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DRAGO entertainment has revealed a brand-new gameplay footage from Winter Survival – ACT II.

DRAGO Entertainment – the creators behind Gas Station Simulator, has released a fresh look into the upcoming major update which will include the ACT II release along with the introduction of a spanking new game mode – Cold Wave. Available on July 24th, 2024!

July 22nd, 2024, Krakow, Poland – In ACT II, players will continue to navigate the harsh winter landscape, battling the elements and unraveling the mystery of Danny’s missing friends. New side quests, reworked combat, and numerous enhancements driven by community feedback will follow the release of ACT II.

Add the game to your Steam wishlist (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1394960/Winter_Survival/) to not miss the chapter launch and enjoy the special 30% discount!

But that’s not the end of the surprises – players will be able to face relentless weather conditions and use their wits and skills to outlast the elements thanks to the launch of a fresh game mode – Cold Wave. This new mode is designed to challenge even the most seasoned survivalists. Will you risk your life to achieve a higher score? The answer awaits on July 24th, 2024.

Apart from the ACT II gameplay footage, DRAGO Entertainment is thrilled to share two videos showcasing Cold Wave in action:

Key Features:

  • ACT II Release: Continue Danny’s journey and see if you can survive and find your missing friends.
  • New Game Mode – Cold Wave: Endure the elements in this brutal game mode and see who is the best survivalist out there.
  • New Side Quests to Complete: Unearth the past of people who used to live there while not descending into madness.
  • Combat Rework: With the reworked combat, you can finally use the Axe to defend yourself.
  • And much, much more: Bug fixes, reworks, balancing, and more changes according to community feedback.

Mark your calendars for July 24th, 2024, and get ready to embark on the next chapter of Winter Survival. For a limited time, Winter Survival will be available at a 30% discount, making it the perfect opportunity to dive into this thrilling survival adventure. Last but not least, if you want to stay up-to-date with any news, follow the developers on FacebookXYouTubeInstagramTwitch, and Discord.

More information about the game can be found on Steam.

About DRAGO: 

DRAGO has been in the gaming industry since 1998. Over the past two decades, they have dedicated themselves to creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences. They are almost 50 passionate developers and creators who believe in the transformative power of games. Their flagship title is Gas Station Simulator, which was released on 15 September 2021 and immediately became a bestseller on Steam. They are currently expanding their horizons with new projects and continue to support current titles. https://drago-entertainment.com/

KIBORG: Arena, Free Prologue to Brutal Cybernetic Rogue-Lite,Enters the Ring Tuesday, Aug. 13

KIBORG: Arena, the free prologue to the fast-paced action rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic combat from Sobaka Studio, steps into the coliseum on Tuesday, Aug. 13 on Steam for PC, with Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 versions launching in Q3 2024.

KIBORG: Arena features Endless Mode with wave after wave of enemy combat in a coliseum on the prison planet, Sigma. As a clone of resistance leader Morgan Lee, fight through a deadly coliseum to earn cash to fuel the resistance, and strike fear into the other factions vying for control

Unleash devastating melee strikes, parry enemy attacks, and deploy cybernetic-enhanced abilities to brutalize the opposition. Spend the money earned with each run to unlock permanent upgrades, then wreak havoc in the coliseum with new weapons and cybernetic abilities. Discover what lies behind the mysterious locked door…

KIBORG: Arena launches Tuesday, August 13 on Steam for PC, with Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 versions arriving Q3 2024. Follow Sobaka Studio on Twitter/X, YouTube, join the Discord server, and visit the official website for more updates.

About Sobaka Studio

Sobaka Studio is an indie game developer. Previously released titles include top-down shooter Redeemer and 9 Monkeys of Shaolin – two beat’em ups with epic combat. They are currently working on the twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM available now in Early Access and time survival game REMEDIUM: Sentinels, which both share one grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance setting. Their next title is KIBORG, the rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic-enhanced combat

MATTEL AND OUTRIGHT GAMES BRING MONSTER HIGH TO ALL CONSOLES AND PC THIS FALL

Enroll at Monster High and Team Up with the Boo Crew for a Monstrously Good Time in Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets

El Segundo, Calif. and London, UK (July 22, 2024)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 collaboration with Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, has today revealed the first Monster High™ video game for the current generation of consoles – Monster High™: Skulltimate Secrets™. It’s almost time for players to create their very own monster, meet the Boo Crew, and lend a helping hand to stop the mysterious chaos roaming the halls. Developed by Petoons Studio, Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets will be available just in time for Halloween, October 29, 2024, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC available on Steam and the Microsoft Store. 

Monster High is one of the most successful and beloved kids’ properties of all time, featuring a world of fangtastic characters that embrace what makes them unique and rally people everywhere to be yourself, be unique and be a monster. Monster High’s Skulltimate Secrets line is currently ranked #4 in Fashion Doll & Accessories items in the US (YTD 2024) and was the #9 item in 2023.* Now, the haunted halls are opening their doors to popular gaming systems with Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets, a single-player, 3D platformer with chillingly captivating gameplay. Strange things are occurring on the grounds of Monster High™, and it’s up to players to stop the chaos plaguing the halls of their school.

Players can become besties with Clawdeen Wolf™, Draculaura™, Frankie Stein™, and the rest of the Boo Crew to explore various locations, uncovering the fangtastic secrets of the Hidden Rooms along the way. Choose from six fangtastic monster types to craft a unique character, picking from a fabulous array of spooky hairstyles, haunt-couture clothing, and scareccessories for the ultimate Monster High experience.

“Monster High continues to resonate with kids and fans as a space to celebrate their true selves, and now we are introducing new characters and a spooktacular mystery to uncover for players on all major consoles and PC,” said Erika Winterholler, Head of Business Development, Digital Gaming at Mattel. “Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets lets players of all backgrounds imagine themselves as part of The Boo Crew and gives them the chance to express their personality in a quirky, playful way that embraces inclusion and creativity.”

“Monster High is an IP that truly encourages fans to express every part of themselves and think outside the box. We couldn’t be prouder to help build on its legacy and reintroduce the Boo Crew to a new generation of players,” said Stephanie Malham, COO of Outright Games. “As the latest Monster High video game to be released on all consoles and PC, Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets invites fans to explore faithful recreations of the school, experience a brand-new story, and design their own ghoulish character. Mattel has worked with us every step of the way, providing us the tools and support to create something that will be special for fans old and new.”

Monster High debuted in 2010 to create a more accepting world where everyone feels proud to be their authentic self and let their inner monster shine.The franchise follows a group of monster teens as they attend Monster High, learning to embrace their differences through strong friendships. Community, acceptance, and belonging are core tenets of this group. It’s not about one monster, but each one of them – coming together, supporting one another, and embracing their unique differences. 

Since reimagining the brand in 2022, Monster High has made an even greater impact on issues that are core to the brand purpose of inclusion, diversity, and community through inspiring product, content and initiatives including the brand’s social mission, Monster High Project Belonging.

To learn more about Monster High™: Skulltimate Secrets™ and discover more upcoming games published by Outright Games featuring Mattel franchises, follow Outright Games on YouTube (@OutrightGames), X (@Outright_Games), and Instagram (outright_games). 

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 Outright Games

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com

‘Paw-some’ News! ESDigital Games Announces July Release Date for the PC Launch of Cats on Duty 

It’s time for the fur to fly!

Limassol, Cyprus – July 22 2024. Atten-Shun! Listen up feline freedom fighters! Indie publisher ESDigital Games and developer Prikol Team are thrilled to announce that the eagerly awaited Cats on Duty will be launching on 29 July for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store! PlayStation and Xbox consoles and Nintendo Switch will follow later in 2024. Fans can wishlist the game on Steam, Epic Games Store and PlayStation now. Fans can sharpen their claws ahead of the launch by checking out the free demo ahead of the upcoming launch.  

Cats on Duty is a purr-fectly hilarious and action-packed blend of real-time strategy, tower defense, and match-3 mechanics. Line up with your army of battle-hardened cat soldiers and take a stand to defend your homeland against the forces of great evil! Utilise a multitude of cat varieties to engage in combat against hordes of fiendish creatures. Unleash the power of the whiskers and drive those zombies back to the depths of the underworld!

Feast your eyes on the release date teaser trailer below:

Features of Cats on Duty

  • Tactical Tower Defense: Defend your territory with a brutal arsenal of weaponry. From powerful rifles that reach the enemy at a distance to death-defying assassins with blades sharper than any groomer’s scissors, strategically place your feline soldiers to ensure victory on the battlefield.
  • Unleash the Cattitude: Prepare for epic cat fights, playful antics, and adorable meows as your feline warriors show off their unique personalities and unleash their special abilities. Brace yourself for a blend of sass and strategy that will keep you entertained throughout the battles.
  • Match-3 Mayhem: It’s not just tower defense; it’s tower defense with a twist of addictive match-3 gameplay! Connect gems on the resource field to receive currency and purchase cat towers. Swap and combine cats on the battlefield to create upgraded towers and unleash devastating attacks. Inspired by Plants vs Zombies and Tower Swap, Cats on Duty takes the best of the genre and enhances it with captivating match-3 mechanics.
  • Customize and Improve your Squad: Unlock and collect a variety of quirky cat characters, each with their own strengths and abilities. From snipers and assassins to shotgun-toting Rambo-like felines and even a battle version of Puss in Boots, tailor your team to your playstyle and create the ultimate squad of kitty heroes. Gather three kittens in a row and witness the birth of a SUPER BATTLE CAT!
  • Epic Enemies: Face off against formidable foes that will make your whiskers tremble. Zombies, skeletons, spiders, Baba Yaga, and EPIC bosses await your tactical prowess. Sharpen your claws, load your shotguns, and show them who’s the real top cat on the battlefield!
  • Unique Environments: Explore diverse and meticulously crafted levels, from deceptively cozy suburban backyards to mysterious desert. Each environment presents unique challenges that require cunning strategy to emerge victorious.
  • Charming Pixel-Cat Graphics: Immerse yourself in a vibrant and whimsical world filled with colorful environments and adorable cat animations. It’s a visual feast that will make you feel like you’re right in the midst of a kitty adventure!

Cats on Duty will release for PC vis Steam and Epic Games Store on July 29. PlayStation and Xbox consoles and Nintendo Switch will follow later in 2024. Fans can wishlist the game on  Steam, Epic Games Store and PlayStation now!

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About ESDigital Games

ESDigital Games is a global video games publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC as well as consoles. ESDigital Games portfolio includes the 80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings and the Early Access releases of roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts, the twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM, RTS tower defense and match-3 mechanics title Cats on Duty and the complex alchemy RPG Battlejuice Alchemist. Other exciting titles in development include the side-scrolling Metroidvania inspired Awaken – Astral Blade, the story-driven sci-fi adventure Sky of Tides, the sci-fi stealth action game Steel Seed and the awe-inspiring action-adventure title Island of Winds as well as new unannounced titles in development.

Fight Through The Underworld in RuneScape’s ‘Sanctum of Rebirth’, A Deadly New Boss Dungeon Available Now

Prepare to step into the Underworld and face the Sanctum of Rebirth’s deadliest new threats!

Monday, 22 July, 2024, Cambridge, UK. Jagex is thrilled to announce the arrival of RuneScape’s first-ever Boss Dungeon, the Sanctum of Rebirth, a brand-new dungeon type set in the depths of the Underworld and available to RuneScape members today.

Once abandoned, the Sanctum of Rebirth is now the stronghold of Amascut and her loyal followers where, deep inside its depths, there hides three powerful soul devourers ready to challenge players and put their combat skills to the test.

Watch the RuneScape Sanctum of Rebirth Trailer here:

In the darkness of the Sanctum of Rebirth, players will come face to face with Vermyx, Kezalam, and Nakatra, formidable soul devourers with unique encounters and lucrative rewards. Fight each of them alone or as a up to a group of four, where rewards are scaled to your group size, and tackle action-packed, back-to-back boss fights in Normal or Hard mode, tailoring the experience for both new and veteran players alike. 

Defeat each soul devourer and progress through the Sanctum to earn rarer reward drops, including new Tier 95 Magic Weapons, a new God Book – The Scripture of Amascut – and the new Prayer: Divine Rage. Upon vanquishing all foes, players will be able to access an additional drop from the Sanctum of Rebirth’s completion drop table for even more high-value rewards.

RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile. 

About RuneScape   

Celebrating more than twenty years of adventures and acclaimed by PC Gamer as “one of the most endearing and unique MMOs available”, RuneScape is an ever-expanding, community-driven game that’s bursting with activity and life. Today RuneScape is one of the world’s longest-running online games, with over 300 million player accounts. 

Set in a medieval fantasy land, players embark on epic journeys through a vast sandbox world that’s full of gods, warring races, unexplored dungeons, and glittering riches. Propelled by the game’s narrative, choose your own path through enthralling quests, and progress through 29 diverse skills to shape a single character in a classless world. RuneScape is available across PC, iOS and Android devices.
 
Become the hero you were born to be at www.runescape.com.   

About Jagex   

A leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower our communities across PC, mobile and consoles. Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts to its world and is a $1billion + lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.

In 2022, Jagex expanded with the acquisitions of PipeWorks and Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access & other unannounced titles. Jagex employs more than 600 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. 
 
More information can be found at www.jagex.com    

A Little to the Left: Extra Tidy Edition coming to Nintendo Switch as a physical release on 18 October

Includes Cupboards & Drawers and Seeing Stars expansions

K’jipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA – 22 July 2024. Clear out some shelf space, for there’s a new game to tidy away. A Little to the Left: Extra Tidy Edition will launch for Nintendo Switch™ as a physical release on 18 October 2024 and is available to pre-order now from all good retailers.

A Little to the Left: Extra Tidy Edition contains the chart-topping, tidying-up puzzling sensation A Little to the Left, its two premium expansions Cupboards & Drawers and Seeing Stars, plus over 20 additional seasonal A Little to the Left puzzles. That’s over 160 household-themed puzzles in all, spanning dishevelled shelves, jumbled drawers, and messy dressers, all in need of rearranging and many with multiple solutions.

Max Inferno can also confirm that all Extra Tidy Edition content is neatly packed onto one Nintendo Switch cartridge, with no download code required to access the full library of puzzles.

About A Little to the Left

Sort, stack, and organize household objects into just the right spot in A Little to the Left, a tidy puzzle game with a mischievous cat who likes to shake things up!

  • Puzzles hidden among household objects.
  • Multiple solutions make for intuitive and satisfying puzzle design.
  • A puzzle unique for you every day with The Daily Tidy Delivery.
  • Perfect for casual puzzle game fans and those who get a jolt of satisfaction from a well-organized space.

About A Little to the Left: Extra Tidy Edition

  • Includes both “Cupboard and Drawers” and “Seeing Stars” expansions in the cartridge, with over 60 additional levels!
  • Integrated hint system for every single solution in the base game and across both expansions!

About A Little to the Left: Cupboards & Drawers

Sort, stack, and organize household objects into particular arrangements in A Little to the Left: Cupboards & Drawers. Prepare to clean out the cabinets and secret compartments of the home with even more charming illustrations, surprising scenarios, and 25 delightful new Cupboards & Drawers themed puzzles to discover.

About A Little to the Left: Seeing Stars

A Little to the Left: Seeing Stars is all about multiple solutions. Collect up to 100 stars as you discover the logic behind a multitude of ways to tidy up the house. Fold, flap, crush, join, stick, bounce, stack, strum, and lovingly smash your way through 38 new levels layered with both easy-to-find solutions, as well as more challenging puzzles. There are also some extra cute visitors who will make an appearance as well.

About Secret Mode  

Secret Mode is the publishing wing of Sumo Group Ltd, and winner of the Ukie Best UK Publisher 2024 award. Our goal is to publish internally developed projects from any of our 18 game development studios across the UK, US, Europe, and India, as well as third party independent game developers. We believe that games are for everyone, and that creativity has no limits. We believe quality and fun are everything.  Website: https://wearesecretmode.com

About Max Inferno

MAX INFERNO is a seaside indie game studio from K’jipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia. It makes charming games that are inspired by moments in the team’s daily lives. 

The studio was founded in 2021 by Annie and Lukas, who have always loved making things together: Halloween costumes, treasure hunts, dance moves… Now they have a platform for all of the odd and lovely ideas for interactions they want to see in the gaming world.

Thanks to the success of its first title, A Little to the Left, the MAX INFERNO team is growing and is focused on even more delightful things for the future. Website: www.maxinferno.com

Wild West Dynasty: Version 1.0 is getting ready for release on August 22, 2024

Open World building, management and life sim leaves Early Access to settle on fertile ground

Oberhaching, Germany, July 22, 2024 – Development team Moon Punch Studio and publisher Toplitz Productions are excited to jointly announce that the Early Access period for Wild West Dynasty officially is nearing its end. On August 22, 2024, the gates to the fictitious American frontier at the beginning of the 19th century will open and invite players to survive and thrive, while building a future not only for themselves, but for other settlers as well who decide to join their cause.

After a long arduous journey through Early Access and with the help of invaluable community feedback, Wild West Dynasty is ready to settle down and captivate gamers with its unique mixture of gameplay elements that will cater to a variety of playstyles.

“This is a big milestone for Wild West Dynasty. Thanks to the help of the players and the community we were able to align the vision of the developers with the needs and wishes of the gamers. This is a collaboration that shows what you can achieve, when you get the community on board and truly listen to them”, says Szymon Żebiałowicz, Development Lead and CEO of Moon Punch Studio.

Since the original release in Early Access virtually no stone has been left unturned to improve or revise the game on all fronts, rebuilding it from the ground up, starting with visuals and performance to features and UI. Wild West Dynasty Version 1.0 is also adding new elements, a fresh story and a multitude of management options to control the workforce and resources in your settlements, making this a fully new gameplay experience.

Wild West Dynasty on Steam

Features

  • Survive, Build, Manage
    Conquer the harsh environment. Survive the elements. Build your homestead and convince other settlers to join you. Manage natural and human resources, so not only you but also the whole settlement will prosper. This is your chance to show how the West was won.
  • A New Beginning
    Follow the optional story of the game’s new protagonist John Ryder. Uncover the history and secrets of Red Rock and its inhabitants, make friends and face enemies. Your decisions matter and can mean the difference between life and death, your own included.
  • Build a Life
    You might start by just building a simple house for yourself. But before you know it, you have to manage a full settlement with inhabitants and their needs and of course the required resources to progress. And don’t forget to decorate the buildings with a huge number of craftable items and furniture. DIY has never been this easy.
  • First Person Perspective
    Immerse yourself in the visually stunning world of Wild West Dynasty. Exploring, building, decorating, hunting and all the other activities are even more intense with the optional first person view.
  • The Heart and Soul of the Settlement
    Only the community will be strong enough to thrive and survive. Manage your settlements to make sure that there are enough resources, food and water available to your fellow settlers. Arrange treks to transport goods between all your settlements and distribute jobs so everyone will prosper.
  • Explore the Open World
    Enjoy the beauty of a fictitious version of the American frontier. Explore the prairie and its wildlife, discover settlements and tap new resources needed to advance either your home or the communities you support.

About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on X (Twitter), Facebook, the official website and Instagram.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Character Joins GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- In Historic Collaboration

CD PROJEKT RED and Arc System Works proudly announce a joint collaboration which will bring Lucy from the award-winning anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners to the acclaimed fighting game GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- as the franchise’s first-ever guest character.

The announcement came during the final day of Evo 2024, the biggest fighting game esports tournament, where the GUILTY GEAR series has long-been a competitive mainstay, with its latest installment -STRIVE- setting a franchise record for bracket entries and recently surpassing 3 million players globally. Arc System Works presented a trailer showcasing everything coming to the game throughout its Season Pass 4, including Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, who will be entering the ring as the season’s final character in 2025. Her addition to the roster will mark the first time that the long-running fighting game series will feature a guest character.

Watch the GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Season Pass 4 Trailer feat. Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Lucyna Kushinada, aka Lucy, is one of the main characters of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, a critically acclaimed anime set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077, the best-selling video game from CD PROJEKT RED. As a talented netrunner — a combat-ready hacker capable of handling herself in encounters both in and out of cyberspace — she plays an integral role in the series’ thrilling and heart-wrenching story. The addition of her unique skill set to GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-, which is being created by Arc System Works in close cooperation with series’ producers from CD PROJEKT RED, is bound to shake up the playing field as players get access to her via Season Pass 4 next year on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. More information about the 2.5D fighting game’s fourth and final season pass, as well as content release timing, will be released later in the year.

For future updates on Lucy’s upcoming guest appearance in GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-, follow the game’s official website and social channels. For more information on the world of Cyberpunk 2077, including Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, visit cyberpunk.net and follow the official channels on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for PCs and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include the futuristic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and The Witcher series of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. In collaboration with Studio Trigger, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. Other games developed by the studio include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

About Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is an award-winning Netflix anime series created in collaboration between CD PROJEKT RED and the legendary studio TRIGGER, set in the dystopian world of Cyberpunk 2077. The series tells the story of teenage protagonist David Martinez, who, in the aftermath of a personal tragedy, chooses to take control of his own life by becoming an edgerunner and entering the criminal underworld of Night City. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners tackles a number of difficult topics and raises questions concerning how far you can go in order to overcome your physical and emotional boundaries, and what the pursuit of fame within a city ruled by greed and disrespect for human life can lead to. The series is standalone and has ten episodes.

About Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open-world RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. The game tells the multilayered, mature story of cyber-enhanced mercenary V. Players are faced with choices and consequences as they customize their character and playstyle, take on jobs, and build their reputation. The game has sold over 25 million copies and won over 200 awards, and is also the inspiration for the award-winning Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED in collaboration with Studio Trigger. Its spy-thriller expansion Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty was released on September 26, 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

CONSCRIPT – Gameplay

We take on a bit of a new twist to survival horror where the terror is all too real. Rather than facing off against some unknown monster, we take on the role of a French WWI soldier conscripted into the army to battle in the trenches. As our position is overrun, we are forced to survive and solve puzzles among the all to real horror of war in Conscript.

During the First World War, a lone French soldier must navigate twisted trenches, scavenge for limited supplies and solve complex puzzles – all whilst fighting for survival in the midst of mankind’s most brutal and horrifying conflict. CONSCRIPT is a new take on classic survival horror.

CONSCRIPT
Developer: Jordan Mochi, Catchweight Studio
Publisher: Team17
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: 23rd July, 2024
Price: $19.99 USD

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

Summary:

Recommended – “Conscript may not deliver the usual horror many expect in a survival horror but what it does tell is a tense WWI narrative with its own brand of survival and combat that is a bit rough in places.”

Check out our review for CONSCRIPT here!

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Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Review

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition

Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Platforms: Switch
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $29.99 – Available Here

Overview

Just hearing anything about the Nintendo World Championships brings me back to a simpler time, when cartridges ruled the marketplace, and 8-bit was the way to go. Nintendo know how to market, and have dipped their toe into this medium before with their NES compilations before, and while the titles didn’t have a lot of legs, they were a good way to celebrate the platform and garner modern interest. Can Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition do one better, or is it a random release forced out to simply give the big brand one more for the road? Let’s find out.

Story

There is no story here! Well, not really anyway. You will not be getting any of the thirteen titles included in full, but instead moments, chopped up into speed-run opportunities. That is the concept here, which I guess is fine, but I think having an over-arching motive with a little tale tied in would have worked a bit better than the bare-bones package here. Maybe playing as a kid who is a part of this competition in a quick story mode, perhaps? Well, its best not to wonder, as this package is one of value, and we will speak more of the gameplay that brings it to life.

Gameplay

Its no secret that where Nintendidn’t, players did. Over the years, the speed-running community have made all gamers think on their toes and attempt to compete for their best times. Its a concept that goes all the way back to the original titles in this collection. Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is that, but fragmented. Players take part in little sections of the titles included, where they must grab a mushroom or access a door in a quick format. Once finished, that score is kept, and they can continue to best their score to obtain leaderboard glory.

To do this, we now have some interesting tools at play. Players can see an actual screen to their right of their better score, and use it to monitor moments where they can improve. There are also tips throughout the game, given to the player in order to get a bit of an edge. Its all about scratching that competitive itch. At first, the game kind of starts out slow, but the more you play it and get minor moments of satisfaction, the more enjoyable the concept becomes. Its a game built to be addictive, with a focus on speed. Where NES Remix acted as a tribute of sorts, this is simply a first party romp made for leaderboard hunts and quick bites. 

There are four modes here, but they all really don’t pivot enough to feel different outside of adding extra players. Sure, the game is fun, but I don’t understand why we never really get the ability to play the full game and aim for special times after trying the bite-sized pieces. These are very old titles and I know Nintendo love their licenses to be sacred, but I feel like that my biggest takeaway from this experience was that “I want to play Kirby now” or “Let’s go play Metroid” so I could work in these new tricks from this title into the full game, and attempt a faster fun as a whole there. Its a weird game with a lot of missed opportunities, and one that may be addictive, yet never manages to hold one’s attention for too long due to the light library involved.

Audio

The music is fine. Its all the sounds and melodies you remember, mixed with some great beats that pull this together as its own thing. Hearing Metroid music and Mario tunes in bits can put you in a happy space, and the game does well with its level variation to make this feeling stick around for a good bit. Just don’t expect the full course.

Visuals

Nintendo did do the visuals well. The entire set-up here is clean and organized, with colorful visuals on menus and non-distracting additions when you are seriously competing. The games are exactly as they were, which was expected, with no alterations like NES Remix offered years ago. There are a ton of visual extras as well that are neat, such as badges that are lovingly designed, rewarding players for their efforts as they speed through these moments.

Overall

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is something. Its a great concept as the game is addicting with its format and the execution is done nearly flawless, presenting fun features such as online leader boards and badge rewards that will make players stick around. That said, just months after all the online leaderboards vanished from their last platform due to server shutdown, I don’t know how wise it was to release a game that is very temporary onto a service that kind of feels like its a ticking time bomb. Will time remember my crazy scores, or am I being a bit cynical with that thought? Either way, Nintendo World Championships isn’t too expensive and if you need some motivation to go back in time, its a good excuse as I ended going back to a few old favorites shortly after playing this little title.

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