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Mullet MadJack: Game inspired by Old School anime arrives on Steam

With the confirmed release date, the game promises to revive the golden era of classic anime

04/23/2024 – The wait is finally over for retro gaming enthusiasts and fans of classic anime! Mullet MadJack, the latest release from developer Hammer95 Studios published by Epopeia Games, will be available to players worldwide on the Steam platform starting from 05/15/2024. 

Mullet MadJack immerses players in an engaging gaming experience, transporting them to a world full of excitement. With a unique fusion of elements influenced by classic 90s FPS games, strategy, and intense action, this game promises to keep players entertained for hours on end. It’s no surprise that it has garnered 150.000 wishlists, demonstrating the community’s great interest in the title.

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1 POLICE OFFICER WITH A MULLET, AGAINST A HORDE OF BILLIONAIRE ROBOTS!

On an exciting journey inspired by classic anime, you’ll be immersed in the cyberpunk world of Mullet MadJack, set in the year 90…2090.

Your mission is clear: to rescue the planet’s most famous influencer from the clutches of a dangerous criminal organization, composed of powerful billionaire robots. Meanwhile, you’ll face violent battles, as you’re a dopamine-addicted vigilante who will do anything to secure your own fix with deadly challenges, while advancing floor by floor through a massive skyscraper.

As you progress through the floors, an eager crowd for action follows your every move through streaming broadcasts. This public exposure adds more tension, increasing the pressure on you and the need to perform increasingly impressive feats.

Your battle isn’t just to free the kidnapped influencer but also to preserve your own reputation and entertain those who are watching.

Get ready for a journey full of dangers, thrilling challenges, and surprising twists in the best Badass Old-School style.

“We love the golden age of Japanese anime from the 80s and 90s, and we want to pay tribute to that magical era with this game.” says Alessandro Martinello. 

What makes Mullet MadJack unique: 

  • Exciting and dynamic combat: Race against time and infiltrate a building alone, overcoming each floor until you reach your objective.
  • Campaign mode: Clear floors filled with robots, and in crucial moments, execute ultraviolent finishes on your enemies to survive. 
  • Survival mode: Utilize your skills in an endless mode and outdo your friends. 
  • Unique visual and art style: The contrasting colors between black and vibrant evoke the aesthetics of violent and adult anime from the era of VHS tapes. 
  • Engaging narrative: Set in an Old School cyberpunk world full of robots, the aesthetics of 90s anime merge with an action-packed environment. 
  • Nostalgic soundtrack: Inspired by the synthwave genre, the soundtrack sets the tone and urban atmosphere of the game. Character: Enhance your character with smart choices so that you can reach the top floor in the best possible time or you’ll have to try again, all in the best Rogue-Lite style. But remember that each upgrade will affect how the game is played. 

Mullet MadJack is a highly fast-paced first-person action-adventure game designed for single-player. It draws inspiration from the Badass Old-School classic anime of the 80s and 90s, featuring a retro aesthetic and immersive gameplay that transports players back to the nostalgic era. 

The game features vibrant colors, memorable characters, and a unique story, providing an authentic experience for both gaming enthusiasts and anime fans alike. 

About Hammer95 Studios 

Hammer95 is a collective of 3 devs who love the aesthetic of old anime and aim to bring back that nostalgia! 

New Demo for Escape The Mad Empire Available!

STOCKHOLM – May 8, 2024 – Paradox Arc, the publishing initiative from Paradox Interactive, and XperimentalZ Games today unveil the second demo for their rogue-like adventure, Escape the Mad Empire. Embark on a journey leading a band of heroes through treacherous dungeons, engaging in intricate tactical combat and resource management to fortify your base against apocalyptic odds. The demo debuts in connection to Steam’s Endless Replayability Fest, granting access from today.

Expanding upon the foundation laid by the initial demo, the second installment introduces a new game mode: Escape Run. Escape Run is an intense survival experience made of 3 dungeons and a challenge room, filled to the brim with 200+ items and 25+ enemies. Once completed, new difficulties are unlocked. In this demo, players will also be able to tailor their party composition and choose skills on level-up. Build a powerful party and tactically utilize the instant-action to beat your high score for each difficulty. Can you Escape the Mad Empire?

Experience the demo here.

About Paradox Arc

Paradox ARC incubates and publishes complex, replayable games from studios with great ideas, including the titles Across the Obelisk, Mechabellum and Starminer.

Our mission is to cultivate long-term relationships with talented teams from around the world, build an exciting portfolio for players to enjoy over many years, and find future video game franchises for Paradox Interactive.

Paradox Arc is an initiative that is wholly owned and financed by Paradox Interactive.


For more information, please visit: www.paradoxinteractive.com/our-games/paradox-arc

Europa Universalis IV: Winds of Change Available Now

New Missions and Other Historical Content Now Live

STOCKHOLM – 08 May 2024 – Over a dozen nations get makeovers in Winds of Change, a new expansion pack for Europa Universalis IV, available now. This expansion pack adds new historical content for nations as different as the Aztec Empire that dominated 15th century Mexico, to the Mughal Empire that emerged out of Central Asia to dominate India for three hundreds years, to the trading republics of Venice and the Netherlands, each controlling the seas to guide precious cargo home.

This historical content takes many forms, including expanded and branching mission trees, unique government reforms that reflect the characteristics of certain nations, new decisions and events, and special mechanics that allow you to leverage cultural abilities for unique bonuses.

Europa Universalis IV: Winds of Change includes new historical content for:

  • Major American Nations: The Aztecs, Maya and Inca all get significant updates, including an Aztec mechanic that promotes warfare and demanding sacrifices, new ways to unite the Mayan nations into one kingdom, Incan royal authority, and many other improvements and updates. These nations also receive special content to allow an alternate-history invasion of the Old World.
  • Major Trading Nations: Both The Netherlands and Venice see expanded historical flavor, including more detailed content for the creation and enlargement of the Dutch Republic, the Glorious Revolution uniting the Dutch and British crowns, the Venetian Council of Ten, and the glories of the Venetian Renaissance.
  • Gunpowder Empires: The declining Timurid Empire can either fully embrace  Persian traditions or return to its horse empire roots through a life of plunder, and the rising Mughal Empire has new routes to unite all of India under its sway. The Central Asian Horde nations also get updates, including unique flavor for the Tatar, Mongol and Moghul Khanates.
  • Central Europe: Austria, Hungary and Bohemia get revised trees, including the possibility for the Austrian and Hungarians to form the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary and for Bohemia to expand Hussite Power in the heart of the Empire, while all three can tailor the HRE to their liking.
  • Major Formable European Nations: New alt-historical options and content for the formation of Germany and Italy.
  • Minor Orthodox Empires: Surrounded by enemies, the Black Sea kingdoms of Theodoro and Trebizond seek to thrive and expand, potentially reviving Orthodox fortunes in the region.
  • Hisn Kayfa and Hormuz/Oman: The minor nation Hisn Kayfa, heirs of the Ayyubid dynasty, and major Gulf trading powers of Hormuz and Oman get unique mission trees to dominate the Middle East.

Europa Universalis IV: Winds of Change is now available for the suggested retail price of $19.99/£16.75/€19.99.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.

The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.

For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com

Netmarble Launches Solo Leveling: ARISE Worldwide On Mobile And PC

Over 15 Million Pre-Registered Players Can Now Level Up and Begin Their Journey Today! Solo Leveling: ARISE is coming to Steam! Add to your wishlist now

LOS ANGELES — May 8, 2024 — Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announced the global launch of Solo Leveling: ARISE on Android, iOS, and PC

Players everywhere can now experience this new action game and relive the events from the hit Webtoon as they follow in the footsteps of Sung Jinwoo. In a world besieged by monster invasions, humans called “Hunters” have arisen to defend humanity. After a failed hunt leaves him seriously injured, Jinwoo, an E-Rank hunter – the lowest possible rank – discovers a way to level up and improve infinitely. Now he’s on a quest to become the greatest hunter in the world.

As his journey unfolds, players will experience a powerful story fueled by beautiful graphics, with an impressive and fast-paced combat system. Players will also be able to create their own combat styles, by customizing their skills, acquiring increasingly powerful weapons, and more. Accompanying Jinwoo on his epic adventure will be other hunters from the Webtoon, each with their own unique abilities, allowing players to build their team to defeat any foe. Jinwoo will also be able to summon his very own “Army of Shadows” just as he did when he first uttered the now-famous line “Arise!” in the Webtoon.

“The fan response worldwide to Solo Leveling: ARISE has been astounding, and we are thrilled to officially launch the game to a wide audience,” said Young-sig Kwon, CEO of Netmarble. “Our passionate team of developers created something very special that we hope all fans can now enjoy. We look forward to the community experiencing this latest telling of Sung Jinwoo’s story as they level up through the Hunter ranks.”

To celebrate the game’s launch, Netmarble is hosting a series of events in-game. Events including a 7-Day Gift! Check-In Event, Radiant Battlefield Dancer! Rate Up Draw Event for Cha Hae-In, Cha Hae-In Rate Up Celebration! Pick the Best Dancer, Dice Event, Points Event await for the players to enjoy with numbers of stunning rewards. 

Additionally, players who have pre-registered will receive the stylish Black Suit Sung Jinwoo skin, Legendary Artifact Sets, 10 Mana Power Crystals, and 100,000 gold, giving them a leg up in starting out with both flash and cash.

Last but not least, Solo Leveling: ARISE is coming to Steam. As more information will be revealed progressively, currently fans around the globe can add the title to their wishlist to stay on top of the further information in the near future.  Check out the link here.

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 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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REBEL AGAINST THE GODS – TRAEGA ENTERTAINMENT REVEALS DAWN OF DEFIANCE

Rise up and build your legend in this co-op survival game inspired by Greek mythology, coming later this year in early access on Steam and Epic Games Store

NASHVILLE, Tenn.May 8, 2024 – The age of the Gods ends here: independent video game studio Traega Entertainment today revealed Dawn of Defiance, an open-world, crafting-survival game inspired by ancient Greek mythology. Launching in early access later this year on Steam and the Epic Games Store, Dawn of Defiance combines all the essentials of the survival genre with divine powers, expansive crafting, and co-op multiplayer for up to four players.

You are the Defier of Gods. Ascend from weak soldier to god-like anti-hero, venturing across the ruined Isles, building impressive temples, and vanquishing the Gods’ followers to gain their mythic abilities. Gather resources, construct a base, craft and upgrade your gear, and face down the legendary challenges of the Gods with friends or on your own to survive.

Key Features

  • Survive the Isles: You awaken on a forgotten shore. Starting from nothing, you must hunt for resources and arm yourself against the many dangers of the Isles.
  • Explore the Ruins: Venture across the Isles, explore landmarks, discover treasure, and take on the Gods’ challenges. Grow in strength with each victory through new recipes and upgrades.
  • Customized Crafting: Select the design of your weapons, craft with a range of ingredients, and build impressive structures that rival the very halls of Olympus.
  • Defy the Gods: Face off against the mighty followers of the Gods, complete altar challenges, and prevail on the Isles. Only then will you prove yourself in the name of Defiance.
  • Band Together: Undertake this deadly odyssey on your own, or recruit up to three friends to aid your journey at any time in online cooperative multiplayer.

Dawn of Defiance is available to wishlist now on Steam and the Epic Games Store ahead of its early access debut later this year. For more information, visit www.dawnofdefiance.com, follow along with the latest updates on Twitter and TikTok, and join our community on Discord.

About Traega Entertainment

Traega Entertainment is an independent video game studio based in Nashville, Tenn. Traega has been in a state of evolution for the last nine years and has built a team of exceptional talent with decades of experience from well-known studios, including Sony, Epic, Bethesda, Gearbox, and Funcom.

Traega is self-funded by founder Dax Hock who, with the creation of Traega in 2015, has turned his lifelong passion for video games into his dream business. Now he and his team are proud to share their creations with the world.

Learn more at https://www.traega.com.

Skybound Entertainment & Those Beyond Launch Trilogy of New The Walking Dead Cryptic Puzzles to Pioneer the Future of Fandom

The First Solve to Survive Puzzle, Exclusive to Skybound Insiders, Drops in Late May

LOS ANGELES May 8, 2024Skybound Entertainment, the creator-focused, multiplatform entertainment company behind mega-hit franchises The Walking Dead and the Rotten Tomatoes “100% Certified Fresh” adult animated series Invincible, have partnered with tech company Those Beyond to pioneer an immersive form of fan engagement through a trilogy of cryptic puzzles called The Walking Dead: Solve to Survive, centered around Robert Kirkman’s iconic IP, exclusively for the company’s fan loyalty program Skybound Insiders.

This will be the first global franchise on Those Beyond’s social gaming platform where fans will engage in ‘Mass Community Play’ to connect with one another through role-play, interactive chat, and puzzle-solving activities. The first game launches in late May on Skybound Insiders, with the subsequent two games arriving in June and July, culminating in activations at Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC). Throughout the three months, participants will have the opportunity to win exclusive The Walking Dead prizes, limited edition merch, and unlock Skybound Insiders points.

Skybound has a proud history of community engagement with their nearly 100 million fans, from showcasing at globally attended conventions like SDCC, New York Comic Con, PAX East, Gen Con, and more, to offering exclusive perks, content, and access to creators through their newly minted Insiders loyalty and engagement program, a tier-style loyalty program to build and amplify fandom. The program is free to join and based entirely on engagement, i.e. the more a user engages in and shares Skybound content, like trailers, articles, comic book first-looks, and other exclusive media, the more value they earn in the form of points toward cool perks, access to events and opportunities to engage with the creators they love.

“It is rare to witness a new way for fans to engage in the worlds they love that creates a space for them to stay long-term, and we’re elated to be doing that through Insiders and our partnership with Those Beyond. Solve to Survive will be the first real immersive gaming experience on the Insiders platform, and we couldn’t be more excited to see how the fans react. We first saw Those Beyond’s technology last year – we all agreed that ‘if we are all enjoying this in Skybound HQ, then our fans are going to just love it,’” said Will Kassoy, Head of Consumer Strategy at Skybound.

Mark Warrick, CEO of Those Beyond, said, “Our goal is to create social spaces that feel as captivating as the IPs they’re based on. The wait time for fans between the next TV series or blockbuster film can be years and a fan base yearns to still be a part of their favorite worlds over this dormant time. We are cultivating a long-term social destination for audiences to be immersed within and couldn’t be happier over 2024 to pioneer it alongside Skybound with their groundbreaking IPs.”

Fans can sign up to be the first to receive updates about the games, as well as ensure early access by registering as a Skybound Insider now.

ABOUT THE WALKING DEAD

On October 8, 2003, The Walking Dead #1 debuted in comic shops and began a historic run from creator Robert Kirkman that would change the face of pop culture. For nearly sixteen years, The Walking Dead rewrote the rules of comic book storytelling, including its surprise ending at issue #193, and has since expanded to include special one-shots, graphic novels, video games and an unprecedented hit television franchise on the AMC network. The franchise continues to grow in new directions, from the Clementine YA graphic novels by superstar Tillie Walden to dynamic interactive experiences like The Walking Dead: The Last Mile and further expansion of AMC’s The Walking Dead universe.

ABOUT SKYBOUND INSIDERS

Skybound Insiders is a tier-style loyalty program to build and amplify fandom. The program is completely free to join, and no purchases are required to move up tiers. The program is based entirely on engagement, i.e. the more users engage with us, are part of our community, spread/share their fandom, the more value we provide them by giving them cool perks, bringing them closer to the process and closer to the creators they love. 

ABOUT THOSE BEYOND

Those Beyond are a London-based social gaming company of industry veteran designers, engineers and writers building the Arise Engine — a platform pioneering the future of fandom through endless Mass Community Play. In September 2021, the company spun out of UK tech unicorn Thought Machine and has since been funded through venture capital investment, having raised $8m from Europe’s leading funds Cherry Ventures, Seedcamp, Cassius, Playfair Capital and IQ Capital.

Why Get One If You Can Have Two? Gothic Khorinis Saga Coming to Nintendo Switch in June

Sydney, Australia – May 8th, 2024: Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey to the mystical island of Khorinis, where two of the most beloved RPGs of all time await your discovery. Introducing the Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga, a captivating bundle featuring the timeless classics Gothic and Gothic II Complete. Immerse yourself in over 100 hours of epic RPG adventures, perfectly optimised for Nintendo Switch™, starting June 27th, 2024. The Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga will be available at an SRP of $59.95 at JB Hi-Fi!

Pre-order at JB Hi-Fi here: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/nintendo-switch-gothic-classic-khorinis-saga

About the Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga

Two iconic RPGs in one box. Deadly foes yet to be conquered. Untold riches yet to be unearthed. Unbreakable bonds yet to be formed. 100+ hours of fantasy RPG greatness await you on the journey of the Nameless Hero. Discover Khorinis and its mine colony in this masterpiece bundle of Gothic Classic and Gothic II Complete Classic.

About Gothic Classic Features:

  • A big RPG experience with over 50 hours of gameplay
  • A large variety of weapons and spells for your character
  • A unique character development systems that is tied to teachers that can be found in the world
  • A simulated living world where people go to work, sleep, eat and fight to survive
  • Make a choice between 3 different camps that all have their unique perspectives on the main story

About Gothic II Complete Classic Features:

  • Tailor made controls and UI to enjoy this open world gem
  • Over 100 thrilling missions on the different settings
  • A detailed, lively game environment with over 500 individual characters (each with their own daily routine)
  • The player determines the course of the story himself
  • Fight with more than 200 different weapons and magical spells
  • Over 12 hours of voice over
  • Includes the Night of the Raven add-on
  • Play Gothic II Complete Classic anywhere, anytime – at home or on-the-go

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Ancient Forge Celebrates 5th Anniversary with an Anniversary Sale, Promising 2024 Roadmap 

Glorious Companions’ full release, a new unannounced project are on the way!

Warsaw, Poland — 8 May, 2024 — Ancient Forge, the developer co-founded by two industry veterans and friends, Dushan Chaciej and Max Strzelecki, today celebrates its 5th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the company presents its upcoming plans for this year with a full roadmap for 2024, starting with the Blockbuster Inc. release on Thursday, June 6th.   

Ancient Forge will also reveal a brand new project during one of the upcoming June showcases. 

Since the team has increased from 20 to 50 talented developers, Ancient Forge has ramped up its ambitions to work on multiple different projects, some of which the team eagerly shares updates on today.

Glorious Companions 

After the successful launch of The Tenants, Ancient Forge got back to work on Glorious Companions, the turn-based tactical RPG game set in the fantasy world of Navaroth. December 2024 will mark the full release, which will introduce tons of new features and upgrades requested during Early Access. 

Recent changes made to Glorious Companions include:

  • 12 new battle maps – each biome will have its own fitting setting. 
  • Five dungeons with progressively harder fights, epic loot, new unique enemies, and fearsome bosses. 
  • A lot of balancing, fixing, and QoL updates.

Implemented changes in Glorious Companions that will be further updated include:

  • Beautiful Brand new World Map – crafted by hand, replacing the current design. 
  • Prologue – main story with tutorial serves as a better starting point, after which the world opens up for free exploration. 

Here’s what’s in store for Glorious Companions in the lead up to 1.0:

  • New side quests provide greater variety when exploring the new world. 
  • New points of interest with challenges to overcome. 
  • Overhauled UI provides better, smoother gameplay. 

Anniversary Sale – 50% for 5 years of Ancient Forge!

Ancient Forge prepared a great offer with a 50% sale on Steam for their games: Glorious Companions, a turn-based tactical RPG in a fantasy setting, and their successful landlord simulator – The Tenants. The sale will be active for a week and kicks off today, Tuesday, May 7th.

…And Broadcasts. During the sale, Ancient Forge will run broadcasts for Blockbuster Inc., The Tenants, Glorious Companions, and The Constructors.

“There is a great deal of wisdom we have managed to collect over the last 15 years in the industry,” said Maksymilian Strzelecki, Co-Founder & Technical Director. “Each new project is poised to expand on that foundation and cultivate the image of Ancient Forge as a studio that is really only rivaled by itself.”

For more information, visit the official Ancient Forge website, or follow the team on X/Twitter for the latest updates.

About Ancient Forge

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

The whole team works fully remote, without a dedicated office. It is Ancient Forge’s belief that remote work is the optimal way to run a small game development company in this day and age. Scouting the best talent, the team is committed to building games in a small but highly skilled team, employing more than fifty incredible individuals, allowing for multiple projects to be simultaneously worked on.

Let the Sleuthing Begin: Detective Nancy Drew Returns in a Thrilling New Mystery Adventure Game with 34th Case Set in Prague

RENTON, Wash., May 7, 2024 – Today, HeR Interactive launches the latest game in the critically acclaimed Nancy Drew franchise, Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™. In the highly anticipated game, players will be immersed in 3D environments that capture the heart of the historic city of Prague. Tasked with uncovering the truth behind the theft of a client’s heirloom necklace, players will sharpen their detective skills as they solve intricate puzzles woven throughout the rich narrative, investigate suspects, and search for clues as the iconic Nancy Drew. As the case deepens, Nancy finds herself entwined with medieval legends, alchemy, lore, and sinister cybercrimes as players uncover the real mystery behind the legend of the seven keys.

Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys is compatible with Windows® and Mac® operating systems and is available exclusively at herinteractive.com for $32.00. The official trailer for Nancy Drew’s newest case can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/5B_nRAyXtzQ 

“As one of the longest-running video game series, Nancy Drew has been engaging players for over 25 years with cases that let players solve intricate mysteries around the world,” said Penny Milliken, CEO of HeR Interactive. “Besides discovering new locales, our Nancy Drew games are recognized for their immersive storytelling, engaging gameplay, and emphasis on critical thinking. Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys will introduce many new gameplay features, including a unique dual navigation system. For the first time, players can choose between classic point-and-click or free-roam controls. In addition, the updated user interface and the introduction of novel interactions will also add to the overall player experience. These new features are thanks to the talented engineering teams at Unity’s Accelerate Solutions group and their best-in-class partners. Lastly, I appreciate all of the people who worked hard to bring this game to our fans worldwide.”

“Unity’s Games & Entertainment Technology team is extraordinarily proud of the collaboration with HeR Interactive that led to Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys,” said Adam Smith, VP Games, Entertainment and Technology. “We cannot wait to see the passionate Nancy Drew fanbase reaction to the game, and we want to congratulate HeR Interactive on the latest release in a long legacy of classic Nancy Drew titles!”

“Launch day for a new Nancy Drew game is always thrilling!” said Suzy O’Hara, Creative Director at HeR Interactive. “For us, it is a celebration of the creative and technical achievements of the great teams we have had the privilege to work with to bring this game to life. Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, giving us so much inspiration to create our new game world. In Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys, each environment is meticulously crafted to immerse players into a world filled with danger, mystery, and multiple plot twists, moving players through over 20 hours of gameplay. Players will also encounter over ten suspects, each with a unique background and story to tell. Our collaboration with JALI Research, whose cutting-edge technology significantly enhances our character animations, facial expressions, and lip-syncing, allowed us to create more engaging and immersive experiences and memorable characters for our players.”

“HeR Interactive came to us with a desire to improve the facial animation pipeline for their new game,” said JALI CEO Sarah Watling. “The opportunity allowed us to go beyond just providing our software and work directly with the incredibly talented team at HeR Interactive to implement a new approach to facial animation on this exciting and ambitious story-driven game – a solution that allowed them to create even more realistic characters and dialogue on a tight independent budget.”

Game features include:

  • Travel to Prague for a mystery with 20+ hours of gameplay
  • Investigate a necklace theft that holds the key to unlocking the city’s dark past
  • Meet and interrogate 10+ unique characters and suspects
  • New dual navigation: choose between classic point-and-click or free-roam controls
  • Challenging puzzles are woven throughout the story, including logic, slider, code, arcade, hidden object, and more
  • Explore multiple environments through the ancient streets of Prague day or night
  • Find and inspect 3D inventory objects with all-new combinable clues
  • Discover artifacts that unravel secrets of Bohemian medieval legends and lore
  • Become a barista and create coffee drinks to order at a historic café
  • Immerse yourself in Czech culture, language, and history by analyzing exhibits and evidence
  • Meet up at a marionette theater where players set the stage
  • Old world meets new, where plot-twisting cybercrimes and technology are key
  • Crack the case with detective gear, including a journal, camera, map, hints, task list, and suspect files
  • Sleuth as detective Nancy Drew at Amateur or Master level and earn achievements

For more game information, please visit: https://www.herinteractive.com/shop-games/34-nancy-drew-mystery-of-the-seven-keys/

Rating and availability: Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys is rated E 10+ by ESRB and will be available on May 7, 2024, at http://www.herinteractive.com

About HeR Interactive

One of the longest running video game series, Nancy Drew games are from female led HeR Interactive and have been engaging players for over 25 years with cases that let players travel the world. An award-winning video game publisher and developer, HeR Interactive designs, develops, and publishes high-quality, fun mystery adventure games and apps for all ages. With over 30 awards to its name and more than 9 million copies sold, HeR Interactive has been a pioneer of fun and inspiring interactive family entertainment.

This success, in part, is buoyed by the ever-increasing number of girls and women becoming avid game players. Nancy Drew players now include moms who have introduced their daughters (and sons) to Nancy, making Nancy Drew one of history’s longest-running, well-known figures spanning generations. More information about HeR Interactive and Nancy Drew games can be found at http://www.herinteractive.com.

About Nancy Drew

Nancy Drew books debuted in 1930 and are still going strong. Nancy Drew is a smart, independent, gutsy, and resourceful teen detective who can crack even the toughest case. Published in 22 languages and with more than 100 million copies in print worldwide, Nancy Drew has engaged readers and served as a role model globally for generations.

Copyright 2024 HeR Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries and regions. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Nancy Drew is a registered trademark of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Licensed by permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc. “Unity,” Unity logos, and other Unity trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Unity Technologies or its affiliates in the United States and elsewhere. Other names or brands are trademarks of their respective owners.  JALI, JALI Inc., and JALI Research Inc. logos and other JALI trademarks are the trademarks or registered trademarks of JALI Research Inc.

About Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading platform of tools for creators to build and grow real-time games, apps, and experiences across multiple platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to spatial computing. For more information, visit Unity.com.

About Jali Research

Founded (and headquartered) in 2016 in Toronto, Canada, JALI Research Inc. offers production teams a powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use suite of tools to direct unforgettable animated 3D character performances with best-in-class automated lip sync, expressive multilingual facial animation, and high-performance rigging and pipeline solutions. For more information visit jaliresearch.com or follow JALI on Twitter @JALIResearch.

WELCOME TO KAMONA – ARENA BREAKOUT: INFINITE CLOSED BETA BEGINS TODAY

New Extended Gameplay Video Showcases The Thrilling Action, Detailed Graphical Quality and High-Stakes Gameplay of Award-Winning Extraction Shooter Franchise for PC

May 8, 2024 – Global game developer MoreFun Studios announced today that the first Closed Beta Test for Arena Breakout: Infinite is now live. Break into the Dark Zone to complete different mission objectives and search for valuables while surviving intense firefights. And remember, you only need to win a fight if the risk is worth it – take what you can and make it to the extraction point alive to fight another day. 

The extended gameplay video features more footage of the Closed Beta’s Valley map (Farm map will also be selectable) and showcases squad gameplay highlighting the title’s realistic gunfights and stunning real-time lighting effects. More details regarding Arena Breakout: Infinite’s full launch on Steam will be revealed later this year.

“Since Arena Breakout: Infinite is a live service game, delivering a high quality, ever-improving, sustainable player experience is our core objective,” says Yiming Sun, Producer behind MoreFun Studios’ Arena Breakout franchise. “Throughout the game’s Closed Beta, we intend to constantly listen to players and implement their feedback, building upon our foundation together.”

  • Watch the Arena Breakout: Infinite Extended Gameplay Video below

In Arena Breakout: Infinite, enter the Dark Zone and become the deadliest soldier of fortune known to man. As a highly skilled military operative, journey into a war-torn region where high-stakes equal high rewards. Join a fair and competitive community to shoot, loot, and raid your path to fortune. You can’t pay to win in Kamona – skill, awareness, and experience are what matter most, not the size of your wallet.

Pull the trigger, take cover, and move ahead. With jaw-dropping visuals and true-to-life audio, push through tough battles where the stakes are high and the rewards even higher. Get in, get rich, and get out… but be prepared to fight for survival.

Arena Breakout: Infinite will launch in late 2024 on Steam and the game’s official website and will be free to play, no strings attached. Sign up now for the beta at ArenaBreakoutInfinite.com,join our Discord and follow us on X / Twitter for the latest updates and more information.

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About MoreFun Studios

MoreFun Studios was established in 2010 and has developed a number of projects with world-renowned intellectual property such as Arena Breakout, Naruto and Rock Kingdom. MoreFun has the experience of working on a wide variety of genres including action, shooter, RPG, casual, and more. MoreFun Studios is committed to delivering quality content and experiences to its players across the globe.