With miHoYo freshly launching their latest gacha game Zenless Zone Zero we dive right in and see what it has to offer, trying out some of the game’s character action combat, see a bit about what the world has to offer, and even manage to get lucky with our guaranteed pulls and get the S-Rank we were hoping for, Nekomata.
In the near future, a mysterious natural disaster known as “Hollows” has occurred. A new kind of city has emerged in this disaster-ridden world — New Eridu. This last oasis has mastered the technology to co-exist with Hollows and is home to a whole host of chaotic, boisterous, dangerous, and very active factions. As a professional Proxy, you play a crucial role in linking the city and the Hollows. Your story awaits.
CRUNCHYROLL JULY 2024 ANIME SEASON: “TOWER OF GOD” SEASON 2, “NIER:AUTOMATA VER1.1A,” “BYE BYE, EARTH,” “WISTORIA: WAND AND SWORD,” “NARENARE -CHEER FOR YOU!-,” “SENPAI IS AN OTOKONOKO,” “ALYA SOMETIMES HIDES HER FEELINGS IN RUSSIAN,” “MAYONAKA PUNCH,” “TWILIGHT OUT OF FOCUS,” AND MORE
One Piece Egghead Island Arc, My Hero Academia Season 7, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3, DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION, and More Series Continuing Through July
***UPDATE 4/7/24: New Anime Series Added to Crunchyroll’s July 2024 Lineup Include Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, The Elusive Samurai, My Deer Friend Nokotan, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, My Wife Has No Emotion, and More!
CRUNCHYROLL JULY 2024 ANIME CALENDAR
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Ike is a powerful magician and the leader of the Immortal Brigade, part of the Seventh Corps of the Demon Lord’s Army. He single-handedly conquers fortresses and pushes back the armies of humanity. Neither Dairokuten, the Demon Lord, nor Ike’s loyal soldiers know his darkest secret—he is a human in hiding! But can he keep his secret safe and bring peaceful coexistence to demons and humans? (Official Trailer below)
Takuma isn’t the most exciting guy. He’s awkward, single, and does nothing but go to work and come home. Tired of doing chores, he decides to buy a housekeeping robot named Mina. She can cook and clean perfectly, and the two get to know each other better over time. Soon, Takuma starts to fall for Mina! But could a robot ever love him back? (Official Trailer below)
On the brink of a third World War, superheroes appeared on Earth. Gifted with powers, their appearance brings peace to the world. The heroes each selected a country in which they would reside, serve, and protect its citizens. Shy is Japan’s hero, endowed with super strength. Her most daunting enemy yet? Crippling shyness. Join Shy and her super friends as she defends Earth and gains confidence! (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and German
Normally, people choose to become adventurers in their teens. At 30 years old, Rick Gladiator bucks the trend by leaving his job as a guild clerk to become an adventurer. He begins as a novice F-rank with the fighting strength of an S-rank. After two years of brutal training with the continent’s strongest party, Orichalcum Fist, Rick will defeat anyone who underestimates him! (Official Trailer below)
Alya is a transfer student enjoying popularity at her new high school, often sporting a cold shoulder while earning high marks in class. She ignores her nerdy classmate, Kuze Masachika, except for when she blurts out a flirtatious line to him in Russian. Little does she know, Kuze understands Russian, though he pretends not to. Let’s see where this wacky love story takes them! (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
JULY 5
Senpai is an Otokonoko (Project No.9)
For Makoto Hanaoka, life’s about to get more complicated. Saki Aoi, a lively girl with loads of confidence, confesses her love for Makoto one day. When he fails to reciprocate, Saki declares she will be his first love! She shares her goal with a mutual friend, Ryuji Taiga, who also confesses his crush on Makoto. Stuck in a love triangle, Makoto must find a way to make it work and have fun. (Official Trailer below)
Twilight Out of Focus (Studio DEEN)
A boys’ school film club is the backdrop for three tales of new romance. Mao and Hisashi pair up for a project, make three promises, and draw closer together in the process. The club president, Jin, and a jealous junior named Giichi clash before finding common ground. Shion, a first-year student, joins the film club in search of a boyfriend and butts heads with Rei—until Rei asks him on a date. (Official Trailer below)
When his father remarries, Yuta Asamura winds up sharing a roof with his new stepsister, Saki Ayase, the hottest girl in his grade. Carrying the scars of their parents’ troubled divorces, they vow to maintain a respectful distance. But what starts as cautious camaraderie blossoms into something deeper from shared experiences. Is it admiration, familial love, or something more? (Official Trailer below)
After inheriting his late grandmother’s failing café, Hayato sees it as a bother and plans to sell it for a quick buck. Until he discovers five beautiful girls staying there! When they beg him to keep the café open, Hayato reluctantly gives in. Can he manage the seaside shop while learning to live with these unruly women? (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: Latin American Spanish and German
Pseudo Harem (NOMAD)
Eiji Kitahama joins the drama club with dreams of having a harem like the ones from his favorite manga. Rin Nanakura, an underclassman, finds herself crushing hard on Eiji, and tries on different personas in his presence to win him over. No matter how she acts, one thing is certain—her feelings for Eiji continue to grow stronger. Will she ever be able to tell him the truth and be herself? (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese
Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells (Seven Arcs) New title added
Touka always faded into the background at school. And when he’s summoned to another world with his classmates, that still doesn’t change! They all acquire top-rank skills, except Touka, who’s deemed a failure and cast to ancient ruins by the goddess Vicius. Turns out, his low-rank skills may not be so useless after all. Now, he seeks revenge against the goddess, and his true nature is revealed. (Official Trailer below)
Red Cat Ramen (E&H production) New title added
Welcome to Ramen Akaneko, a restaurant run solely by cats. That is, until a human named Tamako Yashiro interviews for a job. Oddly enough, her candor about being a dog person lands her the job. This is a beautiful story of human and feline relationships woven through the many customers who visit Ramen Akaneko. Get ready for an extra helping of heartfelt moments that warm the body and soul. (Official Trailer below)
The year 11954. YoRHa Soldiers <2B> and <9S> are newly dispatched to Earth to carry out and support the 243rd Descent Operation. There, they succeed in destroying the machine lifeform core units, <Adam> and <Eve>. With the annihilation of these enemies, the <Army of Humanity> takes this chance to end this long-lasting war and decides on an all-out attack against the machine lifeforms. This is a record of the battles and hopes of <Androids> and the fate which dictates them all… (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German
Quality Assurance in Another World (100Studio and Studio Palette)
When a dragon attacks a peaceful village, it’s not the beast that perplexes resident Nikola, but the man who comes to their aid. Haga, member of a secret royal team of investigators, intrigues her with his eccentric ways. It may be due to the fact he’s a real-life QA debugger and this world is a VR game! With Haga by her side, Nikola is inspired to venture out and learn her world’s true nature. (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
Cardfight Vanguard Divinez Season 2 (Kinema citrus, Gift-o’-Animation, and STUDIO JEMI) New title added
Akina Myodo returns for more ultimate card battles in the latest Cardfight Vanguard Divinez season! (Official Trailer below)
JULY 7
The Elusive Samurai (CloverWorks) New title added
In the year 1333, the Kamakura shogunate government comes crumbling down. A trusted vassal, Ashikaga Takauji, betrays the shogunate and organizes a rebellion. Hojo Tokiyuki, the rightful heir, escapes the massacre with a Shinto priest named Suwa Yorishige to Kamakura. On the run and fighting to stay alive, Tokiyuki sets in motion his plan to reclaim his birthright. (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: French and Hindi
SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary (Lapin Track)
Kobato decides to become an honest, humble citizen after enduring a bitter experience known as “wisdom work.” He forms a pact with Osanai, his classmate with the same goal, and they plan to enter high school leading quiet lives. But for some reason, inexplicable events and disasters keep happening around them. Will Kobato and Osanai ever manage to live ordinary, peaceful lives? (Official Trailer below)
MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season (SHAFT)
Spring break, an interval of time between the second and third year of high school. Koyomi Araragi encounters a blood-chillingly beautiful woman. The iron-blooded, hot-blooded, cold-blooded Vampire, she calls herself “Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade.” On the brink of death after losing her four limbs, she asks Koyomi to save her. After experiencing fear, chaos, and finally conflict, Koyomi gives his own blood in order to save her. But when he awakens, he finds himself re-born as her vampire kin. This hellish spring break, the final one of his high school life, is only just beginning. (Official Trailer below)
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (P.A.Works) New title added
Two realms exist in the ancient land of Yanato: the Lofty Realm, where gods reside, and the Lowly Realm, where humans reside. Princess Sakuna was the daughter of the god of war and goddess of harvest, but she led a lazy life. One day, she is banished to Hinoe Island, the Isle of Demons. Stranded in a barren land, Sakuna sets out to slay demons and farm rice. Her new adventure begins (Official Trailer below)
A Nobody’s Way Up to an Exploration Hero (GEKKOU) New title added
Meet Kaito Takagi, your typical high schooler with a low profile. He spends his days exploring dungeons in Japan, hunting slimes for some extra cash. On the side, he quietly admires his childhood friend, the popular girl in class. One day, a rare golden slime shows up, and after Kaito defeats it, he finds a super valuable item—a card that can summon mythical beings! He decides to use it and summons a stunning warrior maiden. Now, Kaito has a chance to rise above his ordinary explorer life. Get ready for a modern fantasy story filled with battles! (Official Trailer below)
Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools (Typhoon Graphics and Imagica Infos) New title added
After a workaholic life in Japan, Dahlia is reborn as a magical maven in a new world, but her afterlife takes an unexpected turn. Engaged, betrayed, and orphaned—all before the honeymoon? Talk about a plot twist! Watch as Dahlia turns heartbreak into wand-making brilliance and declares her independence. In this story, the real magic is self-discovery, and Dahlia’s the sorceress of her own destiny. (Official Trailer below)
Ja Wangnan can’t seem to pass the 20th floor. Even after failing time and time again, he refuses to give up. On his journey, he meets a mysterious and powerful character named Viole. Wangnan invites Viole to join his team of Regulars. Their journey continues with new challenges at every turn. (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Russian, and Hindi
My Deer Friend Nokotan (WIT Studio) New title added
Koshi Torako, a high schooler, one day feels something cold hit her face. Looking up, she spots a girl stuck, her antlers tangled in power lines. Helping Shikanoko, antlered and peculiar, turns Torako’s life, a model student by appearance only, upside down. Thus begins a tale of a girl (once a delinquent) and another (a deer?), in this Girl Meets Deer adventure! (Official Trailer below)
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest (J.C.STAFF) New title added on 4/7
Fairy Tail is a gathering of rowdy wizards renowned as the strongest guild in the Kingdom of Fiore. Its strongest party—comprised of Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Grey, Erza, Wendy, and Carla—is preparing to undertake the legendary “100 Years Quest,” a mission of even higher difficulty than S-Class quests. (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English and German
Wistoria: Wand and Sword (Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)
In a world where magic reigns, Will Serfort can’t cast a spell. Though hardworking, Will’s classmates think less of him for it. However, he has a secret strength: his sword. Can Will defy expectations with muscle over magic and blade over wand? Find out in this epic sword-and-sorcery adventure! (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Castilian Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
Narenare -Cheer for You!- (P.A.WORKS)
Misora Kanata is a first-year student on the Takanosaki High School cheerleading team. She won a national championship in middle school, but can’t jump after a mistake in a competition. She befriends Suzuha, Shion, Anna, Onka, and Megumi to form the PoMPoMs. Their new team goes beyond cheerleading to reach the hearts of the people they cheer on. They might just change the world! (Official Trailer below)
Yuki Tanaka is a VTuber at Live-On, one of Japan’s largest VTuber companies, as the polite and ladylike Awayuki Kokorone. One day, she forgets to end the stream, and viewers see her real personality—irreverent, improper, and prone to imbibing after a long day. Yuki is surprised to find that her accident caused her rankings to multiply, so she doubles down and gets to work. She’ll be a star yet! (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Hindi
A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring ( EMT Squared)
After a god accidentally slays him, Takumi is reborn with new skills in a monster-filled forest where he stumbles upon twins. They’re sweet, adorable, and super strong! Won over instantly, he names them Alan and Elena, becomes their guardian, and joins an adventurers’ guild to provide for his new family. And so starts his chill life of adventure, watching over Alan and Elena’s growth! (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and German
Meet Masaki, the now former member of the popular NewTuber group, Harikiri Sisters. After a career setback, aka getting fired unexpectedly via a livestream, she joins forces with Live, a partner with superhuman abilities. Together, they aim to create sensational content and reach 1 million subscribers. Will they reach their content dreams or be hit with the block button? (Official Trailer below)
JULY 10
No Longer Allowed In Another World ( Atelier Pontdarc)
Pulled into an otherworldly adventure with cute sidekicks and superpowers, you’d think Osamu hit the jackpot. Nope! From a time before pixels, the early 20th-century gloomy author just wants to find a quiet place to meet his maker, not to rack up XP. Sadly, his poetic demise is constantly thwarted by inconvenient heroics. Dive into the hilariously tragic life of the most reluctant hero! (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English, Hindi, Tamil, and Teleugu
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies (BONES) New title added
It’s love at first sight for these two total enemies of completely different backgrounds! (Official Trailer below)
After Alice, Iska, and Sisbell defeat the Object, they return to the Nebulis palace. Iska becomes Sisbell’s guard through a secret pact, and they find themselves drawing closer with each passing day. Alice’s heart aches upon seeing her sister arm-in-arm with Iska. A dark conspiracy is at play, and the trio is caught in the crossfire. But can they uncover the truth in time to prevent total war? (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese
Jun Shirosaki’s love life takes a wild turn when he finds himself caught between the Jinguji twins—his childhood friends who are as different as night and day. Rumi, the older sister, pairs a boyish charm with a maiden’s heart, while Naori combines girlish looks with her deep love for otaku culture. As feelings grow and confusion mounts, Jun must navigate this unexpected love triangle next door. (Official Trailer below)
JULY 13
Bye Bye, Earth (LIDENFILMS)
Belle Lablac doesn’t really fit in as the only human being in a world full of anthropomorphic animals. No fangs, no fur, no scales, no claws. Lonely and eager to discover where she comes from, Belle journeys to find answers to the questions of her heart. Carrying nothing but her giant sword, the Runding, she faces a world of possibilities and pitfalls in hopes of discovering the truth. (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
JULY 14
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! (A-1 Pictures)
Meet the girls on the losing side of romance! First is Anna Yanami, the girl-next-door type who can’t say no to delicious food. Then there’s Lemon Yakishio, a beautiful and spirited athlete. Last but not least is Chika Komari, the cute yet shy heroine with gentle charm. Together, they navigate awkward setbacks hoping to finally find love! (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
ATRI -My Dear Moments- (TROYCA)
The future is here, and most of civilization has succumbed to the rising seas. Natsuki, a boy who lost his leg in an accident, returns to his flooded hometown. But all that’s left is his late grandmother’s ship, submarine, and mountain of debt. As he explores her sunken lab for rumored treasures, he finds Atri, a lifelike robot girl who offers to help him in ways he could never imagine. (Official Trailer below)
Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World? (Project No.9)
In a world where humans triumphed in a great war, Kai guards sealed crypts containing their enemies. But when “World Rebirth” overwrites history, he’s thrust into an alternate reality where humanity lost the war and he’s been forgotten by everyone he knows. Now, this lost hero must rise to restore the world’s balance! (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English
JULY 15
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 13 (ILCA) New title added on 4/7
Each week at dusk, a man in a yellow mask arrives at a nearby playground. Gather at his feet to listen and learn from the mysterious storyteller. He recounts tales of horror to his captive audience, each story darker and more sinister than the last. Drawing from traditional paper dramas, the stories weave myths, urban legends, and rumors from Japan’s long history of haunting tales.
JULY 18
Sengoku Youko: The Thousandfold Chaos Arc (White Fox)
Humans and katawara are at war, but there are those on each side who join forces. Tama is a fox spirit who loves humans, while her sendou brother, Jinka, despises them. Together, they use the power of spirit transformation to defeat the monstrous katawara and put an end to the evils of this chaotic age. What destiny awaits the duo at the end of their journey? (Official Trailer below)
AUGUST 8
Delico’s Nursery (J.C.STAFF)
Hailing from the prestigious noble house of Delico, Dali Delico is an elite member of the Blood Pact Council with a promising future. When the Blood Pact Council, the highest governing body for the Vamps, assigns a special mission to Dali, he flatly refuses it. Having lost patience, Gerhard, Dino, and Henrique, who are also Council members serving the same term as Dali, rush to the house of Delico to persuade him. What they witness there is Dali, taking care of an infant himself… Meanwhile, there has been a series of mysterious murders targeting Vamps. Can they find the right balance between their absolute mission and childcare in this magnificent gothic world?! (Official Trailer below)
Dubs include: English
True Beauty (Studio N) New title added on 4/7
Once bullied for her looks, Jugyeong transforms herself using the art of makeup. When she joins a new school with a True Beauty goddess competition, offering winners the chance of recruitment by entertainment agencies, she instantly becomes a top candidate! But her new identity is at stake when heartthrob Suho Lee accidentally sees her bare face. Will her elite status be short-lived?
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
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Food Truck Simulator, a game from the makers of the best-selling Gas Station Simulator, is making its debut on Nintendo Switch. The simulator allows you to run a food service business on wheels. The release date on Nintendo’s console is set for July 2 this year. Food Truck Simulator was previously released on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Food Truck Simulator is a title developed by the Polish studio DRAGO entertainment, the creators of, among others, Gas Station Simulator. Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for developing and releasing the game on consoles.
In Food Truck Simulator, players can test themselves in a world that combines culinary and business. The main theme in the game is running your own food truck. The player takes over the family business, thus gaining the chance to rock the business, gain customers and become the king of food trucks.
The title offers gameplay that comprehensively captures the mobile food truck business. Thus, the player must try to prepare an optimal menu and cook and then sell products. At the same time, however, you also need to take care of the condition of the food truck and get to the chosen location yourself.
In Food Truck Simulator, varied city locations, a large selection of tools, as well as a wide base of recipes await players. The simulator also has no shortage of random events that affect gameplay.
The release date for Food Truck Simulator on Nintendo Switch is set for July 2, 2024.
Join us as we revisit the basics with Jade, guiding her through the initial early stages of the game, leading all the way past the first boss encounter. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, the 20th Anniversary Edition offers a fresh and exciting experience for everyone.
Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is available now. Rediscover the magic of this timeless adventure and explore the rich, vibrant world of Hillys once again.
Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.
Beyond Good and Evil: 20th Anniversary Developer: Ubisoft Publisher: Ubisoft Platform: Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S Release Date: 25th, June 2024 Price: $29.99 AUD
Recommended – “Jade returns in a remaster that proves the worth of this property yet again. If you have yet to play Beyond Good and Evil, this version is a fine entry point.”
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – July 3, 2024 – Saber Interactive and developer Stormind Games have revealed the first story trailer for A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, the single-player horror game inspired by Paramount Pictures’ critically-acclaimed franchise A Quiet Place. Get a look at the tense, apocalyptic journey that awaits when this spine-tingling, narrative-driven adventure launches on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year.
Experience the harrowing journey of Alex, a young college student suffering from asthma and struggling to survive the end of the world alongside her boyfriend, Martin. But the nightmarish creatures stalking the land aren’t the only threat she’ll have to contend with as she travels through the ruins of civilization in search of a safe haven for herself and her family.
Capturing the frantic terror, unnerving atmosphere and gripping human drama that made the franchise famous, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is designed for fans of the films, horror games, and story-driven adventures alike. With nothing more than your wits and the simple tools you can scavenge, you’ll have to overcome the many treacherous challenges and obstacles that lay ahead, all while trying to survive the ever-present dangers that lurk all around you.
Key Features
A New Story in the A Quiet Place Universe: Embark on a dramatic new adventure in the world of the blockbuster A Quiet Place saga. Discover an untold tale of fear and courage as a young survivor trying to endure the eerie new nightmare of the apocalypse.
Feel the Unnerving Terror of Silence: Experience absolute horror as you hide, distract, and sneak past the ultimate predatory creatures. But beware: even a single noise can give you away.
Survive the End of the World: Forge your own path through the disquieting remains of human civilization, using your wits and ingenuity to observe your environment, leverage whatever tools you can find, and overcome the dangers all around you.
Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, World War Z, SnowRunner, and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.
About Stormind Games
Stormind Games is the Italian, fully independent studio focused on PC/console original IPs and helping AAA IP holders develop their own games. Their titles feature intense stories, profound gameplay and lore-rich universes to develop transmedia franchises, with distinctive visual style for instant recognition. Developers of the critically acclaimed survival horror franchise Remothered; the award-winning story-driven ARPG Batora: Lost Haven; A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, the first-person horror adventure based on the acclaimed Paramount franchise; and other projects not yet announced. Learn more at https://stormindgames.com.
About Paramount Consumer Products
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.
Barcelona, Spain – 3rd July 2024. SelectaPlay is thrilled to announce a new digital publishing deal with developer Gatera Studio to release ANTRO, the exciting 2.5D rhythm-action puzzle platformer. ANTRO will be released for Steam, PlayStation5, Xbox Series S|X and Epic Games Store across North American and European digital stores in 2025.
“The exciting blend of action, puzzles and platforming with urban music makes for a really thrilling gameplay experience, so for us, ANTRO was a title we really wanted to help bring to market.” commented Javi Puertas, Head of Gaming at SelectaPlay “Working with the talented team at Gatera Studio has been a great experience and we can’t wait to share more news on the release of Antro in the coming weeks.”
Watch the ANTRO announcement trailer here
About ANTRO
After The Collapse, only 1% of humankind survived and was forced to take refuge underground. Under the old city of Barcelona stands ANTRO, a dirty and dark hole divided into geographical strata. The inhabitants of the lowest levels fight for survival by working forced labour, while the ones in the higher levels rule over the new underground world.
ANTRO’s government has become a totalitarian system, handing power over to a corporation based on technological overproduction and the automation of sectors known as La Cúpula. Freedom of speech has been censored, art and music are forbidden, and a rebellion seems to be coming to life inside the den in which they’re living.
Journey through the most remote places in the underground metropolis of ANTRO, and join the protagonist, Nittch, as you embark on a mission to deliver a package to a mysterious, unknown recipient. While you’re at it, how about overthrowing the totalitarian government of La Cúpula? Play with urban music in a thrilling adventure full of action, puzzles and 2.5D platforming.
Explore ANTRO to the rhythm of hip hop, drill, R&B, and electronic music, and move around the city overcoming obstacles in your way, be it by resolving puzzles or traversing the environment using parkour. But be prepared to run at full speed, as the pursuits in ANTRO are plentiful and both you and the scenario will move in synchrony with the music. But remember: the enemy is always lurking.
ANTRO will be released on SteamPlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X and Epic Games Srore via digital stores in 2025. Stay up to date with all the latest SelectaPlay and ANTRO news on the official community channels:
About Gatera Studio
Founded in 2022 in Barcelona, Gatera Studio is born from the drive to represent urban culture in videogames from a rebellious and socially aware perspective. It starts its activity with the development of ANTRO, a puzzle rhythm 2.5D platformer game. Currently it has the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team composed of developers, 2D and 3D designers, illustrators, artists and music producers, writers and marketing professionals.
About SelectaPlay
SelectaPlay is SelectaVisión’s video games publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats worldwide.
About SelectaVisión
SelectaVisión is a media entertainment distributor company founded in 1984. Based in Spain, SelectaVisión’s catalogue includes anime and live-action feature films, TV shows, and movies. Publishing both anime classics and the latest Japanese productions since 1997, SelectaVisión has built a long relationship with fan-favourite Japanese producers and distributors, becoming the major publisher of anime content for Spanish audiences.
Discover more about the story of SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream in a brand-new trailer. The game will launch on 4th October 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch. Digital pre-orders are also opening today in three editions, Standard, Deluxe and Premium.
Watch the announcement trailer
In this large-scale multiplayer focused adventure set in a virtual reality world called Alfheim Online, the Galaxia system spirals out of control, causing a breach in time and space, creating a new version that mixes worlds and timelines. Characters from various arcs of the Sword Art Online series are left to fend for themselves in this uncharted world, creating unexpected alliances even with enemies and reviving memories as they try to set the timeline back on track.
Players will choose between some of their favourite characters of the series to join large co-op parties of up to twenty fighters, in cross-play raids and intense boss fights, where each will have a role in achieving victory.
Players choosing to pre-order the Digital Deluxe or Digital Premium editions will be granted with a 3-day early access to SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream, taking their first steps into this new world before other fighters.
SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream will release on 4th October 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch.
Jagex is delighted to confirm that RuneFest will take place at the NEC in Birmingham, United Kingdom on March 1st – March 2nd, 2025, with an additional 1,000 tickets to be made available later this summer. All existing tickets will transfer automatically, meaning RuneFest will be bigger than ever.
Any ticketholders who are unable to attend the new dates will be able to claim a full refund. Those of you who wish to claim a refund can do so at SeeTickets. As Insomnia will no longer be a part of RuneFest, there will be no access to other events at the NEC and camping is no longer available – all camping tickets purchased will be automatically refunded.
“We want to thank our fans for their patience while we found solutions to ensure RuneFest goes ahead, and we’re excited to confirm the new date in March next year,” said Meredith Ford, RuneFest Project Lead, Jagex. She continued, “RuneFest is now a standalone, independently-run event with the same ambition: bringing our wonderful community together to celebrate our games.”
Jagex would like to apologise for any disruption caused to our fans, but is pleased to be able to confirm this new date for a fantastic celebration of all things RuneScape.
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.
The murder mystery title reveals a demo and Kickstarter campaign set for September 2024.
Bandung, Indonesia, 03 July 2024 | Indie developer Mango Factory, the studio behind the upcoming horror card battler Kumitantei: Old School Slaughter, is sharing updates on their anticipated project. A new gameplay trailer offers a glimpse into the action and confirms the game’s Kickstarter campaign, coming September 24th.
School Is In Session
Kumitantei: Old School Slaughter is an ode to retro anime and pop culture stylings of 1980s Japan. Combining the artistic inspirations of Rumiko Takahashi with Danganronpa’s narrative design, the game blends hand-drawn details and a twisted horror narrative. Begin the journey alongside sixteen high school students trapped in an apocalyptic bunker. As a class, you’re goaded toward grisly murder by a sadistic overseer, forced to participate in a deadly psychological experiment that may cost your life. Playing as the sheepish barista Himari Sanada, it’s your job to investigate these murders, earn the trust of your fellow students, and uncover the truth of your macabre capture.
Card Battle Combat
Progress through Kumitantei’s gruesome story by forging bonds, battling other students, and unraveling twisted mysteries. In this kill-or-be-killed scenario, the game’s trust system can offer unique leverage opportunities in combat. Spending time with fellow classmates and offering them appropriate gifts unlocks new talent cards and advantages in future card battles. These 1-on-1 battles are a hectic tug-of-war for influence; deal attacks with Debate cards, finding weaknesses in your opponent’s argument to grow your influence. As the battle progresses, present proper evidence against your opponent and strike with The Final Word to silence them. Additional talent cards are available to strengthen your gameplay, and high trust levels with other students may present advantages in battle.
Kickstarter Launching This Fall
Interested players can preview Kumitantei’s gameplay features in the latest trailer. Get a glimpse of the game’s characters, art style, and card battle mechanics, and witness the wrath of Kumitantei’s antagonist, Nyanus. The trailer also reveals more on the game’s Kickstarter; the campaign will launch on September 24th and conclude on October 22nd, and a demo of Kumitantei will be available for download during this time.
Gameplay Features
Solve complex cases to discover the truth in an engaging murder mystery narrative.
Encounter sixteen uniquely gifted students locked in a deadly psychological experiment.
Bond with fellow participants to earn their trust, investigate gruesome crime scenes, and use your findings to uncover the truth.
Unlock special rewards as you increase your trust levels with classmates.
Purchase additional talent cards with in-game currency to strengthen your deck.
Leverage your relationships in card battles and gain advantages against your opponent.
Experience fast-paced Card Debates and retro minigames, all in the game’s signature 1980s anime style.
Follow Kumitantei: Old School Slaughter on Kickstarter for a notification when the campaign is live, and Wishlist the title on Steam.
About Mango Factory
Mango Factory LLC. is an Indonesian all-remote indie developer specializing in narrative-driven adventure games. They previously created the animated Danganronpa fan series Heaven of Despair and are currently developing the retro anime murder mystery Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter.
Immerse yourself in a fascinating paper world, where every fold and shadow tells a magical story of courage and mystery
Madrid, Spain – 3rd July 2024.Meridiem is excited to announce that it will be publishing a physical boxed edition of Papetura, the intriguing action-adventure game handcrafted with paper cutouts. Developed by Petums and digitally published by Feardemic, the physical Papetura Craft Edition will be available later in 2024 across European specialist retailers for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.
Meridiem is responsible for the design and manufacture of this physical version of Papetura, and the release of the Craft Edition will include a specially designed case containing an exquisite art book and a code to download the original game soundtrack.
Players control Pape, a small paper being who, along with his friend Tura, must save their world from a mysterious fiery threat. The gameplay is based on interaction with the environment, using Pape and Tura’s unique abilities to solve various challenges and advance the story.
Watch the trailer for Papetura Craft Edition below
Puzzle design and narrative intertwine to create a cohesive and fluid experience. The puzzles are designed to be intuitive, integrating naturally with the paper environment. The narrative unfolds without dialogue, using animations and the visual environment to tell an emotional and immersive story.
Papetura received positive reviews for its unique visual style and handcrafted design. Critics praised Tomasz Ostafin’s creativity and dedication in creating the paper world and Floex’s atmospheric music. In addition, Papetura has received several awards and recognition in the video game industry.
Features
Experience a unique point & click experience, where the story is told through unique animations and sounds. There is no dialogue.
Everything is made of paper, from small insects and creatures to strange monsters, and truly magical places.
A beautiful and ambient soundtrack composed by Floex and Tomas Dvorak
The puzzles are part of the story and the world and further unlock the intriguing narrative.
Papetura Craft Edition will be released as a physical boxed version for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 later in 2024.
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.
About Petums
Little one man studio, hand-crafting and designing games, putting heart and soul into paper. https://petums.com/
About Feardemic
Feardemic is a publisher of computer games and their related entertainment products. The company is a specialist in the publishing of games that contain a strong horror narrative. Feardemic publishes predominately games developed by third parties and publishes games on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo consoles.https://www.feardemic-games.com/
