Creative puzzling, quirky tools, online leaderboards & daily challenges!

Antwerp, Belgium – June 26th, 2024 – Game developer Cybernetic Walrus, in collaboration with Meta, is proud to reveal its physics-based tower-building game Does It Stack? is coming to Meta Quest 2 & 3 later this year! Revealed at Upload VR’s showcase earlier today, Does It Stack?, offers major new features like mixed reality, local co-op, online leaderboards, daily challenges, and more!

Does It Stack? lets players create ridiculous towers by stacking an assortment of items atop one another. Can you build a tower of toy cars with a bicycle on top? Can you balance a fish on a bowling ball? Maybe this is the moment where you should put the fork in the toaster? But watch out! If two objects of the same color touch each other, they go BOOM! Be careful, or you might get a heart a-stack!

Currently available on Steam and Applab, existing users of the former free version will retain access as it is retired. New users will no longer be able to obtain it, but everyone is invited to check out the new content once it becomes available!

Play in mixed-reality AR Mode. This allows players to start stacking anywhere in the real world. You can even throw virtual objects around your real-world environment, so feel free to make a mess without having to clean up! Turn your living room into a game arena where you can host a game night for your family and friends.

Does It Stack? offers multiplayer support in VR and local co-op in AR, so you can integrate with Meta’s People app and play with your friends using voice chat. Take on the Daily Challenge mode, where players around the world are all given the same objects and tasked with competing on a level playing field! Want a less punishing experience? Then try Sandbox Mode, where you can pick your favorite objects from a robust catalog and get creative in both solo and co-op play! 

Does It Stack? Features include:

• 60 levels, with 3 challenges each, making for 180 challenges;
• 150 unlockable objects;
• Mixed reality AR support;
• Play in local co-op and multiplayer with friends and family;
• Online leaderboards to beat your friends’ height scores;
• Daily challenges for the avid puzzler.

Tools include:

• Recolor – repaint objects in different colors;
• Glue – sticks objects together;
• Squeezer – stretch and squeeze objects.

“Does It Stack? is the ultimate co-op physics-based puzzle game, giving players wild, variety-filled stacking challenges to complete with their friends” said Kasper Geeroms, game designer at Cybernetic Walrus. “It’s the perfect way to satisfy your primal stacking urge right in your living room. And by harnessing the power of Meta Quest 2 & 3, we were able to create something that takes all the tactile physics-based suspense of classic stacking games and removes all the pesky cleanup that comes with reality!”

For more information about Does It Stack?:

Visit Does It Stack? official site: https://doesitstack.com/

About Cybernetic Walrus:

Founded in 2017, Cybernetic Walrus is a Belgian studio that moved from racing blockbusters such as Antigraviator to fun and quirky XR games. Does It Stack is the first game in the Does It series. 

New trailer features a never-before-seen magic system, revamped UI

HANOVER, GERMANY — 26 June 2024 — Shields of Loyalty, the tactical turn-based strategy game set in a dark fantasy empire from developer Mosaic Mask Studio, rides into battle with its latest trailer featuring a brand new magic system, never-before-seen units, updated UI, and more ahead of its presence at Gamescom 2024! The 1.0 launch for Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, Steam Deck, and GOG will arrive in Q4 2024.

Reclaim the once-flourishing land of Mantaria from the clutches of a gruesome undead army. Prepare and deploy a diverse assortment of specialized units on a dynamic 2D map taking inspiration from tactical genre classics. Make swift, strategic decisions to vanquish the evil invaders and return peace to the troubled nation.

Employ one of three commanders to lead the charge, then compliment each leader’s specialties with sound strategies. Prioritize speedy cavalry under E.G. Aglovan’s command, find strength in numbers with Karnoth’s infantry and flying units, or take the enemy by surprise with Sargon’s magicians and bombardiers.

Recruit, train, and utilize each soldiers’ advantages to overcome demanding encounters with ease. Combine units mid-battle to form robust squads and defeat powerful undead leaders. Prepare a plan of attack, coordinate the positions of each unit, and unleash special abilities with perfect timing to silence enemy forces.

Overcome harsh terrain, extreme weather, and cataclysmic events on a living battlefield challenging all who dare to march through. Journey through the grim Darkwood Island, pray for the sun’s return to The Eternal Ice, and beat the agonizing heat of the Lava Desert while fighting through enemy advances. Endure severe thunderstorms, brutal tornadoes, sharp ice rain, and onslaughts of meteorites to survive to the next battle.

“Shields of Loyalty is our studio’s take on the beloved turn-based tactical games we all grew up with,” said Seçkin Ölmez, CEO, Mosaic Mask Studio. “We aim to combine cornerstone mechanics from the genre’s retro origins with some modern elements that we really enjoy, sharing our personal love for the classics with new players as well as our amazing community!”

Shields of Loyalty will arrive on Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam 1.0, Steam Deck and GOG in Q4 2024 for $27.99 with German, English, French, Spanish, Turkish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Russian language support.

To gather more intel on Shields of Loyalty, please visit the official website, follow the team on Twitter and Facebook, and join the community on Discord.

About Mosaic Mask Studio

Mosaic Mask Studio is a small independent development studio based out of Hanover, Germany. The team strives to craft never-before-seen worlds and bring the fun of turn-based strategy games to life in new ways. The studio has been developing games for more than a decade, releasing titles including Heaven’s Hope and Shields of Loyalty. The team is currently working on the 1.0 version of Shields of Loyalty, a dark fantasy tactical strategy game releasing in 2024.

For more information on Mosaic Mask Studio, please visit the official website.

MONTREAL – June 26, 2024 – Lunarch Studios and Behaviour Interactive recently announced the creation of an offline mode for their puzzle-adventure game, Islands of Insight. This new feature, developed in response to player feedback and the demand for a more flexible gaming experience, aims to enhance how players can enjoy the game.

Players can now look forward to the offline mode, which will officially be available on July 9 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.

Alongside this announcement, Islands of Insight will also feature several upcoming promotions:

• June 26 – 27 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET: The base edition of Islands of Insight will be available for free on Steam for 24 hours.
• June 27 – July 11 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET: Islands of Insight will be part of the Steam Summer Sale, offering 50% off both editions.

The Islands of Insight demo is currently available on the game’s Steam page. Players can get a taste of the world, where they can solve and explore part of the first biome of the game.

For updates on the offline mode and other announcements, follow Islands of Insight on Steam.

Join the developers on steam to celebrate the new season with a Q&A today at 18:00 CET!

Dorado Games | Malta, June 26th – Now is the best time to join over 980,000 monthly active users as the grand real time strategy game, Conflict of Nations: World War 3, unleashes Season 14! Strrategic commanders will be able to change the face of war with the new satellite unit, unlocking with it endless opportunities for intelligence gathering and ultimately…total military domination! Knowing your enemy has never been more crucial in wargaming, with intel, stealth and a focus on Reconnaissance taking center stage in Season 14!

Available now on IOS, Android and Steam, this epic Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3. With a tech tree with the depth of the pacific, an impressive arsenal of unit and weapon options for players to become fully immersed in the art of war. For new and existing players alike, it’s time to bite the bullet and enjoy your new favorite strategy game.

WHAT’S NEW

• Satellite Unit: bringing even more diversity to warfare, the new satellite unit allows players to discreetly gather intelligence and information about their foes and can turn the tides of war in favor of the most unassuming underdog! Despite not being a direct combat unit, it offers players an efficient means to infiltrate enemy territory, thanks to its swift speed and extensive view range. A perfectly destructive unit when paired with the Elite Commando. 
• Join our cofounder Nick Porsche and members of the design team for Dorado’s first broadcast, 18:00 CET, as they show off the new season and answer questions from the community. 
• Friendslist: with the addition of the friend list feature to Conflict of Nations, players are able to seamlessly team up with friends and other players and show might in numbers.
• More news coming soon: Commanders this season should keep their eyes to the skies and check our Discord for more information on the new season and future news! Don’t forget to accumulate Season Points by eliminating units in any of your games—every kill counts!

Conflict of Nations Key Features 

• GRAND Real Time Strategy: War wasn’t won in a day, and neither is Conflict of Nations. Prove your military might in online multiplayer matches against up to 140 other players. 
• Show the Might of your Munitions: Your arsenal includes a range of some of the most powerful weapons known to man. But be warned, these weapons come at a cost: Contamination, crimes against humanity, and declining national morale to name a few.
• Turn Formidable Foes into Allies (and then back into foes): Enter enduring alliances, negotiate with other players over resource trades and if needs must- betrayal is always an option.  

Thats all for now Commander! Jump straight into the action and download and play Conflict of Nations: World War 3 on PC and mobile!

About Dorado Games

We’re an established games studio located at Balluta Bay on the sunny Maltese Islands. We’re focusing on designing, developing and marketing digital online games with a focus on mid core players from all over the world. In a relaxed yet productive environment the team draws on knowledge from more than 60 published titles across many platforms.

Being a member of the Stillfront Group Family, we are supported by a strong partner network all over Europe. Just a short hop from most European locations by plane, the entrepreneurial and creative vibe of the island drives our international team consisting of an ever growing team of German, Maltese, Chinese, Hungarian, Polish, Lithuanian, Spanish, Italian and Macedonian nationalities.

About Stillfront

Stillfront is a global gaming company. We develop a wide range of digital games that attract over 50 million people each month. From well-established franchises like Home Design, Big Farm, and Supremacy to niche games, we span many different genres, including strategy, simulation, RPG and action, and casual and mash-up games.

We believe gaming can be a force for good. And we want to create a gaming universe that is digital, affordable, equal, and sustainable. So, we focus on developing games that are all about having a rewarding hobby, a great social experience, or a strategic challenge.

Our HQ is in Stockholm, Sweden, but our game development is done by teams and studios all over the world. Our main markets are the US, Japan, Middle East and Africa, Germany, and the UK.

Play the BIG Festival Awards nominee for “Best Gameplay” on the show floor

SÃO PAULO, Brazil – June 26, 2024 – Enter the Chronosphere, the psychedelic turn-based bullet hell roguelike developed by Effort Star and published by Joystick Ventures, brings its genre-blending experience to gamescom latam, formerly BIG Festival, this Wednesday, June 26 to Sunday, June 30 at the BIG Festival booth on the show floor.

Enter the Chronosphere’s presence at the BIG Festival booth serves as the only way for the public to go hands-on with this roguelike that combines the careful, tactical planning of turn-based titles with the intensity and acrobatics of real-time action. The BIG Festival jury has nominated Enter the Chronosphere for “Best Gameplay” and “Innovation,” with winners to be determined on Friday, June 28, by an esteemed jury of games media and developers from around the world. 

Fight to destroy the time-obliterating chronospheres as a motley crew including the “bearzerker” Urtar, and the dodge-rolling Marcia, who might be the last human in existence. Wield a variety of weapons like reliable revolvers or insectoid stingers that can pull and stab foes. Synergize character abilities and weapons with a variety of passive and active abilities like monocles that strengthen bullets, and heel spurs that can negate enemy bullets.

About Effort Star

Effort Star is an indie game developer based in Melbourne, Australia with a gameplay-first approach to design. Their penchant for facilitating individual play styles is paramount to their game design philosophy, promoting learning and player growth via personalized gameplay to creatively solve procedural problems and overcome in-game obstacles.

About Joystick Ventures

Joystick Ventures is a California-based investing and publishing company whose main goal is to encourage indie developers to stay honest and promote experimentation to push the limits of game design across all genres, styles, and geographies. They are most known for their 2022 release, Lost in Play, which has sold more than 200,000 copies.

Wakefield, United Kingdom, June 26, 2024 – astragon Entertainment and Team17 Digital, both subsidiaries of Team17 Group plc, are excited to announce their joint participation at gamescom 2024 in Cologne, the world’s largest trade fair for interactive entertainment. 

At their shared booth in Hall 6, visitors will find a range of simulation highlights from astragon Entertainment and a variety of popular indie games from Team17 Digital. The booth will feature numerous hands-on gaming opportunities as well as an engaging stage program, packed with this year’s top attractions. 

At the business stand in Hall 4.2, press representatives and industry partners will have exclusive access to presentations and insights into the latest projects from all three Team17 Group plc subsidiaries astragon Entertainment, Team17 Digital, and StoryToys. 

Team17 Digital is responsible for publishing award-winning titles, including recent hits like Blasphemous, Dredge, Moving Out, and the Overcooked! franchise. With over 30 years in the industry, the company boasts a growing portfolio of games and successful first-party titles such as Hell Let Loose, The Escapists, Golf With Your Friends, and the iconic Worms series. At gamescom 2024, Team17 Digital will showcase a diverse selection of titles from its extensive catalog to visitors. 

‘’Team17 are looking forward to a super successful Gamescom”, says Ann Hurley, General Manager of Team17. “We pride ourselves in having something for every type of gamer and so we will be sharing a plethora of indie titles on the show floor, whilst engaging with our business partners in the business hall. We’re excited to welcome you and everyone having a wonderful time.’’ 

astragon Entertainment is known for its successful simulation brands such as Construction Simulator, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, Bus Simulator, and Firefighting Simulator. Alongside these popular titles, the company publishes Railroads Online and offers a diverse array of distribution titles from global partners across various genres. 

“For many years, gamescom has provided us with a valuable platform to showcase our new products to a global audience. We are excited to share our passion for simulation games with our community and visitors at our booth,” says Julia Pfiffer, Co-CEO of astragon Entertainment. “In the business area, we will offer space for engaging discussions with partners and media representatives about the industry, our current portfolio, and upcoming projects.” 

We invite you to join us at gamescom 2024 from August 21 to 25 for an unforgettable experience of gaming excitement. This year’s games line-up will be announced soon. 

All titles, content, publisher names, trademarks, artwork, and associated imagery are trademarks and/or copyright material of their respective owners. All rights reserved.  

About Team17 Digital

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise.

About Team17 Group plc

Team17 Group plc is a leading global developer and publisher of video games entertainment to a broad audience. The Group includes a games entertainment label and creative partner for Indie developers, a developer of educational apps appealing to children under the age of eight, and a working simulation games developer and publisher. 

About astragon Entertainment GmbH

Founded in 1998, astragon Entertainment GmbH, a subsidiary of Team17 Group PLC, is a leading German games developer, publisher and distributor of sophisticated ‘working’ simulation games, focusing on non-violent cooperative gameplay with very detailed, technical, and realistic environments. Since 2023 Independent Arts Software has been a subsidiary of astragon Entertainment. The German developer studio has been producing commercial game software of various genres for over 30 years. 

astragon’s internationally well-known IPs include Construction Simulator, Bus Simulator, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers and Firefighting Simulator. The distribution of high-quality licensed and distribution products such as Farming Simulator and SnowRunner complete its attractive product range. astragon games are available world-wide on many different platforms such as consoles, smartphones, tablets, and PC.

CLICKOLDING releases later this summer on PC

El Paso, TX – June 26, 2024 – Developer Strange Scaffold (El Paso, Elsewhere, Life Eater, and I Am Your Beast) and newly-formed indie fund Outersloth, are proud to announce their upcoming story-driven game CLICKOLDING.

This dark, first-person incremental narrative game revolves around thumbing a tally counter to satisfy the distressing masked man sitting in the corner of your hotel room. With the self-contained mystery of titles like Inscryption, and an emphasis on thoughtfully bringing an uncomfortable and shifting atmosphere to life, CLICKOLDING players will unravel a peculiar story one click at a time. Clicking, solving simple environmental puzzles, and managing a tenuous and uncertain relationship with an uncanny host are the subtle ingredients that make CLICKOLDING more than a suggestive pun.

“We exist in a time where it’s hard for a game to be allowed to exist if it doesn’t fit into a clear genre or audience demographic,” says Strange Scaffold studio head Xalavier Nelson Jr. “With the support of Outersloth, and a track record for delivering games that don’t take the easy joke but instead use any topic as an opportunity to deliver a deeper experience, I want to make another project that challenges this environment. Another project that says video games should still step into new, uncomfortable, and undeniably compelling spaces.”

Key Features

• Polished, mature, one-sitting storytelling from the developers behind Life Eater and El Paso, Elsewhere.
• A surreal encounter with the Original Clickold in a land beyond space and thought.
• Weird jazz from award-winning composer RJ Lake (Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, Unbeatable).
• A locked bathroom door.

CLICKOLDING launches July 16, 2024 on Steam for PC. For more information, follow Strange Scaffold on X.

About Strange Scaffold

Strange Scaffold is the development label of Xalavier Nelson Jr., known for his work as a leading developer on El Paso, Elsewhere, An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, Sunshine Shuffle, and dozens of other critically acclaimed projects.

About Outersloth

Outersloth is a fund for indie developers looking to sustainably and freely make the games they want. Outersloth aims to share their success and support indies with friendly terms that help developers make their fun, clever, and original games.

New York, NY (June 26, 2024) – Infogrames — a game publishing and distribution subsidiary of Atari — today announced the acquisition of the Surgeon Simulator franchise in an agreement with tinyBuild Inc. The popular medical operation sim combines first-person transplants, life-saving heroics, and dark humor with unexpected surgical theaters (a moving ambulance, hospital hallways, and even zero-gravity space).

The humourous, over-the-top operation sim began with the release of Surgeon Simulator for PC and Mac in 2013. The original was updated with more implausible surgery and ported to mobile and PS4 in 2014. Surgeon Simulator VR: Meet The Medic brought the franchise to VR on PlayStation 4 and Windows in 2016. The franchise reached the Nintendo Switch in 2018 with Surgeon Simulator CPR. A totally new sequel with four-player online co-op, Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas, reached PC in 2020 and Xbox in 2021.

“More than 10 years after the release of the original, Surgeon Simulator remains a popular and unique franchise,” said Infogrames Manager, Geoffroy Châteauvieux. “This was a rare opportunity to acquire a game with a timeless appeal, and we are excited to have Surgeon Simulator within the Infogrames portfolio.”

Surgeon Simulator is the second casual multiplayer sim added to the portfolio by Infogrames, which acquired the game, trademarks, and underlying property of Totally Reliable Delivery Service in April 2024.

Infogrames will seek to expand distribution, potentially develop new titles or content, and explore brand and merchandising collaborations as part of a long-term plan to preserve and expand the franchise.

About Infogrames

Infogrames’ purpose is to acquire IP and publish games that fall outside the core portfolio of IP associated with the Atari brand. With the launch of Infogrames, Atari is reviving a legacy brand known for game development and global distribution in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Infogrames intends to actively manage its catalog of titles by expanding digital and physical distribution, and developing new collections and sequels. Consistent with Atari’s approach, Infogrames sees game preservation as a core component of its mission.

For more information, please visit infogrames.com.

London (June 26, 2024) Year 2 of Street Fighter™ 6 starts off with a bang as M. Bison, the evil-doing, dictatorial, Undying Lord rises from the ashes to join the roster as the newest character to hit the streets, available to play now across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam! M. Bison is now live across all three game modes with players able to ride into Fighting Ground atop his jet-black horse, visit M. Bison in World Tour to enroll with him as their malevolent Master, and equip their avatar with his Psycho-powered move set in Battle Hub.

To check out the M. Bison Launch Trailer, and for the latest assets and information on Street Fighter 6, visit the official Street Fighter 6 website.

Additional new content and updates coming to the game alongside M. Bison’s release include:

• World Tour
  • M. Bison’s Master Missions added
• Fighting Ground
  • M. Bison’s story added to Arcade Mode
• Shop
  • Shop now includes M. Bison’s Outfit 2, plus Outfit 1 colors 3-10
• Additional Features/Updates
  • Players can now audibly gear up for battle by selecting to play specific sounds from past Street Fighter™ titles when pre-match Challenger Screens appear
  • When viewing Replays, “1.1x” and “1.2x” playback speed options will now be available, as well as a “Rewind Frame” option (only usable when paused)
  • When a Critical Art can be used, the player’s health bar will now flash
  • Added a shortcut to start Training Mode in the Main Menu
  • In Versus mode, select “Change Match Settings” in the Match Result menu to reset the win/loss record for offline matches/tournaments

Starting today, players can unlock M. Bison by owning or purchasing the Year 2 Character/Ultimate Pass, or purchase M. Bison individually for 350 Fighter Coins which also includes his Outfit 1 and Colors 1 & 2.

There’s still tons of new content to look forward to with the jaw-dropping lineup of Year 2 characters yet to be released, including the capoeira master Elena, plus Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui from SNK’s Fatal Fury series, the first guest characters to ever appear in the long-running Street Fighter™ series! Plus, get hyped for big crowds and even bigger moments when Street Fighter 6takes the stage at Evo 2024 this July!

About Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6, having sold more than three million units since launch, is available now and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series with a combo of unique fighting game innovations, brimming with content across three brand new game modes – Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Players around the world can get their hands on all the hard-hitting Street Fighter 6 action now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.