, the sequel to the successful puzzle action-adventure game from 2020, and Nested Lands, a new game from the Brazilian studio 1M Bits Horde, the creators of Spirit of the Island.

About Owlcat Games

Owlcat Games is a developer and publisher with a passion for RPGs and narrative-driven games. From our beginnings as a small group of games industry veterans obsessed with the idea of making our dream games a reality, we have grown into a truly international company, with our headquarters in Cyprus and more than 450 employees spread across offices in various countries. We are continuing to expand and take on new hires from around the world, and we also get together every week to play tabletop games in the office and on Roll20 online.

About META Publishing

META Publishing is a rising video game label powered by industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. We do not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. With love and passion for games, we cater to developers’ needs and help them make each game shine!

London, U.K. – 13 August 2024 – Developer Knights of Borria and publisher Marvelous Europe today announced that Leximan, a wholesome narrative-adventure in a modern fantasy world, driven by word puzzles, unique comedy, and constant surprise is available now on Windows PC via Steam.

Watch the launch trailer here:

Turn your Leximan experience into an absolute hullabaloo with the Digital Deluximan Edition, featuring unique offerings from the hooligans behind the magic. In addition to the full game, the Digital Deluximan Edition contains the game’s soundtrack featuring over 100 minutes of riotous retro bangers and the Basement Breakout TTRPG Mini-Campaign PDF for mischief makers and avid hat enthusiasts.

The Digital Deluximan Edition is now available for $19,99. The standard edition is also available at $14,99, and a 10% discount will be available for both versions through to August 20.

In Leximan, you’re lucky enough to be enrolled in the world’s most exclusive magic school: Academy Elementinia. Unfortunately, this is a world in which magic is a bit embarrassing… Still, you alone have the ability to use Leximancy, a hitherto unimaginable power driven by something as fascinating as it is enchanting: language. Years ago you caused THINGS to happen, and ever since then you’ve been banished to the school basement with the other failures – I mean ‘learners’ – but your life as a humble basement-wizard is abruptly interrupted as Academy Elementinia is attacked by someone with a baffling agenda and a huge set of fireballs. Now it’s time to become the outcast that saves the school. Or if you don’t vibe with heroics, at least cause some more THINGS to happen.

Embark on a brilliant adventure, using words and incompetence to solve bizarre problems and unravel a surprisingly wholesome story about embracing and empowering the real you while you bother a chaotic cast of characters, from potion witches and sweaty musclemancers, to a bombastic policewoman and a pyromancer who’s just fed up, to be honest. There are also hat goblins – give hats to the hat goblins, please and thank you.

Leximan is available now on Windows PC via Steam. For more information follow the Knights of Borria team on Twitter @borria or wishlist Leximan on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2017200/Leximan/ More information about Marvelous Europe can be found at www.marvelouseurope.com or @marvelouseurope across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

About Knights of Borria

Knights of Borria is an award-winning UK-based studio founded in 2020. Formed by three Falmouth University graduates, the Knights of Borria aim to create soulful, fun, and outright weird games. Releasing in 2024, Leximan is the first title coming from the three-person team

About Marvelous Europe

Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.

Perform wild stunts and witness epic destruction with your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks on consoles and PC

EL SEGUNDO, California & MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – Aug. 13, 2024 – Get ready for a show-stopping monster truck experience! Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, in partnership with GameMill Entertainment, announced its upcoming game, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem™, launching on Oct. 18, 2024, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Perform the most epic stunts with your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in solo play or local multiplayer showdowns for diehard monster truck fans and newcomers alike.

Take control of your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, each equipped with unique signature moves, for heart-pounding action, epic stunts, and colossal crashes across fantastical arenas. Reign supreme in intense game modes such as head-to-head battles, career challenges, boss fights, and more. With easy-to-learn controls, even newcomers can jump right in and progress to the thrill of mastering epic combo chains in the ultimate monster truck showdown.

“Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem brings to market an unmatched level of action and excitement,” said Erika Winterholler, Head of Business Development, Digital Gaming at Mattel. “Our partners at GameMill are well suited to deliver an authentic Hot Wheels Monster Trucks experience, bringing these iconic vehicles to players to enjoy together on all major gaming platforms.”

Key Game Features:

• Authentic Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Drive and perform stunts with fan-favorite official Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, from Bone Shaker™ and Tiger Shark to Race Ace™, Bigfoot™, and more.
• Exhilarating Stunt Action: Master jaw-dropping flips, spins, and jumps to wow the crowd and rack up the highest scores in the arena. Pull off spectacular tricks and discover each truck’s unique signature stunt move based on its individual personality.
• Play Your Way: Face off against formidable bosses like the towering Crushzilla™ and test your skills in a variety of modes including Career, Stunt, Destruction, and Boss Mode!
• Intense Battle Arenas: Unleash your stunt mastery in electrifying arenas, including fan favorites like Stunt Zone by Night (inspired by the popular Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party tour) and the fearsome Skelesaurus’s Lair. Each arena offers a unique challenge and atmosphere where vibrant graphics and explosive effects ensure an unforgettable monster truck experience.
• Head-to-Head Split-Screen Multiplayer: Challenge your friends in exhilarating and competitive local multiplayer matches. See who can perform the best stunts, smash the most obstacles, and score the highest points!

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem is licensed by Mattel, developed by 3D Clouds, and published by GameMill Entertainment.

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com.

About GameMill Entertainment

GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, visit https://gamemill.com, as well as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

Belgian indie game studio Rogueside’s newest title Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery, is available today on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Mobile (Android, iOS).

Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery invites players to adventure across three enchanting eras, Victorian, Noir, and Sci-Fi, with the campaign featuring a total of 33 levels. 

Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is fun for the entire family. With its playful tone, relaxing atmosphere, and cosy 2D gameplay mechanics, the game provides enjoyment for all ages. Featuring beautifully hand-drawn items within interactive landscapes, players are invited on a journey through a serene adventure across all three eras. Uncover secrets with legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the Victorian era, solve cases such as the case of the missing corgi with Detective Jane Spade in 1940’s America in the Noir era, and journey across the galaxy with Anna, a young astronaut embarking on her first mission, in the Sci-Fi era. 

Players can further ignite their imagination in the map editor, with the game featuring over 1000 new objects and more than 500 brand new characters to tinker with to create the perfect map, which can be shared with the community. Not in a creative mood? Don’t fret, as players can also play maps created and shared by the community. Please note that the map editor will not be available in the mobile version of Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery. The Reality Shift feature returns, adding an extra dimension to the search, allowing players to shift between time and season to explore even more.

Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is available now on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S,  PlayStation 5, and Mobile (Android, iOS).

About Rogueside

Rogueside is a renowned game development company with a passion for creating captivating and innovative gaming experiences. With a dedicated team of talented developers, they strive to bring joy to players of all ages through their titles. www.rogueside.com.

Copyright © 2024 Rogueside, All rights reserved. 

A deckbuilding sci-fi adventure set during a planetary catastrophe 

Green Bay, WI (August 13, 2024) – Midwest Games—an industry veteran-led publisher whose mission is to support and showcase abundant talent across the Midwest and underrepresented regions—and southwest indie developer Ganymede Games are proud to announce that turn-based sci-fi deck-building RPG Dark Sky is set to release on September 24, 2024 on Windows PC via Steam and GOG.

Dark Sky offers a fresh experience for deckbuilding and RPG players, featuring in-depth character card customization, strategic combat, and clever card synergies to explore. Set on the once peaceful mining planet, Wolf Prime, players will engage in card and grid-based combat, optimize their party’s abilities, study their enemies, and exploit their weaknesses to maximize damage and, ultimately, liberate their home.

Watch the Dark Sky release date trailer here:

Players will take on the role of Squig, a modest shipyard worker who has witnessed a mysterious force pull all spacecraft down from the sky, shrouding the landscape in wreckage, debris, and danger. With the help of Squig and his friend Norton, players will gather a team of survivors for a journey to uncover the mystery behind the sudden cataclysm. As devastation rains from above, players must take matters into their own hands before Wolf Prime is torn apart.

Formerly titled Xenotheria, Dark Sky is Ganymede Games’ first title, and the initial narrative of a much larger universe to come.

Key features of Dark Sky:

• Master Tactical Card Combat: Engage in card and grid-based combat and take turns to plan your party’s actions to optimize their abilities and defeat your enemies. 
• Build Your Deck: Upgrade cards with a branching card upgrade system. Each card has a unique progression tree for you to customize. 
• Assemble Your Party: Build your team from an eclectic roster of six characters, each with their own set of cards and distinct playstyle.  
• Play Your Way: Experiment with builds! Tailor your decks to shape your playstyle with a deckbuilding system where you’re in control. Save multiple decks at a time, re-spec, and be ready for any situation. 
• Explore An Immersive World: Explore striking locations inhabited by a variety of species and enjoy hand-painted artwork and an evocative soundtrack as you hunt for resources, allies, and answers.

Dark Sky launches on September 24, 2024 on Windows PC via Steam and GOG, and features language support for Simplified Chinese, Russian, German, French, and Spanish. Wishlist Dark Sky today. 

About Ganymede Games

Ganymede Games is a remote-first indie studio based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It was founded in 2019 by industry veterans Jerry Prochazka and Rob Thompson, whose backgrounds include companies like Riot Games and Wargaming. The mission at Ganymede Games is to craft story-driven role-playing games with strong characters and tactical gameplay. 

About Midwest Games 

Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Midwest Games is a video game publisher focused on creating opportunities for the abundant talent across the Midwest and other underrepresented regions. Led by industry veterans and entertainment enthusiasts, Midwest Games believes that great games can come from anywhere.

Take on a haunting, ritualistic case and become a true detective on August 15th 

Leamington Spa, United Kingdom – 13th August 2024 – Solo indie developer, Midnight Forge is today thrilled to announce that a PC demo for its upcoming detective horror title Nowhere will be available to download via Steam on Thursday, 15th August.

To coincide with the announcement, a brand-new demo trailer has been released offering a glimpse of the terrors that await those brave enough to take on the case later this week.

Nowhere | Nordic Detective Horror Game | Demo Trailer

Nowhere is an upcoming hardcore-detective-horror game, which effortlessly blends immersive investigative gameplay, classic survival horror mechanics and a rich, mysterious narrative together with a highly-atmospheric Nordic locale.

Set deep within the forests of Norway, the game sees players step into the hiking boots of a detective on the hunt for a group of missing tourists. It quickly becomes apparent that there is more to the disappearances than initially meets the eye, as the investigation takes a supernatural twist; plunging players headfirst into a unique and terrifying spin on Norse mythology and will see them piece together the doomed story of the gods after Ragnarök.

The demo features approximately 20-30 minutes of gameplay, serving up just a taste of what will be available in the full game. Players will investigate multiple sites of interest as they begin to piece together the puzzling disappearance of the missing campers and uncover the secrets of an archaic and haunting ritual. It won’t be easy though, as unimaginable horrors lurk within the shadows beneath the pines.

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.

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.