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PAW PATROL, BLUE’S CLUES & YOU!, DORA AND MORE TO STAR IN OUTRIGHT GAMES’ BRAND-NEW VIDEO GAME NICK JR. PARTY ADVENTURE

Explore the Nick Jr. Universe as the World’s Beloved Kids’ Characters Come Together in a New Video Game

Lyon, 26th June 2024: Get ready to party with favourite Nick Jr. characters as Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Paramount Game Studios, today announces Nick Jr. Party Adventure, arriving on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC on 11th October, 2024.

Featuring some of the world’s most iconic preschool series, including PAW Patrol®, Dora, Blue’s Clues & You!, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Bubble Guppies, and Santiago of the Seas, Nick Jr. Party Adventure will bring together fan-favourite characters as they get ready to celebrate at the Friendship Fiesta.

The brand-new puzzle platformer introduces 18 familiar characters to adventure with as players learn through fun, guiding Dora, Blue, Chase, Molly, Santiago, Darington and many more around an assortment of interactive challenges. Enter the bright and colourful world of Nick Jr. and create a personalised avatar, unlocking a variety of exciting show-themed accessories to customise their look, including backpacks, sunglasses, shoes, hats, and more.

Prepare for the biggest party of the year in either solo mode or with a friend or family member in up to 2 player local co-op. Players search out an abundance of exciting collectibles hidden throughout each of the themed worlds, from Fiesta Flowers and Pup Treats to bright balloons and glowing shells. With a variety of familiar faces making an appearance, including Santiago’s first-ever feature in a video game, players can solve puzzles to explore the Nick Jr. universe in 72 fun levels across the six different themed worlds. Players can interact with objects that bounce, boost and teleport players to new discoveries, and avoid the obstacles from notorious Nick Jr. characters including Swiper, Crusher, and Mayor Humdinger.

Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games said: “We’re delighted to be bringing together these famous characters under one roof alongside Paramount. With learning, discovery and adventure at the heart of our brandnew puzzle-solving game, we hope to delight preschoolers and their families as they immerse themselves in the Nick Jr. universe together.”

Doug Rosen, SVP, Games and Emerging Media, Paramount said: “It’s great to be teaming up with Outright Games to bring the Nick Jr. universe alive in this title. We’re excited to see families play together and explore this interactive world!”

Nick Jr. Party Adventure will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC on 11th October, 2024. Pre-order now!

Make sure to follow the Outright Games website for the latest news.

About Outright Games

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

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.

The WWE 2K24 Post Malone & Friends Pack Takes the Stage Today

Second DLC pack headlined by Post Malone also features Sensational Sherri, The Headbangers, and The Honky Tonk Man with Manager Jimmy Hart

For fans who enjoy the many connections between WWE and the wider world of entertainment and pop culture, the WWE® 2K24 Post Malone & Friends Pack*, available today, will be music to their ears. The pack is headlined by 9x RIAA diamond-certified, GRAMMY® Award-nominated phenomenon, and avowed fan of both WWE and the WWE 2K franchise, Post Malone. The Executive Soundtrack Producer for WWE 2K24, the highest-rated console game in WWE 2K franchise history,** Post Malone contributed two of his own songs and ten other selections to an eclectic soundtrack that spans an array of genres. His in-game character is decked out in gear of his design and enters the ring to “Gun Under The Gun (MFG),” an original track recorded specifically for WWE 2K24 by Los Angeles-based rock phenoms Militarie Gun

Joining Post Malone in the Post Malone & Friends Pack are an array of Legends with music connections, including Sensational Sherri, The Headbangers, The Honky Tonk Man, and Manager Jimmy Hart. WWE Hall of Famer Sensational Sherri, a former WWE Women’s Champion, was perhaps best known as the villainous manager of “Macho Man” Randy Savage, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, and “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels, even providing vocals for the original version of his entrance theme, “Sexy Boy.”  The heavy metal-themed tag team duo of Mosh and Thrasher, collectively known as The Headbangers, brought their dance moves and attitudes straight from the mosh pit and into the late 90s WWE ring, capturing the WWE Tag Team Championship, while Thrasher also held the WWE Hardcore Championship. Finally, The Honky Tonk Man brings his swiveling hips and sideburns to the WWE 2K24 ring, accompanied by Manager “Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart, whose signature megaphone will also be available as a usable foreign object. Boasting the second-longest WWE Intercontinental Championship reign in history at 454 days, The Honky Tonk Man was a force to be reckoned with Hart in his corner, always ready to distract referees and opponents. These Superstars bring 45 new moves and taunts into the game, which can also be used for custom Superstars in the creation suite. Each playable Superstar and Post Malone also comes with their own MyFACTION card. The Post Malone & Friends Pack is available for individual purchase, or as part of Season Pass, which is included in the Deluxe Edition, and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition of WWE 2K24. The previously announced ECW Punk Pack is also available now, featuring “The Best in the World” CM Punk and an array of hardcore ECW Legends.

Coming this month to WWE 2K24’s MyFACTION game mode is a concept sure to please nostalgic WWE gamers. The new Demastered Series features a collection of Persona Cards which unlock playable Superstars across all game modes, each designed to resemble character models from previous video game console generations. The collection includes new cards for Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair, Xavier Woods, Raquel Rodriguez and more. Several new Live Events offering unique earnable rewards, including a Greg Miller ’24 Manager card, will also be available. Also coming later in the month will be the new Money in the Bank MyFACTION collection, as well as a Money in the Bank locker code MITBBRIEFCASE, active now through July 13, 2024, which will be available to all players and will award cards of Bayley and Austin Theory, as well as a bonus card pack and Free Agent card.***

The WWE 2K24 Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition will all be on sale on Steam for 34% off, June 27 through July 11, 2024.****

For more information on WWE 2K24, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, X, and Instagram, and subscribe on YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K24 and #FinishYourStory. 

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*Base game, 2K Account and Internet connection required to access DLC content. Online play including MyFACTION requires 2K Account and Internet connection. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply. 

**Based on average Metacritic ratings on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as of May 29, 2024.

***Must redeem by July 13 at 9:00:00 p.m. PT. 2K Account and base game required. One per 2K Account. Terms apply.

****Discount based on 2K’s SRP. Digital Only. Sale ends July 11, 2024 at 9:59:59 a.m. PT. Terms Apply.

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Horror Indie Geniuses Scythe Dev Team Reveals Unhinged Movie-Goer VR Adventure, Deep Cuts

Secure a ticket to the latest chapter in the Interconnected Scythe Universe

SEATTLE – 26 June, 2024 – Publisher tinyBuild and developer Scythe Dev Team, the masterminds behind Happy’s Humble Burger Farm, revealed Deep Cuts, a cinematic horror VR rescue mission, during today’s UploadVR Showcase. Deep Cuts will arrive later this year on Meta Quest, with Steam VR and PSVR 2 support coming in 2025.

Following the success of Happy’s Humble’s Burger Farm, Scythe and tinyBuild return with yet another exhilarating horror experience, this time blending it with classic cinema in an all-new way only achievable in VR. Plunge into a messy physics-based action gameplay with highly interactive worlds, a hair-raising atmosphere, and a rich narrative.

Lights, camera, action! Filmmaker Elise Weber and best friend/creative partner Malcolm Micheaux enjoyed an illustrious career until their villainous cartoon creations went mad. As Elise, explore the Lights Camera Faction studio premises in hopes of saving Malcolm. Enter a series of blockbuster worlds based on the duo’s extensive film catalog alongside Bowie, the only sane cartoon character left. 

Take Elise right into the heart of a movie set. Survive the ‘80s horror-inspired “Forsaken Festival”, fend off creatures in the ‘70s space thriller “Origin Drill”, or take a stroll through the Wild West in “Bastard Town”. 

Each blockbuster world contains numerous interactable objects – grab a boom mic for an improvised weapon, fire off a prop machine gun, and discover hidden lore secrets. Solve intricate puzzles with the help of time manipulation abilities, and embrace the power of an ultimate Film Director!

“With Deep Cuts, we’ve harnessed every inch of the Meta Quest hardware to create an unmatched experience, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the physical VR medium,” said Kaleb Alfadda, Principal Technical Engineer, Director & Founder, Scythe Dev Team. “Our team meticulously optimized every aspect to ensure fluid performance and rich, detailed environments that truly bring the game to life. We’re excited to offer players an experience that fully exploits the potential of the hardware, setting a new bar for standalone VR.”

Deep Cuts premiers on Meta Quest later in 2024, with Steam VR and PSVR 2 following suite in 2025. It will support the English language.

For more information, visit Deep CutsMeta page, follow @dev_scythe and @tinyBuild on X, and subscribe to the Scythe Dev Team’s YouTube channel.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.

About Scythe Dev Team

Based out of Arizona and Massachusetts, the Scythe Dev Team focuses on creating niche titles with unique gameplay experiences that break barriers of conventions through experimental mechanics and an off-the-wall approach to game design. All of the team’s games take place within its own interconnected Scythe Saga Universe. In December 2022, Scythe Dev Team joined tinyBuild as an internal studio with full creative control over their upcoming projects.

Build wacky towers in your living room with friends in Does It Stack? Coming to Meta Quest this year!

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. 

Tactical Strategy Game Shields of Loyalty Coordinates Full 1.0 Launch on PC, Switch in Q4 2024

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.

Offline Mode For Islands Of Insight Coming July 9

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.

Dorado Games announces Grand RTS Strategy Game, Conflict of Nations: World War III, has launched Season 14!

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.

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree – Gameplay

After spending some time away from the game, we dive right into Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC and, after getting our butts kicked a bit, begin to relearn the ropes as we take down the first major boss, a number of minor bosses throughout the world, and begin exploring what promises to be a massive piece of DLC from Bandai Namco and Fromsoftware.

Shadow of the Erdtree is an expansion to ELDEN RING, the 2022 Game of the Year.
Dark and intense, Shadow of the Erdtree has players continue their quest with the freedom to explore and experience the adventure at their own pace.

The Realm of Shadow has been kept apart from the Lands Between since its creation. Now, in pursuit of Miquella, the Tarnished are among the first souls to set foot here in unknown ages. Traverse new open field areas to reach dense new legacy dungeons full of hazards and undiscovered mysteries.

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree
Developer: FromSoftware Inc.
Publisher: FromSoftware Inc., Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Release Date: 21 June, 2024
Price: $39.99 USD

Available here – https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring/shadow-of-the-erdtree

Summary:

Recommended – “Shadow of the Erdtree brings a brand new story, a highly explorable and mysterious new land brimming with new weaponry and some of the toughest bosses around to make it a must have expansion.”

Check out our review for ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree here!

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Enter the Chronosphere to Defy Laws of Time and Space at gamescom latam

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.

Team17 Group confirms participation at Gamescom 2024 

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.