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This Month in Red Dead Online: Collector Bonuses, Triple XP on Free Roam Missions, and More

Explore Parts Unknown to Earn Collector Bonuses Including Triple Rewards on Collectible Set SalesPlus, Get Double Rewards on the Featured Series, Triple XP on Free Roam Missions, and More

Set off to locate rare Collectibles for Madam Nazar who will pay handsomely for your deliveries with a host of bonuses and rewards this month in Red Dead Online. This month, she’s feeling extra generous — especially for those unearthing full sets — by offering 3X RDO$ and XP in return for Collectible Set Sales.

Plus, roam the frontier and keep an eye out for Collector Free Roam Events rewarding 3X RDO$ and XP through September 2.

3X Role XP for Discovering Collectibles

Open your eyes to new discoveries along your travels and climb the ranks with 3X Role XP for Discovering Collectibles.

In addition, eagle-eyed Collectors who procure three Collectibles each week will receive the following rewards:

  • July 30 – August 5: 3 Dynamite Arrows and 20 Shotgun Buckshot Incendiary Ammo
  • August 6 – 12: An Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Collector Role Item
  • August 13 – 19: The Bluewater Marsh Treasure Map
  • August 20 – 26: A black Gator Hat
  • August 27 – September 2: A light gray Carbow Double Bandolier

Complete your Collector Daily Challenges for three days in a row to receive a black Macbay Jacket,and dig up a Fossil before September 2 to receive the American Wild Flowers Collector’s Map.

3X XP on Free Roam Missions

Talk to Strangers as you traverse the frontier and they might offer Free Roam Missions — a great introduction to the characters populating the fringes and serving up 3X XP through September 2.

Free Patterned Bandana and More

Play Red Dead Online anytime this month to receive the black Patterned Bandana. Completing a round of the Salvage or Condor Egg Free Roam Events will result in a free purple Gardenia Hat. Build a three-day streak completing your Daily Challenges to get a Reward for a Free Emote and find new ways to express your feelings.

The Griffith Chaps, Hitched Skirt, Prieto Poncho, Bowyer Boots, Charro Jacket, and Chambliss Corset are also back on sale for a limited time through September 2.

2X Gold, RDO$, and XP on Featured Series

Charge into battle in a five-week long Featured Series rotation spanning a variety of different modes that will have you shooting, sprinting, and dodging gunfire for a well-earned 2X Gold, RDO$, and XP through September 2:

  • July 30 – August 5: Hardcore Team Shootout Series
  • August 6 – 12: Explosive Series
  • August 13 – 19: Hardcore Last Stand
  • August 20 – 26: Blackwater Series
  • August 27 – September 2: Elimination Series

Community-Inspired Outfit: Jungle Explorer

The /r/reddeadfashion community delivers another standout look pieced together by terryuch. Inspired by courageous explorers, this uniform features trappings befitting intrepid Collectors setting off on explorations of their own. Make sure to match terryuch’s look by tucking your trousers into your boots. Redeem the following pieces for free from participating Tailors or by ordering through the Wheeler, Rawson, and Co. Catalogue:

DISCOUNTS

  • Collector’s Bag – 5 Gold Bars off
  • Águila Machete – 50% off
  • Collector’s Maps – 40% off
  • Pennington Field Shovel – 40% off
  • Metal Detector – 40% off
  • Pistols and Pistol Style Customizations – 40% off
  • Breton and Work Horses – 40% off
  • Chaps, Corsets, and Shirts – 30% off

VISIONS OF MANA DEMO AVAILABLE NOW ON PLAYSTATION, XBOX AND PC

New Trailer Showcases the Expansive Environments, Fast-Paced Action Combat and Colorful Cast of Allies and Foes that Await Players in the Demo

SYDNEY (July 31, 2024) Today, SQUARE ENIX® released a free playable demo for the highly anticipated action RPG Visions of ManaTM, the first mainline entry to the beloved Mana series in more than 15 years. Players can jump into the demo now on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Microsoft Store and STEAM®) to get a taste of what’s to come ahead of the game’s official launch on Aug. 29.

Watch the new Visions of Mana trailer below:

In the demo, players will embark on a journey that begins partway through Chapter 1, starting at Rime Falls and continuing into different areas, including the Fallow Steppe and Rhata Harbor. Those up for the challenge can also take on the chapter’s final boss, the Kraken. Players can join up with three party members, Val, Careena and Morley, and experiment with the Wind and Moon classes to enhance their demo experience.

Although save data from the demo cannot be carried over to the full game, as the content has been altered for a more satisfying experience, players with save data from the demo and who purchase Visions of Mana will receive three weapons* for Val, including the Gladius, Falx and Horn Lance, by starting their playthrough of the full game and proceeding as far as Chapter 1**.

Since the series debuted in 1993 as MYSTIC QUEST™, a spin-off of the FINAL FANTASY series, Mana games have immersed players in bright vibrant worlds, breathtaking environments, heartwarming characters and high fantasy storylines across many genres and platforms. Based on 30 years of legacy, Mana Series Producer Masaru Oyamada and his team are incorporating everything they have learned from the last 17 Mana games to ensure that Visions of Mana is a faithful addition to the series that fans know and love, while also offering fans and newcomers a fresh new experience with an all-new story, characters and gameplay mechanics.

Visions of Mana will launch on Aug. 29 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Microsoft Store and STEAM. A free demo is now available to download across all platforms. For more information, visit: https://mana.square-enix-games.com.

*Falx and Horn Lance will be available to equip once it becomes possible to change classes to the wind class (Falx) and to the moon class (Horn Lance), while Gladius can be equipped once Val becomes playable in Chapter 1. These bonus items can also be acquired by progressing through the game.
** Save data from the demo must be present on the system to claim the demo incentive weapons.

About the Mana Series

Originally released in 1993 as MYSTIC QUEST™, a spinoff title for the FINAL FANTASY™ series, the game’s positive reception established it as its own standalone action RPG franchise.​​

The unique elements that make a true Mana game include an emotional narrative about the power of mana, the legendary Mana Sword, a quirky cast of characters, memorable music, and a weapon-based battle system. The Mana series has released 17 titles over the last 30+ years and sold over 9 million copies/downloads worldwide. The demand for the franchise from its fans has seen several Mana games re-mastered and re-released in the West over the last console generation.​

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com   

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Spiritual Co-op Metroidvania Narcalid Launches Via Steam Early Access in August

Harness the power of meditation in Lotus Mountain Creative’s first title

Salt Lake City, United States – July 30th 2024. Indie developer Lotus Mountain Creative is thrilled to announce that their spiritual co-op Metroidvania title Narcalid will be coming to PC via Steam Early Access on August 8, 2024. Fans can add the game to their Wishlist now. 

Narcalid is an engaging puzzle platformer with peaceful exploration and mighty challenges set in a strange, unknown world. Use real-life meditation skills in compelling spiritual narratives to open the gateway to Earth before Mother Narcalid becomes unstoppable!

We are excited to be moving towards our biggest milestone in the development of Narcalid” commented Peter Jones, Studio Head at Lotus Mountain Creative. “Lotus Mountain Creative is a mission-driven company with the aim to aide in the enlightenment of the universe. To accomplish this we need to deliver on three key things – It brings joy, it brings people together, and it elevates consciousness. With Narcalid, we believe we are achieving these goals and hope to reveal many secrets and surprises along the way”. 

Watch the Narcalid Early Access date announcement trailer below 

Narcalid is a cooperative enlightenment journey emphasizing peaceful exploration that teaches real-life meditation skills as you decipher cryptic messages from the past. Immerse yourself in the beautiful and broken remains of once great civilizations, but stay aware… the Narcalid is a powerful threat that should not be underestimated!

From the ancient texts that move along the narrative to the multiple environmental hazards of an unknown territory, Narcalid challenges you to see the universe differently. The deep spiritual principles embedded in the gameplay offer intense focus and flow stats throughout your adventure into this new world.

You must reclaim lost abilities and decipher the sacred text of the ancients, which has remained secret for thousands of years. Heal the wounds of epic bosses, learn to coexist with exotic creatures, and use the power of meditation to purify the planet.

With Seemsless co-op, bring up to four friends to explore a beautiful and dangerous new world. Narcalid is built to offer a compelling solo-player experience and an adventure that can be enjoyed as a team. Each ambassador character in the game comes equipped with a unique multi-tool, from a wall-shattering projectile to a projectile-shunting shield.

Narcalid offers precise controls, challenging puzzles, tricky platforms, and epic bosses. Get ready to unlock all your chakras and conquer all the dangers and threats that Mother Narcalid holds for you. Tons of enemies and bosses are waiting for you in the depths of this unknown world.

Features:

  • 4 Unique Characters
  • Unique Skills and Powers
  • Seamless Co-op
  • Split-Screen
  • A Compelling Narrative that Embeds Deep Spiritual Principles
  • Out-of-this-world Creatures
  • Learn About the Powers of Chakra, Body, and Mind self-control
  • Multiple Unique Boss Fights
  • Platform and Puzzle-Solving Challenges

Narcalid will be launched on PC via Steam Early Access on August 8, 2024. Fans can add the game to their Wishlist now.

Virtuix Expands Omni One Game Lineup to Over 50 Titles

Sniper Elite VR, Amid Evil, and Survival Nation Join Launch Lineup

AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 30th, 2024) – Virtuix, the developer of the “Omni One” full-body VR gaming system, is excited to unveil its next wave of 15 thrilling titles coming to Omni One, pushing the platform’s game lineup to over 50 games ahead of its highly anticipated launch in September 2024. Omni One offers a complete entertainment experience with its proprietary 360-degree treadmill, enabling players to physically move in every direction within virtual reality games. The system includes a customized Pico 4 Enterprise headset and a dedicated game store featuring titles optimized for Omni One.

The 15 new game additions enrich Omni One’s extensive library, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Whether diving into thrilling virtual worlds, engaging in intense multiplayer battles, or exploring captivating narratives, Omni One promises an unparalleled VR experience. The latest announced titles include award-winning games such as Sniper Elite VR, Amid Evil, Survival Nation, Genotype, and Ilysia, with the full list available below.

“We’re excited to announce the expansion of our game lineup to over 50 titles for Omni One,” said Jan Goetgeluk, CEO of Virtuix. “This milestone underscores our commitment to offering a diverse and compelling range of experiences that showcase the full potential of Omni One’s freedom of movement in VR.”

“We’re thrilled to bring Sniper Elite to the Omni One platform,” said Jason Kingsley CBE, CEO of Rebellion, developer of Sniper Elite VR. “With Virtuix’s innovative technology, players can now physically step into the intense missions of Sniper Elite, experiencing the thrill of precision shooting in a whole new dimension. Be careful out there.”

Virtuix collaborates closely with each game studio to optimize gameplay for the Omni One platform, ensuring seamless movement and full-body immersion. Virtuix is committed to continuously enriching the Omni One experience by introducing additional titles on an ongoing basis. Explore Omni One’s full lineup at omni.virtuix.com/games

Virtuix has shipped hundreds of Omni One units to beta customers who are providing valuable feedback. Omni One is scheduled for general release in September 2024, with preorders currently available. For more information and to preorder your Omni One unit, visit omni.virtuix.com. Virtuix also released a new trailer for Omni One – watch it below.

Newly Announced Games:

  1. Alvo VR
  2. Amid Evil
  3. Drop Dead: The Cabin
  4. Flock of the Low God
  5. Genotype
  6. Ilysia
  7. Neolithic Dawn
  8. Propagation: Paradise Hotel
  9. Sail
  10. Sniper Elite VR
  11. Sugar Mess – Let’s Play Jolly Battle
  12. Survival Nation
  13. The Atlas Mystery
  14. Tunnels VR
  15. Undead Citadel

About Virtuix:

Virtuix Inc. is the developer of “Omni,” the premier brand of omni-directional treadmills that enable players to walk and run in 360 degrees inside video games and other virtual reality applications. With a commitment to innovation, Virtuix continues to push the boundaries of VR gaming, delivering immersive experiences to users worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Virtuix has raised more than $40 million from individual and institutional investors. For more information, visit www.virtuix.com.

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 – Gameplay

Humanity has driven off the Primers and seen three years of peace but they still are struggling to survive with nearly all of the population and most of the world destroyed. We take to the fight as a Sky Diver to work to clean up the mess the Primers left behind only to find that a new unknown force has appeared in D3 Publisher’s Earth Defense Force 6.

Live the future of despair.The year is 2024 AD. The survivors fought against the remaining threats while trying their best to continue their recovery.Three years passed in the year 2027. In a new world without hope, the time has come to once again resist the fate of the Earth

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6
Developer: SANDLOT
Publisher: D3PUBLISHER
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 5
Release Date: 25 Jul, 2024
Price: $59.99 USD

Available here – https://www.d3p.co.jp/edf6/en/

Summary:

Recommended – “Earth Defense Force 6 remains as corny and bombastic as ever with all types of weapons to take down hoards of foes in what remains a fun and chaotic experience that feels a bit stuck in the past.”

Check out our review for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 here!

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STORMGATE EARLY ACCESS PREVIEW NOW LIVE

Support the Frost Giant Studios Team and Enjoy a Two-Week Head Start

IRVINE, Calif. July 30, 2024 – Frost Giant Studios today welcomed players around the world to join the early access preview for Stormgate, the highly anticipated real-time strategy (RTS) game. Closed beta testers, Kickstarter backers, and those who pre-purchase one of three Early Access Packs on Steam can now enjoy a two-week head start before the free-to-play release begins on August 13.

Created by veterans of StarCraft® II and Warcraft® III, Stormgate is a love letter to classic RTS games. Set in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi and fantasy future, Stormgate challenges players to build and command armies in epic battles. Early access includes the game’s three highly asymmetric factions–warring armies vying for control over our planet. Between the stalwart Human Vanguard, the demonic Infernal Host, and the techno-angelic Celestial Armada, players are sure to find an army that they’ll love to play.

Watch the Stormgate Early Access Trailer below:

Stormgate preserves classic RTS gameplay while introducing modern innovations to make it more approachable. The “BuddyBot” assists players of all skill levels, acting as training wheels or an always-on helper to aid in managing the game’s economy and base-building, so that they can enjoy RTS gameplay without needing the high “actions per minute” (APM) of a seasoned pro. Automated control groups and the quick macro panel simplify inputs, lowering the skill floor without affecting the skill ceiling.

Stormgate offers four main modes of play:

  • Campaign: Explore an ever-evolving story, with three free missions and more available for purchase.
  • Competitive: Engage in ranked 1v1 battles. A Hero-driven 3v3 mode is coming later.
  • Cooperative: Control powerful Heroes and team up in 3-player co-op vs. AI opponents on maps with unique objectives.
  • Custom Games: Challenge other players to 1v1, 2v2, or the MOBA-like Turf War mode (Editor to be released later during early access).

“Early access is an important milestone, but it’s not the final destination. Stormgate will continue to grow with new content and features in the months and years ahead,” said Tim Morten, CEO and Production Director of Frost Giant Studios. “We’re inspired by the success of other early access games like Baldur’s Gate® III and Hades® and believe this approach will help us create the best possible game with our community’s feedback.”

Tim Campbell, President and Game Director, added, “This early access preview is our way of thanking our supporters, including our playtesters and all the die-hard RTS players who have been with us for every step of our development journey. For Stormgate, this is only the beginning. We’re planning to release more story, more game modes such as 3v3, as well as our powerful new editor, while we continue working with the community to make Stormgate the best RTS it can be.”

Early Access Packs*:

  • Early Access Pack ($24.99 USD): Includes Amara, a Vanguard hero; Chapter 1 of the Vanguard campaign (containing three replayable missions); and the Gold Vanguard Army Accent cosmetic upgrade.
  • Deluxe Early Access Pack ($39.99 USD): Includes everything in the Early Access Pack plus Maloc, the Infernal Hero; Auralanna, the Celestial Hero; and a Chicken Supporter Pet.
  • Ultimate Early Access Pack ($59.99 USD): Includes everything in the Deluxe Early Access Pack plus unlocked access to Chapters 2 & 3 of the Vanguard campaign and the Firestorm Fog of War shader.

The Stormgate campaign will continue to expand during early access and long into the future as the team plans to continue releasing new missions every few months. Stormgate is designed as a highly social experience and, in the future, players who purchase access to these story-driven adventures will be able to invite their friends to play them cooperatively for free.

Free to Play, the Right Way

Starting August 13, every game mode in Stormgate will be playable for free, including three free prologue campaign missions, unlimited 1v1 ranked matches, three-player co-op vs. AI, and custom games. All Heroes will be free to enjoy up to level 5 and Blockade, a Vanguard Hero, will be completely free to everyone to max level. To support ongoing development of Stormgate, players may purchase additional story chapters, unlock additional progression for Heroes, or adopt an adorable in-game pet like the Supporter Jerboa. Stormgate is committed to fairness and transparency with its business model. Instead of locking content behind mind-numbing grinding mechanics (or even worse, selling competitive advantages to players who pay for them), we’re committed to fair play and not going “pay to win.”

Powered by SnowPlay

SnowPlay, Frost Giant’s custom-built technology, transforms Unreal Engine 5 into the most advanced RTS engine to date. Stormgate features 64 tick-rate servers versus the typical 8 (tick rate being a measure of how frequently a game refreshes its information), empowering smooth and responsive gameplay. With SnowPlay, Stormgate offers players cutting-edge features like rollback netcode, a groundbreaking innovation that revolutionized online play for fighting games and has never before been possible in an RTS of this scale.

Stormgate is available for Windows PC on Steam and can also be played on other devices, including Mac systems, via NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform.

Starting today, anyone can receive a free in-game pet–the Rizzy Kitty–by tuning in to one of the content creators playing Stormgate on Twitch.tv with Twitch Drops enabled.

To join the Stormgate community on Discord, visit https://discord.gg/stormgate. For further information on Stormgate, including a development roadmap, webcomics, an eNovella, and more, visit playstormgate.com.

Want to get involved? Help create a bright future for RTS games by investing in Frost Giant through StartEngine today.

*The Gold Vanguard Army Accent, Chicken Supporter Pet, and Firestorm Fog of War shader are all exclusive to the Early Access Packs and will not be available for purchase in the Stormgate in-game Shop. Chapters 2 & 3 of the Vanguard campaign will be released later during early access.

Please note that all investments entail risk, including the potential loss of capital. You should only invest an amount of money that you can afford to lose without changing your lifestyle. For more information, please visit StartEngine.

About Frost Giant Studios

Frost Giant Studios was founded in 2020 by Tim Morten and Tim Campbell, veteran game industry leaders who, along with the rest of the development team, helped create some of the most acclaimed and best-selling PC games of all time. The studio’s debut title, Stormgate™, is a free-to-play real-time strategy game set in an all-new science fantasy universe. Headquartered in Irvine, California, with remote talent from around the world, Frost Giant Studios is committed to a work environment built on collaboration, inclusion, and mutual respect. For more on Stormgate, please visit playstormgate.com.

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: GRAND CROSS CELEBRATES ITS 4.5TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE RAGNAROK FESTIVAL

LOS ANGELESJULY 30, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new game update for The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross (7DS) to celebrate the 4.5-year anniversary. The latest update brings the Ragnarok Festival, featuring a new hero, special events, brand-new content and more. 

Starting today, players can join the celebration of The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross’ 4.5th anniversary by experiencing a variety of Ragnarok Festival-themed events and other new content, including: 

  • New Hero: [Hammer of Justice] God of Thunder Thor is now available as a playable character. 
  • Ragnarok Godlike Festival Draw: Grab a chance to earn the new hero [Hammer of Justice] God of Thunder Thor, guaranteed at 900 mileages. Players can also obtain a variety of UR or SSR heroes at 300 and 600 mileages, including [Shepherd of Souls] Queen Hel, [Brilliant Protection] Queen Elizabeth and [The Seven Deadly Sins] Transcendent Ban. The Ragnarok Godlike Festival Draw is available through September 3. 
  • 7DS 4.5th Anniversary Special Thank You Draw: Players can earn playable heroes at UR 90 level by using the Special Thank You Draw Ticket, which can be obtained by checking-in to the game and enjoying the Book of Heroes. [Guide to Valhalla] Valkyrie Megellda is guaranteed at 100 mileages, [Spellbinding Queen] Goddess of Beauty Freyja at 200 mileages, and an SSR hero at 300 mileages through September 3.
  • Ragnarok Special Boss Battle: Giant Gjalga and Giant Greib appear as the final boss. Players can exchange the currency they earn by clearing the boss for various rewards including the 4.5th Anniversary Card Pack, Brunhild Fan Art Costume, UR Evolution Pendant and more. 
  • Additional Updates: Ragnarok Chapter 8 is now available for players to experience. Floor 4 has been added to the Demonic Beast Battle Hraesvelgr, and players can now experience a new system to enhance the stats of Holy Relics. In addition, a brand-new Book of Heroes has been introduced in the game to support players’ growth. Upon clearing daily missions, both new and returning players will receive multiple growth materials, such as SSR Evolution Pendant and Super Awakening Coin, and a chance to draw heroes.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of [The Seven Deadly Sins] into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience. The game features stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, more than 100 dramatic cutscenes, and is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.

Based on the manga “The Seven Deadly Sins” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Gods Beware, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Reaches Over 500,000 Players 

Players have been putting the gods in their place

LONDON (July 30, 2024)Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, the latest title from A44 Games (Ashen) and publisher Kepler Interactive (Tchia, Sifu Pacific Drive) officially launched on July 18, and over 500,000 players have already started their quests to free the world of Kian from its tyrannical gods. This monumental milestone comes off the heels of acclaim from media who have praised Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn for its inventive take on the action-RPG genre. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store) and Xbox Game Pass & PC Game Pass.

Since its launch on July 18, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn has been enjoyed by fans across the globe, with the title currently sitting on Most Popular lists for both Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in multiple regions.

After the gods are inadvertently freed from their earthly confines by a mission gone wrong, sapper Nor Vanek sets out on a quest for vengeance against the all-powerful creatures and their unrelenting forces. With the help of another god, Enki, the duo must smite the undead across the flintlock-fantasy world of Kian in a bid to send the forces waging war against humanity back to the Great Below.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Game Pass.

Cozy Sports Adventure Game Duck Life 9: The Flock Gets a Free Magical PC Content Update 

Transform your flock environment with the latest update in the hugely popular Duck Life franchise 

Brighton, UK – 30th July 2024. Indie developers Wix Games and MAD.com are thrilled to announce the release of a new free content update for the hugely popular cozy sports adventure simulation game Duck Life 9: The Flock. Available for PC via Steam and mobile devices, Duck Life 9: The Flock is bigger, bolder and more beautiful than ever and is the perfect place to raise your ducklings into the ultimate team of racers! Embark on a quest as you journey across the huge Featherhaven Island, meeting new friends and taking on recruits to help topple the competition and take the crown!

This fabulous free PC content update introduces the wizards tower into the flock. In this mysterious building, you’ll find the mighty Wizard Duck. If you donate him enough materials, he can transform the look of your flock environment! Bored of the grassy pastures? Why not turn your flock into a beach? Or how about a volcano area with a lava river? Your flock will never look the same again! The Duck Life 9: The Flock free content update is now live for PC, and fans can try the game with the free PC demo available on the Steam page. 

Watch the Duck Life 9: The Flock content update trailer below:

The Duck Life franchise started back in 2010 as a flash game released on the Newgrounds and Kongregate game portals. It quickly gained popularity, being hosted by hundreds of websites and picking up over 200 million plays over its lifetime. The original game involved training up a duck in running, swimming and flying and then entering it in races – all to become the champion of duck racing. Over the next 14 years, Duck Life has continued to evolve and found new homes and fans on PC, mobile (in partnership with MAD.com), Nintendo Switch and Xbox platforms. 

About Duck Life 9: The Flock

Welcome to the newest chapter of the Duck Life series, Duck Life 9: The Flock, where the ducks are still finding new ways to do what they do best – honing their skills and racing their way to the top! Touch down on the tropical archipelago of Featherhaven Island and set up shop in your own little town, ready to rise up the ranks and become the fastest flock there is!

Different Duck stats – Get ready to cultivate the most talented bunch of ducks any farmer has ever had! Start your flock from selection of different eggs, each with unique skill bonuses that affect how well they can utilise their skill levels during races. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, before we hotfoot it to the races it’s time to get your newly-hatched duck to grips with some training!

Training – Becoming the champion won’t be easy, though, as this is hardly a simple matter of training alone. Feed and clothe your ducks to help boost their stats, and then race every challenger you can find! The island itself is filled with many tricky tasks to overcome, and without fully exploring each of the 9 areas that surround your humble settlement, you won’t stand a chance against the mysterious challenger that looms atop the volcano…

9 Island locations – Discover an expansive, vibrant new 3D world sporting luscious meadows, dazzling crystal plains, a floating city and much more. As your ducks broaden their horizons, you mustn’t be afraid to delve a little deeper and discover the secrets that these areas hide, from jelly coins to buried treasure – you never know what could be lurking around each and every corner!

Build your town – As your ambitions grow, so does your flock. Over time you can take your home from a humble campsite to a fully-fledged village, sporting shops, housing, decorations and other interconnected systems that allow the inhabitants to talk to each other and level up their skills. Start your own farm to have more food and drink to go around, or create a town square where learned ducks can stand atop a soapbox and impart their knowledge – it’s up to you!

Become the tournament champion – Filling your flock with a rich mix of feathered friends will help to strengthen the overall group. It’s going to be a team effort if you want to topple the competition! Use your best swimmers for the swimming leg of the race, and your best climbers for the mountainous peaks. You’re only as good as your worst player, so remember to treat all of your ducks with care, and you’ll surely see the fruits of your efforts blossom into a truly remarkable team of ducks!

Duck Life 9: The Flock is available now for PC via Steam and mobile devices. Head over to Steam to try the free demo. Xbox and PlayStation consoles and Nintendo Switch versions will release later in 2024. 

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About Wix Games and MAD.com

Wix Games began as a solo developer making Flash games for the web. At age 14, he released Duck Life, which became a hit and led to a successful franchise with over a billion plays. As Flash declined, Wix Games transitioned to mobile games with the help of MAD.com, leading to major successes like Duck Life 4. With Duck Life 7, Wix Games and MAD.com expanded the series to consoles and built a local development team in the UK. By Duck Life 9, the Wix Games team had grown to 5, allowing the introduction of 3D graphics and further innovation of the series.

The Holy Gosh Darn: The End of the World is Nigh

Yogscast Games and Perfectly Paranormal Present a Unique Time Travel Adventure This September

Bristol,  United Kingdom — July 30, 2024 | Take up the golden stopwatch and save Heaven, Hell and Earth from the last day of, well, everything. Yogscast Games and Perfectly Paranormal are excited to announce that this epic new time-travel adventure will be launching on September 05, 2024.

That’s right, with just over a month to wait, players will soon be able to get their hands on this satirical take on time travel, angels, demons, death, and even dialogue. The only game where skipping through cutscenes might actually be a good thing, players can use their time travel powers to manipulate the conversation to their advantage, solve puzzles and bypass any obstacle. After all, there’s only six hours to save Heaven!

A truly laugh-out-loud adventure, The Holy Gosh Darn is set on the same Tuesday as previous titles Manual Samuel and Helheim Hassle – bending the idea of a trilogy into a same day attempt at preventing the apocalypse. Players will meet a host of unique characters, step through the fabric of reality, and meet more than 4,000 dogs. Whether they’re pettable or not, well, players will just have to wait and see. 

Head over to Steam to wishlist this hilarious, time-bending adventure today, tomorrow or yesterday!

About Yogscast Games

Yogscast Games was established in 2017, with a simple goal: to work with small teams to develop and publish games which are as fun to watch as they are to play. Its most recent releases have included poker-powered deckbuilding game ‘Aces & Adventures’, the wickedly amoral ‘Trolley Problem, Inc.’ and the wildly successful restaurant management roguelike ‘PlateUp!’ which recently passed 1.5m Steam units sold.

About Perfectly Paranormal

Perfectly Paranormal is an Indie Game Studio in Hamar and Elverum – Norway. We are currently crafting our new game The Holy Gosh Darn! Yep yep yep! We made the amazing Manual Samuel. It is out on PS4, Switch, XBOX and Steam! We also made the equally amazing Helheim Hassle. It is also out on PS4, Switch, XBOX, Steam & for thems there macintoshe’s