D3PUBLISHER Brings the Long-awaited Follow-up in the Acclaimed Action-Shooter Series to Western Audiences, Available for Purchase Now

OAKLAND, CA – July 25, 2024 – The fight for the Earth begins…again! D3Publisher Inc., a leading Japanese games publisher, is excited to share that EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6, the latest entry in the popular action-shooter series, is now available to purchase for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, and PC via Steam for an MSRP of $59.99 for the Standard Edition. A PlayStation Deluxe Edition will also be available for an MSRP of $89.99. Both editions will be available for a 10% discount within the first two weeks of launch. Previously released in Japan, this marks the first time the title is available for Western audiences in North America and Europe. Players who purchase the game within five months of launch will receive three decoys based on popular Vtubers Takanashi Kiara, Gawr Gura, and IRyS as well as a metal-coated version of the “Nix” combat frame. Additionally, PlayStation Deluxe Edition owners will earn the “Ranger Boarding Weapons: Blacker No. 6” as an early purchase bonus.

Watch the Earth Defense Force 6 Launch Trailer below.

In the year 2024, humanity won the war against the unknown invaders known as “Primers”, and peace returned to the planet. But as a result of the conflict, 90% of Earth’s population was destroyed, leaving civilization on the brink of collapse. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 begins in 2027, three years after the events of EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5. The survivors continue their efforts to rebuild but threats to the world’s safety remain persistent. The Primers left behind many alien colonists and the two species have become increasingly hostile toward one another. The number of invasive organisms nesting in the depths of Earth and its ruins continues to increase. The Earth Defense Force (EDF) is once again called upon to protect the planet from aggressive extraterrestrial invaders and determine the true purpose of the giant ring-shaped object that recently appeared in the sky. Will the EDF be able to pull humanity from the edge of defeat, or will this be the species’ last stand?

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 Key Features

• The Next Chapter of EDF: Serving as a direct sequel to the events of EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5, embark on a perilous adventure, unveiling an exciting new story within the EDF series.
• Choose a Class:The return of the Ranger, Air Raider, Wing Diver, and Fencer classes armed with new abilities and a diverse arsenal, empowering players to defend Earth effectively against emerging threats.
• Fight for the Planet: Defend Earth and engage in intense battles against a wide range of colossal and deadly alien creatures while using cunning strategies to emerge victorious and protect the planet.
• Missions and Weapons Galore: Features an enormous amount of new content, including hundreds of new missions, weapons, and more for players to discover.
• Battle with Friends: Players can also enjoy two-player co-op with split-screen or online co-op with up to four players, to tackle the alien menace together and ensure an exciting gameplay experience.

In June 2023, fans and enthusiasts alike celebrated the monumental 20th anniversary of the EARTH DEFENSE FORCEvideo game series that has sold more than 5 million units worldwide. Two decades of relentless alien invasions, valiant battles, and saving humanity have solidified the series’ place in gaming history. From its humble beginnings, the EARTH DEFENSE FORCE series has grown into a beloved and iconic saga, captivating players around the world with its exhilarating gameplay, memorable characters, and relentless mission to defend our planet from extraterrestrial threats.

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 clinched a User’s Choice Award at the PlayStation Partner Awards 2022 and also received the “Award of Excellence” at the Japan Game Awards 2023, securing its spot as an outstanding and celebrated gaming experience.

D3PUBLISHER launched EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 to a worldwide audience on July 25, 2024. The Standard Edition is available for an MSRP of $59.99 in digital format on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, and PC via Steam. The Deluxe Edition is available for an MSRP of $89.99 on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5. Both editions will be available for a 10% discount within the first two weeks of launch. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB, PEGI 16, and USK 18. 

About D3PUBLISHER, Inc.

D3PUBLISHER, a member of BANDAI NAMCO group, is a Japanese video game publisher. Established in 1992, the company has published console and mobile/online games from some of the industry’s most beloved franchises and series, including EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5, Onechanbara, the Simple series, and more. For more information, visit https://www.d3p.co.jp.

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Award-winning adventure digs onto Xbox Game Pass on August 27

LONDON, UK – July 24, 2024 – Pugstorm and Fireshine Games are delighted to announce that Core Keeper, the award-winning mining sandbox adventure game, will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud when the game launches on Xbox Series X|S and Microsoft Store for Windows PC on August 27th.

With over 2 million units already sold during PC Early Access, Core Keeper is an award-winning mining sandbox adventure where your choices shape an epic journey.

Harvest relics and resources to build your base, craft advanced tools, and discover a dynamically evolving world as a single-player explorer or online with friends. Explore mysterious biomes, level up your skills, encounter the Cavelings and defeat legendary Titans to unveil the power of the Core. Play at your own pace in an enchanting underground sandbox, growing gardens, fishing in mysterious waters, mastering recipes, hatching pets, driving vehicles, and exploring alone or with friends to carve out your own unique adventure.

“We’re so excited to bring Core Keeper to Xbox Game Pass players on day one, and let them jump into the game’s enchanting subterranean world as a solo explorer or online with friends,” said Sarah Hoeksma, Chief Marketing Officer at Fireshine Games. “Core Keeper is a compelling mining adventure that blends base building, fishing and farming with crafting, boss battling and much, much more, and we can’t wait for so many more players to discover the game at launch with Xbox Game Pass.”

Core Keeper is available now on Steam Early Access, and will be available on consoles and PC 1.0 on August 27th.

About Pugstorm 

Pugstorm is an award-winning development studio specialising in juicy pixel art games that will make your inner dog bark with joy. For more information, please visit pugstorm.eu. 

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.

A Hop, Skip and Huge Mountain Climb!

Glasgow, Scotland — July 24, 2024 | Indie Publisher Those Awesome Guys and developers Tub Club are delighted to announce that Valley Peaks will be leaping onto Steam today! This first-person… pardon – this first-froggy platformer challenges players to embark on a cozy climbing adventure unlike any other.

Players will use their long, stretchy arms to climb mountains and complete routes by controlling each limb individually. They will ascend towering peaks and encounter obstacles ranging from crumbling rocks to moving minecarts. Risk life and lilypad in an effort to install radio towers atop the mountains, giving the froggy inhabitants internet and access to the world beyond the Valley!

But it’s worth the climb! Brave frogtaineers will discover a colourful and whimsical miniature open world where each mountain presents new daring puzzles, whilst evoking memories of their heartwarming past and their father who braved these climbs in years gone by. Even in his absence, his legacy will forever remain on every boulder players cling to and every peak they conquer.

No matter what path you choose, adventure awaits in Valley Peaks!

Climbing tadpoles won’t have to worry about routes being too difficult. Players can customize the game to suit their skillset and even check out Cozy Mode, a casual and relaxing gameplay style fit for even those with verti-frog. And, in the very worst case scenario, there are plenty of geese to pet!

Key Features:

• Ribbiting perspective: A unique first-person parkour-lite adventure.
• Adaptative frog: Choose between two different modes to help customize climbs.
• Hoppier life: Escape the daily grind for a trip to the serene mountain landscape and unravel fond memories. 
• Unlock an array of gadgets: From gaining extra time with the slow-mo watch to using specialized tongues to reach hard to reach spots, there’s something to help every frog’s climbing adventure! 
• Pals and pads: Climbing is hard, so put up those amphi-beans and take a breather! Chill-out between climbing sessions with colourful froggy friends and relaxing minigames like Mortimer’s boat race or head to Bone Hill and partake in a Pumpkin Hunt!

“We’ve nurtured this game from a lil tadpole into a fully grown frog and we are so proud to see it hopping into the big wide world. We hope players can embrace the frog life as much as we loved creating it and enjoy the picturesque views of Valley Peaks.” – Tub Club founders.

About Those Awesome Guys

Based… online, Those Awesome Guys is a fiercely independent video game development and publishing studio formed out of people from all around the world. After the launch of hit success Move or Die, the studio branched out to publishing with the release of Monster Prom and Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom and now they are ready to launch Valley Peaks.

About Tub Club

Tub Club Games is a small and cozy 2-person development team based in Glasgow, Scotland. With a history in AAA, a young BAFTA nomination and a DARE Academy award under their belt, they are committed to crafting uniquely appealing gaming experiences, and excited to share their debut title, Valley Peaks, with players around the globe.

LOS ANGELES – July 24, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new game update for its blockbuster mobile RPG MARVEL Future Fight. Players can now experience a variety of content updates inspired by Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, including a newly added character and uniforms, game improvements, tier upgrades, and more.

The latest update features the introduction of new uniforms for Deadpool (Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, Handsomepool) and Wolverine (Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine). Players can also check out the new character Cassandra Nova and character tier upgrades for Deadpool (Tier-4 with a new Striker Skill) and Cassandra Nova (Tier-3 with a new Ultimate Skill) as part of this update. In addition, Awaken Potential and Transcend Potential have been added to heroes including Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Jubilee and Dazzler with new Awakened Skills. 

Other content updates include improvements in the Alliance Conquest, offering agents enhanced rewards, a change in duration, a more simplified conquest method, and an increase in the number of heroes able to be dispatched.  Agents can now select specific characters to set as Favorites for the Otherworld Battle, a PvP content utilizes a roster of five different heroes to engage in strategic combat. Team Set has also been revamped to feature a better UI, allowing players to conveniently check active effects.

MARVEL Future Fight has over 150 million players across the world with the game currently available worldwide in the App Store® and Google Play™.

For more information, please visit http://marvelfuturefight.netmarble.com.

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.

About Marvel

Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

For more information visit marvel.com. © 2024 MARVEL. App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.

Ride the relaxing waves of the universe on Xbox and Nintendo Switch  

Green Bay, WI – July 24, 2024 – The Lullaby of Life, the award-winning musically-motivated puzzle adventure from developer 1 Simple Game and publisher Midwest Games, stirs worlds into existence on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One on August 7, 2024. Explore the colorful cosmos today on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Fanatical.

Weave through a burgeoning universe as Bombo, a small particle with big talents. Navigate the swirling tides, striking the right notes at precise moments, to make harmonious melodies to solve environmental puzzles. Scour the seas for other musically-minded pals known as Ohmies to gather new notes on the scale and create complex compositions. 

Each Ohmie embodies a core foundation of life: construction, destruction, and conservation. Harness the power of timing, focus, and dexterity as Bombo and his loyal crew solve increasingly difficult puzzles. Awaken the powerful beings, known as Elders, slumbering within each colorful level to advance life in the cosmos.

“After 1 Simple Game was nominated as a finalist for Best LATAM Game in the Gamescom LATAM Festival 2024 and won the IndieCade Dev Choice Award 2021, The Lullaby of Life prepares for continued evolution,” said Ben Kvalo, CEO and Founder of Midwest Games. “So many fans have found musical immersion with the recent PC launch, and we hope to inspire new audiences with The Lullaby of Life’s calming and contemplative gameplay on Xbox and Nintendo Switch!” 

The Lullaby of Life will launch on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One on August 7, 2024. The game is currently available worldwide on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Fanatical with English, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified), and Chinese (Traditional) language support.

For more information, please visit Midwest Games on Twitter/X and TikTok, join the community on Instagram and Discord, and search #LullabyOfLife on all social media platforms.

About 1 Simple Game

Based in Guadalajara, Mexico, 1 Simple Game is a developer on a mission to entertain the masses, creating unforgettable experiences for players regardless of rain, snow or zombie invasions. With over 10 years in the games industry, 1 Simple Game has released 9 games with a combined 3 million downloads. 

About Midwest Games 

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

Debut Story Trailer Shares New Footage of Hilarious Twentieth Century Nostalgia Trip From Creators of the Acclaimed Willy Morgan and The Curse of Bone Town

Milan, Italy, July 24, 2024 — Developer imaginarylab, an Italian studio dedicated to reimagining classic graphic adventures through the lens of modern technology, has announced that the first Steam demo for laugh-out-loud, time-traveling, point-and-click adventure Whirlight – No Time To Trip is now available. The demo, which will debut at the first-ever Adventure Game Fan Fair in Tacoma, Washington this weekend, gives puzzle enthusiasts and would-be explorers a firsthand chance to witness the marvels of inventor Hector’s strange brilliance and artist Margaret’s irresistible grace before the game launches on PC in 2025, with Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, and Xbox platforms to follow.

A new gameplay trailer for Whirlight has also been unveiled, sharing a new look at the game’s whimsical hand-drawn cartoon aesthetic, eccentric characters, gut-busting conversations, captivating puzzles, and settings that sit on the edge of space and time.

Step into the future of the point-and-click genre with Whirlight – No Time To Trip’s debut gameplay trailer:

Hector may be brilliant, but he’s also unlucky. Every time he’s on the verge of creating an invention that will change the sixties, he fails to bring his vision to fruition. However, after a dream spurs the unfortunate genius to assemble a device made from components scattered around his Venice-inspired hometown, Hector realizes the solution to all his problems is within reach.

Just before he achieves his goal, the inventor is thrust forward into the nineties. Thankfully he meets the tenacious artist Margaret before he’s trapped beneath a pile of flannel shirts and high-waisted jeans. The pair begin a colorful adventure where humor, fantasy, and time travel collide. Between encountering odd characters and avoiding curious predicaments, Hector and Margaret might even wind up saving the world.

“Our team has poured their hearts and souls into crafting an experience that pays homage to the rich legacy of point-and-click adventure games while offering something fresh and exciting for players,” said Ciro Camera, Co-Founder at imaginarylab. “The Steam demo is our way of inviting players to embark on this artistic, thrilling, and sometimes strange journey with us, and we can’t wait to hear their feedback.”

Whirlight – No Time to Trip Key Features :

• Unique Visual Style: An irresistible cartoon aesthetic that will take you into a world of vivid color and imaginative design
• Time Travel: Explore different eras, each characterized by different scenarios, missions, and people
• Creative Puzzles: Challenge your wit with riddles and puzzles that require creativity and logic
• Compelling Plot: An engaging tale full of twists and humor that will keep you glued to the screen
• Memorable Characters: Meet a cast of extraordinary characters, each with a unique story to tell
• Over 100 explorable scenarios: From prehistory to the distant future, each scenario offers fascinating secrets to discover
• Original Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the adventure with an original soundtrack that captures the essence of each era and setting

Experience the happy imagination of Whirlight – No Time to Trip by downloading the Steam demo now and during Adventure Game Fan Fair.

Whirlight – No Time To Trip will launch on PC via Steam in 2025, with Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, and Xbox platforms to follow. For more information, please visit the game’s Steam page.

About imaginarylab

imaginarylab is a video game studio created in 2015 and based in Italy. The team aspires to reimagine classic graphic adventures through the lens of modern technology. imaginarylab’s first title, Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town, launched to positive critical and fan reception in August 2020 on Steam and GOG, June 2021 on Nintendo Switch, and June 2022 on Xbox and PS4. The studio’s second title, Whirlight, will launch on PC via Steam soon, with Switch, Xbox, and PS4/PS5 platforms to follow. For more information, please visit https://imaginarylab.it/

Draft your army and prepare for all-out war in this Roguelike Autobattler!

Bristol,  United Kingdom — July 24, 2024 | Yogscast Games and developer Table9 Studios are excited to announce that Tales & Tactics will be launching out of Early Access on August 15, 2024!

Perfectly combining roguelike gameplay with a tabletop setting, Tales & Tactics brings the thrill of tabletop battling. Players watch as their units fight, and sometimes die, for their cause as they try to battle their way to victory in the hope of becoming legends and creating their own immersive narrative.

Carving their own path, players will meet a wide cast of challengers, each with their own personality and special abilities; some might even remember those encounters when it comes to the final fights in Tournament combat. But that’s not all, players can also take their army online and fight against each other for glory!

Celebrating one year of cooking, battling and moulding on Steam and amassing almost 1,000 reviews in the process, Tales & Tactics has seen a lot of changes since it first appeared on Steam on August 10, 2023. It will now launch with the following fan-requested features:

• Perilous PvP: Looking for fresh competition? Look no further than each other! That’s right, for the first time, Tales & Tactics now includes ranked, unranked and custom PvP lobbies for players to duke it out and see whose army will reign supreme.
• New Regions: The spooky Saunek Necropolis and Hexatech Labs are now available for players to explore. With tons of new dungeons and a boss fight like nothing Tales & Tactics has seen before, there’s plenty for both practised players and tabletop trainees to discover in the 1.0 version!
• 120 Units and 9 Playable Characters: Almost endless combinations await as players can now make their army more unique than ever and use player skills that define their runs. Not only that, but players will have access to hundreds and hundreds of equippable Items and passive perks to make their experience truly their own.
• A Fresh Lick of Paint: Tales & Tactics is sporting a new look! Artwork across the game has been completely overhauled, bringing an entirely new aesthetic to this beloved title.
• Reworked Difficulty System: Climb through the new Challenge Climb system which includes both challenges that increase game difficulty, along with new challenges that change the game and add new systems and features for players to master.
• Cleaner Unlock System: Ascend quicker than ever before through a simple pathway of unlocks. These abilities can all be toggled at will once they have been earned if players are looking for a simpler way to play, or maybe more of a challenge!
• Simpler & Instant Start: Jump straight into the game with the click of a button, which can be fully customised to the player’s liking.

To find out more about Tales & Tactics you can check out the Steam page here, where it is available for wishlisting and will launch at $17.99/£14.99/ €17.49.

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!’. 

About Table 9 Studio

Based in Michigan, Table 9 Studio is primarily composed of a duo of brothers, previously working on MMORPG Marvel Heroes Omega, and a young Slay the Spire modding prodigy. With the success of Downfall under their belt, they look to expand their creative potential by utilising their experience for Table 9’s own unique titles.

New Armory Map Location, Additional Language Support, Lower Hardware Requirements, and Season System To Be Added When Highly Anticipated Tactical Extraction Shooter Enters Early Access

July 24, 2024 – Global game developer MoreFun Studios revealed today that Arena Breakout: Infinite (PC), its award-winning, immersive tactical extraction shooter franchise, will be available soon via Early Access. The launch comes after a highly successful Closed Beta Test, with total user signups on the official Arena Breakout: Infinite website and Steam wishlists surpassing 1 million.

In the upcoming Early Access version, soldiers seeking fortune and fame on the Kamona battlefield will also have the opportunity to experience the debut of a highly intense indoor CQB (close-quarters battle) map, the Armory. Once under the control of the Northern Front, the Armory served as a military stronghold, stocked with weapons and fortified defenses. This third playable map adds a new level of intensity to the gameplay, providing thrilling close-quarters combat scenarios with increased risks and rewards for players to navigate.

Arena Breakout: Infinite will also be showcased at the upcoming Gamescom 2024 convention in Cologne, Germany. More exciting details on upcoming updates will be revealed at the Arena Breakout: Infinite Gamescom booth located B-051, Hall 6.

The Early Access version of Arena Breakout: Infinite will also feature multiple new weapons, lowered hardware requirements, and the inclusion of the Season System.

Additionally, four new languages will be supported at Early Access launch: German, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian, ensuring players in those regions can seamlessly jump into the thrilling loot and shoot action of Arena Breakout: Infinite.

Arena Breakout: Infinite is an immersive tactical extraction shooter. Join a fair and competitive community to shoot, loot, and raid your path to fortune. With realistic visuals and true-to-life audio, push through tough battles where the stakes are high and the rewards even higher. Get in, get rich, and get out… but be prepared to fight for survival.

Arena Breakout: Infinite will launch into Early Access soon and will be free to play, no strings attached. Pre-register now on the game’s official website and wishlist on Steam for the latest updates. Join our Discord, follow us on X / Twitter for more information.

About MoreFun Studios

MoreFun Studios was established in 2010, and has developed a number of projects with world-renowned intellectual property such as Arena Breakout, Naruto and Rock Kingdom. MoreFun has the experience of working on a wide variety of genres including action, shooter, RPG, casual, and more. MoreFun Studios is committed to delivering quality content and experiences to its players across the globe.

New partnership will see Play2Chill’s survival city-builder game coming to PC in 2024

Guangzhou, China – 24th July 2024. Publisher 663 Games is thrilled to announce a new publishing deal with Warsaw-based indie developer Play2Chill S.A. to publish Azetcs: The Last Sun, their thrilling new survival city-builder game for PC via Steam in late 2024. 

Prepare to be transported back to the time of the Aztecs, a Mesoamerican culture that flourished for three great centuries, dominating vast stretches of land in the area and creating a society unique in world history. It was a gifted and wise nation, rich in complex traditions and beliefs. Now, in Aztecs: The Last Sun, you will become a leader and strive to make history remember you and your people.

Following an early playable demo released last year, the development team has been working closely with the players and community to gather valuable feedback to support the direction of the game’s development journey. After many months of work, Play2Chill and 663 Games are thrilled to reveal a new walkthrough video showcasing the changes to the deep city-building, survival gameplay and immersive game world. Join Jakob, Krzysztof and Damian as they introduce some of the new features and updates players can expect when Aztecs: The Last Sun releases. 

Watch the Aztecs: The Last Sun walkthrough video here

Fans will not have to wait long to try Aztecs: The Last Sun for themselves, as 663 Games and Play2Chill are also excited to announce that a new, updated playable demo will be released on Steam in August. More information on this exciting new demo will be available soon. 

About Aztecs: the Last Sun

Aztecs: The Last Sun is a survival city-builder set between the 13th and 16th century CE. You will take on the role of the people’s ruler, responsible for building and bringing to splendour the magnificent Tenochtitlan city-state. This amazing architectural wonder was historically located on an island in the middle of Lake Texcoco. This in itself will represent a technological and economic challenge as you will have to provide food for your people and maintain a permanent trade connection with the outside world.

The game perfectly combines three different aspects of city management, and you must take care of the economic, military and religious growth of the city-state. All features of the game have been created with great care to make the fun gameplay experience as faithful as possible from a historical perspective. Invest in culture and erect buildings, build mighty armies and make human sacrifices to the gods who will surely repay you when the hard times come.

Aztecs: The Last Sun will launch for PC via Steam in late 2024. Fans can add the game to their Wishlist now. 

About Play2Chill S.A.

Play2Chill S.A. is an independent game development studio comprised of professionals and game enthusiasts dedicated to creating simulation, strategy, and survival games. Listed on the Polish stock exchange since 2021, Play2Chill S.A. continues to innovate and deliver engaging gaming experiences to a global audience.

About 663 Games 

663 Games is a newly established publishing label committed to premium and indie game publishing on PC, consoles, and mobile platforms. The company, headquartered in China, was founded by a team of passionate gamers and industry veterans. The team had a proven track record of achieving global success with several titles previously, offering extensive experience and resources for worldwide publishing, along with unique advantages for a strong presence in the Chinese market. The team empathises with the financial challenges that independent developers and small teams often encounter, and 663 Games is dedicated to providing them with funding support to help bring their creative visions to life. As a new, ambitious and trustworthy global publisher, 663 Games collaborates closely with developers to ensure commercial success.

Highlights:

• A roller-coaster of a storyline unfolds during the Gehenna Academy’s party
• Four new students enter Blue Archive’s story
• Several events featuring enticing rewards for new players are available

SEOUL – July 24, 2024 – Popular anime RPG Blue Archive invites players to a special get-together in the mobile game’s latest event story, “Basking in the Brilliance of Their Serenade.” The story is filled with plenty of twists and turns as a teacher from Kivotos helps Gehenna Academy throw an awesome party that the students will remember forever.

In Blue Archive, players take on the role of Sensei and recruit skilled students to tackle the threats looming over the academy city of Kivotos. Featuring strategic combat and a never-ending lineup of unique characters, players will enjoy heartfelt storylines filled with engaging gameplay and plentiful rewards.

This event story contains a total of seven stages, and the completion of “Pandemonium Society Executive Office Main Gate” stage rewards players with Ibuki, a mystery-type striker who is the beloved mascot of the Gehenna Academy student council, Pandemonium Society. Additionally, the update brings new content such as “Field Exploration,” where players can control student Hina and visit various locations, watch stories and complete quests to level up her “Piano Proficiency” and unlock rewards such as Pyroxenes and Ibuki’s Elephs.

In addition to Ibuki, numerous students join Blue Archive in this update, including:

• Makoto – As chairman of Gehenna Academy’s student council, Makoto is cunning, confident and a bit quirky. She is a Piercing-Type special student whose EX skill deals powerful damage proportional to the number of enemies in a circular area.
• Ako (Dress) – Senior administrator of the Gehenna Prefect Team, Ako now has a dressed-up version of herself. Ako (Dress) is an Explosive-Type Striker who increases the Critical Value and Critical Damage of allies in a circular area when using her EX skill. She also gains one “Successful Protection” for each ally in range, boosting her damage and attack power.
• Hina (Dress) – The Head Prefect of Gehenna Prefect Team, Hina (Dress), plays a key role in this event story and will be available through the Fes recruitment beginning on Tuesday, July 30. She serves as an Explosive-Type Striker, and when using her EX skill, is able to switch to Concentrated Fire for 10 seconds and launch three powerful bullets that pierce enemies in a straight line.

Blue Archive also has plenty of great events happening for new players, too. The game is granting 100 free recruitment tickets until 1:59 a.m. UTC on July 30, and hosting a campaign offering triple rewards for various content such as Bounty and Commissions until 6:59 p.m. UTC on Aug. 19.

Players can download Blue Archive for free on Google Play, App Store and Galaxy Store. For more information about Blue Archive and the “Basking in the Brilliance of Their Serenade” update, players can visit the official communities and the links below:

• Blue Archive Official Webpage: [LINK]

About NEXON Co., Ltd. https://company.nexon.co.jp/en/

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games in more than 190 countries on PC, console, and mobile. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.