Today, Hotta Studio is thrilled to announce the launch of its new supernatural urban open-world RPG, Neverness to Everness. Developed using Unreal Engine 5 and boasting cutting-edge NVIDIA DLSS rendering and ray tracing technology, the game promises an immersive, high-quality gaming experience. Neverness to Everness will be available across various platforms including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.
In addition to the announcement, Hotta Studio has also released the game’s debut announcement and gameplay trailer. Players can catch a first glimpse of what awaits in the world of “Neverness to Everness” by watching the trailer.
Neverness to Everness (NTE) unfolds in a unique world where the ordinary and extraordinary coexist – a city teeming with anomalies and humans alike. As players, you will make a grand entrance into this city, employing your extraordinary Esper abilities to navigate and tackle the unexpected anomalies that await. NTE also offers a variety of lifestyles for the players to choose from: modify sports cars, manage businesses, etc., and experience a vibrant urban life in the way you like.
Besides the main storyline, an in-depth urban life also offers players much to see, like buying sports cars, modifying cars in the way they like, and racing through Hethereau’s rainy nights; or buying a house and designing it freely. More urban-related in-game content awaits players to discover.
About Hotta Studio
Hotta Studio previously developed the globally released open-world game Tower of Fantasy. Tower of Fantasy features a light sci-fi art style with anime aesthetics, and was created with Unreal Engine 4, providing players worldwide with a rich and diverse open-world gaming experience.
Flora’s Delivery Service is Open For Business — Metroidvania-lite Meets Cooking Game Magical Delicacy is Now Available on PC, Xbox, and Xbox Game Pass
Explore a Charming Harbor Town Through Light Platforming and Metroidvania-Inspired Progression, Collect Ingredients, Customize Your Kitchen, and Serve Up Magical Treats to Hungry Customers
Erie, Pennsylvania (July 16, 2024) — We hope you’re hungry because today, Whitethorn Games — publisher of inclusive, accessible, easy-going games including APICO, Calico, Botany Manor, and Lake — and solo-developer sKaule are thrilled to share that their Metroidvania-lite-meets-cooking game Magical Delicacy is now available on PC, Xbox, and Xbox Game Pass! A non-violent game with mechanics inspired by Metroidvanias and cozy anime classics, this charming title invites you to explore a world of witchy wonder and intrigue with a beautiful seaside town to explore through light platforming, mysterious and quirky townsfolk to meet, and of course, delicious delicacies to make and serve!
Watch the launch trailer below:
In celebration of Magical Delicacy’s launch, the game will be available for a 10% discount on Steam until July 23.
The Magical Delicacysoundtrack is also available on Steam and your favorite music service. Full of relaxing tunes and gorgeously orchestrated melodies, it’s the perfect soundtrack to prepare fantastic fare and super snacks!
In addition, Whitethorn Games has also put together a special edition Magical Delicacy Treat Pack, which comes with a limited-edition Heji the Dragon patch, a sticker collection featuring the characters from the game rendered in stunning pixel art, a Flora enamel pin, and a PC code for the game, all bundled together for a discounted price! The Magical Delicacy Treat Pack is available in the Whitethorn Games shop: https://whitethorngames.com/shop/magical-delicacy-special-edition
A wholesome adventure set in an enchanting world, Magical Delicacy invites you to play as the young witch Flora. Growing up on the small island of Ulport, located in the far North, young Flora has never known any witches other than herself. Determined to reach greater magical heights, she knew she needed to find a new home in order to develop her skills. With that goal in mind, she ventures forth to the harbor town of Grat — a gathering place for adventurers from across the world.
Upon arriving in Grat, she is offered a place to live — but not for free! To make sure that she can earn her keep, Flora takes up the task of delivering food and potions, cooked with the power of magic, to deliver to hungry townsfolk — mysterious travelers, forgotten legends, and masters of their craft. As she explores the seaside town and meets all its colorful characters, she’ll discover their stories and learn that there is more to Grat than meets the eye.
Collect an assortment of inspiring ingredients from shops, foraging through the town, and by growing them in your garden. Cook up a storm in your upgradeable kitchen using a variety of tools and deliver your meals to fulfill hungry customers’ orders. Explore the unfamiliar town of Grat, learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique and witchy world one dish at a time.
Key Features of Magical Delicacy include:
Collect new recipes and ingredients through trade, questing, growing vegetables in your garden, and exploring throughout the town of Grat.
Learn an extensive cooking system, allowing for flexible, creative choices to fulfill even the oddest orders.
Build the kitchen of your dreams by commissioning new equipment to help you create even more delicious dishes.
Experience a wholesome linear story filled with witchy wonder and intrigue, with many optional encounters and free play opportunities.
Traverse a 2D platformer inspired by Metroidvanias, gain new abilities, reach new areas, and unlock shortcuts.
Immerse yourself in a dynamic cozy pixel art style that brings colorful characters, environments, and, of course, delicious food, to life.
Magical Delicacy is now available for purchase on PC via Steam, and Xbox One and Series X|S for $24.99 USD and for free to Xbox Game Pass holders. The Magical Delicacy soundtrack is out now on Steam, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora, Tidal, and Deezer. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 15.
The game is available in the following languages on PC and Xbox: English, French, German, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
Based in Hamburg, Germany, independent developer and illustrator Steven Kaule (sKaule) has been making games since 2014. They strive to create works that blend artistic beauty with fun and enjoyable gaming experiences, that can be enjoyed by everyone. Magical Delicacy is the solo developer’s first commercially released game. Learn more by visiting skaule.com.
About Whitethorn Games
We’re an indie game publisher focusing on pleasant, easy-going games, including APICO, Botany Manor, Calico, and Lake. Our games can be played in pieces, require no special skills or knowledge and are accessible enought that anyone can pick up and play. We’re believers in accessibility, inclusion, and widening the audience that gets to play. We like to consider ourselves the defenders of easy games. While our games might challenge you, they’ll respect your time, they’ll make sure you can play, and most importantly, they’ll never punish you. Learn more at whitethorngames.com.
Walnut Creek, CA (July 16, 2024) – Hot Lap Racing, the simcade racer bringing together multiple eras of motorsport with licensed cars from the most exciting moments in racing history, is available now on PC and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Zero Games Studios and Vision Réelle, and published by Maximum Entertainment, Hot Lap Racing welcomes veteran and up-and-coming racers alike to test their skills on real world courses in vehicles from the 1960s all the way through today and beyond:
Hot Lap Racing features more than 50 drivable cars ranging from historic rides decades old to state-of-the-art modern powerhouses, including a futuristic concept car created in collaboration with the motorsport community to represent what racing will look like in 2030. Drive classics from Peugeot, Alpine, Mygale, Citroën and many more. Master more than 70 layouts across 17 stages on famous tracks like Jarama (Spain), Salzburgring (Austria), the French Riviera and Flagstaff. Top the podium in individual categories for GT, Endurance or single-seater rides, or burn rubber in the Free category where all car classes share the same track for the ultimate generation-spanning contest.
Hot Lap Racing’s Campaign Mode includes a comprehensive tour of lessons from FEED RACING, incorporating real-world guidance to help racers perfect their performance as they set course records and establish themselves as formidable legends in the world of racing. Those new to racing will find everything they need to hone their skills while becoming a renowned force in any ride and on any track.
Hot Lap Racing is the first game available on Nintendo Switch to license real tracks and cars featuring all motorsport categories and eras, with cars never seen in a Switch racing game until now. Learn more and purchase the game at https://maximument.com/games/hot-lap-racing/.
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About Maximum Entertainment
Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.
About Zero Games Studios
Founded in 2013, Zero Games Studios is an independent studio based in France. Zero Games Studios’ team is united by a shared passion to support incredible games through collaboration with other studios in addition to crafting its own original series, including the era-spanning simcade title Hot Lap Racing due for release on Nintendo Switch and PC on July 16th, 2024.
About Vision Réelle
Vision Reelle is an independent studio specialized in racing games. It has been founded in 2015 by a former developer of Test Drive Unlimited 2. The company has spent the past years to give support and make big racing game franchises such as: Gear.Club Unlimited, The Crew and Classic Racers. We model cars, we make them sound good, we build tracks and race on it! Vision Réelle qualifies their work as “A studio of racing enthusiasts that make games for racing enthusiasts.”
Fresh off the heels of participation in this year’s Guerilla Collective showcase and a highly successful June’s NextFest, colorful JRPG Ova Magica is launching into Early Access next week on July 23rd.
Billing itself as “Pokemon-meets-Harvest Moon”, the game has had a long history of development originating as far back as 2019. Developed by a primarily woman-led team, the game has received extensive hype online, and became the #6 most funded game campaign of 2021 on Kickstarter (as well as received the “Big K” community award from the site). The game has had significant attention directed toward it since then from multiple locations, including being spotlighted in an edition of the 2022 PC Gaming Show thanks to its publisher, Top Hat Studios, Inc. The game received significant attention in recent months thanks to its participation in the Steam Cozy Celebration, Guerilla Collective, Woman-led Games Showcase, Games Baked In Germany, and the most recent Steam NextFest.Players have given extremely positive feedback on the prior-available extensive demo, which showcased 4-5+ hours of content.
After much hard work and years of effort, the team is extremely proud to be able to present its initial early access. The early access version of the game is feature complete and features an estimated 20-30+ hours of gameplay, if not more. It is planned to feature the majority of content minus end-game content. The game will launch at a price of 25 USD/EUR/GBP and maintain a 10% discount for 2 weeks. A trailer for the game’s early access launch can be viewed below:
The game features an extensive, highly interwoven mixture of Creature Collector,JRPG, and Simulation elements. You’re the new resident of Clover Town, and your new life awaits you! Befriend blobs, explore themed dungeons, and maybe meet the love of your life! When not battling fellow blob trainers or making friends with (or doing errands for) the other residents of the town, tend to your very own customizable farmstead, where you can grow and craft ingredients & materials to not only strengthen your blobs and make money but also unlock beautiful new worlds full of adventures.
The goal of Ova Magica is to combine the charm of classic genres with new, modern and intuitive twists on staple mechanics. After moving to take care of a farmstead in the aforementioned quaint little hamlet Clover Town, you’re introduced to something that changes your life forever: Blobs! Blobs are cute, wobbly, and rotund creatures which hatch from eggs. Treat them with care and they can become your greatest companions!
Coming in dozens of varieties (with all of them being cross-breedable, for hundreds if not thousands if not more results!), Blobs can face off against rival blob trainers and help you out around the farm and in the wider world with their unique abilities. As your relationship with the locals (some of whom you might choose to settle down with!) and the town increases, the secrets of Clover Town start to unlock in front of you. And by secrets, we mean hidden temples, dungeons, and portals to exotic dimensions!
These new worlds contain strange items and priceless artifacts that hold the key to the town’s – and your own – future. Tame and raise blobs, battle trainers or wild dungeon blobs, build your homestead, explore the secrets of the world, and win the hearts of the residents of the townfolk. What will you write in the history book of Clover Town?
Skinny Frog (formerly ClaudiaTheDev) is a small woman-lead German studio run by Claudia Gorsky, a programmer and mom from Germany dedicated to the creation of fun, colorful, and family-friendly games. Claudia started as a solo developer in 2019-2020 and established her studio, Skinny Frog, alongside several other diverse team members. After running a highly successful Kickstarter in 2021, Claudia went full-time through her studio, transitioning to a full time professional game developer.
About Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Top Hat Studios is your favorite publisher of fine indie delicacies, primarily supporting Japanese-inspired, retro-themed, and highly creative titles. As a company started by and working with grassroots developers and incubating developer talent, Top Hat Studios focuses on supporting games all the way from blockbuster productions through to niche and boutique experimentations.
Top Hat Studios’ diverse portfolio includes hits such as Athenian Rhapsody, Frogun, Ova Magica, SONZAI, Labyrinth of the Demon King, and many more. Unique in its relationship to its partnered developers, Top Hat Studios is more than just a publisher but rather a strategic long-term partner, and provides a suite of resources to its developers, which include publishing, business development, corporate advisory, product & long-term strategy, creative media, tools, co-development, and engineering & porting expertise working with all major engines and codebases.
The3rd.One Games proudly announces the release of the first official gameplay trailer for The Lightless World, our thrilling new reverse action RPG adventure. The trailer offers a sneak peek into the dark, mysterious world players will explore.
Set in a haunting dystopian universe, the game challenges you to navigate a world filled with powerful demons and epic battles!
In The Lightless World, players experience dynamic combat with abilities like fireballs, ice novas and lightning strikes. Each level is enriched with unique graphic styles that evolve with the story, ensuring fresh and captivating experiences with every playthrough.
In addition, players can customize their characters, enhancing their powers and strategies.
Get ready for an unforgettable combination of survival and strategy! Explore expansive maps, complete diverse missions and take on side quests to earn valuable rewards.
Every mission invites players to work together, strategize, solve intricate puzzles and conquer the challenges ahead in the dark environments.
The Lightless World is preparing for its Early Access launch on Steam.Add the game to your Steam Wishlist, follow our official social media accounts for the latest news and updates and be among the first to explore this fresh reverse horror RPG.
LONDON, UK – July 16, 2024 – Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, the eagerly anticipated action-RPG developed by Metamorphosis Games, is now available on Steam.
Published by Fireshine Games and executive produced by gaming personalities Jesse Cox and Brooke “Dodger” Thorne, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder immerses players within an elaborate, steam-powered world as they embark on a gripping mission to reforge humanity’s future.
Take up arms as Aletheia, an elite Soldner of the Steam City of Canaan, wielding long-lost tech and mysterious power to smash through monsters and machines, and uncover ancient secrets that lie at the very foundation of Canaan. Enter a world of rust and ruin, where deep enmities smoulder and suppressed threats reemerge, working with allies new and old to protect Canaan and unlock your true potential. Take on side jobs, unlock new skills, upgrade your abilities, earn Scrap, and delve into a history lost to time, as you fight for the very future of Canaan–and humankind.
Features:
Become a Soldner – Join Aletheia on a heroic quest through Canaan, the Steam City. Combine close-quarters melee with lethal ranged gun combat to unleash staggering combos in challenging encounters and epic boss fights.
Unleash Your Inner Flame – Discover the long-buried past of Canaan and uncover secrets lost to time on a thrilling, unpredictable journey.
Unlock Powerful Skills – Discover and upgrade new abilities and skills to become an unstoppable force against enemies both new and long-forgotten, trading scrap for new accessories to customise your character build.
A Beautiful, Handcrafted World – Meet a vibrant cast of characters and journey through a world of stunning pixel art and spectacular handcrafted animations.
“Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is one of Fireshine Games’ most anticipated releases to date, and we’re so excited to bring the game to Steam players today,” said Sarah Hoeksma, Chief Marketing Officer at Fireshine Games. “The team at Metamorphosis Games has delivered an immersive, action-packed adventure that we hope will be remembered alongside other action-RPG greats. We can’t wait for players to jump into Aletheia’s adventure today and discover what awaits them in Canaan.”
Metamorphosis Games aims to rekindle the feeling of late nights curled up with corded controllers and chunky pixels in the soft glow of a CRT. The team’s first title is Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, an epic narrative driven 2D action-adventure inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics.
About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine also represents the physical releases for exciting individual digital games such as Lies of P from Neowiz and Balatro from Playstack. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its upcoming titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.
Studio Wildcard is excited to announce thatARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition is coming to mobile! This new on-the-go adaptation of ARK, coming to both iOS and Android, is planned for a launch in Holiday 2024, and is a massive mobile dino-adventure which will include the original full-scale PC game plus all the massive ARK expansion packs – Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, and Genesis Parts 1 & 2, plus the fan-favorite Ragnarok community-created map and more – ensuring thousands of gameplay hours.
Designed and developed by Grove Street Games, ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition for mobile is the same online survival experience contained in the PC and console versions of ARK, with all graphics and features intact, including gigantic worlds to explore, tame and train over 150 dinosaurs and primeval creatures, engage in multiplayer tribe dynamics, and of course, crafting and building! The title will launch initially with the ARK Island and Scorched Earth expansion map, with all maps available by the end of 2025.
“The game utilizes huge UE4 engine improvements, delivering an expansive adventure that fits in the palm of your hand,” said Thomas Williamson, CEO, Grove Street Games. “Putting the entire collection of ARK maps into one on-the-go game has been a huge request and we’re working to deliver an amazing experience.”
The ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition is completely updated and optimized with every improvement made since the launch of the original game in 2015! In ARK players are stranded naked, freezing and starving on a mysterious island, where they must hunt, harvest, craft items, grow crops, and build shelters to survive. They use skill and cunning to kill, tame, breed, and ride the dinosaurs and primeval creatures living in the ARK. From primordial island jungles progressing to the futuristic tek-chambers of an interstellar starship, every sprawling environment is here for you to conquer either online or singleplayer.
For the latest updates, join the ARK Survivor’s conversation on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit our website at playark.com and watch us tame ‘n train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.
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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+. www.studiowildcard.com
ABOUT GROVE STREET GAMES
Located in Gainesville, FL, Grove Street Games has been an influential game developer since 2007. They have delighted fans of the world’s greatest games with bold interpretations on new platforms, and have delivered fresh and original games to millions of happy players. They have grown to be a leader in the industry because of their commitment to building incredible and accessible gaming experiences. Their games can be found worldwide across all major gaming devices, including consoles, PC, and mobile. www.grovestreetgames.com
Three intriguing retro horror adventures featuring mothmen, vampires, and demons.
Madrid, Spain – 16 July 2024.Meridiem is pleased to announce that the boxed version of The Pixel Pulps Collection – Special Edition is now available for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch across European specialist stores.
The Pixel Pulps Collection is a series of works that fuses the visual style of retro video games with the classic narrative of pulp literature. This unique collection transports players to a world full of nostalgia and adventure, where pixelated graphics combine with exciting plots and unforgettable characters. The game is developed by LCB Game Studio and digitally published by Chorus Worldwide Games.
The Pixel Pulps Collection – Special Edition includes a special sleeve and three exclusive postcards of each of the games in the collection.
Each work within The Pixel Pulps Collection offers an immersive experience that evokes the feeling of playing vintage video games while delving into exciting stories. Players will find themselves immersed in vibrant and lively worlds, where heroes battle evil villains, solve intricate mysteries, and explore exotic landscapes.
With a unique visual style that pays homage to classics of the past, The Pixel Pulps Collection appeals to both retro gaming enthusiasts and fans of pulp literature. Each title in the collection is a work of art in itself, with detailed illustrations that capture the essence of the 8 and 16-bit era.
From thrilling science fiction adventures to intricate mystery and suspense plots, The Pixel Pulps Collection has something for everyone. Whether you’re seeking a dose of nostalgia or simply want to immerse yourself in a good story, this collection will take you on an unforgettable journey through the realms of imagination.
Check out the trailer for The Pixel Pulps Collection below:
Mothmen 1966
A pair of young lovers, a gas station owner and a paranormal investigator, find themselves embroiled in a conspiracy taking place on the fringes of reality, where nightmare creatures roam and mysterious men dressed in black lurk…
Varney Lake
Summer of 1954. Three friends and a perfect vacation. Games, crazy plans, bullies to avoid… Until they encounter the vampire! What really happened at Varney Lake?
Bahnsen Knights
Tornado Alley, USA, 1986. Step into the shoes of Boulder, an undercover agent in the infamous religious sect of the Bahnsen Knights. Confront occultists, biblical storms, and an enigmatic car salesman turned preacher as you investigate the disappearance of your friend.
The Pixel Pulps Collection – Special Edition is now available as a boxed release for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch via European specialist retailers.
We are Meridiem, a video game publisher and distributor in love with its culture, which we protect and pass on in order to preserve it. We do this by fostering talent through investment in independent projects with potential, bringing back classic titles, promising indies and AAA games while continuing to support the physical format.
When we stop working on video games, we celebrate by playing video games.
About Chorus Worldwide
Chorus Worldwide is all about indie games and we look for them around the world. We love games that are original and innovative, being developed by talented and decent people. https://chorusworldwide.com
Big Battles, Mass Destruction and Total Chaos For An RRP of $9.99/£7.99 Released Today With A 15% Launch Week Discount
16.7.24, Brighton, UK. Hardball Games is thrilled to announce that OutRage: Fight Fest, the world’s first, 16-player beat-em-up, PC Mega-Brawler is out now on Steam for a limited period at the discounted price of £6.79/$8.49. Releasing today with 15% off its full price RRP of $9.99/£7.99, the first-of-a-kind party game, enables players and up to 15 of their friends to punch, kick, throw, use a whole host of weapons and the destructible levels around them in a battle of the biggest!
Check out the official launch trailer:
Players can party-up in hilarious, short-session, Battle Royale, Free for All and Team-Based battles. As they fight their way around the arenas, causing damage to each other and the scenery they’ll earn ‘Rage’ and as their ‘Rage’ increases they’ll bulk up, hitting harder and throwing bigger in chaotic smash sessions where everything is a weapon.
The epic, mega-brawl is set in a parallel reality, where a rare serum is discovered that gives players temporary invulnerability and superhuman strength, which paves the way for the craziest punch-party on the planet: OutRage: Fight Fest. Funded and orchestrated by a mysterious and eccentric billionaire, entrance to the fist-fighting showdown is granted in exchange for their rights to harvest player ‘Rage’!
Players can enjoy the fun and frenetic game in a variety of different modes across Battle Royale, Free-for-all and Teams. Domination a 4×4-player, team-based mode where players capture and hold flag points; they can be the last man standing in single or duos Knockouts; ‘Pain Points’ is a manic high-score chasing deathmatch where success is based on just how much damage players can do to their opponents! There’s a 16-player capture-the-flag inspired mode, full of mischief and shenanigans called Crate Grab; and finally Rage Bank which turns the game on its head, as teams of players seek to trade-in their rage, size and power in order to score points.
Contenders in the battle of the maddest, will be able to party up with their friends, host custom games and share friend codes so they can fight together. While those wanting to hone their beat ‘em up and smash ‘em down skills, can learn the ropes and practice combos either in training mode or with battle bots in time-limited practice challenges.
With access to all the game modes and arenas at launch and available for immediate download here OutRage: Fight Fest is available for a limited period of time with 15% off before reverting to the full RRP of £7.99/$9.99.
About Hardball Games:
A new, independent start-up company based in Brighton and founded in January 2022, Hardball Games is composed of the previous founders of Boss Alien, Mad Atom & TT Odyssey, who have experience creating a range of multiplayer games, particularly for mobile, including CSR Racing & LEGO Star Wars Battles on Apple Arcade, as well as developing Pure & Split Second for console & PC.
Experience cursed villages steeped in Eastern mythology, sunlit glades embracing your tranquil homestead, the boundless expanse of deep space and the fiery pits of Inferno. This is just a glimpse of what awaits attendees as part of the PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase.
PAX Aus is thrilled to announce the winners selected as part of this year’s Aus Indie Showcase, all created by independent developers from across the country.
Due to the high volume and quality of this year’s entries, the Aus Indie Showcase will feature an unprecedented 12 winners, with a perfect split across digital and tabletop developers represented.
The six winners of the Digital PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase category are:
Max Mustard by Toast Interactive follows a fearless protagonist on a heroic quest to rescue adorable mudpups from the clutches of the devious Stubbins. Combining the best first-person power-ups with the timeless charm of classic third-person platforming, players will venture through immersive landscapes, facing tough challenges, unexpected twists and moral dilemmas, forcing you to make difficult decisions that will shape the course of your journey.
Untethered by True Anomaly Entertainment finds players stranded in deep space with a mission to survive against all odds. Players should be prepared to be immersed with sound, sights and in-game mechanics while they scavenge from the wreckage, process resources and build their own space station – a refuge in the most hostile of environments.
Anticitizen: Red by Queebly Software uses bullet time, a variety of movement mechanics and an improvised arsenal to outwit and outgun biker gangs and corporate police in an American-occupied cyberpunk Australia. Players will meet a unique cast of Aussie battlers while diving into the lore of the new American empire.
Ascending Inferno by Oppolyon Studios is not for the faint of heart (or rage quitters) as it will challenge players to master the art of precision platforming as they dribble, header, juggle and kick their way through various layers of Inferno to save their sibling Vincent, a recently deceased soccer player. Thank heavens he’s conveniently shaped like a soccer ball… Rita by SporkTank is a charming word-based puzzle adventure where crossword puzzles and cozy rpg worlds collide. Players will explore, collect, solve, converse and platform their way as loveable chicklet, Rita. The Rewinder 2 by Misty Mountain Studio is an action-adventure game inspired by Eastern mythology, allowing players to explore cursed villages and dungeons, solve crimes, unlock new skills and meet all sorts of ghosts and monsters along the way.
Felix Wei, founder of Misty Mountain Studio says, “Game development is a long and difficult journey, so being recognised in this capacity is a huge encouragement for our small team. Being part of the PAX Aus Indie Showcase also gives us a great opportunity to showcase our project to thousands and potentially millions of audiences. We are truly honoured and thrilled.”
The six winners of the Tabletop PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase category are:
Fight With Spirit by Storybrewers Roleplaying is a sports drama RPG about a team growing up together and fighting for their passion. In this game, players will hone their skills, face down rivals and strive to take their team to the national championships in a sport of their choice. With choices ranging from volleyball to Quidditch, there is a sport for everyone.
Oracle by Oracle Games is a thrilling blend of deduction and betrayal. In this card game, each player is given a secret role card with the objective of eliminating specific players on it. No one knows who is who, so players must deduce who they are through observation alone or face the consequences! Glade by Teafrog Games is a cozy tabletop game that tasks players to create a mystic garden around their ‘homestead’ that outscores their opponents. You might find yourself growing Bogwanders and Dazzlebushes, Brambledarts or Swaddlevines.
Frayed Ally by Button Fox invites players into the untamed streets of Sewer City, where the echo of clashing weapons and the stench of burning magic fill the alleyways. Plan your strategy as a fierce battle royale unfolds!
Nimbus by Neural Forge is an abstract, high-strategy, dynamic board game where the goal is to eliminate your opponent’s Nimbus piece. Change the movement mode of one of your pieces every turn, resulting in an ever-changing, challenging tactical experience.
MEAN! by Mean Games is a fast-paced card game filled with fun, strategy and sabotage. An epic showdown of sly moves, MEAN! introduces an all-new style of clear-your-hand gameplay driven by “Card Direction”, where cards are played either going up or going down in value. Special cards can be used to change the direction to block rivals, force strategic hand swaps or wield the mighty MEAN! card to punish frenemies and take them down.
Justin Porter, Co-Founder of Mean Games says, “As indie game makers, the visibility that the PAX Aus Indie Showcase provides is invaluable. To be recognised as a Showcase Winner gives us an opportunity we would never have had otherwise to share our game with this incredible community.”
Attendees can get immersed in the PAX Aus Indie Showcase as part of PAX Aus 2024, which will take place on October 11-13 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). For more information and badges, visit the official website.
About PAX
PAX is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004, PAX connects the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans. PAX expanded with a second show in Boston in 2010 and a third in San Antonio in 2015, making them the three largest gaming shows in North America. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne in 2013, and has since become Australia’s largest gaming festival. The brand also expanded to include a dedicated tabletop expo, PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia, US. Website: http://www.paxsite.com
About RX (Reed Exhibitions)
RX is in the business of building businesses for individuals, communities and organisations. We elevate the power of face to face events by combining data and digital products to help customers learn about markets, source products and complete transactions at over 400 events in 22 countries across 43 industry sectors. RX is passionate about making a positive impact on society and is fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. www.rxglobal.com
About Melbourne International Games Week
Established in 2015 by the Victorian Government, Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) is a digital games festival that links a range of industry development events, celebrations and conferences, public activities and education-related events. Concluding with PAX AUS, the nine-day festival connects Victoria’s games sector with consumers and international peers while showcasing the possibilities of games and game technologies to the digital games industry, business, education and the general public.
