London, U.K. – 12th June 2024 – Developer Knights of Borria and publisher Marvelous Europe today unveiled that Leximan, a wholesome narrative-adventure in a modern fantasy world, driven by word puzzles, unique comedy, and constant surprise will release on Windows PC via Steam on August 13th, 2024.
The LeximanUltra Mega Demo 2.0 is available now ahead of Steam Next Fest: June 2024 edition, so don your trusty hat, ready your lexicon and head over to Steam to play!
Turn your Leximan experience into an absolute hullabaloo with the Digital Deluximan Edition, featuring unique offerings from the hooligans behind the magic. In addition to the full game, the Digital Deluximan Edition contains the game’s soundtrack featuring over 100 minutes of riotous retro bangers and the Basement Breakout TTRPG Mini-Campaign PDF for mischief makers and avid hat enthusiasts.
The Digital Deluximan Edition will be available at launch for $19,99. The standard edition will also be available for $14,99, and a 10% discount will be available for both versions on the week of launch.
In Leximan, you’re lucky enough to be enrolled in the world’s most exclusive magic school: Academy Elementinia. Unfortunately, this is a world in which magic is a bit embarrassing… Still, you alone have the ability to use Leximancy, a hitherto unimaginable power driven by something as fascinating as it is enchanting: language. Years ago you caused THINGS to happen, and ever since then you’ve been banished to the school basement with the other failures – I mean ‘learners’ – but your life as a humble basement-wizard is abruptly interrupted as Academy Elementinia is attacked by someone with a baffling agenda and a huge set of fireballs. Now it’s time to become the outcast that saves the school. Or if you don’t vibe with heroics, at least cause some more THINGS to happen.
Embark on a brilliant adventure, using words and incompetence to solve bizarre problems and unravel a surprisingly wholesome story about embracing and empowering the real you while you bother a chaotic cast of characters, from potion witches and sweaty musclemancers, to a bombastic policewoman and a pyromancer who’s just fed up, to be honest. There are also hat goblins – give hats to the hat goblins, please and thank you.
Leximan is set to launch August 13th, 2024, on Windows PC via Steam.
About Knights of Borria
Knights of Borria is an award-winning UK-based studio founded in 2020. Formed by three Falmouth University graduates, the Knights of Borria aim to create soulful, fun, and outright weird games..
About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.
From Cultivating Crops to Community Building: Watch Our Exclusive Video Trailer Unveiling the Exciting Features of Farmer’s Dynasty 2
Oberhaching, Germany, June 12th, 2024 – Polish developer Umeo Studios in partnership with games publisher Toplitz Productions proudly reveal their exclusive video trailer for Farmer’s Dynasty 2, highlighting the top 5 activities that will immerse players in the ultimate farming simulation experience. Nestled within the picturesque mid-European landscapes, Farmer’s Dynasty 2 offers a captivating blend of traditional and modern farming. In this video, discover how you can cultivate your fields, manage your farm with state-of-the-art machinery, engage in community building, and restore your family legacy.
Check out the new ‘Five Things You Can Do in Farmer’s Dynasty 2′ trailer here:
Recently players and farming fans from around the world got a chance to sample the Steam Next Fest demo and transform a dilapidated farm using various resources and tools into a functioning agricultural base in preparation for a life of farming. When the game launches on PC, budding farmers will be able to use traditional and modern day farming equipment and vehicles.
Farmer’s Dynasty 2 will bring open-world farming simulation complete with thrilling main campaign and an assortment of captivating side quests for players to live, build and farm in order to bring their farming dreams to life.
The playable demo is still available to download and play on the game’s official Steam page here.
About Umeo Studios
Umeo Studios is a small independent development studio nestled in Poland, dedicated to providing engaging player experiences, their previous titles include Lumberjack Dynasty and Farmers Dynasty.
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 Twitter, Facebook, the official website and Instagram.
[Pittsburgh, PA June 12, 2024] – In the intricate dance of survival and strategy, the hit tabletop game Maximum Apocalypse is digitally reborn. Rock Manor Games, in collaboration with Mega Cat Studios, is excited to announce the Maximum Apocalypse Kickstarter campaign is live and fully funded. We are also revved up for the upcoming Steam release coming soon.
Initially launched via Kickstarter in 2017, Maximum Apocalypse captivated players as a 1-6 player board game, drawing heavily from its creator’s deep-rooted love for video games. The game skillfully blends roguelike, adventure, and strategic gameplay elements into an immersive tabletop format.
“The transition from board game to digital format is a dream realized, merging my two passions and allowing us to explore this apocalyptic universe in new, dynamic ways,” says Mike Gnade, the game’s designer.
View The Maximum Apocalypse Kickstarter Launch Trailer Here
Maximum Apocalypse: The Video Game invites you to navigate a post-apocalyptic world filled with perils such as zombies, mutants, and catastrophic environmental events. Stepping into the shoes of post-apocalyptic survivors, players must scavenge for supplies, overcome terrifying adversaries, and survive against all odds. Maximum Apocalypse provides fresh challenges and objectives for each session, ensuring a continually engaging adventure across a variety of post-apocalyptic scenarios.
Players can choose from multiple characters, each offering unique play styles and abilities, enhancing both solo and multiplayer gameplay options. Whether playing alone or joining forces with fellow survivors locally or online, every session demands strategic planning and quick thinking.
The Kickstarter campaign not only supports the video game’s development but also offers backers exclusive rewards, including a Limited Second Edition of the original board game and early access to the digital version. The Steam launch, scheduled for later this year, promises to bring the apocalyptic challenges of Maximum Apocalypse to a global audience.
Key features of Maximum Apocalypse: The Video Game include:
Fresh Gameplay Every Session: Each mission brings new challenges and objectives, keeping the apocalypse exciting.
Unique Scenarios: Battle your way through diverse post-apocalyptic landscapes, each presenting a different struggle for survival.
Choose Your Survivor: Select from a roster of seasoned survivors, each with their own playstyle and strengths.
Explore, Equip, and Conquer: Scavenge the wasteland for resources, craft weapons, and fight off monstrous threats.
Single or Multiplayer: Brave the apocalypse solo or team up with friends locally or online!
For more information on Maximum Apocalypse: The Video Game and to stay updated on the latest news and announcements, check out the Kickstarter and Steam pages.
About Rock Manor Games:
Rock Manor Games is a small independent game studio founded by Mike Gnade as a creative outlet for his game projects, prototypes, and ideas. The company is committed to creating innovative and immersive gaming experiences that captivate players and push the boundaries of the medium. Rock Manor Games continues to be a driving force in the tabletop gaming industry.
About Mega Cat Studios:
Mega Cat Studios is an independent video game development studio dedicated to creating retro-inspired games for modern platforms. With a passion for pixel art and classic gameplay mechanics, Mega Cat Studios aims to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences that capture the essence of gaming’s golden age.
Get behind the wheel of the high-octane single-player campaign expansion, coming to PC and consoles
MALMÖ, Sweden – June 12, 2024 – Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines, please! Tuxedo Labs and Saber Interactive are excited to take Teardown to the track with the “Folkrace” campaign expansion DLC, coming to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on June 19. The award-winning destructive heist game’s second premium DLC introduces a new standalone* campaign, as well as new maps and automobiles, three driving modes, and more. “Folkrace” will be available for free for owners of Teardown’s Season Pass, Deluxe Edition, and Ultimate Edition, or as a standalone purchase for $7.99/€7.99/£6.69.
The “Folkrace” DLC takes players on the ride of their lives, competing against formidable computer-controlled opponents in a series of intense races and rallies. Explore three new maps as you cruise and crash to the finish line across dozens of high-octane automotive challenges. Speed ahead in traditional races and high-pressure elimination rounds, and wreck your way to victory in chaotic rally arenas. With each win, you’ll progress through the campaign and earn cash to upgrade your fleet of vehicles, from slick sports cars to lumbering food trucks and more!
“Folkrace” is the second of four DLC releases featured in Teardown’s Season Pass, including last year’s time-traveling, Wild West-themed “Time Campers” DLC, plus two more DLCs still to come. Players can buckle up with all four DLC packs by purchasing the game’s Season Pass or Ultimate Edition.Both the “Folkrace” and “Time Campers” DLCs also come bundled with Teardown’s Deluxe Edition.
*The “Folkrace” campaign can be started at any time from Teardown’s main menu under “Expansions.”
About Tuxedo Labs
Tuxedo Labs is a tech-driven game studio in Malmö, Sweden. We are a small team of seasoned game developers creating innovative and unique games based on new technologies. Our mission is to push the limits in both game technology, interactivity and gameplay. To achieve that, we create our own tools and game engines, like it used to be. Our first game, Teardown, is based on groundbreaking voxel technology combined with destruction physics and ray tracing. Tuxedo Labs is a standalone entity under Embracer Group. www.tuxedolabs.com
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.
Fight genetic mutants that combine and evolve as you play in new co-op horror FPS
Belgrade, Serbia – June 12, 2024 – Pet Project Games and 3DRealms are pleased to announce that their sci-fi co-op horror FPS, RIPOUT, is now available to buy after hitting its 1.0 release following a successful Early Access period. In RIPOUT, you wield a living Pet Gun and fight your way through abandoned mutant infested spaceships. These genetically altered beings grow stronger and reconfigure themselves by attaching smaller mutants to their bodies, so you never know quite what you are up against.
Engage in quick-action packed missions always offering new challenges thanks to procedurally generated levels that mean you will never know what’s around the corner. Customise your weapon and choose between multiple character specialisations to suit your playstyle and stand your ground using your trusty Pet Gun against deadly mutants.
Ripout is set in the 22nd Century, an era where humanity has reached beyond Earth to conquer the solar system. An interplanetary revolution for humanity began, but it would quickly turn disastrous. This new expansion was greeted with new threats, as Alien forces emerged and threatened this new golden age. Desperate to find a way to keep them at bay, humanity developed a cell that regenerated soldiers’ tissue at superhuman speeds. But the cell turned sentient, causing those soldiers to transform into gruesome and bloodthirsty mutants.
With humanity’s saviour now fast becoming their downfall, soldiers are deployed using the latest in biotech weaponry to deal with the mutants that have overtaken its fleet of battleships, turning them into derelict and deadly graveyards. Unravel the fate of humanity as you search for the mythical Sanctuary. Where, or even what, it is, no one really knows. It’s up to you to find out…
About Pet Project Games
Pet Project Games is an indie video game company founded in January 2020. It consists of seasoned developers that have many years of work experience in the games industry, developing multiple projects together. While working on these projects, they realised they could take the gaming experience to the next level and offer a new game. As passionate gamers and fans of classic video games, they are developing RIPOUT, their most ambitious project to date.
About 3D Realms
3D Realms is back. After a historic 26 years of kicking ass and not chewing gum, the legendary developer is returning with new talent, new games and a renewed passion for innovative experiences.
What happens when an exceptional RPG lands on an exclusive platform that, due to its own limitations, holds back various elements of the game and plagues what would otherwise be an amazing game with performance issues? Well, usually a developer would simply port the game to other platforms without much extra fuss, but Atlus has chosen to go the extra mile when it comes to Shin Megami Tensei V.
After being released on the Switch three years ago and impressing many fans of the franchise and even newcomers with its extensive customization when it comes to combat and how challenging it can be but limited by what the Switch could handle, Atlus has seen fit to bring the game to a wider range of platforms with not only all of the previous DLC included but some modified and new mechanics, brand new demons, and even an entirely new storyline to playthrough in the form of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. With Atlus going the extra mile to make sure even those who played the original have entirely new content to experience, is this the exceptional step that SMT V needed?
Story
In many ways Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance starts the same way as the original. In fact, right out of the gate players are given the choice to either play through the “Canon of Vengeance” or play through the original storyline called the “Canon of Creation” if they are truly new to the game and want to see the original content as it was offered. This is a great option for newcomers and does allow players a way to introduce themselves to the world that may not be familiar to them. That being said, the Creation storyline is the same as what was found in the original release almost to the letter as far as plot goes so players who’ve already played the game will find themselves retreading old ground here.
Instead, the main storyline and primarily all of the new content will be found in the Canon of Vengeance storyline which still starts the same way. After trying to head back to their student dorm, the player finds themselves trapped in an earthquake within a strange tunnel and finds themselves trapped in an endless desert known as Da’at and while they may have witnessed a fellow student be saved by an Angel, they’ve been left to wander the wastes of Tokyo. That is until they find themselves fusing with an ally of Bethel, a force created to fight against the demons, known as Aogami and fusing together to become a Nahobino that can not only do battle with demons, but even absorb their essences to gain new powers and convince them to fight alongside him.
A large portion of the beginning of Vengeance’s storyline will appear mostly familiar with only a few subtle changes here and there and these are also dependent on player choice. In fact, the first major introduction of a new and dangerous element as well as massive alteration to the events that originally takes place happens during the attack on Tokyo’s school. Upon reaching this point players will quickly begin to realize that things are taking a different path than they have before and that a number of new characters are entering into the fray, both as allies and as enemies. As players make their way through Vengeance’s storyline they will experience a number of rather expected twists given the nature of the series but some of the developments are rather surprising, especially in regards to the way the game’s different endings can play out and how players actually manage to obtain them. It is also nice to note that nearly every single side-character of importance has been given a bigger role this time around, this can range from them commenting on how players handled a certain quest, taking larger and in some cases significant roles in the core storyline, and even chiming up in the brand new “Demon Haunt.”
Yes, perhaps one of the most interesting additions to Vengeance, outside of the brand new storyline and entirely different endings on offer of course, is the fact that at nearly every Leyline Fount players will now have the ability to visit their Demon Haunt which will be populated with some of the demons that they have summoned with them, either in their party or in their stock. This also includes human allies as well. What makes this so interesting is the fact that players can actually talk to their summoned allies in the haunt and while some are less talkative or interesting than others, many have quite a few things to say, revealing new elements of a demon’s personality or history that fans may never have known of before or even creating it right from scratch here. The dialogue even changes from location to location for some summoned allies who will comment on the layout of a new land or dungeon and even about a boss they may have fought.
This can be especially unique given the fact that some summons that players can eventually bring to their party have some rather unique storyline roles. Along these same lines, the player can talk directly with Aogami here as well, the two conversing (one-sidedly) about events and often obtaining stat bonuses as well. It is also nice to note that summons who fight alongside or stay with the player for a length of time will also gain various bonuses or unlock new skills from time to time. This is done either through fighting alongside them long enough or giving them “gifts” that are obtained through exploration.
As far as side-quests go, players will find that there is some solid story content here as well. Again, a lot of these side-quests were in the original release as well but many new ones have also been added or given the ability to be repeated in some instances. There are even special side-quests that can involve having a certain demonic/angelic ally in the haunt and talking with them, triggering a special quest that may require a highly specific group of allies to trigger an encounter, something that is a nice touch to add extra bits of lore to the story as well as introduce new and varied encounters.
It is also worth noting that, since Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance features all of the previously released DLC, side-quests like facing down Cleopatra, Artemis, or even taking on the slew of fiends to challenge the Demi-Fiend are all included, though that last one is extremely punishing though it is far from the hardest encounter in the title, making this an absolutely packed offering that tells either two completely original storylines for newcomers or a highly entertaining and engrossing one that follows an entirely new enemy faction with plenty of intrigue behind-the-scenes and foes to challenge to discover the new truth behind their actions, making this a must play RPG for anyone looking to experience an impressive story that, just like the original, takes a few hours to get going especially if this isn’t your first time through.
Gameplay
In many ways Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance will still play the same as the original game with players traversing across multiple large scale open areas filled with enemies to take on, 200 “Miman” to collect, treasures that range from demon essences to usable items in battle or for stat growth, and all of this takes place on the multi-layered locations players will travel through. One useful element added in this version of the game is the “Sky View” option that gives players a birds-eye view of their location which can be useful for finding specific routes. Demonic “guides” that accompany the player remain a thing with players being able to frequently find new ones to travel alongside them to find hidden items, enemies, and even the new “Magatsu Rails.” These rails serve as both shortcuts as well as ways to travel to new/hidden locations where often a single species of demon resides alongside a number of treasures. Most importantly though, as mentioned, they can be used to quickly traverse large spans of a platforming section or lengthy winding hill most of the time should players need to return to a leyline fount or track down something they missed.
Even when players might see the indicator of where a “chest” or Miman might be, finding the way up to it is an entirely different endeavor, especially since some of the game’s platforming between desolate buildings is still a little rough. Of course, one of the key additions that makes Vengeance so much more player friendly is something that, in retrospect given the Switch’s portable nature, is a bit shocking wasn’t already included and that is the ability to save anywhere at any time. Previously players could only save at leyline founts where the shop, Realm of Shadows fusion location, and quick travel point, and restoration are all combined in a one stop location. Now, all players need to do is tap left on the D-pad and save at will, making risky jumps a quickly fixed mistake due to how incredibly quick the game loads on the Xbox. Of course, in battle this is also a useful feature as players no longer need to worry about getting instant killed by enemies due to either a light or dark weakness and being hit with Hama or Mudo, though that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t save regularly.
Once players find themselves in combat they’ll find that, once again, for the most part it is unchanged but a number of quality of life elements have been added or eventually made unlockable through the Miracles feature that also makes a return. Combat still features the Press Turn mechanic where critical hits/attacks against weaknesses can provide additional attacks for both the player’s party as well as the enemy. Similarly, a blocked attack will remove two turns while an absorbed one will completely end one side’s actions. Alongside this players have the ever filling Magatsuhi gauge that, when filled, can be used to pull off a number of powerful skills and there are far more than ever this time around with new ones added. As players progress through the game they will obtain Periapts and Talismans that unlock highly specific Magatsuhi skills or powerful attacks that either require a certain type of demon to be in the player’s party at the time or even a specific set of demons to trigger their incredibly powerful effects. Other quality of life elements include adjusting the speed of battle animations, auto battle that makes use of skills instead of just generic attacks as well as, with a Miracle, can automatically turn off should an ally fall to low health, and even the ability to sort battle items.
Of course new threats also arise even in standard fights. While rare, players can occasionally encounter Magatsuhi empowered enemies that glow red in the field and once players enter battle with them they will need to focus on taking them out. While their weaknesses will remain the same as a standard version of the foe, they are able to unleash any type of Magatsuhi skill available. This can range from simply being a shield that prevents any incoming damage or fully healing the entire enemy party to straight up delivering instant kill damage to the player’s entire team. Taking on these foes is quite rewarding though as they almost always provide their Essence, enhancement items, and bonus XP. Along these same lines, chain battles are now a possible event that can trigger. Should players enter battle with an enemy close to another they may now immediately enter into the next fight without a chance to heal or swap their stock around.
Winning consecutive battles does reward players with multiplied XP and Macca as a result and in fact there are even “Training Simulation” battles that players can unlock as they progress through the story of Vengeance that allow players to re-battle old enemies (usually bosses) in a chain of fights to receive a reward for initial completion as well as some potential for grinding, since Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is far from an easy game and will still take every opportunity to crush the player. This includes numerous side-quests that may seem simple but can pit players against high level foes, especially in the end-game. That being said, it is worth noting that Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance does offer multiple New Game Plus options including a hidden one. One option allows players to transfer only the minimal amount of content over to their new run through the title while the other allows them to bring everything over for a full-powered run.
As before, Essences are also the main way for the Nahobino to learn skills or change their affinity as they will not learn skills by leveling up. In a different twist, rather than locating Aogami Essences through examining locations discovered by the player’s demonic guide, they are now scattered throughout the world as Husks that recharge over a certain period of time. These husks contain powerful unique skills that the Nahobino can only use as well as other powerful abilities that may be useful to apply to their allies as well. It is also nice to note that a number of demons that players can add to their party have powerful innate skills that can change the way certain elements of battle can flow if they are in the team, make recruiting demons cheaper, or even providing powerful stat boosts should entire teams be formed around them.
A number of other quality of life features include a massively helpful way to make demon fusion even easier than before as well as recruiting allies. Players could always see what demons they could make with the demons they had in their stock but now a new mechanic allows them to see what demons they can fuse using the demons in their party as well as the demons in the Compendium. Of course, this does require using Macca to pay for these demons to be summoned from the Compendium for the fusion but also makes it far easier to identify and acquire missing entries or tracking down a specific demon/angel/god required for a special fusion, adding even more options than before. Even demon recruitment has been given a few extra adjustments and tweaks including the addition of a mini-game where players need to identify a demon using a vague part of their silhouette with a correct answer immediately adding the demon to the player’s stock.
Audio & Visuals
With the arrival of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance on the Xbox Series X the title now runs flawlessly with none of the slow down, odd model appearances, or pop in issues that had previously plagued the original Switch release. That isn’t to say that the game’s dungeons aren’t that much better looking as players will still mostly be exploring through desolated multi-tiered wastelands though a few of the newer areas players explore are a bit more vibrant and uniquely detailed but still have a desolated feeling to them. The character models, including the humans as well as the many demons that players will come across are incredibly impressive looking as they have been once again touched-up to look excellent in this new release and, as mentioned before, thanks to the stronger capabilities of these consoles special combat skills that many demons possess, called Unique skills, that feature special and often elaborate animations, all look quite stunning, especially some of the more outlandish skills. It is also nice to note that a number of the brand new demons that are newly introduced into the franchise as a whole feel like a perfect fit for the series, especially given their nature in the story.
The voice work is once again available with both the original English dub as well as the Japanese voice track available. The English voice actors perform their roles admirably and all returning characters have reprised their roles in the new storyline alongside the brand new characters that are introduced. In fact, a few characters are given a lot more range here to act thanks to the way Vengeance’s storyline provides more interactions, developments, and emphasis on other characters besides the Nahobino. The soundtrack features a great collection of returning music for familiar areas as well as some outstanding tracks that work in the brand new dungeons. There are even a number of pieces of exclusive combat music that only appears to play during specific boss battles making these fights feel all the more impressive as a result.
Overall
Atlus has truly gone above and beyond when it comes to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. More than a simple port, not only does this title include the originals storyline but an almost entirely brand new one that almost immediately starts making small changes before spiraling hard into its own original content all while delivering plenty of quality of life features and the same engrossing turn-based RPG gameplay as before where players will oft need strategy to survive. Some elements such as platforming and character movement are still rough around the edges and even now the story still takes a little to get rolling, but once it does Vengeance fires on all cylinders and delivers a must play RPG for anyone who is a fan of the franchise and even those looking to try it out for the first time with two entire storylines to experience as a result.
Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.
Wednesday 12 June 2024: Xbox ANZ has today announced that Jens Bergensten, Swedish game designer and Chief Creative Officer at Mojang Studios known for leading the development of Minecraft, will hit Aussie shores this month, in celebration of the franchise’s 15th year anniversary.
The Microsoft Experience Centre in Sydney will host Jens Bergensten on Wednesday, 26 June from 6:30pm, offering fans a unique opportunity to connect with one of the founding members of the best-selling video game of all time.
Minecraft, which has sold over 300 million copies worldwide, is a game about creativity, expression, and collaboration. Jens Bergensten’s work has inspired millions of players to explore, build, and imagine in ways never seen before. The exclusive event will celebrate not only the game’s success over 15 years but also the vibrant community that has grown around it.
Registration for the event is limited so fans are encouraged to register early to secure their spot for the experience.
Join us for an exciting meet and greet where fans can snap pictures and celebrate the game that has brought joy to millions around the world with Jens Bergensten.
For more information about the event and to stay updated on the latest news, follow Xbox ANZ on Instagram, X or Facebook.
About Microsoft
Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
The Adventure Ascends: New Visuals and Anticipation Build for the Next Chapter of the Acclaimed WEBTOON Series
June 12, 2024 (Sydney, Australia) – Crunchyroll is thrilled to announce that the journey up the Tower continues with the premiere of Tower of God Season 2 on July 8. This announcement marks a pivotal moment for fans of the beloved WEBTOON series created by SIU following the surprise betrayal of season one, setting the stage for a summer filled with intrigue and mystique.
Accompanying this news, the newest key visual for the upcoming season has been released, offering a glimpse into the deepening narrative that awaits viewers soon!
Tower of GodSeason 2Synopsis:
Ja Wangnan can’t seem to pass the 20th floor. Even after failing time and time again, he refuses to give up. On his journey, he meets a mysterious and powerful character named Viole. Wangnan invites Viole to join his team of Regulars. Their journey continues with new challenges at every turn.
Get Ready for the Premiere:
Mark your calendars for July 8, and join us on Crunchyroll to witness the unfolding of Bam’s journey—an odyssey where every floor brings new threats and mysteries, testing alliances and forging legends.
From The Makers of Road 96 Comes A Water World With A Difference
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 12th JUNE 2024: A brand-new title, from the makers of Road 96 – DigixArt Studio – made its debut at the Summer Game Fest Day of the Devs with a stunning trailer giving viewers a flavour of the game.
Watch the trailer below:
Tides of Tomorrow is an adventure game, set on an ocean planet, Elynd, where life is facing extinction from a deadly disease. Players have to explore the various floating towns and villages across the world, deal with threats and try and find a cure. Facing you are three different factions – all with their own pros and cons – and players have to choose their allies carefully, as every decision has the potential to create new adversaries.
What is more, decisions players make will have consequences for others following in your footsteps and the games unique asynchronous system allows players to follow their friends or streamers of their choice and react to their actions.
“We wanted to explore a different world – in this case an oceanic one – and inject a little fantasy element too,” said DigixArt’s Studio’s Director Yoan Fanise.
“Additionally, we wanted to push the boundaries of how we constructed the narrative of Road 96 and develop some real innovation into storytelling; with Tides of Tomorrow your choices impact not just your world but other players too. I think we’ve come up with something very innovative”
DigixArt is a video game development studio founded in 2015 in Montpellier, South of France. Its ambition is to offer meaningful and innovative gaming experiences to a wide audience. After Lost in Harmony™, 11-11- Memories Retold™ and acclaimed Road 96 the team is bringing its experience to Tides of Tomorrow™.
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.
About Deep Silver
Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance.
Attention Shopkeepers! Kabam is celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Shop Titans, the free-to-play Tycoon Simulation/Light Adventure RPG game, with a free major Game Update stocked with brand-new gameplay features and content upgrades, plus other special festivities for veteran and newer players.
Shop Titans’ 5th Anniversary Game Update introduces Artifact Blueprints, a new and very rare blueprint (six total currently available in game – see below) for players to collect, and each with a unique effect! Artifacts can be found in the Major Artifact (Tier 14) and Minor Artifact (Tiers 8-9) chests, offering stronger and more valuable blueprints compared to those of the same tier. This isn’t your average everyday blueprint… so choose wisely!
View the Shop Titans 5th Anniversary Trailer below:
Kiku-Ichimonji (Major Artifact) – This Katana is unnaturally sharp, but unwieldy! It provides a powerful +200% bonus to Critical Damage, but sets your critical hit rate to 20%.
Torc of Peace (Major Artifact): The powerful amulet magically seals the power of any wielded weapon, rendering them completely useless. In exchange, it grants a sizable +10% evasion and a 20% skill HP bonus.
Armor of Invincibility (Major Artifact): A suit of heavy armor that completely shrugs off any amount of damage it takes, no matter how powerful. As a result, it will never break!
Lone Wolf Cowl (Minor Artifact): For loners who are too cool for teamwork, there is the Lone Wolf Cowl. The wearer completely ignores bonuses granted by Champions in exchange for a powerful 40% skill bonus to ATK and DEF.
Grimar’s Collection (Minor Artifact):– This spellbook is worth a LOT of Collection Score! Grimar’s collection book contains ancient items that simply don’t exist in this day and age.
Pickaxe of Greed (Minor Artifact): Dig too deep and too greedily with this needlessly gaudy pickaxe! It is particularly adept at defeating guardians of golden treasures. Any Hero wielding it will deal double damage to Golems!
Looking Ahead: (2) extra Major Artifacts will also be released in the days following the 5th Anniversary. Stay tuned!
In addition, Furniture Levels can now be upgraded to 25. This means more energy and resource capacity. Along with the furniture level cap increase, Kabam is also massively increasing (doubling) the amount of Dragonmarks awarded by the Dragon Invasion event to help players level up their furniture. New Tier 14 Enchantments are also now available in the form of (6) new Elements and (6) new Spirits, using the new Supreme Runestone to craft them!
Kabam has some interesting changes coming to Merchant levels as well in the form of Merchant Level Loops. With Advanced Research’s XP bonus, merchant levels can be pushed beyond 99 to Level 100! After breaking through level 100, players will then be brought back to level 1 and granted a new look to their level banner to let everyone know their Shopkeeping is on point. Once players manage to make it back to 100 again, there’s a whole other loop! In fact, the new level cap is 500! Players can also take advantage of the new Seed of Merit, a valuable seed which can be used on a Hero or Champion to increase their max level by one, to a maximum of +10 per character. These seeds are currently exclusive to the Shop Titans 5th Year Anniversary Sale taking place on June 14.
And for the first time ever, it is now possible to transform any interior shop segment into Yard Space! This allows players to go beyond their standard 3×3 shop setup. Furniture Space granted by the expansion will be retained, but the actual area will become outdoor grass, allowing the placement of outdoor decorations so players can get even more creative with their shop space design. This brings a whole new level to fine tuning your shop’s expansion!
Additional Shop Titans 5th Anniversary activities include a 5th Anniversary Login Calendar where players earn a bunch of rewards simply by logging into Shop Titans during the anniversary period. Kabam is also running a daily giveaway to celebrate Shop Titans’ 5th Anniversary EXCLUSIVELY on the Shop TItans Webstore starting June 14. Fans will have 24 hours to claim their free item each day, so don’t miss out! A major sale will also take place between June 14-17, where layers can take advantage of a bunch of discounts.
Shop Titans (rated T for Teen by the ESRB) is a free-to-play Tycoon Simulation, Light Adventure RPG game on mobile and PC platforms. Set in a fantasy world filled with hilarious character-driven banter between their Champions and city Workers, players can become a fantasy shop tycoon by crafting epic weapons, managing a store to success, and building a team of adventurers to quest for loot. Find out why players are raving about the game and giving it 5 stars! Shop Titans is available now to download free on the App Store, Google Play, Steam, Microsoft Store, and Epic Games Store.
Players are invited to visit Shop Titans today to enjoy all of the new 5th Anniversary content and celebrations! For further information, please visit Shop Titans’ official website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
