Experience the pantless fun in the game’s free demo, available now for Steam Next Fest.

Copenhagen, Denmark, 10 June 2024 | A new rage-inducing physics challenge is heading to the Steam storefront. Pantless, a new multiplayer title from indie developer Pebbles Games, will feature a demo during June’s Steam Next Fest ahead of its July 2nd release.

Rage-Inducing Fun

Inspired by Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy, Pantless is a wild, physics-based multiplayer game where pants are strictly prohibited! Players must navigate increasingly difficult terrain, using objects in their surroundings to progress through obstacles and reach new heights. A range of environments awaits–including galactic worlds, skeletal scenery, and mushroom trampolines–offering a new challenge at every turn. Challenge your friends to the fun in the game’s multiplayer mode to see who is the best Pantless player!

Multiplayer Mayhem

Begin your journey on the ground, where you can customize your character’s accessories, adding hilarious headwear, glasses, facial hair, jackets, and footwear. Pants are off-limits! When you’re ready to begin your Pantless ascent, the game’s complex physics engine awaits to test your skills and patience. Explore your kit’s move set, letting you jump on nearby platforms and headbutt your friends in Pantless’ multiplayer mode. Host a real-time lobby with up to twelve players, and institute your own rules to challenge your friends! Race to the top, compete in speedruns for each level or enjoy some wholesome headbutting to infuriate your opponents.

Climb To The Top

Pantless offers several ways to reach the top. Use springloaded objects–such as mushrooms and mattresses–to increase your launch height and cover greater distances. Moving platforms and powerful fans are scattered around each level, granting an easy traversal opportunity or an unfortunate misstep. The further you climb, the further you fall, and missing your target means plummeting back to the start. Not a fan of relentless difficulty? The game’s ‘Baby Mode’ introduces checkpoints to help you keep your cool. 

Key Features

• Customizable Characters: Express your style with a variety of tops, hats, and accessories—pants are off-limits!
• Physics-Based Challenges: Master the art of movement with a complex physics engine that makes each step unpredictable.
• Multiplayer Mayhem: Connect with friends and play through the chaos together in real-time multiplayer mode.
• Baby Mode: Not a fan of relentless difficulty? ‘Baby Mode’ introduces checkpoints to help you keep your cool.
• Vibrant Worlds: Each level brings its own unique theme and set of ridiculous challenges that will test your patience and skills.

Pantless’ demo is available now for June’s Steam Next Fest, The full game will be released on July 2nd for PC. Check out the demo for a hint of the action and wishlist Pantless for a notification when it launches.

About Pebbles Games

Pebbles Games is an independent games studio that focuses on cooperative multiplayer game experiences. These experiences combine various categories, such as Simulation and Fantasy or Physics and speed running.

Push the limits of a post-apocalyptic society in this highly-dynamic survival sandbox

Genoa, Italy – 10th June 2024: Untold Games is today thrilled to announce that a demo for its upcoming dystopian-tinged survival sandbox title City 20 is now available to download via Steam as part of Steam Next Fest. It will be available throughout the event until its conclusion on 17th June.

City 20 – Steam Next Fest Demo Trailer

City 20 is a deep, dystopian life sim set to launch in PC Early Access later this year. It uses complex mathematical models to portray life within a highly-dynamic, post-apocalyptic settlement. These systems work together seamlessly to provide an engaging and emergent gameplay experience, in which players – and their choices – will have a profound impact upon, ensuring no two playthroughs will ever be the same.

The Steam Next Fest Demo features a taste of what’s to come during the game’s Early Access period; giving players 2.5 days to explore a section of the titular City 20. Players will be introduced to the game’s freeform systems via friendly NPC Goga, before setting off on their own quest for survival.

Throughout their journey, players can also engage and barter with the Raboch Faction and other characters, push the limits of the law, get to grips with the game’s robust farming and crafting systems, all while charting their own distinct course through the sealed-off settlement.

City 20 is coming to PC Early Access in Summer 2024 and is available to wishlist via Steam now. Untold Games invites players to stay tuned via the social media links below for further updates and announcements as the game’s development progresses.

About Untold Games

For the past decade, Untold Games has been a key player behind the gaming scene, porting unforgettable videogames and providing top-tier development services using Unreal Engine. Their fortunate journey has been marked by collaborations with some of the most creative studios in the gaming industry.

From porting the adrenaline-pumping adventures of “Journey to the Savage Planet” and the heartwarming and innovative “It Takes Two” to Nintendo Switch, to upgrading for next gen consoles the high-octane racing “Assetto Corsa Competizione”, they’ve done it all.

Untold Games are currently working on something personal: City 20. A groundbreaking dystopian life simulator.

Five games will be available in the publisher’s portfolio: Starship Troopers: Extermination, Nikoderiko, Mandragora, Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Blast Brigade with more to come

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, June 10th, 2024 – MY.GAMES, the leading video game developer and publisher headquartered in Amsterdam, announces the launch of its new publishing label, Knights Peak Interactive, with a strong focus on premium PC and console titles. Led by industry veterans Eugenio Vitale, Mario Gerhold, and Jan-Eric Lauble, Knights Peak Interactive aims to elevate gaming experiences through a diverse portfolio of captivating games. The label’s commitment to quality, creativity, and player engagement sets it apart in an ever-evolving industry.

Elena Grigorian, CEO of MY.GAMES: “MY.GAMES has gained extensive expertise in free-to-play publishing for mobile, PC and console games over the years, both internal and external. Following our commitment to our players and partners to deliver the best gaming experiences, we will extend our expertise and strengthen our publishing forces in the expanding buy-to-play segment. I’m proud to say we have assembled a very strong team of experts to launch the Knights Peak publishing label and am excited to welcome all our new associates and gamers to our community.”

Eugenio Vitale, Director of Knights Peak Interactive, shares his enthusiasm: “We’re embarking on an incredible journey. Knights Peak represents a fusion of passion, talent, and boundless creativity. Our team is dedicated to supporting both emerging and established studios in reaching new heights in global markets and brand development. We understand games as portals to immersive stories, offering players a multitude of adventures in a welcoming environment.“

Knights Peak Interactive has already signed initial publishing deals, resulting in a portfolio that currently includes five games: Starship Troopers: Extermination, Nikoderiko, Mandragora, Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Blast Brigade with more to come.

Watch the Knights Peak Interactive publishing trailer below:

The Lineup

● Starship Troopers: Extermination is a thrilling First Person sci-fi shooter set in the iconic Starship Troopers universe. Developed by Offworld Industries, the game immerses players in intense battles against arachnid invaders. Launch date for PC/ consoles: October 11, 2024.

Watch the new trailer for Starship Troopers: Extermination below:

● Nikoderiko: The Magical World is a charming platformer featuring adorable mongooses on a magical adventure. Developed by VEA Games, it promises heartwarming moments and delightful gameplay. Launch date for PC/ consoles: late 2024.

Watch the Nikoderiko reveal trailer below: 

● Mandragora is a game where players become powerful Inquisitors, unravel secrets, battle mythical creatures, and shape their destiny. Developed by Primal Game Studio, it invites players into a dark medieval-fantasy world where magic and danger collide. Launch date for PC, Playstation5 and Xbox Series X|S: late 2024.

Back Catalogue

● Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a classic RPG inviting players to explore and conquer the Stolen Lands, filled with rich stories and tactical combat. Developed by Owlcat Games, it is available now on PC, PS4, Xone.

● Blast Brigade is an explosive action-adventure PC/console game combining metroidvania exploration with thrilling combat and a humorous storyline. Developed by MY.GAMES, it is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One X|S, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.

More news and updates from Knights Peak Interactive will be available soon at: https://www.knightspeak.com .

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About MY.GAMES

MY.GAMES is a leading publisher and developer headquartered in Amsterdam, with more than one billion registered users worldwide. The company develops games for mobile, PС and onsole platforms. MY.GAMES has more than ten years of experience in publishing free-to-play PC and console games and has recently started a new publishing division called Knights Peak Interactive, with a strong focus on buy-to-play PC and console titles. The company unites over a dozen development studios, a strong team of specialists working together from across the globe.

About KNIGHTS PEAK INTERACTIVE

Knights Peak Interactive, a division of MY.GAMES, is a game publisher partnering with diverse developers worldwide. Committed to equality, it supports both emerging and established studios in reaching new heights in global markets and brand development. Knights Peak views games as portals to immersive stories, offering players a multitude of adventures in a welcoming environment. For details, visit: 

First Dwarf – The dwarven scout embarks on a do-or-die mission on June 19th – This is the perfect time to gather everything you might need to conquer the floating islands

Warsaw, Poland, June 10, 2024 – Developers from Star Drifters are proud to announce the release date of their latest game – First Dwarf. It will be available in Early Access on Steam starting June 19th. To mark the occasion, they unveiled a new trailer. Players excited to explore this unique blend of genres can also try out the demo version now on Steam.

During the open tests held between March and April, almost 25,000 people played First Dwarf. This shows how many players wait for the chance to experience the adventures of the dwarf Tru and his dragoness companion, Ragna. The game attracts players with its diverse gameplay that combines the most desired features of colony survival, action RPGs, city builders, and tower defence games.

„We’re counting down the days, and the whole team is excitedly awaiting the launch of First Dwarf in Early Access. Both the tests and the demo version are immensely popular among players, yet this is just a glimpse of what we aim to deliver to them on June 19th and in further updates. We’re eagerly awaiting feedback from our fans because we want to listen to their opinions and craft our game together with them. We also feel that with the support of the community, we’ll be able to build a title tailored to what players are currently looking for” said Jakub Wójcik, Star Drifters’ CEO.

The story developed by the team at Star Drifters will immerse players in the world of Driftland, a realm consisting of floating islands. On one of these islands, a dwarf crash-lands while on a mission to find a new home for his kin. The hero must survive in an unknown and hostile environment to transform the island into a haven for future settlers. Fortunately, Tru won’t be alone in his mission. He’ll be aided by the dragoness Ragna and a mighty mech, which he’ll operate himself to move around the island, collect resources, and build.

First Dwarf also features online and local co-op modes, allowing two players to join forces and take on the roles of either the dwarf or the dragoness, exploring, building, and uncovering new adventures together. The fun won’t be limited to just one island. As Tru progresses, he’ll visit various diverse and mysterious locations, expanding the scope of adventure and discovery. Everything is part of an effort to save the dwarves and uncover the truth about the expedition that his father disappeared on years ago.

Key features:

• Control dwarf Tru, pilot a powerful mech and fly with Ragna the Dragon, each with their skills to upgrade.
• Build, optimize and look after your colonies.
• Upgrade, craft and discover new structures, technologies, tools and weapons.
• Fight tainted enemies by engaging in close combat and by building defensive turrets and walls in advance, preparing not only for monster waves but also natural disasters.
• Heal tainted animals or purge the island of them – the choice is yours.
• Unveil the hidden secrets of Driftland and learn the truth about Tru’s father’s past.
• Embark on an adventure alone or with a friend in co-op assist mode.

First Dwarf will be available in Early Access from June 19th, and all players can already check out the demo on Steam. The title is being developed for PC as well as PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch, where it will be released after the launch of version 1.0.

About Star Drifters:

Star Drifters is an independent game development studio based in Warsaw, Poland. The company was founded in 2014 by two industry veterans: Michal Sokolski and Krzysztof Jakubowski. During a nearly two-decades-long career, they’ve worked on numerous titles for all major gaming platforms and gained extensive experience in game development and management.

Since 2020, the team has begun incubating selected indie titles and the teams behind them. The scope of support is individually tailored and covers areas from production, design, and positioning through financing to the sale of the final product. Star Drifters’ mission is to create engaging, challenging, and highly replayable games that will remain in players’ memories for a long time. The studio is known for creating and publishing the real-time 4X strategy game Driftland: The Magic Revival, the rogue-lite game Danger Scavenger, and the top-down shooter with base-building mechanics Lumencraft.

LONDON, UK – June 10, 2024 – Fireshine Games is jumping into Steam Next Fest today with playable demos of two upcoming titles: the enchanting witch adventure REKA and Viking roguelite shooter Odinfall.

Become an apprentice to the legendary Baba Jaga in REKA, mastering powerful witchcraft on a journey across autumnal woodlands with your mythical chicken-legged cottage. Use your newfound powers to begin building, customising, and decorating your walking home, help the nearby townsfolk, and take the first steps on your journey in this spellbinding adventure of magic and discovery.

Then, get ready for Fragnarok in the techno-Norse lands of Odinfall. Rock into the demo in single-player or team up with a pal in furiously-frantic online co-op, taking the fight to Odin as Lefi the Moose and Britta the Cyberserker in this over-the-top twin-stick roguelite shooter. Blast across a Norse-apocalyptic future and carve your own route through destructible levels, upgrading each character, amassing outrageous weaponry & unlocking new abilities on your path to take down Odin.

Demos for both games will be available to download and play on Steam for the duration of Steam Next Fest, ahead of both games’ release into Steam Early Access later this year.

About Fireshine Games 

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014 under the name Sold Out, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies.

Release Date set for November 7 on PC, PlayStation 5 et Xbox Series X|S

Paris, France, June 10, 2024 – On the occasion of the Summer Game Fest 2024, publisher Microids and development studio Tower Five are thrilled to unveil an unprecedented trailer for the video game inspired by Bernard Werber’s masterpiece, Empire of the Ants. Prepare to be blown away as this trailer showcases never-before-seen, detailed, and commented gameplay sequences, providing a deep dive into the game. Mark your calendars for the release on November 7, 2024, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Immerse yourself in an ecosystem on the scale of an ant, right in the heart of Fontainebleau forest. Assume the role of 103,683e, a determined ant on a mission to protect its colony.

With Empire of the Ants, every decision is critical, every move is strategic, and every conquest reflects your skill in exploring a world where the smallest beings wield immense power! Strategy, exploration, battles, and even alliances with the local wildlife will be necessary to emerge victorious from the myriad challenges that await players. 

Developed by the renowned studio Tower Five using Unreal Engine 5, ‘Empire of the Ants’ offers players a real-time strategic experience inspired by Bernard Werber’s iconic saga. Prepare to embark on a thrilling adventure, where you must lead a colony of ants to prosperity through tactical and strategic battles in a world of epic proportions. Strategy, exploration, battles, and alliances with the local wildlife will all be essential for overcoming the many challenges that await players.

‘THE WORLD OF THE INFINITELY SMALL IS ABOUT TO DELIVER ITS GREATEST BATTLE’

Bernard Werber’s saga has captivated millions of readers worldwide with its fascinating universe and insights into human nature. We are thrilled to offer players the chance to experience this universe from a fresh perspective through this video game adaptation.

About Empire of the Ants:

• Take part in an epic adventure – Take the role of a brave ant through a third person view and explore unique abilities that can help you in battle and exploration.
• A 3D real-time strategy game with progressive difficulty – The game offers an intuitive experience with tutorials for newcomers to learn RTS fundamentals, while providing scalable difficulty and advanced mechanics for veteran players.
• Explore vast environments and meet the local wildlife – Empire of the Ants will invite players to sink their teeth into a photorealistic forest where they will meet and interact with other ants and forest dwellers throughout their journey.
• Immersive and photo-realistic – Unreal Engine 5 pushes the boundaries of  photorealism – just look at the plants and wildlife!
• Narrative based on the seasons – The game features a narrative that follows the rhythm of the seasons and affects  wildlife attributes such as speed, resistance, buffs, and more.

Empire of the Ants will be available November 7, 2024 across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.Wishlist the game now on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store and PlayStation Store.

About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on four major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Tower Five

Tower Five, indie video game studio located in the charming coastal town of La Rochelle. Founded in 2017 by video game enthusiasts, each with their own area of expertise – art, technology and design, Tower Five is dedicated to creating engaging Real Time Strategy games for consoles such as PS5, Xbox and Switch.

Our founders, with more than 20 years of experience each, have combined their skills to bring a unique approach to video game development. 

At Tower Five, we believe in creative freedom and responsibility towards our players. As a small-scale indie studio, we strive to create enriching and memorable gaming experiences for our community.

About Bernard Werber

Fond of drawing and writing, Bernard Werber published his first book, Empire of the Ants, in 1991. He went on to write two sequels, The Day of the Ants (1992) and The Revolution of the Ants (1996), making him one of the most popular science fiction novelists in France and across Europe during the 90’s. Bernard Werber created many other stories including renowned series like The Thanatonauts & The Explorers of Science and dipped his feet in the video game medium, collaborating with Microids on an adaptation of The Ants in early 2000. With more than 35,000,000 books sold globally and his writing translated in 35 languages, Bernard Werber is one of the most popular living French authors in the world.

Try the new demo and open the doors of your own fashion store in Kiki Games’ immersive simulation game.

Antalya, Turkey –  June 10th 2024. Indie developer Kiki Games is excited to announce that June 17th will be the grand opening of Clothing Store Simulator on PC via Steam Early Access. To ensure you have all your shelves filled, your stock ordered, and your store layout on point, Kiki Games is offering budding fashionistas the chance to hone their skills ahead of the launch with the release of a brand-new playable demo on Steam! 

Get to grips with some of the essential skills you will need to manage your own small clothing store in this new demo. Try your hand at customising the look and layout of your store, search out new fashion brands and sign contracts to bring them to your store. What’s better than selling top-of-the-line fashion pieces? Designing them yourself! The new demo allows you to design and customise your own work and sell the finished article in your store.  Don’t forget to attract new customers and make sure they leave happy. Customer loyalty is key to your success! 

If you need some entrepreneurial pointers, then check out the developer Steam Broadcasts streaming throughout Steam Next Fest! 

The Steam playable demo is available to download now, and fans can also add Clothing Store Simulator to their Wishlist. 

Watch the Clothing Store Simulator demo 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 will be coming to PC via Steam Early Access on June 17th. Fans can Wishlist the game and download the free demo on Steam now. 

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

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.

Display your combat tactics with Lost In The Open’s debut at Steam Next Fest! Immerse yourself in strategic combat with Lost In The Open’s new free demo

Stockholm, Sweden, June 10th, 2024 – Black Voyage Games is thrilled to announce Lost In The Open‘s new demo at Steam Next Fest, promising an unforgettable experience for all players in attendance. Embark on a journey where every decision is crucial – face demanding battles, take risks, and forge strategic alliances. From negotiating with traders to recruiting loyal allies, each decision shapes the course of your adventure. Are you ready to take on the challenge? The demo will be available at Steam Next Fest until its end on June 17th.

Lost In The Open is a masterfully crafted roguelike, low-fantasy tactical RPG that plunges players into the heart of a dark and unforgiving no man’s land. Following an unexpected assassination plot, you find yourself wounded, alone, and on the run across a treacherous soil. Survival in this harsh world is not guaranteed; it requires strategic recruitment, desperate battle, and a journey of sincere repentance. Your King is your most powerful asset but also your greatest liability. How you control the King will determine whether you survive or perish. 

“All the feedback we got from playtesting and previous festivals has culminated in a strong gameplay-focused demo for Steam Next Fest, the largest festival on Steam. Play it and let us know if you defeated the final boss (screenshot or it didn’t happen!)”, stated Black Voyage Games with enthusiasm.

Strategic combat awaits you, add Lost In The Open to your Steam wishlist now.

Key elements:

• Node-based exploration meets brutal tactical RPG combat keeping a player always on the edge of survival.
• Roguelike with randomized world, progression and encounters.
• Complex and mature narrative tightly integrated with gameplay.
• Parchment and Quill artstyle which is heavily inspired by authentic artwork and illustrations from the middle ages but with a modern flair.

About Black Voyage Games

Embark on a voyage through pitch black darkness with Black Voyage Games: Where atmosphere meets honest, gritty play.

Started in 2021, Black Voyage Games is an international indie game studio. The goal of the studio is to take players on a voyage through the pitch-black night. As a result, our games are immersed in a dark, gritty, and ambivalent atmosphere. Our mission is to evoke thought and emotion by exposing players to tough decisions and overwhelming odds. We want players to immerse themselves deeply and attempt to sail on, despite the circumstances. Our studio is against predatory monetization strategies. Part of our goal is to develop games with depth and story to make a positive impact. Releasing Premium games only is a must for all BVG games.

“Lost in the Open” is our first title and an upcoming game scheduled to launch on Steam in 2024. It is a turn-based tactical RPG where you scramble to escape from an assassination attempt in an atmospheric, low-fantasy, procedurally generated medieval world. “Lost In The Open” can be described as Battle Brothers meets FTL: Faster Than Light, with art style inspiration from real medieval art. A playable demo is available on Steam today.

Five titles from the indie publisher will have demo’s available from 10^th-17^th June, including SWORN, Amber Isle, Thalassa Edge of the Abyss, CONSCRIPT, and WARCANA

Monday, 10^th June 2024 – Team17 Digital have today revealed their lineup for this summer’s Steam Next Fest. From 10^th-17^th June, five titles from the indie publisher will have demos available to play on Steam.

SWORN  – Set in the heart of Arthurian legends, players will team up in a fallen Camelot under the control of a corrupted King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. A co-op action rogue-like, SWORN challenges payers to unite with up to three friends to defeat a corrupt King Arthur, combining over 200 unique Blessings of the Fae with unique characters, weapons, and abilities to craft the perfect build.

Players will be able to access the first two biomes and a selection of characters and weapons as part of the Steam Next Fest demo.

Amber Isle – Amber Isle welcomes players to the eponymous Amber Isle, a friendly village fit to bursting with an eclectic mix of prehistoric animals (Paleofolk). As the new (and only) shopkeep on Amber Isle, it falls to players to stock their store with everything their Paleo-pals might need. Does the microraptor need a micro-chair? The plesiosaur some water-proof paper?

The demo grants players access to the first two hours of Amber Isle, allowing them to dip their toe into Paleo-life, getting to grips with new residents, building a house, gathering resources, and exploring the Forest region.

Thalassa Edge of the Abyss – Take to the depths in an atmospheric story of sorrow and self-discovery onboard Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss. Play as Cam, a deep-sea diver exploring the sunken wreckage of their former home. Descend into the depths to piece together clues left behind in the wreck, and discover what really happened to the crew in the final moments onboard the ship.

With around 45 minutes of gameplay, the demo contains the ‘first chapter’ of Thalassa, giving players a peek into the mysteries and puzzles that await in the murky depths.

CONSCRIPT – Set in 1916 during the Great War, CONSCRIPT throws players into the shoes of a French soldier searching for their missing brother. Featuring a grainy pixelated art style, players will experience a return to the classic era of survival horror as they solve challenging environmental puzzles and take on encounters with limited supplies.

The CONSCRIPT demo contains around an hour of gameplay and contains countless quality of life and bug updates compared to the 2022 Scream Fest demo. Localisation is also now available for all languages expected at launch. 

WARCANA – A fantasy inspired base defence RTS with deck building mechanics. In WARCANA players face hundreds of thousands of unrelenting monsters in a battle royale against up to 29 other players where they must play their cards right to reign victorious.

The WARCANA demo includes a 30-player horde mode, access to three devotions, and 10 single player missions for players to try out.

About Windwalk Games:

Windwalk Games was founded in 2018 with the goal of creating games to bring friends and communities together. Windwalk mixes compelling stories with novel game mechanics to build worlds and experiences where teamwork isn’t just an option; it’s the key to success. With each of Windwalk’s games, empowering community is squarely at the forefront, allowing fans to give feedback by playtesting early and building togetherness every step of the way. To apply for the SWORN closed playtest, and for more information on SWORN and how you can join the Windwalk Games community, visit hub.sworngame.com.

About Ambertail Games

Founded In 2020, Ambertail Games is an independent games studio based in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. They’re rooted in cute, slice-of-life games that reimagine your favourite captivating creatures in kind, compassionate worlds. Ambertail’s debut title, Amber Isle, is currently in development for Steam and Nintendo Switch™.

About Sarepta Studio

Sarepta Studio, an indie game development company situated in Hamar, Norway, is renowned for its emotionally charged titles. Notable among them “Shadow Puppeteer” and the BAFTA award-winning “My Child Lebensborn”. With a team of 17 members, most stakeholders in the company, Sarepta studio is driven by a shared vision: Creating emotionally impactful and atmospheric games.

About Catchweight Studio

Catchweight Studio is a one-man game development studio based in Melbourne, Australia. Currently
developing World War 1 -themed survival horror game CONSCRIPT. CONSCRIPT was developed with
support from VicScreen, Screen Australia, and Austrade, along with backers on Kickstarter

​​About 1000 Orks: 

1000 Orks is an independent game studio from Germany. ​Our mission is to create epic pixel art multiplayer games using our custom engine – which is able to simulate hundreds of thousands of individual units at once.​​​​​ ​We push past boundaries, treading our own path to deliver ​unique​​     ​experiences through technology and art. 1000 Orks currently consists of 11 people and is located in Osnabrück​, Germany​. 

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 of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a 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, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.

 Nature, history, monsters and magic await in Parity Games’ awe-inspiring action-adventure game. 

Limassol, Cyprus – 10th June 2024. Publisher ESDigital Games is thrilled to reveal a new gameplay trailer for Island of Winds, the debut action-adventure game from developer Parity Games. Prepare to be transported to 17th-century Iceland where monsters roam the land and magic fills the air. Journey through awe-inspiring locations steeped in Icelandic folklore and be immersed in an engrossing, rich story filled with adventure and intrigue. 

A brand new gameplay trailer for Island of Winds premiered during the recent PC Gaming Show and reveals more of the protagonist Brynhildur, a member of the Balance Keepers who draws her magical power from the nature around her. Watch as Brynhildur embarks on a journey of danger and discovery and draws her magical powers from the natural world to face off against legendary creatures she encounters. 

Watch the new gameplay trailer below: 

When her homestead is attacked and her mentor abducted, Brynhildur a Balance Keeper who draws magical power from the natural world must embark on an emotional journey of discovery to find him. Inspired by nature, folklore and history, Island of Winds is set in the awe-inspiring lands of a fantastical 17th-century Iceland, filled with extensive lore and intriguing puzzles, legendary creatures, spellcasting and a special focus on empathy encounters. 

Features of Island of Winds

• Explore otherworldly and enchanting landscapes – Discover the different areas of Island of Winds: From seashores and icy paths, to lagoons and highland trails, you will be immersed in a magical and mysterious landscape inspired by diverse Icelandic nature. Explore every nook and cranny of the island to uncover hidden secrets and stories about the island.
• Meet mythical beings – In this world, you will encounter mythical and magical beasts inspired by Icelandic folklore. Find out what is plaguing the creatures of the island and help them find peace.
• Cast spells and solve puzzles – Wielding the staff of balance, you will be able to cast spells to help creatures and calm hostile adversaries.
• An emotional journey – Island of Winds explores themes of self-doubt, violence, regret, and empathy. Experience Brynhildur’s emotional journey as she sets off in search of her missing mentor and clan. In order to save her home, she must fully utilize her magical abilities and restore balance to her fractured world. The Island’s secrets, as well as Brynhildur’s own complicated past, will slowly be revealed.
• Icelandic folklore setting – Set in a fantastical version of 17th-century Iceland, Island of Winds is heavily inspired by Icelandic folklore and mythology. Experience intriguing and dangerous encounters with creatures, ghosts, and other inhabitants of the island.

Island of Winds is developed by Parity Games and published by ESDigital Games and will launch for PC and consoles in late 2025. Fans can Wishlist the game on Steam now. 

Follow Island of Winds’ development journey on the official game website https://islandofwinds.com/ and ESDigital Games website https://esdigital.games/

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About Parity Games

Island of Winds is the debut title from Parity Games, a female-led Icelandic studio founded in 2017 by industry veterans from renowned developers CCP Games. Parity was established to shape the future of games through a diverse range of people and ideas, bringing visions to life with more variety and parity than ever before. This ethos is woven into Island of Winds as its tale has Brynhildur explore themes such as belonging, self-doubt, and regret through its character interactions, story quests and environmental storytelling.

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, the tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes, the Early Access release of roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts and the release of the action beat ‘em up 9 Monkeys of Shaolin. Their upcoming releases include twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM, RTS tower defense and match-3 mechanics title Cats on Duty, the metroidvania inspired Awaken – Astral Blade, complex alchemy RPG Battlejuice Alchemist, and the story-driven sci-fi adventure Sky of Tides as well as new unannounced titles in development.