Join Zoe and KOBY in Storm in a Teacup’s dark sci-fi fantasy world

Limassol, Cyprus—9th June 2024. Premiering in the recent PC Gaming Show, publisher ESDigital Games and developer Storm in a Teacup revealed a new trailer for Steel Seed where a new story thread was teased. Releasing for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in late 2024, Steel Seed is a thrilling stealth action-adventure game set in a dark sci-fi world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, and the secrets to its survival are buried in the depths of a hostile underground facility. 

The new trailer follows the protagonist, Zoe, and her flying drone companion, KOBY, as they explore the facility and offers a glimpse of some of the incredible environments and breathtaking combat you will experience on your journey. But who is the mysterious ‘S4VI’ and what role will this entity play in Zoe’s search to uncover the secrets of the facility? 

Watch the new Steel Seed teaser trailer below:

Stay tuned for more exciting news on Steel Seed and the upcoming Steam Next Fest! 

Steel Seed features: 

• Immersive, dark sci-fi world – intriguing main character evolution paired with a compelling and deep narrative experience revised and edited by BAFTA-winning writer Martin Korda. 
• Stealth: the art of fighting, without fighting  –  Use stealth-based techniques to explore the facility’s hostile environment undetected by robotic entities and guards. Some confrontations can be avoided through efficient movement. 
• Dynamic gameplay – When exploring the environment, use Zoe’s powerful arsenal of tools and weapons to hone your own gameplay style. Discover new gadgets on your journey and unlock new skills for KOBY. 
• Intense combat –  Test your reflexes and multitasking abilities in Steel Seed’s challenging fast-paced combat action. Dodge enemy attacks and deliver punishing blows to clear the path. Call on KOBY’s special gadgets and actions to cover you in combat and neutralise threats.
• Unique levels, unique challenges – Every level inside the facility is unique and offers many challenges for Zoe and KOBY to overcome. 
• Mobility –  Use Zoe’s parkour skills to traverse the underground facility and gain a tactical advantage. From the artificial, robot-controlled depths to the open natural environment, danger lurks around every corner. 
• A powerful guide – Take control of KOBY by entering Flight Mode. Scan the area to discover secret areas, detect enemy positions, and find new upgrades for Zoe. Or maybe… use him as bait.
• KOBY, a drone for life – The master key of Steel Seed and Zoe’s guide on her lonely and dangerous journey inside the underground facility. By working together, they create a formidable duo and bring something new to every fight. 

Steel Seed is developed by Storm in a Teacup and will be published by ESDigital Games on PC via Steam and EGS, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in late 2024. Fans can Wishlist the game on Steam now! 

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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 Metroidvana 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. 

About STORM IN A TEACUP:

Storm in a Teacup was created by industry veteran Carlo Ivo Alimo Bianchi in 2013, with the aim of developing only the finest experiences in the video game industry. With a unique art style and a skilled international team, STC has published four titles in 6 years for Xbox One, PS4, SWITCH, PC and PC VR. 

We want to tell you amazing stories, create deep experiences and develop video games that spread the best of “Made in Italy” across the world. 

OAKLAND — June 9, 2024 — Demonschool, the school-life tactics RPG with hints of Persona, Shin Megami Tensei, and Italian horror cinema from developer Necrosoft Games and publisher Ysbryd Games (WORLD OF HORROR, VA-11 HALL-A), earns a degree in kicking demon butt on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Friday, September 13, as seen in today’s PC Gaming Show. 

Survive a semester of screams as college freshman Faye, the final heir of the last practicing demon-hunting family, Upon arriving at a mysterious island university, she finds supernatural investigations on her syllabi. With newfound allies at her side, battle imps, demons, and class discussion boards, and close the breach between worlds before it’s too late.

Form a demon-busting battle party by befriending (or romancing!) 15 different playable characters, each with a distinct set of abilities. Employ Knute to heal friendlies and cure poisons, or invoke Destin to kick enemies away as far as possible with the strength of his short shorts. Carefully balance class schedules, combat training, side quests, extracurriculars, and more to boost classmates’ skill sets while still acing midterms. 

Ready the party’s moves in the Planning phase, mindfully placing classmates in advantageous positions to utilize their strengths. Set or rewind movements to build the perfect turn, then confirm your intentions with the Action phase to watch the attacks, heals, and striking combos play out simultaneously.

2D and 3D art collide in a chess-like purgatory filled with macabre monsters and intense boss battles. Take on gruesome demons inspired by Japanese horror manga and ‘60s-’70s Italian horror cinema. Strategize on tactics gameplay influenced by Into the Breach and painted in the hues of JRPG classics like Shin Megami Tensei and Persona.

“We wanted to encourage experimentation in Demonschool, including the ability to undo moves or and redo a whole turn from scratch, providing freedom to tinker with different mechanics and abilities for maximum punishment,” said Brandon Sheffield, creative director of Necrosoft Games. “We’re looking forward to seeing new ideas we haven’t even thought of play out on the battlefield!”

Demonschool begins orientation on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Friday, September 13, 2024. It will offer English, French, and Simplified Chinese language support.

Do some research on Ysbryd Games via its official website, follow @YsbrydGames on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, and join fellow demon hunters on Discord. Find Necrosoft Games after class on its official website, Twitter, and Discord.

About Ysbryd Games

Publisher Ysbryd Games delivers games with stories that have the heart and soul to stay with players for a lifetime, underlined by captivating gameplay and striking aesthetics.

About Necrosoft Games

Necrosoft Games is an Oakland, California-based game developer with members all over the world. Founded by Game Developer Magazine and Gamasutra alum Brandon Sheffield after he left journalism, the studio now numbers six strong after developing a string of cult indie gems like Gunhouse, Oh, Deer!, and Hyper Gunsport.

Experience a unique mix of survival horror and extraction shooter gameplay during Steam Next Fest

SEATTLE – June 9, 2024 – Publisher tinyBuild and developer DogHowl Games announced at the PC Gaming Show today that Level Zero: Extraction, the upcoming multiplayer extraction horror game, will host an open beta test on Steam beginning today and continuing through Steam Next Fest until June 17. The announcement came with a brand-new gameplay trailer, highlighting its high-stakes asymmetric PvPvE action and tactical FPS combat.

Following a successful closed beta earlier this year, Level Zero: Extraction’s new open beta introduces a number of new features and updates based on player feedback. Discover new locations to explore, realistic military-grade weapons, and AI enemies for PvE gameplay, in addition to quality-of-life improvements to balance, combat mechanics, progression, server stability, and more.

Developed in Unreal Engine 5 by small but ambitious Ukraine-based studio DogHowl Games, Level Zero: Extraction is a new, original take on multiplayer survival horror. Players will embark on dangerous scavenging expeditions where multiple mercenary teams compete for valuable loot. Meanwhile, another two players will take on the role of deadly alien monsters that can only be killed with light, hunting the humans from the shadows.

Key Pillars:

• Asymmetric multiplayer extraction horror is a brand-new take on the genre to create a totally unique experience
• Play as human mercenaries fighting over valuable loot – or as deadly alien monsters in high-stakes battles
• Intense first-person combat with immersive gunplay and melee mechanics
• A vast arsenal of weapons and gadgets to help humans survive
• Hunt humans with out-of-this-world alien abilities, including acid spit, live traps, vent crawling, EMP screams, heartbeat scans, and more
• Deep progression system with a variety of new perks, items, and weapon attachments to unlock
• Aliens can only be killed with light – this unique gameplay mechanic allows humans to strategically use light sources across the map to stave off monsters

Level Zero: Extraction launches into Steam Early Access in 2024, but players can dive into the action and get an early look at the latest features from now until June 17 at 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Wishlist the game on Steam and follow along on X to stay up to date with all the latest announcements.

About tinyBuild

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

About DogHowl Games

DogHowl Games is a Ukraine-based independent game development team following the dream to create truly unforgettable gaming experiences. As a small yet talented crew, DogHowl creates rich and detailed worlds with cinematic flair, held together with creative new game mechanics. The studio’s debut title, Level Zero: Extraction, releases on Steam in 2024. https://doghowlgames.com

The fast-paced sandbox action game launches August 15; demo available now through Steam Next Fest

El Paso, TX – June 9, 2024 – Strange Scaffold – the development studio behind critically acclaimed games like El Paso, Elsewhere, Life Eater, and Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator – and publisher Frosty Pop proudly unveiled the first trailer for the upcoming short-form covert revenge thriller and first-person shooterI Am Your Beast during today’s PC Gaming Show. 

I Am Your Beast Announcement Trailer:

I Am Your Beast puts players in the shoes of secret agent Alphonse Harding. Retired for six years, you’ve been asked to complete “one last job” one too many times. Declining your latest mission sets in motion a furious guerilla war between you and the Covert Operations Initiative (COI) that litters the forest with bodies and bullet casings. Now you must break your opponents, use their own equipment against them, duck into your tunnel network before enemy forces zero in on your location… and repeat.

Key Features

• Lightning-fast “he’s-in-the-walls” player fantasy, complete with superhuman tree climbing and head explosions
• Fully voiced story campaign with 20+ levels
• Lush comic book-inspired art style
• Chase side objectives while getting the fastest times possible in replayable micro-sandboxes
• Wield pistols, sniper rifles, bear traps, and more
• Heart-slamming soundtrack from award-winning composer RJ Lake (Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, Unbeatable, El Paso, Elsewhere)
• Innovative “kinetic typography” cutscene system

”I’m so excited to see the studio carry forward our lessons from El Paso, Elsewhere into a new universe and aesthetic,” says Strange Scaffold founder Xalavier Nelson, Jr. “Our continued focus on relentless style, nuanced storytelling, and high-quality projects built sustainably means that, in a time where the games industry is on fire, Strange Scaffold is diving into genuinely new territory for players–and it’s just the next adventure of many.”

Players interested in giving I Am Your Beast a shot won’t have to wait long; I Am Your Beast‘s gameplay demo is available for download starting today and as part of Steam Next Fest, taking place June 10-17. The demo gives a taste of the shooter’s bonkers-paced action and irresistible “Just one more try…” level design.

I Am Your Beast launches on August 15 on PC through Steam, and August 28 on iOS. For more information, follow Strange Scaffold on X.

About Strange Scaffold

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

About Frosty Pop

Frosty Pop has developed over 30 playful original video games for Netflix Games, Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch, Steam, the App Store, and Google Play. The studio was founded in 2014 by Faisal Sethi in Vancouver, British Columbia, and has been fully remote and distributed since its inception. Visit Frosty Pop for more information.

Tune in to the LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE Reveal Livestream on June 14^(ANZ)

SYDNEY (June 10, 2024) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced Life is Strange: Double Exposure during the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase, the next entry in the critically acclaimed narrative adventure franchise.Developed by Deck Nine Games,LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSUREis an all-new supernatural murder mystery that will excite both new and returning players. LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE will launch on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation 5®, and PC on October 29, 2024, and is also coming to Nintendo Switch.

Max Caulfield, photographer-in-residence at the prestigious Caledon University, discovers her closest new friend, Safi, dead in the snow. Murdered. To save her, Max tries to Rewind time – a power she’s not used in years… instead Max opens the way to a parallel timeline where Safi is still alive, and still in danger! Max realizes the killer will soon strike again – in both versions of reality.

Only Max can Shift between the two parallel timelines to solve and prevent the same murder.

Watch the Announce Trailer below:

More details on LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE will be disclosed during the Reveal Livestream on Friday 14^th June, 2am AEST / 4am NZST,  on the Life is Strange YouTube channel. Viewers can expect to learn a plethora of behind-the-scenes secrets about what went into creating this thrilling new adventure, as well as an exclusive look at gameplay.

LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE will be available in three editions; Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate. Players can pre-order the Ultimate Edition now to gain Advanced Access to Chapters 1 and 2 on October 15 2024, two weeks ahead of the release of the full game. Full details on each Edition can be found at lifeisstrange.com.

LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSUREis available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation 5®, PC via Steam and Windows Store on October 29, 2024, and is also coming to Nintendo Switch, further details to be announced.

Read more on the Life is Strange website: https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com

About Deck Nine Games

Deck Nine is an independent game developer dedicated to forging stores and gameplay into transformative entertainment experiences, Based in Westminster, Colorado, Deck Nine is best known for its work on the recent games in the award-winning Life is Strange series, published by Square Enix. This includes Life is Strange: True Colors, Life is Strange: Before the Storm, and Life is Strange: Remastered Collection. Deck Nine’s talented team of developers have won awards for their work in films, TV, and videogames.

About Square Enix External Studios

Square Enix External Studios is a London based development and publishing group that works with top development studios across the world, establishing new intellectual properties and developing new franchises within the umbrella of Square Enix Holdings. Square Enix External Studios have been responsible for multiple games including the Just Cause® and Life is Strange® series, Outriders®, as well as titles such as Batman: Arkham Asylum® and Sleeping Dogs®.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

Purchase an Early Access Bundle Today to Get into the Highly Anticipated RTS Starting July 30

IRVINE, Calif. — June 9, 2024 — Frost Giant Studios, founded by former members of the StarCraft II and Warcraft III real-time strategy game teams at Blizzard Entertainment, today announced that Stormgate, our highly anticipated RTS, will enter Steam Early Access starting Aug. 13, 2024. Players eager to embark on the road to mastery can get a head start and dive into the game on July 30 by pre-purchasing an Early Access bundle, available today on Steam.

Stormgate’s Early Access release date was announced today during the PC Gaming Show, where the game’s previously unannounced third faction–the Celestial Armada–was revealed. Once a tightly guarded secret known only to thousands of our closed beta testers, the Celestials are a race of highly technologically advanced interstellar travelers who have come to Earth to challenge the demonic Infernal Host for control over our planet–with humanity caught in the middle.

For more on the Celestials, which some playtesters have called the most original RTS faction they’ve ever played, visit the Celestials faction page on the official Stormgate website. 

Get a Head Start with Early Access Bundles

Stormgate will be free-to-play, but Early Access bundles offer players the opportunity to pick up a collection of exciting new game content to explore once the game is live.

• The Early Access Pack ($25 USD) includes the Amara Human Vanguard Hero, the first Chapter of the Vanguard campaign, and the Gold Vanguard Army Accent.
• The Deluxe Early Access Pack ($40 USD) includes everything in the Early Access Pack plus the Maloc Infernal Host Hero, the Auralanna Celestial Armada Hero, and the Chicken Pet.
• The Ultimate Early Access Pack ($60 USD) includes everything in the Deluxe Early Access Pack plus Chapters 2 and 3 of the Vanguard campaign (available sometime after August 13) and the Firestorm Fog of War Shader.

Each Stormgate Early Access bundle includes preview access to Stormgate on July 30, 2024, two weeks before the official Early Access release date on August 13. Hero progression and leaderboard rankings will not be reset following the preview period.

Early Access: A Partnership With Our Players

“Launching Stormgate in Early Access represents a major milestone for our team and our community,” said Tim Morten, CEO and Production Director at Frost Giant Studios. “We believe Early Access is a better way to make games, as it allows us to form a true partnership with our players. Their feedback and participation have already been invaluable in shaping the future of Stormgate, and we can’t wait to see what future contributions they’ll make as together we forge a bright future for the real-time strategy genre.”

A Global RTS Community

The Frost Giant team developed SnowPlay, a custom layer of technology that transforms Unreal Engine 5 into the most powerful and responsive real-time strategy engine to date. It allows for next-generation improvements for the genre such as the inclusion of rollback netcode–which revolutionized online play in the fighting game community–now in an RTS featuring massive armies. Supported by a globally distributed server network and the improved gameplay feel that results from SnowPlay and rollback, Stormgate makes a truly global RTS community a possibility, with the potential to bring together players around the world like never before.

A More Approachable RTS

Stormgate features a variety of innovative features meant to make this style of game more approachable than ever. The Quick Macro Panel (QMP) puts all of the actions players need to perform to build and maintain their armies at their fingertips while automated control groups make controlling armies a cinch. Stormgate also features a customizable player-assist tool called the BuddyBot that provides varying degrees of automated assistance. Designed for the benefit of new players as well as those with differing abilities, the BuddyBot gives players a helping hand by providing as much or as little help as desired. While it won’t turn a new player into a world champion, the BuddyBot can help anyone dive right into the fun of leading armies in epic battles.

Frost Giant Studios will be self-publishing Stormgate in the West and is partnering with publisher Kakao Games to bring the future of real-time strategy to gamers in Korea–considered by many the birthplace of competitive RTS. Korean gamers can look forward to exciting regional support plans to be announced by Kakao Games in the days ahead. Stormgate will initially be localized in French, German, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese.

For more information about Stormgate, including details regarding the Early Access Packs and preview period, visit playstormgate.com. You can become a member of the official community on Discord and join the discussion on Reddit. You can also watch streaming gameplay from our most recent Stormgate beta test on Twitch.tv. Be sure to stay tuned for more updates in the months ahead as we approach the official Early Access release.

Freeform farming playground comes out swinging in Steam Early Access

June 9th, 2024 – Radical Forge is excited to announce the official release date for their highly anticipated physics-based farming simulator, Southfield, which will launch into Steam Early Access on June 24th, 2024.

Announced during today’s PCGamingShow, Southfield, which has garnered significant attention through viral videos on TikTok and during their closed beta in May, offers a unique approach to farming that combines Radical Forge’s trademark humour and joy with the beloved genre.

“We’re so hyped to finally announce the official release date of Southfield”, said Bruce Slater, CEO and co-founder of Radical Forge. “The team has been amazing, every one of them, pulling out all the stops to make our game stand out.”

In the lead up to launch of June 24th, the Radical Forge team will be implementing feedback from Southfield’s recent closed beta, as well as adding new features for players to discover.

New features to discover in Southfield’s Early Access:

• 60+ crops to discover, farm and combine together in exciting new ways!
• Discover an expanded Main Quest and unlock brand new areas of the island!
• Meet new NPCs and encounter brand new quests to complete.
• New ways to automate your farm with brand new machines.
• New construction materials to make your dream farmstead
• Loads of new Bud patterns, shades and outfits.
• Enhanced Bud physics for better movement, and even better wibbling.
• Numerous fixes and improvements directly based on community feedback from the recent closed beta.

About Southfield

Weird farming meets silly physics in Southfield! Combine chaotic crops with unpredictable effects, build your dream farmstead, and experiment with playful machinery. Wobble your way around an ever-changing island and unearth its secrets.

About Radical Forge

Radical Forge started out in 2017 when Bruce Slater and Freddie Babord decided to establish a studio where triple-A quality and ambition didn’t need to be separated from values of kindness, creativity, playfulness and authenticity. Since then Rad Forge has earned co-development credits on titles they properly admire. If you’ve played Gang Beasts or Zombie Army 4’s DLC, you’ve probably enjoyed some of their work. Radical Forge released their own IP, feline puzzler Bright Paw in 2020. In 2024, the studio will publish their next original IP, Southfield, funded by the Private Division Development Fund.

Publisher Branch of Shiro Games collaborates with Hammer & Ravens for a Q4 2024 launch

BORDEAUX, France – June 9, 2024 – Revealed at PC Gaming Show today, publisher Shiro Unlimited (Decarnation, Dune: Spice Wars, Northgard, Wartales) partners with developer Hammer & Ravens (Empires in Ruins, Razerwire: Nanowars) to release Ale Abbey. The serene brewery tycoon arrives on PC via Steam Q4 2024. 

Master the boozier side of commerce by helping a medieval monastery turn an honest and lucrative profit. Nurture the production and development of the best brews in the lands in a jovial pursuit of fortune and fame. Secure talented cicerones, strive for spiritual enlightenment, and moniscraft beer alongside an entertaining collection of characters! 

The monastery is the hub of all operations. 

Assign Brewmasters and Monks to brew a wide variety of delicious ale styles including lagers, pilsners, stouts, porters, and more. Unlock new ingredients and introduce different malts and hops to create more complex recipes. 

Expand its capabilities by establishing key resources such as a library to craft pitcher perfect formulas and further research and development. Explore multiple upgrade paths and build more desks to hasten monks’ discovery process. 

Venture into the outerworld to sell ale at the markets and give back to the community. Keep the local Lords hoppy, ensuring their market requests are met to secure protection and sustain the monastery’s success. Alternatively, gain fame by feeding the less fortunate and bridging bandits to secure the unobstructed trading of beer or raw materials.

“One of the brightest spots in middle age society, despite the plentiful hardships, was the beer-centric culture offered by monks,” said Emiliano Pastorelli, Game Director at Hammer & Ravens. “Historically, there were a lot of monasteries making and selling ale as a way to fund their establishments. Modern breweries have profited from those original advancements and techniques, and modern gamers can experience the glory of the past in the most entertaining fashion yet thanks to Ale Abbey!” 

Ale Abbey is slated for release on PC via Steam in Q4 2024. For more information, please visit Hammer & Raven’s official website and follow the team on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Keep up to date with everything Shiro Unlimited has to come by visiting the official website and follow the team on Twitter and Facebook.

About Shiro Unlimited

Shiro Games is an independent Bordeaux-based studio founded by video game veterans, with the objective of offering rich and innovative game experiences. After the commercial and critical success of Evoland and Northgard, the studio enriched its offering to players with Wartales and Dune: Spice Wars with more experiences worth treasuring on the way!

About Hammer & Ravens

Hammer & Ravens is a small independent game development studio based out of Tallinn, Estonia. Its worldwide team has been crafting games infused with tongue-in-cheek humor and satisfying gameplay since the mid-2010s. Founded by Emiliano Pastorelli, Hammer & Ravens has developed and published games for PC and consoles, as well as museum apps and educational mobile games.

The sequel to 2019’s indie darling embraces chaos and prepares to hit the road

SEATTLE – 9 June, 2024 – Streets of Rogue 2, the open-world sandbox adventure from developer Matt Dabrowski in partnership with publisher tinyBuild, opens its chemistry set of carnage on Steam Early Access for PC on 14 August as seen during today’s PC Gaming Show, where the game premiered its latest trailer. 

Watch the Release Date Trailer for Streets of Rogue 2 on YouTube

Soak in the beauty of a lively procedurally generated world with one objective: depose a corrupt president… or just chill in the countryside, no one’s judging! Pursue the coup with total freedom, whether that means: running amok in a chaotic crime spree or roleplaying as a boy scout to help out numerous townsfolk with side quests to unlock sweet rewards.

Live out wild dreams with a jam-packed roster of playable characters, each with distinct talents, like the tech-savvy hacker, agile ninja, or culinary chef. Plot to take over the country by any means necessary, like breaking into facility mainframes, staging a zombie outbreak, hiring a band of crooks, or becoming a farming mogul who can bribe anyone. 

Go nuts with destructible environments and an array of weaponry, including, but not limited to, machine guns, flamethrowers, rocket launchers, bear traps, and banana peels. Explore hugely different corners of the expansive world, from mysterious caves and neon-lit cities to creepy graveyards and sunlit islands.

Cruise the highways in style with souped-out luxury cars or goof around in high-speed boat races across a wacky, ever-changing world with endless options. Travel through a massive procedurally generated map, always changing with countless surprises – and random threats — around each and every corner. 

The Steam Early Access release merely marks the start of the madcap fun: developer Matt Dabrowski and publisher tinyBuild have already committed to multiple exciting updates to maximize the madness in the lead-up to the 1.0 launch.

For more information, visit the Streets of Rogue 2 official website, follow @StreetsofRogue and @tinyBuild on X (formerly Twitter), and wishlist it on Steam.

About tinyBuild

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

About Matt Dabrowski

Matt Dabrowski is the solo game developer behind Streets of Rogue, a breakout indie hit that mixed immersive sim freeform creativity with roguelike and RPG elements. The game went on to sell more than one million copies across all platforms and become one of the staples of the roguelike genre. Matt began his game development journey back in his teen years, creating several pre-Steam indie titles while attending school. Prior to his foray into full-time solo development, Matt had minor roles on high profile franchises like World of Warcraft and SimCity. Following the success of Streets of Rogue, Matt collaborated with publisher tinyBuild to work on the highly anticipated sequel.

The Yars Universe Like You’ve Never Seen It — Atari and WayForward Show Off Run-and-Gun Action, Stealth Mechanics, and Arcade-inspired Minigames

New York, NY (June 9, 2024) – Atari — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — and developer WayForward released globally today the first full-length gameplay trailer for Yars Rising, the stealth-based Metroidvania take on one of Atari’s richest classic titles. 

Revealed at IGN Live 2024, the all-new gameplay trailer shows off the vivid world of Yars Rising, punctuated by anime-inspired cyberpunk character designs, an energetic soundtrack, and a look at the game’s stealth mechanics and enemy encounters. What starts off as a simple ‘get in, get out’ mission quickly turns into more than what the young hacker Emi bargains for— from blasting robots to dodging lasers, to hacking complex systems and acquiring bio-hacks that grant unexpected abilities. 

Watch the Yars Rising gameplay trailer here:

“With Yars Rising, we set out to honor one of Atari’s most enduring franchises, while creating some new rules and breaking old ones, just like Yars’ Revenge did,” said WayForward Director James Montagna. “We’re delighted to unveil the first look at gameplay, introducing fans to Emi and teasing what’s in store when it releases later this year.” 

“Since the day I joined Atari, creating a new Yars game has been a dream of mine. I’m thrilled that we had the opportunity to collaborate with WayForward, one of my favorite studios, on this ambitious project,” said Wade Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Atari. “The new story that Wayforward has created for Yars Rising is going to excite fans and introduce a new generation to the Yars universe through WayForward’s unique creative lens.” 

More about Yars Rising

In Yars Rising, players take control of Emi Kimura, a young hacker who’s been hired by a mysterious entity to infiltrate the shadowy Qotech corporation. Run, jump, sneak, and hack your way through challenges and retro-inspired mini-games to unravel layers of intrigue in this vast sci-fi mystery. Embark on Emi’s journey to decipher the corporation’s closely guarded secret and uncover her inexplicable bond to a far-off alien race.

In true Metroidvania fashion, Emi grows in power throughout her adventure, allowing her to retrace her steps and reach previously inaccessible and secret areas. Her evolving hacking skills are critical to solving stimulating minigames that reference the innovative gameplay from the Atari 2600 title Yars’ Revenge. 

Key Features Include:

• Otherworldly Abilities: Emi must jump, blast, and sneak her way past waves of robotic and alien enemies. Her latent powers are revealed as she progresses, granting her wild augments and biohacks to reach inaccessible areas.
• Stealth Traversal: Emi can’t always shoot or jump her way out of a jam — tense sections of stealth gameplay force her to skillfully duck into the shadows to hide from relentless security bots.
• Sci-fi Intrigue: A seemingly bottomless mystery takes Emi from drab office buildings into underground labs, and even to the farthest reaches of space as she uncovers the dark truth behind the Qotech corporation. A sprawling, interconnected map allows for hours upon hours of gameplay.
• Genre Mash-Ups: A Metroidvania at its core, Yars Rising progresses the story with a series of hacking minigames paying homage to the original Yars’ Revenge, along with other levels and boss battles that take Emi far and beyond her “normal” adventure, like fight scenes and turn-based battles. 

WayForward has built a reputation for developing franchises featuring strong characters and rich storytelling. In Yars Rising, the studio delivers a side-scrolling Metroidvania adventure with platforming action, a balance of stealth and combat gameplay, and unique genre switch-ups.

Yars Rising is slated for release on Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 &5, and Xbox Series X in late 2024. Play the first official demo as part of Steam Next Fest from June 10 — 17, 2024.

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About WayForward

Founded in 1990 by Voldi Way, WayForward has become one of the biggest independent developers in the video game industry and home to some of the finest talent in the business.  The company got its start during the PC, Super NES, and Genesis era of gaming, rode the educational CD-ROM wave through the ’90s, and eventually found our way back onto handhelds and consoles. Wayforward built its reputation on solid gaming fundamentals, feature-quality character animation, and the ability to faithfully turn any brand into interactive entertainment – including original properties of our own design, adaptations of comic book and Hollywood favorites, and exciting new entries in classic gaming franchises.

About Atari

Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment, and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. The Atari family of brands includes game developers Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios, the publishing label Infogrames, and the community-based sites AtariAge and MobyGames. Atari has offices in New York and Paris.

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