Indie developer Flamingo Simulation Systems brings the thrill of flight to PC in their first VR title.

Querétaro, Mexico, 23 May 2024 | Take to the skies today with the launch of Kid Pilot, a VR flight adventure from indie developer Flamingo Simulation Systems. The title is available now on Steam for PC VR. 

Welcome to the skies of Kid Pilot, where childhood imagination soars into the realm of virtual reality. Grab the controls with your hand—akin to a toy plane—and prepare for a challenging flight experience. While Kid Pilot evokes a playful, toy-like aesthetic, don’t be fooled; this game is crafted for everyone from casual players to seasoned pilots seeking a thrilling test of their flying skills. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready to fly like a kid and feel like a true pilot in a game where the sky is just the beginning.

Back To (Flight) School

Combining childhood nostalgia with the power of immersive VR technology, Kid Pilot is a challenging physics flight adventure. Begin your journey by unveiling your first plane, and learn the mechanics by flying through hoops in the game’s tutorial. An intuitive control system lets you pilot your plane with the flick of a wrist so you can turn, tilt, accelerate, and navigate through Kid Pilot’s aerial challenges. Whether you’re honing your aim in target practice, performing nimble maneuvers in obstacle courses, or exploring the game’s stunning scenery, Kid Pilot will take you soaring!

Journey Through Worlds

As you maneuver through the skies, build your skillset in preparation for Kid Pilot’s boss encounters. Weave through oncoming blockades, traverse the depths of treacherous volcanos, and clear targets to progress through the game’s colorful stages. Kid Pilot boasts several unique environments, introducing players to lush rainforests, airborne racetracks, sunny skies, and more! Don’t be fooled, however; within these cheery environments lie challenges to test your knowledge of the game’s mechanics. As you overcome the game’s levels, earn rewards that enhance your flight experience, including new maps, planes, and encounters that advance your status to Top Pilot. The sky is the limit!

Features:

• Master of the Skies: Take control of your aircraft with simple hand gestures for multi-directional flight.
• Continental Explorer: Earn achievement badges to unlock new maps and planes, expanding your world in Kid Pilot!
• Rise to the Challenge: Adjust your flight pattern to pass through numerous obstacles, whether traversing a tiki maze or enjoying some target practice.
• Flight Fun: Kid Pilot’s maps offer a range of challenges, increasing in difficulty as you master the game’s mechanics.
• Fully Immersive: Taking advantage of VR’s 360° dimensions, let yourself fly into distant lands you could only dream of!

Kid Pilot is available now on Steam for $19.99. Check out more of Kid Pilot and Flamingo Simulation Systems on their website. 

About Flamingo Simulation Systems

At Flamingo Simulation Systems, we aim to create an entertainment universe that inspires a bright future. Driven by the belief that stories and interactive experiences can shape global cultural foundations, we embark on a journey to contribute to humanity’s betterment. Our commitment extends beyond conventional entertainment; we aim to leverage technological advancements and artificial intelligence to craft narratives that provoke thought, encourage introspection, and pave the way for positive change. At FSS, we see ourselves as architects of an entertainment universe that captivates audiences and inspires a collective vision for a brighter, more harmonious future.

Culver City, Calif. (May 23, 2024) – Crunchyroll is going bananas with a new Bananya collaboration heading to the hit free-to-play battle royale game Fall Guys on May 23.  Players can expect a variety of delightfully fun and interactive cosmetics available in the Fall Guys Store, including two Bananya costumes, one celebration as well as one emote, helping fans worldwide customize their Fall Guys experience for maximum cuteness.

“We at Crunchyroll are so excited to bring an adorable series like Bananya to life with Fall Guys through such a fun, on-brand collaboration. We have no doubt that these super cute in-game cosmetics will allow fans to engage with the show in a fresh way,” said Vice President of Global Consumer Products, Anna Songco Adamian.

The full lineup of Bananya in-game offerings include: 

• Bananya costume – For players that want to embody the star of Bananya, the white kitty who lives in a banana, this is the costume for you! 
• Droopy Eared Bananya costume – For those who want something a little fluffier and a little more pink, the Droopy Eared Bananya costume is sure to do the trick.
• Happy Bananya Emote – Ever want to express your joy like a Bananya who just found a sweet treat? Now you can with this emote!
• Bananya wins, Nya Celebration – Did your charming bunch win every round? Now, you and your buddies can celebrate together in true Bananya fashion.

The Bananya collaboration on Fall Guys is available to fans worldwide outside of China, and playable across PC and console. Bananya cosmetics will be available in the Fall Guys Store from May 24 through May 30, but not to worry – all the adorable fun will live on indefinitely after purchase. Bananya is the effortlessly adorable series of animated shorts produced by TMS Entertainment about the secret life of kitties who live in bananas, with two seasons of kitty-adventures streaming now on Crunchyroll. 

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and membership Premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles, and manga.

Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts—top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast. 

Crunchyroll is available on 15 platforms, including most gaming consoles.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

©2024 Crunchyroll, LLC. All rights reserved. CRUNCHYROLL and the Crunchyroll logo are registered trademarks of Crunchyroll, LLC.  

About TMS Entertainment

TMS Entertainment Co., Ltd. (better known as TMS), one of the largest anime studios in Japan. With strong focus on anime production, licensing, and distribution, TMS boasts a library of over 12,000 episodes across a total of 420 titles that include much-loved anime titles such as LUPIN THE 3rd, Dr. STONE, and MEGALOBOX. 

For more information, visit https://www.tms-e.co.jp/global/ & https://tmsanime.com

About Bananya

There are still many mysterious creatures in this universe that we don’t know about. On a distant planet, one mysterious species has come into existence. They are known as “Bananyas.” What sort of planet do the Bananyas come from, and what sort of life do they lead? And what if they began to dream about coming to Earth someday?

Bananya is an original character by Q-LiA, who plans, develops, and sells character sundries and stationery supplies. TMS Entertainment is responsible for producing the Bananya original anime series in 2016 and 2019. Bananya is currently available on various platforms in Japan and overseas.



For more information on Bananya, please visit: https://tmsanime.com/project/bananya

New Playable Character and Premium Avatar Among New Content from Cygames

TOKYO – May 22, 2024 – Tokyo-based video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. today released the Version 1.40 update to Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (GBVSR), developed by Arc System Works Co., Ltd. for the PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam platforms. This update comes with the new playable character Beatrix and additional in-game content included with Battle Pass Round 4, along with the sale of a new character costume (Lancelot’s “Knight’s Finery”) and System Voice Set 2 and introduces other online lobby and Story mode updates.

Version 1.40 Update

Contents:

Beatrix, the Undying Blue, Joins the Roster as a Playable Character

(Voice: Jennifer Losi [EN] / Aya Hirano [JP])

Beatrix is now obtainable as a DLC character. This addition to the roster includes a Beatrix Premium Avatar that can be set as a Partner Character to give you advice and support while playing, an Embrasque Sword Weapon Cutout, and more! This Society agent is the proud contractor of the seal weapon Embrasque. Fueled by its karma-devouring power and her own unyielding spirit, Beatrix dives headlong into the thick of battle on her missions, all in pursuit of glory and a hefty paycheck.

Additional Character Set (Beatrix) Details

MSRP: $7.99

Contents:

• Playable Character: Beatrix
• Premium Avatar: Beatrix
• Badge: Beatrix
• Weapon Cutout: Embrasque Sword
• Figure Studio poses 1–6 and expressions 1–7 for Beatrix
• Bonus item for the original Granblue Fantasy mobile game (PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 purchases only)

DLC Page:

• Players will need the full paid game to use this content, which is sold separately. The latest update may also be required.
• Additional character and items featured in this set are also included in GBVSR Character Pass 1 and GBVSR Deluxe Character Pass 1. Players need to please be careful to ensure they do not make a duplicate purchase.
• Bonus item for the original Granblue Fantasy mobile game can be obtained by entering the included serial code into the Serial Codes screen in Granblue Fantasy.

New Character Costumes and More Content Coming with Battle Pass Round 4

The latest battle pass, Battle Pass Round 4, includes additional in-game items that can be unlocked, such as character illustrations, music, badges, trophies, and more. A new lobby avatar, Shark, can also be obtained as a battle pass reward. Players can obtain even more rewards by purchasing the Premium Battle Pass Round 4 DLC, which includes an Indigo Witch costume for Beatrix in addition to exclusive character colors and weapon skins.

Premium Battle Pass Round 4 Details

MSRP: $7.99

More details about Battle Pass Round 4 can be found on the official website.

Obtain a New Character Costume for Lancelot

A new character costume set is available for Lancelot. This set includes the Knight’s Finery character costume and eight color variations that can be used both in battle and the Figure Studio. More costumes are planned to be added in future updates, so stay tuned!

Character Costume: Knight’s Finery (Lancelot) Details

MSRP: $4.99

Contents:

Unlocks the Knight’s Finery costume for Lancelot for use in battle and the Figure Studio (includes eight colors).

Learn more here:

• Players will need the full paid game to use this content, which is sold separately. The latest update may also be required.

This content can also be obtained separately in the in-game Rupie Shop.

A New System Voice Set Featuring DLC Characters is Now Available

A new system voice set, System Voice Set 2, unlocking character system voices for characters included in Character Pass 1 (Lucilius, Vane, Beatrix, and two unannounced characters) is now available for purchase.

System Voice Set 2 Details

MSRP: $8.99

Set Contents:

• Unlocks character system voices for the 5 DLC characters: Lucilius, Vane, Beatrix, and two unannounced characters. (Character system voices for 2B are not included.)
• Players will need the full paid game to use this content, which is sold separately. The latest update may also be required.
• For the PlayStation® version, this content can be accessed by connecting your PlayStation®5 or PlayStation®4 to the internet and signing into the PlayStation™Network.

GBVSR is on Sale on PlayStation Platforms for the First Time

Both the Standard and Deluxe Editions of Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising are currently on sale on the PlayStation™Store and Steam Store. The Standard Edition includes the full base game, and the Deluxe Edition comes with Deluxe Character Pass 1, which includes the latest DLC character addition to the roster, Beatrix. This is the first time that both the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 versions of the game have gone on sale.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – Standard Edition: 20% off $49.99

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – Deluxe Edition: 20% off $74.99

PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4 Store: The Americas: Until June 5, 11:59 p.m. (PT) / Europe, New Zealand: Until June 5, 11:59 p.m. (BST) / Asia: Until June 5, 11:59 p.m. (JST).

Steam Store: Until June 4, 10 a.m. (PT)

Sale periods differ across platforms and are subject to change without prior notice. Please review the store pages for further details and ensure to verify the discounted price when purchasing.

First Game to Allow User Generated Content Created Using Professional, PC-based Dev Tools to Be Directly Sold to Console Players

SEATTLE, WA – May 22, 2024 – Studio Wildcard and Overwolf announced today the release of nine Premium Mods for ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA) onto Xbox Series X/S, marking a groundbreaking milestone as ASA becomes the first game to enable professionally created Premium Mods to be sold to console players. While this practice is well-established in PC gaming, Studio Wildcard and Overwolf now enable creators and game studios to deploy, sell, and update their content directly to consoles dynamically. Premium Mods are available now for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with price points ranging from $2 to $10, with 50% of all revenue going to the creators. The Premium Mods are in certification for PlayStation 5 with plans to release asap.

Jeremy Stieglitz, co-creative director and lead designer at Studio Wildcard, emphasized the versatility of the ARK dev kit’s simple framework, enabling creation of not just modes or cosmetics, but entire new games. “Experienced game developers can leverage the established ARK technical infrastructure as a base, allowing them to concentrate on crafting inventive gameplay and compelling narratives using Unreal Engine 5. Moreover, via ARK Survival Ascended’s mod deployment pipeline they can seamlessly playtest their creations on consoles without requiring specialized ‘developer’ hardware units. This streamlined approach removes many of the traditional barriers to console content creation, opening it up to smaller developers and hobbyist creators.”

Positioned between official DLCs and traditional mods, Premium Mods elevate the modding experience for gamers. Crafted by game studios and select community modders, these mods offer game-changing content, from new modes to sprawling maps. With hundreds of development hours invested, Premium Mods guarantee players high-quality, regular updates that enrich their gaming experience.

“UGC is becoming one of the industry’s largest growth engines. Through this initiative, Overwolf expands into a new creator category – game studios. This move ties into our bigger vision of UGC, where games become content platforms and studios evolve into creators on these platforms,”  commented Overwolf CEO Uri Marchand.

ARK: Survival Ascended has integrated in-game mod discovery and management across PC, Xbox, and PS5 platforms, which is powered by CurseForge for Studios. This integration resulted in over 175 million mod downloads to date, with Premium Mods emerging as the most popular choice.

Premium Mods Now Available on Xbox Series X/S:

• ARK: Survive the Night game mode, developed by Blue Isle Studios, is set on Obsidian Isle, a dark and hostile world where survivors are thrust into a relentless battle for survival against hordes of horrific, zombie dinosaurs. Whether joining forces with others or braving the challenges alone, players must scavenge for resources, build fortifications and craft an arsenal of weapons and supplies to withstand the zombie threat. 
• Svartalfheim Premium is a mod map for ARK developed by Nekatus, the maker of Valguero and Fjordur. A dwarven inspired map it’s a 33km² landscape full of mysteries, with no flyers, Dwarven Warrior enemies, new Alpha dino variants and more! 
• Anomalocaris developed by Garuga123 is a creature mod. Within the shallows and depths of ARK’s Ocean’s, Anomalocaris lay in wait for their prey. A master of different hunting tactics, Anomalo utilizes many strategies for attacking and debilitating their prey! Whether it’s Venom, Mimicry, or Parasitic attacks, Anomalocaris will dispose of its’ victims with ease! 
• Ark Omega Ascended by HexenLord is a mod like no other, providing procedural edits to creatures, players, items, and more. Over 1,000 versions of every creature exist in this mod, with abilities that range from being able to create black holes that pull in enemies to being able to create a protective bubble that redirects all incoming damage done to allies directly to the spell caster / tank. 
• Gaia: Potions Plus by GaiaStudio is a world of personalized alchemy that unlocks 40+ consumable potions, all customizable through our in-game admin-settings UI found in the structure radial wheel. The wide array of potions offers everything from instant dino taming to healing, sonar vision, and even the ability to summon random dinos. 
• Reverence by kelthezuad is a mountainous map with lush plains, thick jungles and ruins of an abandoned island world.  The vast ruins, caves, and caverns allow for exploration above and below to find potential hidden treasures. 
• GG SkyIslands by ragingarcher offers floating island to use as base of operations. The SkyIslands are themed for different environments and scenic to add an immersive and natural feeling to its existence. SkyIslands come in various sizes up to Epic variety and with multiple biomes available now with more coming soon inspired by official maps. 
• Enclave: Survival Skyward by Look North World and partner Efecto Studios brings a new aspect to ARK – the skies! The jungle is filled with dangerous animals and treasure, and bases are now built in tall reclaimed skyscrapers. Explore and climb these towers, build a strong base, and travel to other towers using risky ziplines or even parachute down from above! Gather your team, create a sky castle, and protect it from everyone. 
• Forglar Premium by Snowytrain is a new fantasy map featuring a wide array of biomes including snow, desert, a maze caves system and many bosses!

With the launch of ASA, for the first time ARK mods crafted on PC now run on consoles, with 1900+ mods now available for cross-platform play, and many more added daily. Everything from new weapons, armor, and creatures to fully-fledged game modes and high-quality maps are now easily available to both PC and console players through a dedicated Mod-browser found directly within the game. To view all the mods available visit the official home of ARK: Survival Ascended mods on the CurseForge page.

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About STUDIO WILDCARD

Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+.

For more info visit www.studiowildcard.com

About CURSEFORGE

CurseForge, a division of Overwolf, is the world’s largest repository of mods and addons for video games. CurseForge enables mod authors and gamers to discover, share, and safely and seamlessly enhance their gaming experience. With over 50B mod downloads, CurseForge supports mods across multiple AAA titles, including Minecraft, World of Warcraft, and Palworld.

LOS ANGELES – May 22, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched a new update to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds since its global launch. This special update features brand-new Foot Race content and limited-time events that offer up to 2,222 2nd Anniversary Special Summon Coupons.

Starting today, players can join Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds’ 2nd Anniversary celebration by entering the following events: 

• 2nd Anniversary Special Summon: Players can receive a total of 2,222 2nd Anniversary Special Summon Coupons through various in-game events and activities. These Special Summon Coupons will give players a chance to obtain multiple rare items and power up materials that will help raise their Combat Power. Players can also obtain the 2nd Anniversary Cluu Costume Chest and the 2nd Anniversary Cluu Bouncer Amber by using the rewards they have earned.
• Find the Hidden 2nd Anniversary Gift!: Clear the 2nd Anniversary Hidden Missions in Evermore to receive valuable rewards including the 2nd Anniversary Rare 4★ Equipment Chest and the 2nd Anniversary Title.
• 2x the Joy for the 2nd Anniversary! Mission Event: Complete different missions per tier to earn rewards. For example, checking-in to the kingdom during the event period will provide players with 2nd Anniversary Special Summon Coupons. Other missions include donating to the kingdom and participating in the Foot Race: Sagartha, where players can receive gifts such as the 2nd Anniversary Rare 4★ Familiar Selection Capsule, the Rare 6★ Toy Chest and more. 

The brand-new 2nd Anniversary Foot Race: Sagartha is now available through June 19. Players will use the Reward Ticket that can be claimed four times a week in their mailbox and run in an exciting Foot Race across the mystical ancient city of Sagartha. After the match is over, participants will earn rewards such as the Choice Summon Coupon, 5★ Tetro Puzzle Selection Pack, Sparkling Heart and more based on stages reached. 

Developed based on Level5 and Studio Ghibli’s original fantasy RPG series ‘Ni no Kuni’, fans can learn more about Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds’ latest game info and updates by visiting the official website(https://ninokuni.netmarble.com/) and following the game’s Facebook, X, YouTube, TikTok and Discord channels. 

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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Your favorite Toonami-inspired video game showcase is coming soon — tune in or else!

ALPHA CENTAURI – May 22, 2024 – GLITCH is back for Season 5, with an even bigger and brighter Future Of Play Direct. Tune in on Saturday, June 8, at 11 AM EDT / 8 AM PDT as VTuber Melios the Android broadcasts stellar games from across the universe, highlighting bold new launch announcements, trailers and show-stopping galaxy premieres! Get ready to swoon over cute anime girls with big swords, go on a date with death, practice witchcraft, and fight capitalism with the power of dance.

This year’s Future Of Play Direct will showcase games from countless developers you’ve been dying to hear from. Get ready for exclusive announcements about cosmic new bangers from Trinket Studios (creators of Battle Chef Brigade), Texel Raptor (creators of Parkitect), Mighty Yell (creators of The Big Con), and Studio Pixel Punk (creators of Unsighted). Plus tune in for exciting updates from titles such as Dungeon Clawler, Timberborn, Psychroma, Zodiac XXL, Airborne Empire and much more.

Tune in Saturday, June 8, at 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT to watch Future Of Play Direct live on YouTube, Twitch, IGN, GameSpot and more alongside the thrilling lineup of Summer Game Fest showcases. After the show, a VOD for Future Of Play Direct Season 5 will be featured on the GLITCH YouTube channel at youtube.com/heyglitch.

About GLITCH

GLITCH is a creator-led, cooperatively-owned movement backing bold new forms of play and the people who define them. We’re building the #FutureOfPlay together by sharing knowledge widely, co-creating spaces for experimentation, and making worlds for people who want more from their video games. Join us on Discord and follow along on Twitter and TikTok.

LOS ANGELES – May 22, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new game update for its collectible RPG, Tower of God: New World. This update features a new teammate, as well as several themed events called ‘The Murder on the Express Train.’ 

Players can now experience the new playable teammate, SSR+ [Ancient Monster] Ha Jinsung (Red element, Fisherman, Assassin). One of FUG’s executives, Ha Jinsung served as a martial arts instructor for Karaka and Jue Viole Grace, but he turned his back on his family to focus on his personal goals. Ha Jinsung is a fierce assassin known for his ambush attacks and skills to become temporarily invincible. The latest update also includes new costumes for Ha Jin Sung, Ha Yura, Data Zahard and Child Endorsi.

Celebrating the arrival of Ha Jinsung, players can enter several new in-game events through June 5: 

• Story Event [The Murder on the Express Train]: Experience a special story and stages featuring Ha Jinsung and Ha Yura who uncover a mysterious murder case and where players can earn story points. Based on story point rankings, players will acquire special titles such as the Express Train Fixer. 
• [The Murder on the Express Train] Exchange Shop: Exchange items earned from the Story Event for valuable rewards such as the new costume for SSR Data Zahard and Growth resources. 
• [The Murder on the Express Train] Check-in Event: Players will earn various gifts including Normal Summon Tickets (x40) and up to 3,000 Suspendiums by checking-in the game for 14 days during the event period. 
• [Ancient Monster] Ha Jinsung Trial Event: Play with the new teammate [Ancient Monster] Ha Jinsung for three days and get various Growth resources as rewards.

Players who complete Story Event missions will receive Normal Summon Tickets and SSR Soulstones among other rewards. Additionally, players who clear all Story Events can challenge the Event Boss [Punisher] Ren for a limited period of time (May 29 to June 5). 

The celebration continues with Yellowy’s Bingo Time Event (May 29 – June 5) that gives players a chance to obtain Normal Summon Tickets, SSR Soulstones and more. Additionally, the Loot Bonus Time Event (May 24 – 31), offers players the opportunity to receive double Coins, Shinsu and Link EXP during the event period. 

In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Jin Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 90 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character. 

The game is now available on Google Play and the App Store while the PC version is available to download from Google Play Games Beta. Players are encouraged to sign up on Discord and other social channels (YouTube, Instagram, X, TikTok, and Facebook) for the latest information.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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Lunarch Studios and Behaviour Interactive are excited to announce the development of an offline mode for their game, Islands of Insight. Responding to player feedback and the desire for a more flexible gaming experience, the new offline mode aims to enhance the player experience and allow them to enjoy the game in their own way.

The shared world’s vision was always to bring a fresh experience to the puzzle genre. Islands of Insight is a game that was created to be played by many in an environment that promotes social interactions, community, and streaming — all without disrupting the experience of players who preferred to journey on their own. Developing this new feature isn’t the easiest task, but players can expect the offline mode to be released in the coming months.

In addition to this announcement:

• The Islands of Insight demo is currently available on the game’s Steam page. Players can get a taste of the world, where they can solve and explore in part of the first biome of the game.
• The game will be part of Steam Cerebral Puzzle Showcase, taking over the platform from May 23 (10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET) – May 30 (10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET). 

Updates on the progress of offline mode will be provided through Islands of Insight’s Steam announcements and official social media channels on X and TikTok, as well as our official website.

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Join the doomed crew of a deep-space freighter with the game’s free Steam demo, available now

NICOSIA, Cyprus – May 22, 2024 – Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX has announced a new partnership with indie developer Wrong Organ (How Fish is Made) to release the first-person, story-driven psychological horror game Mouthwashing on PC. The game’s first chilling demo was released as part of Steam Next Fest earlier this year and is available to play now on Steam.

When Pony Express’s interplanetary freighter Tulpar goes off course, its five crew members find themselves stranded with a diminishing supply of resources. As they face the threat of starvation and endure crippling isolation, the crew must fight back paranoia and hallucinations as they come to realize the question is not whether they will survive, but when they will perish… and who will be responsible.

Key Features

• Inescapable Isolation: Explore claustrophobic corridors as time closes in on you.
• Immersive Storytelling: Every detail tells a story. A keen eye is key.
• An Unfolding Narrative: Uncover the truth about your captain, your crew, and your cargo.
• Descend into Madness: Question everything, trust nothing. Not even your own mind.
• Unforgiving Brutality: Hope to die, or for goodness sake, pray that everyone else did.

Mouthwashing joins a spine-tingling lineup of indie horror games under the CR Channel publishing label, which CRITICAL REFLEX announced last year. The collection includes Mike Klubnika’s viral hit Buckshot Roulette, free found-footage horror game TELEFORUM, and three upcoming titles: horror-sim Regular Home Renovation Simulator, horror fishing adventure Drowned Lake, and surreal hand-painted adventure Flawless Abbey.

For more information, follow CR Channel on Twitter and join the CR Channel Discord community for the latest news, engaging discussions and more.

About Wrong Organ

Wrong Organ is a game development studio with a focus on creating low-poly horror games. The founding team met at Futuregames, a Swedish game development education organization. They collaborated on various projects, eventually releasing one called How Fish is Made. Towards the end of their education, the team decided to establish Wrong Organ, with the intention to continue creating similar games. You can stay updated on Wrong Organ’s latest project, Mouthwashing, by following them on Twitter and joining their Discord.

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publishing label on a mission: find kick-ass games, make sure they’re at their best upon release, and put them in front of as many gaming fans as possible. Members of our team have worked with a lot of successful indie projects, launched a dozen crowdfunding companies, and now we’ve come together to publish games that we love! www.criticalreflex.com

About CR Channel

CR Channel is the Critical Reflex publishing label focusing exclusively on indie horror. Join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/FrzN8srBfy

The King is in Play in Chivalry 2’s Regicide Update, Crowning Two Years of Free Content Updates with Climactic Citadel Siege

The king is dead, long live the king! Developer Torn Banner Studios and publisher Tripwire Presents today announced the launch of the final free content update for Chivalry 2, Regicide, available now on all supported platforms, including PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 computer entertainment systems, the Xbox One family of devices, and the Xbox Series X|S console systems. Regicide takes the ongoing war between the Mason Order and Agathia to an epic new map culminating in a clash of kings, while adding a versatile new polearm, regal new campaign pass, new cosmetic customization options, and additional bug fixes and quality of life improvements. 

Watch the Regicide update trailer below:

Chivalry 2 Regicide Update Highlights: 

• New Map – Regicide at Trayan Citadel: The final showdown between the Mason Order and Agathian army has arrived at the Mason’s doorstep. The battle begins outside the walls with the assaulting Agathian army tasked with taking the outer encampment and escorting “The Lion’s Thrust” ram to breach the front gates. Once inside soldiers will battle through the citadel’s corridors before arriving at Malrick Castle, where King Malric takes to the field himself. The final map will deliver epic, cinematic moments for players throughout, even if the bard’s tales of the citadels’ volcanic secrets bends the truth just a bit.
• New Weapon – Goedendag: The Goedendag brings unique properties for a polearm designed to give it a niche of its own, usable by Poleman and Engineer Footman classes. The weapon trades the traditional longer reach of polearms for versatility, with a unique weapon head that can deal both blunt damage with swings and overhead attacks and piercing damage when thrust into enemies. In addition, properly timed special attacks deal massive damage to horses and are powerful enough to stop them in their tracks.
• Regicide Campaign Pass: Like traditional battle passes, players can complete challenges to progress and earn in-game rewards including currency and armory items as they play. However, unlike traditional battle passes the Regicide Campaign Pass will not expire and can be progressed at the player’s own pace. Players can upgrade to the Premium Campaign Pass for 1,000 in-game crowns to unlock additional rewards.
• New Character and Weapon Customizations: Unlock a variety of new cosmetic options including four new armor set options, five new weapon skins, a new helmet and more!
• Additional Bug Fixes, Quality of Life Enhancements, and Performance Improvements

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era from clashing swords and storms of flaming arrows to sprawling castle sieges, and more. Dominate massive battlefields while catapults tear the earth apart as players lay siege to castles, set fire to villages, and slaughter filthy peasants in the return of Team Objective maps. 

Chivalry 2 has an MSRP of $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 for the Standard Edition, $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99 for the Special Edition, and $59.99 for the Chivalry 2: King’s Edition with an ESRB rating of M for Mature and a PEGI 18 rating. 

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