Embark on the journey of the healer, in search of a ritual to cure his wounded soul.

Manchester, UK – June 6, 2024 | Today, Maximum Entertainment and developer Goodwin Games are excited to reveal epic post-apocalyptic journey Selfloss will be inviting players to dive in for the first time with a demo available now on PC! Making the first chapter of Selfloss gameplay available, embark on an epic voyage through a deep, emotive narrative and stunning slavic-inspired landscape. 

Rich with lore, Selfloss is set in a whale-worshipping world that intertwines the story of healer protagonist, Kazimir, on a journey to cure a mysterious disease that has overrun the world. 

Laced with themes of grief, loss, ecology and conservation, physical versions will also be coming to PS5 & Nintendo Switch with pre-orders available now at all good retailers including Signature Edition Games.

Selfloss is a dark fantasy action-adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic whale-worshiping fantasy land. Play as the old volhv Kazimir, on an epic journey by boat and on foot in search of a ritual that can cure your soul wound. Meet memorable characters and use the light of your magic staff to fight Miasm – the mysterious disease that overran the world. Voyage across a stunning landscape rich with lore and secrets to uncover.

Discover Slavic and Icelandic myths as you help others overcome hardships and grief, with strategic and dynamic combat as you control the Kasimir and his staff independently

Key Features

• Wield the power of the magical staff – a tool that is central to the game’s mechanics and story
• Control Kazimir and his staff simultaneously and independently to solve complex puzzles and overcome strategic and dynamic combat
• Traverse on foot or by boat, discovering Slavic and Icelandic myths along the way as you help others overcome their hardships and grief
• Explore a unique sea-worshiping world with whale gods, resembling the vast landscapes of Iceland
• Experience an emotive and moving story as you journey to enact the Selfloss ritual as a healer suffering their own soul-wound

Selfloss is developed by Goodwin Games and published by Merge Games, a Maximum Entertainment company. Coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. Fans can wishlist now on Steam and PlayStation 5.

For more information please visit www.mergegames.com or follow us on our social media channels:

About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs more than 200 professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations.

About Merge

Merge Games is a global video game publisher, developer and distributor based in Manchester, UK that specializes in triple-I content with colorful characters, breathtaking atmospheres, and illuminating gameplay. Releasing games worldwide for PC, consoles and streaming platforms, Merge has proudly delivered Smalland: Survive the Wilds, Bramble: The Mountain King, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Spirit of the North, and many more. Merge Games is part of Maximum Entertainment.

About Goodwin Games

Goodwin Games is an independent game studio based in Almaty, Kazakhstan. We are a talented team of 3 creators. Our studio specializes in creating uniquely emotional beautiful games with whimsical mechanics, paying special attention to story, atmosphere, music, and visual design.

Our journey began with one person – Alexander Khoroshavin, who created the initial prototype of the game Selfloss. Due to our small team size, we have a unique approach to development. Each member of our team strives to acquire a wide range of skills and thoroughly understand the development process. We are true indies! 

PARIS – June 6, 2024 – Today Focus Entertainment and its studio Deck13 Interactive are thrilled to announce that Atlas Fallen, the superpowered action-RPG where you battle legendary creatures in an epic, sand-covered fantasy world, is about to get even more incredible with the upcoming release of Reign of Sand! This free major update promises to elevate your solo or co-op adventure with a wealth of new content and enhancements, perfect for both returning players and newcomers. Get a glimpse of the excitement with the game’s in-depth new trailer and associated post before the launch of Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand on Aug. 6, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

A Completely Free Overhaul for Atlas Fallen

Deck13’s commitment to Atlas Fallen shines through with Reign of Sand, delivering a comprehensive update that overhauls a number of gameplay mechanics and core game features, along with various pacing and quality-of-life improvements. Coming to all owners on PC and consoles at no additional cost, this update is a direct result of the community’s valuable feedback.

“Reign of Sand reflects our dedication to keeping Atlas Fallen a dynamic and captivating experience for all players,” said Ahmed Boukhelifa, Deputy Chief Executive Officer – PULLUP ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS. “This free update is a testament to our commitment, offering substantial new content that both returning and new players will enjoy.”

New Horizons & Challenges Awaits

An expanded world, new enemies, revamped progression, new quests… The world of Atlas Fallen will be enriched by this major, entirely free update! Enjoy new voice acting with the talented Ben Starr (Final Fantasy XVI, Warframe), a reworked campaign, and face even more formidable creatures armed with 25 new Essence Stones. Persevere in your adventure with the long-awaited “New Game+” feature and challenge the gods with the new Nyaal’s Nightmare difficulty mode. Many more surprises and improvements await in this content-rich new version of the game!

“Our team was grateful for the opportunity to further develop Atlas Fallen and to bring a vastly updated version to the players. We listened to the feedback and made a whole series of improvements that we hope will make players enjoy the game even more,” said Jan Klose, Creative Director on Atlas Fallen.

Carry Forward Your Save or Start Anew

Starting August 6, Atlas Fallen evolves into Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand. As a replacement of the base game, this major, completely free overhaul will be available as an update across all platforms, ensuring that every player, whether they are current, returning or newcomers, can dive into the enhanced version of the game. While you’ll be able to carry over progress you made on your old character like equipment and loadouts to Reign of Sand, starting a new playthrough is highly recommended for the optimal experience to fully immerse in the breadth of new features and enhancements.

Mark your calendars for August 6 and get ready to explore the new content and improvements of the Reign of Sand free major update on PC and consoles. Atlas Fallen is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Physiological horror meets frightening realism in this unconventional simulator

Thursday, 6 June 2024 – Woodland Games and Team17 Digital have today released their medical-horror sim Autopsy Simulator on PC. Stepping into the shoes of a practising pathologist battling his inner demons, players can expect an unsettling atmosphere and gruesome detail as they unravel the mysteries behind each autopsy. Players who prefer slicing and dicing cadavers with a more sim approach, can do so in the Autopsy Only Mode, coming to the game later this year. 

Autopsy Simulator will see players study realistic case files, created in collaboration with real-world forensic practitioners, to help guide their examinations and dissections. Utilising medically authentic tools and procedures, players will learn all they can about the deceased before solving the mystery of their deaths.

In Dead Memories, Autopsy Simulator’s standalone story mode, experience the haunting tale of Jack Hanman and journey through the psychological horror as Jack faces his demons. The story mode offers a unique combination of simulation and horror narrative, with engrossing autopsy mechanics and spine-chilling developments.

Autopsy Simulator Features: 

• Gruesome anatomical detail and medically certified autopsy procedures: Dissect anatomically accurate bodies using a range of autopsy procedures and tools authentic to real-world practice.
• Realistic true crime scenarios: Study a range of case files designed by real-life pathomorphologists and forensic doctors, then use what you learn to guide each autopsy. 
• Narrative-driven story mode with simulation gameplay: In Autopsy Simulator: Dead Memories, follow a gripping personal mystery while performing medically accurate autopsy procedures vetted by a certified pathologist. 

“We are thrilled for players to experience this rather unusual simulator,” said Paweł Kozakowski, CEO of Woodland Games. “With Autopsy Simulator, we’ve crafted a true to life yet chilling experience that immerses players in the grim reality of forensic investigation. From the cold, sterile rooms of the morgue to the unsettling sights and sounds of the autopsy table, every moment is designed to evoke a sense of dread and fascination. Prepare to delve into the darkest recesses of the human body and mind.” 

Autopsy Simulator is out now on Steam.

About Woodland Games:

Woodland Games is an indie studio based in Poland and founded in 2017. Currently, the team has 20 employees, supported by freelancers and associates, with an aim to create innovative and ambitious games with unique mechanics set in unconventional worlds. Their previous titles include SCRAP and I Wanna Fly released on iOS and Android, and their first PC title, Hell Architect, released in 2021. Currently, the team is working on Autopsy Simulator, due to release on PC in 2024 , alongside other unannounced titles. Visit www.woodland.games for more information. 

About Team17 Digital:

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.

Choose your favorite platform… because we’ve got ‘em all covered!

Berlin, 06 June 2024 – It’s official – Shadow of the Ninja Reborn slashes its way onto all consoles for its global release on August 29, 2024!

Grab the digital versions of this highly anticipated remake for 19,99€ on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam! Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 will get physical versions for 29,99€, while Limited and Collector’s Editions can be pre-ordered at Strictly Limited Games.

Two heroes emerge from the shadows… with one goal in mind: Take down Emperor Garuda and save the world. After 33 years, experience a revamped 16-bit style, an improved combat system, a BRAND-NEW additional level, and an epic soundtrack by, the one and only, Iku Mizutani!

But Wait, That’s Not All!

Players can soon get a sneak peek into the thrilling gameplay of Shadow of the Ninja Reborn with the release of our official playable demo! Keep an eye out on our website and social media channels for updates on the release date of the demo.

Regarded as one of the best two-player co-op games for the Nintendo Family Computer (NES) in the early 90s, Shadow of the Ninja (also known as Blue Shadow in Europe and Australia) propelled NatsumeAtari and TENGO PROJECT into becoming one of action gaming’s greats. From the original makers of recent hits, Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors and Pocky and Rocky Reshrined, Tengo Project delivers this stunning remake for a legendary NES title.

Check out the features of this exciting release:

• An Arsenal of Deadly Weapons: Caltrops, shuriken, and more! Departing from the NES original, Hayate and Kaede will have an expanded variety of weaponry!
• Jungle of Concrete and Steel: 5 completely recreated stages featuring devious traps and challenging platform puzzles. Plus, a 6th entirely new stage!
• Two Ninjas are Better Than One: Grab a friend and get ready for the critically acclaimed couch co-op!
• A Fresh New Look: Beautiful modern in-game sprite art as a faithful update to the 8-bit original!
• Bringin’ It Back to the 90’s: Feast your eyes on the key visuals and characters illustrated by Dynamic Productions, the same remarkable illustrators of the original 90’s title!

A Star-Studded, Rockin’ Soundtrack: Play along with the legendary Hiroyuki  Iwatsuki and Iku Mizutani’s electrifying guitar riffs and fast-paced retro melodies.

About ININ

ININ, a subsidiary of United Games Entertainment GmbH, is a rising publishing label for high-quality retro, arcade, and indie games. With a passion for feel-good games, ININ brings classic titles back to life and creates future gaming gems. Known for titles like “Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World,” “Cotton Reboot,” and “CrossCode,” ININ is the Western publishing partner for iconic TAITO series such as “Bubble Bobble” and the legendary “Space Invaders.” In collaboration with partner label Strictly Limited Games, ININ offers limited and collector’s editions to die-hard gamers. As ININ continues to impact the gaming world, stay tuned for frequent announcements of new (or old but returning) games. Visit www.iningames.com for more information.

About NatsumeAtari

Natsume Atari Inc. has been consistently developing software for game consoles for the past 30 years. Using production techniques cultivated over many years of development, we continue to provide high quality software for both home and handheld game consoles and developing software on the latest gaming platforms as well. While working mainly as a contract development company, we also provide services from product planning to development. Created by our skilled development staff, our titles have been made with particular care to good game feel while playing and were well received by our clients and customers.
We also do the planning to smartphone applications and mobile content, while being highly flexible to handle a variety of needs, such as mobile site management for anime titles and smartphone game development.
Development is currently handled by two studios, one located in Osaka and the other in Nagoya.

About Dynamic Production　 Since its establishment in 1969, Dynamic Productions has been engaged in the management of manga artists, novelists and manga authors, including Go Nagai, as well as producing newly drawn manga, planning various events and managing the copyrights of its artists.

About Mikio Tachibana

Born 11 May 1976 in Saitama Prefecture.

After working as an assistant to Go Nagai, he made his debut in 2004 and has since published serialised works such as Mazinger Otome and Mazinger Otome Taisen.He continues to publish short manga, newly drawn manga and illustrated works in all genres.　

©1990-2024 NatsumeAtari Inc. Published by United Games Entertainment GmbH　 illustration ©2023 Mikio Tachibana/Dynamic Production

CD PROJEKT RED together with Embody, creators of advancement of spatial audio technology for all media, announce Immerse Gamepack Cyberpunk 2077, a personalized spatial audio software allowing users to truly surround themselves in the soundscape of Night City.

Rich in features, the Immerse Gamepack Cyberpunk 2077 software allows gamers to experience the RPG of the dark future with realistic audio depth, height, and 360 directional accuracy. Features, such as Immerse Personalized HRTF and Head Tracking, enhance spatial audio realism and directional detail while also allowing users to hear sounds above and behind them with greater accuracy — perfectly pictured by the built-in Sonar Map feature, showing where each in-game sound is coming from. To assure the best — and truly personalized — experience, an ear-scanning setup process is available, along with an equalizer for a wide range of gaming headsets, allowing for tailoring the sound balance to one’s delight.

Tuned in collaboration with the CD PROJEKT RED sound team, Embody’s Immerse Gamepack Cyberpunk 2077 delivers a new level of audio immersion that will pull users deeper into Night City’s soundscape than ever before. The software will be available as a one-time purchase, with a 14-day free trial for anyone wishing to try it before buying. The software launches worldwide on June 20th, 2024 and will be available via Embody’s official website.

Learn more about Immerse Gamepack Cyberpunk 2077

View the Product Guide For more information about Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, visit the official website.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for PCs and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include the futuristic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and The Witcher series of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. In collaboration with Studio Trigger, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. Other games developed by the studio include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

About Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open-world RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. The game tells the multilayered, mature story of cyber-enhanced mercenary V. Players are faced with choices and consequences as they customize their character and playstyle, take on jobs, and build their reputation. The game has sold over 25 million copies and won over 200 awards, and is also the inspiration for the award-winning Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED in collaboration with Studio Trigger. Its spy-thriller expansion Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty was released on September 26, 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

Upcoming tournament promises high-octane action as esteemed Creators and Partners battle it out alongside special guest talents

Amsterdam, The Netherlands — June 6, 2024 | Kakao Games and Nimble Neuron thrilled to announce the Creator’s Clash tournament for their popular survival MOBA, Eternal Return. 

In the lead up to the exciting main event, this nail-biting contest will feature a series of livestreamed exhibition matches with former League of Legends professional player – Doublelift, as well as celebrated League of Legends creators IKeepItTaco, and Bustin, leading talents in the industry provided by Mythic Talent. “We’re so excited to partner with the Eternal Return team for this ground-breaking event and we’re confident our talents will put on a fantastic, high-level gameplay show”, said William Lucas, Mythic Talent’s CEO. 

Pre-tournament action kicked off over the weekend on June 1-2, providing fans a behind-the-scenes look at how competitors prep for their official descent on Lumia Island. While those competing were unfamiliar with Eternal Return, their wealth of League of Legends experience helped them take their blunders into their stride with a smile, as they demonstrated tremendous control and teamwork in an overall exceptional performance. 

The Creator’s Clash Tournament will be hosted on the North American Server, featuring both exhibition and competitive matches. The event officially begins Saturday, June 8, at 7 PM PT/10 PM ET/(June 9th) 2 AM UTC, with two exhibition matches featuring the special guest streamers, followed by three additional matches among seven teams competing over five exciting rounds. 

To learn more about the tournament details, click here.

About Eternal Return

On the deserted Lumia Island, the seedy organization known as AGLAIA is conducting secret experiments on human subjects in a bid to perfect a new race of extraordinary humans. Scour the island for materials to craft armor and weapons and be the last one standing in this thrilling, challenging multiplayer online survival arena.

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), ArcheAge, Survival MOBA Eternal Return (service in North America, Europe and Oceania), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Nineark’s Eversoul (serviced in North America and Europe).

About Nimble Neuron

Founded in 2013, Nimble Neuron, mostly known for its PC Game Eternal Return. Nimble Neuron is made of passionate game players who have the common goal of creating high quality games for the enjoyment of players all across the globe. To learn more, visit their website.

About Mythic Talent

Mythic is a full-service talent management company that specializes in assisting content creators across all facets of the industry. Mythic’s goal is to set a new standard for talent management that is unprecedented in the industry of content creation by putting staff and creator’s well being above profits and the corporation. Mythic’s missions is to uphold our standards and keep talent first.

Can you survive 1899 America’s brutal Wild West in Game Labs’ thrilling new immersive game experience?

Kyiv, Ukraine – 6th June 2024. Prepare to be transported to 1899 America’s Wild West and carve your own thrilling story experience as Kyiv based developer Game Labs is excited to announce the release of their community-driven MMO with a PvEvP extraction-based first-person shooter A Twisted Path to Renown on PC via Steam Early Access.

A Twisted Path To Renown is set in the unrelenting environment of 1899 America and blends immersive survival mechanics such as hunger, thirst and medicine, trading and crafting systems to gather raw materials, and intense PvEvP extraction-based FPS gameplay using an arsenal of authentic weapons of the era.

The team at Game Labs has been working closely with the community and gathering feedback and suggestions on crafting an authentic, accurate and engaging gameplay experience. From the moment you set foot in the incredible Wild West world, you are immediately transported back to a time of fearless buckaroos, shoot-outs, hunting and everyday survival in the harsh environments of 1899 America. A Twisted Path to Renown has been painstakingly crafted to immerse players in a game world where weapons are modelled on authentic firearms of the time with realistic ammunition ballistics and muzzle velocity and tensions between the military, natives, ranchers and bandits draw dangerous territorial lines where alliances could mean the difference between survival or suffering fatal consequences.

Stay alert and be prepared for all the challenges the harsh world throws at you, as being unprepared could be your undoing with fatal consequences. How will you survive these dangerous badlands? Will you saddle up with other buckaroos, or forge your own path as a lone wolf? 

Watch the Steam Early Access launch trailer below:

As well as the A Twisted Path to Renown Early Access launch version, fans can enhance their experience with the launch of two additional editions alongside the standard launch version. The Founder Edition and Premium Edition both contain the standard launch version of the game as well as additional boost packs, including weapons, ammunition, food and medical supplies, a selection of holsters and accessories, as well as other useful supplies to set you up on your journey. 

The Early Access Steam release of A Twisted Path to Renown will feature thrilling PvEvP extraction-based first-person shooter action in a community-driven MMO environment. Developer, Game Labs, has been working on refining many of the weapons, environments and item physics to fully enhance your game world experience.

Expect to see new craftable lever-action firearms, a wide variety of revolver mechanism pistols and rifles and also single and double barrel shotguns, bolt action rifles as well as Volcanic and Pepperbox pistols with all modifications. Other content includes new military and bandit groups, new medical items, thrilling quests and perks, and numerous quality-of-life enhancements. New bosses have also entered the game world in random locations, so stay vigilant as you never know when you might encounter them. 

Features

• Explore a setting full of colorful and vibrant scenery that transports you to another era. Plan your routes using the navigational tools at your disposal. Everything else is up to you to decide.
• New medical items have been added such as Field Medic Kits, Combat Surgeon’s Field Kit, All-Cure Trauma Kit, and Turpentine Kit. Most of these items are versatile, capable of restoring HP, stopping bleeding, and healing fractures.
• The Wild West is a harsh world with a diverse set of authentic weaponry to fit its nature. With simmering tensions between the military, natives, ranchers, and bandits, you will have to tread lightly when approaching their territories.
• Embrace combinations of numerous items obtained through PvEvP engagement. Build your reputation with different vendors, raise your riches, and gear up for yet another high-risk, high-reward expedition.
• Clayton Mercer now offers you 3 new quests. Two of them provide metal plates for crafting high-protection clothing, up to level 10 protection. The last one offers a new unique item necessary for crafting unique clothing.
• With the addition of wildlife, A Twisted Path to Renown offers the freedom to acquire consumables and resources in various ways. However, be alert, as the landscapes hold threats that may endanger the life of any curious hunter.
• Emotes and whistles play an important part in the game as NPCs react to these in the world. You can whistle to catch your enemy’s attention or find the extraction spot where a person should be positioned. 
• Holsters and pockets provide quick access to the most needed small items. If you have holsters for each type of weapon you carry, you can switch between your guns quickly or heal without hiding the gun. 
• In addition to the penetration class for bullets, clothes have their own protection class. Together they generate the damage index that is used each time someone shoots.
• A disguise system works for the main factions in the game when your character is dressed is special faction uniform or clothing providing you with the chance to infiltrate enemy area with less chance of being detected. Beware, get too close or stay too long and they might just realise you are not part of their group and attack! 

A Twisted Path to Renown is available now for PC via Steam Early Access alongside the Founder Edition and Premium Edition. Fans can wishlist the game now.  

About Game Labs

Game Labs is an independent game development studio based in Kiev, Ukraine. Founded in 2013 by a team of passionate game developers, Game Labs has garnered acclaim for its historically rich strategy games, including Ultimate General Gettysburg and the Age of Sail. Committed to innovation and quality, Game Labs continues to push the boundaries of gaming by creating unique, immersive experiences that engage and inspire players worldwide.

Journey further into Renaissance Italy with Blue Brain Games’ 3D puzzle adventure 

Bratislava, Slovakia – June 6th, 2024. Global indie developer and publisher Blue Brain Games is thrilled to announce the release of the second instalment best-selling 3D puzzle adventure The House of Da Vinci for PlayStation and Xbox consoles via the digital stores. 

Continue on your journey through an authentic and beautifully created Renaissance world in search of your master, Leonardo Da Vinci, who has mysteriously disappeared. Embark on a thrilling adventure filled with mechanical puzzles to solve,  hidden objects to discover and escape from rooms filled with Leonardo’s inventions as you strive to uncover what’s behind your master’s disappearance. 

Since its launch, The House of Da Vinci trilogy has sold over 400k copies for PC via Steam and over 3 million units for mobile devices, securing almost 5k ‘Very Positive’ ratings on Steam. 

Watch the The House of Da VInci 2 console trailer below: 

We’ve applied our own imagination to the story of the world’s greatest inventor, Leonardo da Vinci, providing players with unique special abilities throughout the gameplay. We allow you to warp back into your early days as a young apprentice, exploring the 16th century world around you, peeking into Leonardo’s mechanisms, puzzles and devices, as you eventually become powerful enough to control time itself and learn the secrets hidden in the past.

Many challenging puzzles are inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s real inventions and ideas. Mysterious locations were created based on original artworks and the wonderful city of Florence, Italy in 1506.

• Solve mechanical puzzles – Brain twisters and baffling riddles are all based on Leonardo’s inventions.
• Enjoy intuitive controls – Navigate Leonardo’s workshop intuitively. Playing the game couldn’t be more fun.
• Experience the Renaissance – War machines, complex lockboxes, mechanical puzzles, room escapes will all test your skills.
• Master unique mechanics – Detect hidden objects by seeing through the surfaces around you.
• Peek into the past – An unusual gauntlet allows you to witness events that happened earlier and learn more of the story.

The first and second instalments of The House of Da Vinci are now available for PlayStation (First / Second)  and Xbox (First / Second) consoles via the official digital stores. The third and final instalment will be released in summer 2024. 

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About Blue Brain Games 

Blue Brain Games is an indie puzzle game studio from the heart of Europe. Our games focus on powerful storytelling and unique features to keep you, the player, having fun and coming back for more.

We strive to deliver incredible authenticity into every detail. With every new game, we aim for amazingly detailed and historically accurate storyline enhanced with our own layer of imagination. Our stories are built around real historical figures, who, even after several centuries, still have a strong aura of mystery around them: just like the great Nikola Tesla or Leonardo Da Vinci.

We’re masters of puzzles, brain twisters, baffling riddles and complex lockboxes hidden far beyond where any eye can see.

We’re a really small team of dedicated people, determined to approach multi-platform games in a different way: we want to provide our players a game environment rich in details, we want to submerge them into an amazingly realistic atmosphere, we want to set your brain ablaze trying to solve complex puzzles and mechanisms.

Overnight, Xbox announced several new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass on console, PC and cloud beginning today including:

Week of June 3:

• Octopath Traveler, June 6 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Octopath Traveler II, June 6 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)

Week of June 10:

• Depersonalization, June 12 (PC)
• Isonzo, Juen 13 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• The Callisto Protocol, June 13 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Week of June 17:

• Still Wakes the Deep,June 18 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)

For more details on the new games joining Xbox Game Pass this month, available Perks and Quest updates, check out Xbox Wire here.

Octopath Traveler Launches on the PlayStation Store Today

SYDNEY (Jun 6, 2024) – Today, Square Enix® announced that OCTOPATH TRAVELER is now available to purchase for the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) and PlayStation®4 (PS4®) consoles and OCTOPATH TRAVLER II  is now available for the first time on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, meaning that the award-winning RPG series is now available to play across all current console platforms and PC (Windows PC and STEAM®).
 
Square Enix also announced that from today, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can complete the full OCTOPATH experience on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass where both OCTOPATH TRAVELER and OCTOPATH TRAVELER II are available to download via the Game Pass library.  
 
Since its launch in 2018 with OCTOPATH TRAVELER, the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series has sold over four million copies worldwide*, popularizing the unique HD-2D art style: a striking blend of 2D characters designs in beautiful 3D worlds. Both games are a standalone experience set in different worlds with eight distinct protagonists, each with their own stories to explore and Path Actions to use. Players will embark on a grand adventure and steer their own journey, depending on whom they choose to play as.
 
To celebrate the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series being available on all current consoles and PC (Windows PC and STEAM®), Team Asano have added a free update to OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, including ‘Extra Battle’ mode which will become available after defeating the final boss in the final chapter. The ‘Extra Battle’ mode lets players test their skills against newly added tough opponents – including the main characters of OCTOPATH TRAVELER. This mode is available on Xbox consoles from launch and has been added to the PS5, PS4 console, Nintendo Switch system, and PC versions today via an update.
 
OCTOPATH TRAVELER and OCTOPATH TRAVELER II are now available across all current console platforms and PC (Windows PC and STEAM®) and are available to purchase individually or as a bundle. PlayStation®Plus members who purchase OCTOPATH TRAVELER before June 20, 2024 will receive a 34% early purchase discount. For more information, please visit: https://square-enix-games.com  
 
* Total worldwide shipments and downloads as of June 2023. 

About OCTOPATH TRAVELER series

The OCTOPATH TRAVELER series is an RPG series which features HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG. The first instalment of which was initially released in 2018 and popularized the unique HD-2D art style. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, the second instalment and a brand-new entry in the series initially released in 2023, taking the evolution of the game system and the series’ HD-2D graphics even higher. The series has accomplished 4M worldwide shipments and downloads as of June 2023.

Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life?
Every path is yours to take.
Embark on an adventure all your own.

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.
 
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