Lofty Sky’s story-driven sci-fi adventure offers a new take on the genre with balance at its core. Players who achieve balance and unlock true ending will see an exclusive animated series unlocked in the game

Limassol, Cyprus – June 17th, 2024. Indie publisher ESDigital Games and Toronto-based film and game production studio Lofty Sky Entertainment, just returned from participating in the Summer Game Fest where the latter’s new game Sky of Tides, was well received by press and creators at the Guerilla Collective + The MIX event and SGF Play Days. The game is slated for release this year on PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One and X/S consoles and the Nintendo Switch.

Sky of Tides is a story-driven sci-fi adventure with RPG elements set in a technologically advanced universe on the brink of war. Set on Numen9, the game explores the aftermath of a great calamity that fractured the planet, floated the oceans into the sky, and split the land into nine separate planetoids. Players follow Rin, who must search for her missing father following his disappearance under mysterious circumstances and heal the broken planet of Numen9. Along her journey, Rin encounters a diverse cast of characters that present choices that will shape both Rin and Numen9’s future.

Watch the previously released Announcement trailer

32 Endings, But Balance Rules the Day

Sky of Tides has been compared to other recent, popular narrative RPG adventures but with a key difference. Although the game has 32 endings, balance (not min-max) leads to the true ending. Outcomes in the game are tied to the player’s ability to reach thresholds in each of the five character stat categories — compassion, intelligence, courage, luck, and humor. 

“This is a broken, divided world that’s totally out of balance,” explained creative director Judith Cheung. “Rather than just using what’s been done before, we felt the mechanic should come naturally from the character’s motivations in the story. Players have agency to pursue any path they desire, but Numen9 is a world in need of balance, and the game rewards that.”

Achieving balance unlocks the game’s true ending and leads to a special reward: During the initial release and for a limited time, players who attain the true ending will unlock the entire five-episode exclusive animated series set in the same world, right inside the game. 

A True Transmedia Experience

In what may be an industry first, Sky of Tides will feature an original animated series that will be available exclusively for a limited time and at no extra charge to players who beat the game. The five-episode Sky of Tides: Atla, which explores the Sky of Tides world Numen9 from the perspective of another protagonist, Atla Gildeon, will unlock inside the game for players who are able to complete the title’s stated goal of obtaining balance. The series will also be included in special retail box sets of the game being sold by ESDigital Games. More platforms where the series can be watched will be announced at a later date. 

An Inclusive Game Featuring Female Creatives

Sky of Tides is an accessible game that features core adventure mechanics and RPG elements yet relies on an extremely rich and innovative story. Designed to appeal to a broad audience, the narrative particularly resonates with some of the female development leads who have created a game they would have enjoyed playing in their youth, and a female protagonist to whom they see their young daughters relate. Senior game designer Lan Roed and creative director Judith Cheung both grew up in a time where games were dominated by males. Now, with females accounting for half of the gaming population, they believe the world is becoming more inclusive and that games should reflect that change.

“Lofty Sky as a studio is majority owned by a BIPOC woman. The studio encourages a creative environment that tries things that go beyond the traditional male gaming demographic, even though this game can be enjoyed by all genders. In our playtesting feedback, a lot of guys enjoyed Sky of Tides and its storylines too,” said Cheung. “Making the lead protagonists young females in both the game and TV series was a natural decision, and it was important to me when creating character models to ensure women weren’t sexualized. I feel a great source of pride in making something I can enjoy with my girls knowing they are represented in the IP because I didn’t have that growing up.”

Key Features:

• A unique and in-depth world design where the oceans are floating in the sky.
• Player choices help shape Rin’s character and fate.
• 32 distinct endings based on the player’s character stats.
• An approach to RPGs that is different from traditional min-maxing. The dev team believes this kind of anti-RPG approach will appeal to players looking for a different type of experience and those who appreciate when developers innovate with mechanics to align with the story..
• More streamlined than a traditional RPG and more interactive than most visual novels.
• Transmedia IP, which has both a game and animated TV series in the same world is unique for an indie studio.
• If players beat the game by maintaining a balance of stats, they’ll unlock the TV series “Atla” for free.

A GDC 2023 Pitch Winner and nominated for GDC 2024 “Best in Play”, Sky of Tides will be launching for PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One and X/S consoles and the Nintendo Switch this year. Wishlist or download the free demo on Steam. 

About Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc.

Lofty Sky Entertainment is an independent media company that creates engaging stories and experiences across different digital mediums from games, film and TV, and virtual reality. Established in 2017, the Toronto based team has garnered significant critical acclaim, including the 2018 Canadian Screen Award-nominated narrative game Shuyan Saga and the feature film Eternal Spring, which became the first animated film selected as Canada’s official submission to the 2023 Oscars for best international feature. The game team consists of developers, game designers, and artists who work on multiple original IPs at the studio.

About ESDigital Games

ESDigital Games is a global video games publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC as well as consoles. ESDigital Games portfolio includes the 80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings and the Early Access releases of roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts, the twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM, RTS tower defense and match-3 mechanics title Cats on Duty and the complex alchemy RPG Battlejuice Alchemist. Other exciting titles in development include the side-scrolling Metroidvania inspired Awaken – Astral Blade, the story-driven sci-fi adventure Sky of Tides, the sci-fi stealth action game Steel Seed and the awe-inspiring action-adventure title Island of Winds as well as new unannounced titles in development. ESDigital Games has offices in London and Limassol, Cyprus.

The developers first title is codenamed Project Wraith, an original FPS for PC and consoles.  

June 17th 2024 – Team17 Digital has today announced that they’re working with UK based Grassrootz Studio. This partnership will see Team17 Digital publish Project Wraith, an original FPS IP focused on fast-paced infantry-combat and authentic weapon mechanics. This team-up is one that strongly adheres to both companies’ ethos of offering developers an unrestricted means of creating games that above all, are one’s players truly enjoy diving into. 

Ann Hurley, General Manager, Team17 Digital, said: “Project Wraith perfectly aligns with Team17 Digital’s mission to deliver engaging gaming experiences worldwide. The dedicated team in the UK is infusing passion and creativity into their debut title. FPS enthusiasts, get ready to immerse yourself in the magic they’re creating.”  

Dominik Seifert, Game Director, Grassrootz Studio, said: “Teaming up with Team 17 on this Project was a no-brainer for us. Having a publisher with such a good track record of passion and care for the FPS genre has been a blessing. We needed a partner that understands what we are trying to do, and I’m glad to say we found it. It’s been a while since we’ve played an FPS shooter, set in the modern combat landscape that felt just right, and that’s what we aim to offer with Project Wraith.”  

Project Wraith is currently available to check out and wishlist on Steam.

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About Grassrootz Studio

Grassrootz Studio is a London based indie developer, with their first title Project Wraith being funded by Kickstarter and the Epic MegaGrant award. The studio is comprised of a small team of passionate hobbyists seeking to make games that put the players experience first. 

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 140 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. Visit www.team17.com for more information.  

Today, video game remaster developer Nightdive Studios launched “Deep Dive,” a new bi-weekly podcast series that takes fans behind the scenes of the renowned team to learn more about its library of acclaimed retro titles. 

Following the announcement of The Thing: Remastered earlier this month, the first episode of Deep Dive burrows into the minds of the remastered cult classic horror game’s development team and Mark Atkinson, one of the original directors and programmers of Computer Artworks’ 2002 The Thing. 

Assimilate some insightful information about the development of The Thing by watching Deep Dive Episode 1, and check out the brand new batch of screenshots for The Thing: Remastered in the press kit.

Watch Deep Dive Episode 1 Here:

Nightdive Studios’ Deep Dive podcast is hosted by Dimitris “Modern Vintage Gamer” Giannakis with co-hosts Morgan Shaver (Nightdive’s Comms Manager) and Locke Vincent (Nightdive’s Video Producer). New episodes will be released every other Monday on YouTube, offering fans a closer look at what the Nightdive team is working on via developer interviews and by showcasing behind-the-scenes content. Episodes will also feature Nightdive community giveaways and shout-outs, including fan art spotlights, favorite comments, and more. 

About The Thing: Remastered

The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing. Nightdive Studios has upgraded this horrifying classic for the modern era through its proprietary KEX Engine for play on current-generation gaming devices up to a 4K resolution at 120FPS. Improvements to character models, textures, and animations have been hand-crafted by Nightdive Studios, with the implementation of advanced 3D rendering for updated lighting and atmospheric effects — for a suspenseful and disgustingly detailed remaster that reanimates the thrilling game for modern audiences. 

In the frozen arctic tundra, a mysterious shape-shifting alien has wiped out the crew of the U.S. Outpost #31 research facility. In The Thing: Remastered, players step into the boots of Captain J.F. Blake, the leader of a United States Army Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the blood-curdling events that transpired in the original The Thing film. Trapped by the elements and at risk of infection by a horrific entity, Blake must keep his squad together to survive by gaining their trust and ensuring that their fear and paranoia don’t get the best of them … or himself. 

The Thing: Remastered Key Features: 

• Return to U.S. Outpost #31: Continue the story of The Thing and face off against terrifying monsters, from scuttling head-spiders and human-like walkers to gigantic multi-tentacled level bosses 
• Who Goes There?: Command a squad of up to four NPCs from Soldier, Medic, and Engineer character classes through the game’s 11 frightening levels 
• The Warmest Place to Hide: Someone in your squad may not be who they appear to be. The shape-shifting alien hides inside an imitation, so keep a watchful eye 
• Don’t Lose It: Gain the trust of your squad members and minimize their fear levels lest they become defiant or, worse, succumb to paranoia 
• Ultimate Alien Terror: Upgraded models, textures, and animations hand-crafted by Nightdive, plus enhanced lighting and atmospheric effects 
• Stunning Visuals: Up to 4K 120FPS visuals on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S 
• Checkmate: Trophies and Achievements on Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles

The Thing: Remastered will be released later this year digitally on Windows PC via Steam and GOG, PlayStation® 4|5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

Run your own fashion boutique as Kiki Games’ immersive simulation game launches on Steam Early Access today!

Antalya, Turkey –  June 17th 2024. The time has come to open the doors of your very own fashion business with the Early Access release of Clothing Store Simulator from indie developer Kiki Games. Available today for PC via Steam for £10.99 , $12.99, €12.79, Clothing Store Simulator immerses you in the exciting and busy world of retail fashion. Fans can also grab the game with a limited-time 20% launch discount. 

Start your journey to building your fashion empire by learning all the essential business and retail skills needed to set up and run your store. Customise the look and layout of your store, fill your shelves with the latest fashion trends to attract new customers, and practice great customer service to keep them loyal. 

Kiki Games has been working with the community and feedback from the Clothing Store Simulator prologue and demo to ensure that today’s Early Access launch is packed with content, including new brands to discover, new clothing types including shoes and hats, ad billboards, new mannequin types, day/night system and warehouse system as well as quality-of-life improvements and fixes.

A full list of Early Access updates can be found here (this link will be live once the EA version launches later today).

This is the first phase of Clothing Store Simulator’s development journey, with Kiki Games working to deliver further updates and content drops throughout the Early Access release. 

Watch the previously released Early Access release trailer below: 

Get ready to build your retail fashion empire in Clothing Store Simulator. Use your in-game computer to manage your inventory, make brand deals, set the selling price of your clothes and order furniture and decorative items to make your store stand out. 

Pick up your orders, arrange them on the shelves, hang them on the rails and dress your mannequins to attract new customers. Drop your excess stock in your warehouse and rotate your inventory to keep your fashion range fresh. Don’t forget to grow your customer base by refreshing your inventory, exceeding in customer service and balancing your pricing to follow the market. Will you stay as a small boutique or build a grand store that sets the fashion trends of the city? The Clothing Store Simulator is the beginning of your retail fashion journey. 

Features: 

• Stay connected – Use the in-game computer to adjust pricing, order new stock, sign brand deals, and follow market trends
• Customise your store – Rearrange furniture and fixtures, order decorative elements, and expand the shopping zone and the warehouse as your store’s success grows. Move clothing items around and remerchandise stock to the best positions to make the store of your dreams.
• Secure brand deals – Find and sign new brand deals to expand your store’s clothing catalogue to attract new customers and increase cash flow.
• Follow the trends – Remove out-of-fashion stock from the shop floor and into the warehouse to free up space for new lines. Find and purchase trending new items to attract fashion lovers to your store. 
• Dress your customers from head to toe – From dresses, shirts, coats, pants and shoes to T-shirts, nightwear, underwear and more, make your store the hottest place for customers to refresh their look. Add more items to your range throughout the game. 

Clothing Store Simulator is available today for PC via Steam Early Access for £10.99, $12.99, €12.79 with a limited time 20% launch discount. Fans can also add to their  Wishlist the game and also try the game for free with the Steam Demo.  

Follow Clothing Store Simulator’s development journey on the official website and social media channels:

Website: https://www.clothingstoresimulator.com/ 

About Kiki Games

Kiki Games is a studio dedicated to developing exciting and innovative PC games. Our mission is to combine creative ideas, impressive graphics, and addictive gameplay to provide players with unique experiences. The Kiki Games team works passionately to entertain and delight gamers worldwide, staying true to the art of game development. By prioritizing customer satisfaction and quality standards, we strive to deliver innovative projects that contribute value to the gaming industry.

Survive the apocalypse in this narrative-driven horror game inspired by Paramount Pictures’ hit movie franchise

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – June 17, 2024 – Shhh! Today Saber Interactive officially revealed A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, coming later this year, to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Published by Saber and developed by Stormind Games, this first-person, single-player, horror adventure game, inspired by Paramount Pictures’ critically-acclaimed, blockbuster film franchise, takes players into the chilling world of A Quiet Place to experience an untold story of survival after humanity’s fall to deadly creatures that hunt by sound.

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. Experience the journey of a young woman struggling to endure not only the nightmarish creatures of the apocalypse, but also the anguish of interpersonal family conflicts and her own inner fears. 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 an ever-present threat of the unknown enemies.

Just don’t make a sound…

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: Discover your own path forward through the disquieting remains of human civilization, using your wits and ingenuity to observe each environment, leverage whatever tools you can find, and overcome the dangers all around you.

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is available to wishlist now on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox. For more information, visit https://aquietplace.game, and follow along on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube for the latest game updates.

About Saber Interactive

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.

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.

Inspired by classics and with a dash of humor and exaggeration, FPS pays homage to the golden age of the genre with new gameplay elements

Extinction Rifts is a frenetic action boomer shooter where the player’s power of destruction increases as he shoots enemies and destroys objects! The more you fight, the more energy you store in your Adreno-Gauntlet, a special gauntlet capable of eliminating all the enemies in an entire stage with a single blow, the Extinction Punch!

Extinction Rifts is scheduled for release in the second half of 2024 for PC (Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Playstation 4, Playstation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

The game was featured in the Latin American Games Showcase, an initiative dedicated to highlighting the most interesting and promising productions from Latin America during the Summer Games Festival in June this year.

In the game’s story, in a dystopian future, mysterious monoliths have appeared on planet earth and humanity, fearful of the origin and power of these artifacts, has begun to debate the possibility of destroying them.

However, a paramilitary terrorist group called New World has taken possession of five of the monoliths in order to use their powers for their cause: the selective extinction of the human race!

It’s up to the player, in relentless and frantic action, to locate all the monoliths and destroy them completely to ensure the survival of the planet!

Watch the new trailer:

Game features

• Fast-paced combat and arcade gameplay,
• FPS mechanics combined with time and energy management,
• Secrets scattered throughout the stages,
• Special abilities and different weapons,
• The “Extinction Punch”: a powerful punch capable of destroying an entire level and completing the stage immediately,
• High replayability with player rankings, weapon unlocks and new abilities,
• Multiple endings,
• Special filter for pixelated visuals,
• Play your way: it’s possible to finish the game even without using your super powerful punch.

About QUByte Interactive

QUByte is Latin America’s largest publisher of independent games for modern consoles. It is also an experienced and consolidated development studio of authorial titles, specialized and recognized for its focus on retro games and its work porting classics from the past to modern consoles through its own QUByte Emulation Engine. The company’s main goal is to develop and expand the local games industry through development, porting and publishing partnerships.

Enthusiasts can anticipate captivating presentations delving into its vast creative universe, interactive gaming stations brimming with activity, and lively engagements with influencers

São Paulo, June 14, 2024 – gamescom latam continues to build excitement among gamers for its first edition in Latin America. Today, the organization announces the participation of Roblox, an immersive platform with more than 77 million daily active users and more than 5 million gaming and virtual experiences. Get ready to be blown away by an abundance of content and entertainment! Brace yourself for an exhilarating array of gaming stations, mind-blowing activations, and thrilling opportunities to connect with your favorite content creators.

But wait, there’s more! Dive deep into the heart of Roblox’s evolution with not one, but two electrifying lectures on the Journey stage, focused on creation: “Create, Scale and Monetize on Roblox” on 27th June, and “From Community to Creation: Meet the Creators Behind Latam’s Biggest Roblox Hits” on the 28th! This is your chance to gain unprecedented insights into the very soul of Roblox and witness firsthand the magic behind its creators’ biggest hits. Don’t miss out on this epic adventure!

Game enthusiasts visiting the Roblox booth at São Paulo Expo, between June 26th and 30th, will have the chance to attend interviews and roundtable discussions with creators and influencers. Confirmed names include gamer NatashaPanda, iBugou, JVNQ, LimaMosca and yTowak who will be available to play with the audience. Fans will also have their knowledge and trivia about Roblox’s history tested in a quiz that will animate the space at the event. Additionally, gaming stations will be available with various international games from Roblox creators to be tested, delivering a complete experience to explore the platform’s creative potential.

Prepare to be inspired! Join us for two enlightening conversations during the event panels, where you’ll embark on an immersive journey into the world of game creation, development, and monetization.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 27th, as the spotlight shines on the gamescom latam journey 2 stage, hosting the unmissable panel “Create, Scale, and Monetize on Roblox.” Featuring none other than Roblox’s Vice President of Product, Tian Lim, this is your golden ticket to uncovering the endless possibilities within Roblox Studio. Tian will unveil the secrets to crafting a blockbuster virtual experience within Roblox’s vibrant universe, backed by real-life success stories from creators across Brazil and Latin America. Get ready to witness the power of imagination come to life before your very eyes!

On Friday, June 28th, on the gamescom latam journey 3 stage, the panel “From Community to Creation: Meet the Creators Behind Latam’s Biggest Roblox Hits” will feature Justin Sousa, Roblox’s Global Community Lead, hosting Roblox developers Caio Cabral (CaioAlbarnBR), Leonardo Vasques (khain3005), Ísis Suruagy (H3ichou), and Bruno Carvente (iBugouzinho) for a discussion on new local networking opportunities, funding, custom resources, new technologies, and practical guides to empower developers with all the tools to create new successes in Latin America.

For Tian Lim, Roblox’s presence at gamescom latam is viewed with great anticipation. “This year’s gamescom latam will be a special event for Roblox – marking our largest presence at any gaming event in Brazil, ever. With 77 million daily active users worldwide, $741 million earned by creators in 2023, and an incredible creator community throughout Brazil and Latin America that continues to grow, there has never been a better time to learn about the opportunities to create and earn on Roblox. We can’t wait to see all of you in São Paulo!” explains the executive.

About gamescom latam  gamescom, the world’s largest computer and video games event and Europe’s largest business platform for the gaming industry, has also arrived in Latin America. In 2024, gamescom latam takes place in São Paulo, Brazil, from June 26th to 30th. The BIG Festival, the largest games festival in Latin America, will take place at gamescom latam. The event is jointly organized by Koelnmesse, Omelete Company, BIG Festival and licensed by game.

About game – the German Games Industry Association

We are the association of the German games industry. Our members represent the entire video game ecosystem, from development studios and publishers to esports event organizers, educational institutions and other related entities. We are co-organisers of gamescom, the world’s biggest event for computer and video games. We are a shareholder in the Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK), the Foundation for Digital Games Culture, the esports player foundation, devcom and the collecting society VHG, as well as co-host of the German Computer Game Awards. Serving as a central point of contact for media, as well as political and social institutions, we provide comprehensive expertise in areas including market development, game culture and media literacy, and address any inquiries or concerns. Together we are making Germany the heart of gaming worldwide. With games, we enrich the lives of all people.

About Koelnmesse

Koelnmesse is an international leader in organizing trade fairs in the gaming and entertainment segments. Hosted in Cologne, Germany, gamescom is the world’s largest event for computer and video games and Europe’s largest business platform for the games industry. gamescom brings together passionate gamers, trade visitors, and exhibitors from across the world with a highly effective approach – in person at the venue and digitally from anywhere in the world. This makes gamescom the premier B2C, B2B, and B2G gaming event. In addition to the event at its Cologne headquarters, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio internationally: In Singapore, gamescom asia provides an additional powerful industry platform for the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific games market, comprehensively combining supply and demand. Koelnmesse Brasil is a subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH in São Paulo, dedicated to promoting and organizing world-class trade fairs and events in Brazil. The mission is to bring global innovation, knowledge and business opportunities to various industries.

About Omelete Company

The largest conglomerate dedicated to pop culture fans in Brazil, Omelete Company uses its website, social networks and partners to reach more than 15 million people every month eager for news from the worlds of cinema, TV series, games, music and comic books, with texts, videos and posts on social media. The brands Omelete, The Enemy, CCXP, Game XP, gamescom latam, Gaules, Baiano and Chippu are part of the Omelete Company.

To celebrate the recent reveal of Hotel Galactic, the cozy Studio Ghibli-inspired management sim, developer and publisher Ancient Forge has organized a special Steam Deck giveaway during Pyrkon 2024! To enter, follow the giveaway link and complete the listed steps. The winner will be randomly selected on Thursday, June 27th.

Pyrkon 2024 attendees, as well as players worldwide, can enter for the chance to win a bundle of prizes, including a custom-skinned Steam Deck 512GB OLED featuring the stunning key art of Hotel Galactic! Check out Hotel Galactic’s reveal trailer here, as seen during last weekend’s PC Gaming Show!

The prize pool also celebrates the various titles under Ancient Forge’s portfolio. The chosen winner will also receive 20Blockbuster Inc. game keys, as well as 10 game keys for The Tenants. Rewards from the Galactic Visitor and Be My Guest tiers on Kickstarter are also included to celebrate the campaign’s kickoff on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Hotel Galactic will host intergalactic guests on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.  To stay up-to-date on all things Hotel Galactic, visit its official website, follow the game on X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, and sign up for the official Hotel Galacticnewsletter.

About Ancient Forge

Ancient Forge is a game development and publishing company from Poland led by experienced game developers with a strong passion for mechanics-heavy games.

Known mostly for their well-received landlord sim “The Tenants,” released back in 2022, Ancient Forge continues to innovate in the realm of management and simulation games. The team is composed of passionate individuals with strong opinions and a spirited approach to game development, each bringing unique perspective and skills to the table. Gearing up towards working on bigger and more ambitious titles, Ancient Forge currently has several pioneering projects in development.

Welcome to Sangavia: Welcome to Sangavia: Second Chapter of Video Introduction Series Focuses On Building Your Castle

The land around the peaceful village of Medresti is full of diverse landmarks. With this exclusive video you will not get lost!

Watch Welcome to Sangavia, Chapter 2: Building Your Castle

Oberhaching, Germany, June 14, 2024 – Development studio Mehuman Games and Publisher Toplitz Productions extend an invitation to join them on a trip to sinister Sangavia with the demo of Vampire Dynasty, currently available as part of Steam Next Fest.

In the demo, you are not only experiencing the first steps as a vampire in a cinematic story, but lay the foundation for your castle as the centerpiece of your building efforts. In the second chapter of our exclusive ‘Welcome to Sangavia’ video series we give you helpful advice to make your life as an immortal constructor and architect easier.

From resources to careful planning of your future citadel: Erecting a structure that will both stand the test of time as well as serve as a towering symbol of your influence over fragile Sangavia is one of the key elements of Vampire Dynasty. The castle is more than a refuge keeping you safe from the detrimental sunlight, while you rest your spirit in your cozy coffin. It is the key to unlock your eternal reign.

And you don’t have to wait to start building to your heart’s content: The demo for Vampire Dynasty is available now on the official Steam product page.

The video ‘Welcome to Sangavia, Chapter 2: Building Your Castle’ is available on YouTube, together with ‘Places to See’, the first chapter in the series.

Vampire Dynasty on Steam 

About Mehuman Games

Mehuman Games is a team of nearly twenty professionals – from artists to gameplay designers to programmers. At the heart of this passionate group are members of the former Movie Games Lunarium – the studio responsible for the undeniably successful games Lust from Beyond and Lust for Darkness. Currently we are combining our passion for telling unique stories with the latest technological solutions of the Unreal 5 engine to venture into the opportunities of combining epic storytelling with open world sandbox gameplay. 

About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series. Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on X, Facebook, the official website and Instagram

Find harmony in the Japanese countryside as you help Sparky uncover lost memories in this modern take on the farming and life simulator. 

Manchester, UK – 14th June 2024 – Today, Maximum Entertainment and indie developer RainyGames are excited to launch Persona-inspired farming sim SunnySide to PC! Featuring a rich anime-style cast of characters, modern farm-sim gameplay, and a cozy turn-based combat system, SunnySide promises to push the boundaries of the entire genre. 

With over a hundred different crops to grow and more than 25 characters to meet, SunnySide’s “hang out” system allows players to seamlessly balance cultivating new relationships while building their perfect homestead. Following on from today’s launch, SunnySide will be hitting PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on 16th August, with physical versions also coming for PlayStation 5. Fans can pre-order now at all good retailers, including Signature Edition Games! 

Modernize your farming experience with new technology that brings the classic, farming sim genre to the 21st century. Using current farming tools from watering hoses to sustainable energy generation, and raised-bed gardening, worry less about tedious daily tasks! 

Elevate your crops and animal goods into artisanal food to craft and sell to local stores, supporting the locals and contributing to the SunnySide economy. Customize your farm layout to suit your business and lifestyle with plenty of decorations, equipment and building blueprints to use on your journey of self-discovery. 

Your avatar, homestead, and even your in-game cell phone can all be tailored to your preferences and desires. Customize your farm layout however you want! Enjoy hanging out with the local residents, listen to their stories, witness their lives, form bonds, attend events, and build a life you can be proud of. 

Key Features: 

• Experience innovative gameplay that finally modernizes the classic Farm Sim.
• Join the established community of SunnySide and build relationships with its many inhabitants.
• Express yourself with deep customization in character creation and building your homestead.
• Use your time to chase your interests and truly express yourself. 
• Enjoy a unique and cozy battle system as you explore the caves beneath SunnySide. 

Disclaimer: SunnySide is a Farm Sim with no watering cans, shipping containers, gift-based socializing, mayonnaise machines, marriage, children, or a hotbar crowded with tools. 

SunnySide is published by Maximum Entertainment publisher Merge Games and developed by RainyGames. Out now on PC! Coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 16th August. For more information please visit www.mergegames.com or follow us on our social media channels:

About Maximum Entertainment 

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs more than 200 professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.