Munich, Germany / Vienna, Austria – April 30, 2024: Combat is an integral aspect of every ARPG, and Titan Quest II is no exception. It’s not just how you fight that matters, but also who or what you’re fighting against. Thanks to Titan Quest II’s special setting in ancient times, the game draws inspiration from Greek and other ancient mythologies. This allows for a wide variety of wild and weird beasts to challenge players.

Today’s Developer Diary spotlights two distinct creatures: the Gryphon, a well-known monster from many different books, movies, and games – the Gryphon. While the Hippokampi are a much rarer sight, they still make up for a formidable, fierce, and frightening adversary!

Read the latest dev diary on Steam now: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1154030/view/4175475797755916830

Titan Quest II | Announcement Trailer

Forged in the creative crucible of Grimlore Games in Germany, Titan Quest II is currently under development. This epic odyssey is destined for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X, eagerly anticipated to launch when the time comes.

Wishlist Titan Quest II on Steam
Learn more on the official website: https://titanquest2.thqnordic.com/

About Titan Quest II

Return to the classic mythology-inspired setting of Titan Quest and go toe-to-toe with legendary monsters as you journey across a fantastical reimagining of ancient Greece. Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution, is out of control. She is corrupting the Threads of Fate and condemning all those who oppose her to eternal punishment – including you. Take up your weapon, fight alongside gods, and change fate itself in order to stop Nemesis, free those she’s punished, and weave your own epic tale.

From the creators of SpellForce 3 comes a handcrafted action RPG for a new generation of mythical heroes.

• A World of Myth and Monsters
  Set out on an adventure worthy of myth that takes you from picturesque beaches, to serene Greek temples, to places where no mortal has ever ventured, including the mysterious realm of the Moirai themselves. Battle classic creatures from Greek myth and the original Titan Quest, including Ichthians, Centaurs, Satyrs, Harpies, Sirens, Gryphons, and many, many more.
• Exploration-Focused Campaign
  The world is full of mysteries and secrets to discover. Legendary monsters lurk in hidden groves, and you never know when you will end up face-to-face with a god. Visit memorable towns full of life and intrigue. The conversations you engage in and the items you find along your journey can lead to surprising discoveries, or they might just hold the key to stopping Nemesis. This is your adventure.
• A Challenge Fit for a Hero
  Heroic deeds require heroic effort. The enemies you face are far from defenseless – dodge and counter their attacks, then overwhelm them with a well-timed flurry of blows. Powerful rituals allow you to freely control the game’s difficulty, while deep character customization systems ensure that there’s always a good reason to replay.
• Flexible Character System
  Customize your hero, then form your own class by combining two masteries. Build your character around the strengths and weakness of both masteries, exploring different combinations of skill modifiers, attributes, and items to create your own hybrid class and find your favorite playstyle.
• Meaningful Loot
  Every item serves a function, and every character class has many options when it comes to finding the perfect equipment. Even the most common spear can be upgraded via affix crafting, and with the right ingredients, you may even forge it into a unique item spoken of only in legend.
• Challenging Action RPG Combat
  Enemies form factions and work together, combining their unique skills and abilities to keep you on your toes. Use the deep character build system and access every skill at your disposal to vanquish them in this unique action RPG experience.
• A Beautiful, Handcrafted World Rooted in Greek Myth
  Encounter stunning vistas and deep caverns, and traverse the world with your divine mount, Areion. Use the powers of the gods to uncover secret locations and explore lovingly designed levels full of verticality.
• Online Multiplayer
  Join up with friends to take on the Goddess of Retribution. Like Jason and the Argonauts, sometimes you need a group of heroes for your journey.
• Rich and Immersive Sound
  An atmospheric soundtrack blends traditional Greek music with modern orchestral elements to create epic, memorable themes, drawing you into Titan Quest II’s unique world

Learn more on the Titan Quest II’s official website: Official Website

About THQ Nordic

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Available on ALL Platforms on May 9th, 2024!

Berlin, 30 April 2024 – Hontou!?! The Rainbow Cotton release is only ten days away?! Get ready to play as Cotton and cast spells to defeat demons, stress out your fairy friends, and cause all-around mayhem in the hunt for Willow candies! The HD remake Rainbow Cotton will be available digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S & X, and PC Steam on May 9th, 2024.

Grab a friend and revel in the nostalgia of this classic Dreamcast remake – with hours of action-packed fun and a light-hearted yet bewitching storyline! Discover this gem anew with fresh visuals, overhauled gameplay mechanics and a never seen before local 2-player mode. But wait, there’s more! The rich Anime cutscenes are fully dubbed in Japanese and now come with English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German subtitles so that Cotton fans in the West can finally enjoy the full scope of the Cotton universe in all its playful glory!

• Bring on the Nostalgia: The Retro Mode allows you to experience the charm of the original Dreamcast version– as authentic as it can be!
• Enhanced Gaming Experience: Revamped snap-back, lock-on targeting, controller rumble & speaker support, and more for a more luxurious gaming experience.
• Cotton’s New Look: Immerse yourself in the magic of the upgraded, stunning visuals!
• Little Brother Mode: Play as Cotton and Silk together with your Player 2 in this newly added local co-op mode!
• Team Sub or Team Dub?!: The fully animated cutscenes return in their original Japanese dubbing with translated English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German subtitles for your viewing pleasure!

Still trying to figure out what to expect from this wild, witchy ride?

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 SUCCESS Corporation

Success Corporation was founded in 1978 and is one of Japan’s top five independent game companies with a long history. Success has developed and sold a lot of games for all platforms, including arcades, consoles, browsers and apps. Some of Success Corp.’s work was among the first projects in the gaming industry.

30th April, 2024: Indie publisher Ratalaika Games and Shinyuden are pleased  to announce the forthcoming release of Cyber Citizen Shockman 3: The Princess from Another World, which continues the iconic IP, previously released on PC Engine in Japan but never before seen in the West. It was the first game in the series to be released in CD format, which allowed the development team to include animated cutscenes with voice acting.

Cyber Citizen Shockman 3: The Princess from Another World, launching on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One,  Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch, is a superb retro arcade action feast that captures the excitement and appeal that made it a true genre favourite.

Cyber Citizen Shockman 3: The Princess from Another World was produced by Toshiro Tsuchida, who also worked as a producer in Cyber Citizen Shockman 2: A New Menace, as well as other classics such as Gley Lancer, Langrisser, and Assault Suits Valken. Later he founded G-Craft, a company known for creating the popular Front Mission and Arc the Lad RPG franchises. After Square Enix purchased G-Craft, he would work also on the Final Fantasy series.

Background Story

After Sonya wins a big prize in the lottery, she and Arnold travel to a tropical southern island to enjoy some well-deserved holidays. However, paradise soon turns into hell when a strange spaceship appears all of a sudden and starts attacking the city. Unable to just sit around and do nothing while chaos unfolds, Arnold and Sonya transform into Shockman and head to battle this new mysterious enemy!

Features Include

• Play through a big variety of stages that include platform stages as well as scrolling shooting stages
• Fight powerful bosses alone or with a friend with the 2-player mode
• Brand new English translation plus original Japanese text
• Image gallery from hand-made scans * Handy emulation features such as rewind/forward, save states and CRT filters

About Ratalaika Games

Ratalaika Games S.L. is a video game company focused on publishing & porting great games to the console market.

About Shinyuden

LLC Shinyuden is a Japanese video game publisher focused on classic Japanese video games and indie titles, as well as a localization agency for major companies.

Highly Anticipated Life Sim Game to Offer Players Endless Gameplay Possibilities in an Unstructured Open World! 

(San Francisco, CA) – April 30, 2024 – Paradox Interactive’s highly-anticipated Life Sim game, Life by You, will enter Early Access on June 4, 2024. Previously slated for March 5, 2024, the additional time has given the team time to put the finishing touches on the visuals for its human characters and to improve gameplay further. Players can add Life by You to their Steam and Epic Store wishlist.  

Life by You is a life simulation game with the creative freedom to tell unlimited storytelling possibilities. Players can design and live out the lives of the humans they create in an open-game world where everything is customizable. Players create their households, build their homes, and tell life’s many stories. With natural language conversation and the ability to switch from third-person to direct control gameplay, players will connect with their characters on an emotional level. The game will come with deep Creator and Editor tools like Character Creator, Object Designer, Language Trees, and more, and all are available to players so they can MOD and adapt the game to fit their story.  

“At the core of Life by You is the player community,” said Rod Humble, general manager of Paradox Tectonic. “We’ve created a sandbox where players can tell whatever story they want. From deeply personal, esoteric, or fan fiction, they can live life to the fullest – or break the rules as they see fit!” 

In-game, players can:  

• Tell rich stories: This world is your sandbox.   Create your humans, or play anyone within it—swap control at any time with any character you encounter.  You can climb a career ladder, choose to be a misfit, fall in love as often as you change your clothes, or explore your sexuality. Tell stories that are important to you.  
• Explore and discover an open world: Drive, bike, scoot, or walk to get around the world. Along the way, collect seashells, wildflowers, and gems. Strike up real-language conversations with any human in-games.  
• Empower creativity with deep creative tools: Use extensive Creator and Editor Tools to change the gameplay anytime. Tailor build a world to play in or share your creations on the Paradox Mods.  
• Build and fully customize humans and environments: Design a dream home from scratch or renovate existing buildings. Customize your human with a fully featured character creator, including deep personality and character traits. 

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 worldwide, but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe, and Asia. The game portfolio comprises 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 www.paradoxinteractive.com.

ABOUT PARADOX TECTONIC

Life by You is developed by Paradox Tectonic, a game development studio formed in 2019 by Paradox Interactive. Paradox Tectonic is led by Rod Humble and comprises veteran game development talent dedicated to building games that enable creativity, freedom, emotion, and sharing. The studio is committed to working with the players, making Life by You’s Early Access a shared experience where the community’s feedback will impact on priorities, content ideas, and development as the team brings the game to full launch. 

Boston, MA — April 29th, 2024 — Rising Heat, the sci-fi horde survival shooter from indie publisher Apogee Entertainment and developer Fuzzy Sock Studios, readies its ships for a deadly bullet-hell tournament on Windows PC via Steam in Q1 2025.

Enter the infamous Rising Heat tournament, a gladiator-style spaceship spectacle backed by the exorbitantly wealthy extraterrestrial elite. Wingmen from across the cosmos test their skills and compete for a chance to achieve prestigious victory. Start with a single ship and pilot and maneuver towards survival to unlock fellow wingmen and vessels with different strengths.

Take to the alien skies and open fire on multiplying mobs of relentless enemy scum. Master a dynamic movement system to dart and barrel-roll across the map. Dodge legions of robotic insects, and evade devastating shockwaves with ease. Dash through giant mechanized flying robot swarms while targeting them for defeat, and rain metal debris onto the vast arena from the successes of your destructive attacks. 

Tactically choose from more than 60 game-changing upgrades to craft the ultimate ship build complementing each pilot’s peculiarities. Experiment and optimize with a plethora of customizations, prioritizing various stats including damage, fire rate, reload time, armor, mobility, and max clip capacity to plan for every situation and playstyle. 

Utilize on-hit effects that function as permanent buffs to your firepower. Inflict bleed effects to add damage over time, and add freeze effects to temporarily stop enemies from advancing. Complete run after run to unlock a diverse array of pilots, ships, and weapons, each with their own distinctive starting attributes and passive abilities. Once armed and ready, conquer demanding, multi-stage boss battles with complex attack patterns to earn untold wealth and stardom.

Team up with a friend for tandem wave-clearing chaos inspired by Atari’s 1982 arcade hit, Space Duel, as well as Apogee’s most recent multiplayer hit title, Bread & Fred, where co-op cruisers are tethered by a deadly energy beam. Harmonize maneuvers for added attack power, but beware of uncoordinated movements that can yank teammates into danger.

“There is no right way to play, every pilot-weapon-upgrade combo has its pros and cons,” said Ronnie Lusso, Project Lead for Fuzzy Sock Studios. “Rising Heat empowers commanders to experiment with an unimaginable amount of interchangeable builds to absolutely annihilate mobs of challenging creatures and dangerous bosses.”

To learn more and stay up to date follow @TheRisingHeat and @Apogee_Ent on Twitter, subscribe to the Apogee Entertainment YouTube channel, and join the Discord servers of both Rising Heat and Apogee Entertainment.

About Fuzzy Sock Studios

Fuzzy Sock Studios is an enthusiastic Massachusetts-based indie studio founded in Boston. They make games in fuzzy socks including Toy Tanks and now Rising Heat.

For more information, please visit the official website. 

About Apogee Entertainment

The “Apogee Model,” as described in the new book, Shareware Heroes (Aug. 2022 release), was the starting point for talented indie developers to bypass retail and sell their games using online distribution in 1990. Apogee founder Scott Miller created this new model and soon funded, mentored, and published many indie upstarts and released a legendary string of global success stories, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey, earning over a billion dollars commercially. Miller also created the 3D Realms label for Apogee, which was sold to Embracer Group in 2021.

The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry. 

LOS ANGELES – April 29, 2024 – Sherwood Extreme, the arcade crossbow shooter with bullet bolt-time and ridiculous co-op action from a former Sony Santa Monica developer now leading CAGE Studios, front flips onto 1.0 on PC via Steam today!

Sherwood Extreme 1.0 introduces a brand new Level Editor mode. Dream up levels alone or in online co-op and craft the perfect action movie scenarios. Challenge friends and fellow community members with creative maps mixing high-octane acrobatic combat with the chaos of a chemistry set.

When Sherwood Forest becomes overrun by goblins, the kingdom cries for its protector. Don that stylish cape, restock the quiver, and leap into action as the legendary Robin Hood. Traverse the colorful and diverse wilds of Sherwood including resplendent waterways, craggy castles, and breathtaking volcanoes. Set the stage for acrobatic accomplishments as the master archer swings into action.

Chain combos with slow-mo sniping, uncover silly secrets, and send goblins flying in every direction with a well-placed shot to a conveniently placed explosive barrel. Purge scores of the undead and try to survive as long as possible in Horde Mode. Collect power-ups to wreak havoc, save feathery friends, and cash in on loot to unlock more weapons, skills, costumes, and the game-changing Chicken Jetpack.

Save the day and climb the leaderboards with co-op shenanigans. Grapple onto a friend’s shoulders to become their backpack turret, firing bolts as a two-person tower of crossbow carnage. Settle personal conflicts in custom maps, crafting challenging courses while fellow archers play and offer live feedback on the design process.

“Not enough games empower players to be both skillful and silly,” said Salaar Kohari, game director and co-founder of CAGE Studios. “With Sherwood Extreme’s 1.0launch, we hope that our community has the tools they need to show off their creativity, challenge fellow archers, and have a slapstick blast while doing it.”

Sherwood Extreme 1.0 is out now on PC via Steam for $19.99 with a 15% launch discount, with support for English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian languages.

For more information, join Robin Hood’s band of heroes in the Sherwood Extreme Discord server, visit the CAGE Studios website, and search for #SherwoodExtreme on social media.

About CAGE Studios

Co-founded by Salaar Kohari and Gabriel Langlois, CAGE Studios previously created Sail and Sacrifice with Sherwood Extreme becoming its sophomore project. The team aims to develop games alongside their community with a focus on polished gameplay and artistic integrity. Together, CAGE Studios plans to continue to build colorful action games and a diverse team.

To learn more, visit the official website, join the Sherwood Extreme Discord server, and follow them on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram.

The developers of indie hit “Paradise Killer” return with the world’s first Open World Mascot Manager Crime Drama, developed in collaboration with renowned Japanese developer Ikumi Nakamura.

LONDON, United Kingdom, 29 April 2024 – Award winning independent game studio Kaizen Game Works are proud to announce their second game: the world’s first (and best) open world mascot management crime drama, Promise Mascot Agency.

Michi, a disgraced yakuza lieutenant, is exiled to a cursed town to turn a bankrupt mascot agency into a profitable enterprise. As he struggles in his new life, can he manage to create a successful business and unravel the conspiracy behind his exile? He’s helped by Assistant Manager Pinky, who happens to be a mascot herself.

Players will explore their new home of Kaso-Machi in Michi’s run-down (but upgradable!) truck. There’s plenty to discover in this forgotten Japanese town – new friends to make, collectibles to find (and destroy), other businesses to partner with and, most importantly, a variety of mascots to recruit.

As we all know, mascots are living creatures that have coexisted with mankind since the dawn of history. Mascots have their own hopes, dreams and desires and you’ll need to negotiate to recruit them. Some mascots want money, some want fame, some want a rice ball from the local convenience store and some want to see the entire world burn to ashes in purifying hellfire.

Once they’re on the books, mascots can be trained and sent out on a variety of jobs to make money, gain experience and spread the name of the Promise Mascot Agency far and wide! Of course, jobs don’t always go to plan – whether it’s a narrow doorway, kitchens catching on fire or dreadful nightmare spirits, danger lurks around every corner. It’s up to the player to assist their imperilled employee using Hero Cards, cards representing a variety of characters Michi will meet during his days in Kaso-Machi. With tactical card usage, a mascot can overcome any challenge and win hearts, minds and a healthy paycheque. 

Additionally, Kaizen Game Works are thrilled to have collaborated with well-known Japanese developer Ikumi Nakamura (The Evil Within, Ghostwire: Tokyo) and concept artist Mai Mattori on concept and art direction for Promise Mascot Agency. The pair helped Kaizen design and develop the world and characters, working together to create a unique Yakuza family, a repurposed love hotel and a cast of memorable, occasionally-horrific mascots! 

To bring the concept art to life, Kaizen Game Works worked with Inko Ai Takita, a Japanese manga artist based in the UK who illustrated Promise Mascot Agency‘s band of freaks and weirdos in her signature manga style. We can’t wait for you to meet them all.

Promise Mascot Agency features a soundtrack from two composers. Firstly, Irish musician Alpha Chrome Yayo (real name Peter McCaughan) has been self-releasing a vast catalogue of diverse, genre-twisting albums since 2018 and is bringing his unique musical mind to the streets of Kaso-Machi. Additionally, the game will feature music from Japanese industry veteran Ryo Koike (Resident Evil 4 (2023), Ninja Gaiden II).

“Promise Mascot Agency rules. Working with Ikumi, Mai, Kowloon and all of our new friends has been amazing. Please be excited to buy play it. #kaizenyachtquest” – Oli Clarke Smith, Game Director

“We’ve poured our heart and soul into this game. We are so excited for you to visit Kaso-Machi and its inhabitants, we hope you enjoy getting to know Michi, Pinky, and the rest of our latest band of weirdos and freaks. Please enjoy.” – Rachel Noy, Art Director

“Promise Mascot Agency is filled with amazing characters, and we hope you’ll enjoy getting to know them as much as we enjoyed bringing them to life. We’re so excited to let everyone explore Kaso-Machi in Michi’s kei truck.” – Phil Crabtree, Technical Director

“Man, I’m finally going to be famous and be on talk shows and get into scandals and take on ill-advised endorsement deals! Anyway, can’t sit around yapping when we’ve got a business to run, a criminal conspiracy to uncover and a corrupt old mayor to bury in the woods!” – Pinky, Assistant Manager of the Promise Mascot Agency

Can Michi create the most successful mascot agency in Japan and discover the secrets behind his own exile in the process? Will Pinky ever solve her terrifying anger issues? Did that truck just grow wings? Find out all this and more when Promise Mascot Agency comes to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Windows in 2025. For more information, please visit https://www.kaizengameworks.com/. 

Promise Mascot Agency was developed with financial assistance from Kowloon Nights and the UK Global Screen Fund, financed by the UK Government’s department for Culture, Media and Sport and administered by the BFI. Kaizen Game Works is extremely grateful to both. 

About Kaizen Game Works

Kaizen Game Works is a UK-based independent game studio formed in 2018 and composed of games industry veterans. Kaizen has a focus on player agency and story interactivity, changing how players immerse themselves in game worlds and narratives. Their first title, Paradise Killer, was one of 2020’s breakout indie hits, winning multiple global awards. Promise Mascot Agency © and ® 2024 Kaizen Game Works Limited. Developed by Kaizen Game Works.

Revealing Bloom & Rage as a two-part story, featuring Swann as the playable character

PARIS – April 29, 2024 – DON’T NOD is pleased to release a brand-new trailer for DON’T NOD Montréal’s first game, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, at today’s IGN x ID@Xbox Digital Showcase. Bloom & Rage is the first installment of the Lost Records IP from the creative minds behind Life is Strange. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage was announced at the 2023 Game Awards and is scheduled to be released in late 2024 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a narrative adventure game set in the fictional town of Velvet Cove in the summer of 1995. Four high school friends – Swann, Nora, Autumn, and Kat – spend the summer together hanging out, playing music, and becoming best friends… until something changes the trajectory of all of their lives. After 27 years of silence between them, they reunite to confront the dark secrets that made them promise to never speak again.

Main Playable Character Reveal: Introducing Swann

In this new trailer, discover Velvet Cove through the lens of a camcorder belonging to the game’s main protagonist, Swann, who is gearing up for her last summer in the fictional Michigan town. In the trailer we get a glimpse into Swann’s personality: her introverted nature and her love of capturing slices of reality on her camcorder. We also see some in-game areas that players will explore and characters they will get to meet when the game releases late 2024.

A Story of Friendship and Secrets, Coming in Two Parts

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will be released in two distinct parts, a month apart. A natural break in the story means that players will be able to start discussions, share theories, and eagerly anticipate the next part in the story.

Get to Know an Unforgettable Group of Friends

At the start of the summer, Swann gets to know a group of friends – Nora, Autumn, and Kat. She spends the summer forming close bonds with each of them: Nora, rebellious, eccentric and full of energy; Autumn, the thoughtful and charismatic group leader; and Kat: pragmatic, strong-willed and enigmatic. Four very different personalities and perspectives come together on that fateful summer of ‘95 to uncover secrets that will bind – and break – the group.

Will the girls balance each other out, or clash in weird and wonderful ways?

An Original Soundtrack

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will have a soundtrack made up of original tracks composed for the game and licensed music to tell the story of Swann and friends. As with the song featured in the announcement trailer at The Game Awards 2023 by Nora Kelly, the song featured in the Lo-fi Summer trailer is another original track composed for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. The music is written and performed by Ruth Radelet, Adam Miller and Nat Walker.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is scheduled for release in late 2024 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

To be among the first to get news on Bloom & Rage, follow the Lost Records social media accounts on X, Instagram and TikTok. You can also visit our website and follow DON’T NOD on Facebook, X and Instagram.

About DON’T NOD

DON’T NOD is an independent French publisher and developer with studios in Paris and Montréal creating original narrative games in the adventure (Life is Strange^TM, Tell Me Why^TM, Twin Mirror^TM), RPG (Vampyr^TM, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden^TM), and action (Remember Me^TM) genres. The studio is internationally renowned for unique narrative experiences with engaging stories and characters and has worked with industry leading publishers: Square Enix, Microsoft, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Focus Entertainment and Capcom. DON’T NOD creates and publishes its own IPs developed in-house such as Harmony: The Fall of Reverie ^TM, Jusant ^TM and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage ^TM, as well as using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with third-party developers whose editorial visions parallel the company’s own. Step into the studio’s immersive and innovative universe at dont-nod.com   

DON’T NOD (ISIN code: FR0013331212 – ALDNE) is listed on Euronext Growth Paris 

Save a dystopian metropolis through the revolutionary force of music

Boulder, Colo. (April 29, 2024) – Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through a world where music is both a weapon and the key to liberation. During today’s ID@Xbox Digital Showcase Moonana Games (Virgo Versus The Zodiac) and Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!) unveiled Keylocker, a groundbreaking turn-based rhythm JRPG set for release in late Summer 2024 on PC and Xbox Series X|S: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1325040/Keylocker__Turn_Based_Cyberpunk_Action/

Check out the trailer here:

Step into the shoes of BOBO, a bold singer and songwriter on a mission to dismantle a tyrannical regime that has silenced all sound in the dystopian metropolis she calls home, Saturn. Through the electrifying power of music, BOBO must navigate real-time execution of moves in a rhythm game style to triumph over adversaries, uncover the mysteries of Saturn and its overlords, headline concerts with her cybernetic band and infiltrate the network to dismantle the corrupt system that ensnares her world.

Drawing inspiration from classics like the Mario & Luigi RPG series and Chrono Trigger, Keylocker seamlessly blends the charm of physical comedy with the depth of storytelling and challenge of strategic mechanics. With a genre-bending fusion of JRPG, narrative and rhythm elements, Keylocker promises an unforgettable experience.

Key Features:

• Engaging Narrative: Dive into the dystopian world of Saturn, where rebellion simmers beneath the surface, and music is outlawed. Join BOBO on a quest to restore harmony to the land and overthrow oppression.
• Dynamic Rhythm-Based Combat: Engage in tactical battles against the authorities, harnessing the power of music to fuel your moves. Swap between different movesets and tactics, mastering the rhythm to emerge victorious.
• Captivating Soundscape: As you bring to life the sound of Saturn, BOBO and her band will perform an eclectic mix of pulse-pounding electronic jams that inspire the denizens of Keylocker. As long as you can keep the rhythm, that is.
• Vibrant World Exploration: Explore Saturn’s sprawling cities, forge alliances, uncover secrets and challenge the status quo. Random battles are a thing of the past in Keylocker, with every face-off being an integral battle for the fate of Saturn.
• Rewarding Social Interactions: Build relationships with diverse characters from various backgrounds through meaningful interactions and gift-giving. Delve into romantic and platonic connections, shaping the narrative through your choices.
• Endless Possibilities: With multiple classes, branching quest lines and a dynamic narrative influenced by player choices, Keylocker offers endless possibilities for exploration and discovery.

From the creators of one of 2019’s most memorable indie fantasy JRPGs, Virgo Versus The Zodiac, Keylocker gives you the power of choice and puts destiny in your hands.

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About Moonana Games

With an international team based in South America, USA and Europe, Moonana is a small but dedicated game development studio with a love for off-beat RPGs. Inspired by modern classics, Moonana’s work reimagines the genre by combining quirky characters, heartfelt plots, and sizzling mechanics, creating fresh and unforgettable experiences. 

About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.

Can you survive to discover what is real?

Boulder, Colo. (April 29, 2024) – The mysterious world of Centum from Hack the Publisher and Serenity Forge was revealed today during the ID@Xbox Digital Showcase. Releasing on Xbox and PC this summer, Centum invites you into a reality where fact and fiction blur closer than ever before: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2625550/Centum/

Watch the announcement trailer if you think your psyche can handle it:

Everything is not what it seems in Centum. You are trapped, and everything around you is unreliable: the characters, the objects, even the game world itself may be a lie. It is up to you to unravel the mysteries of this world and escape. You will be confronted with daunting themes, challenging you to question your own beliefs and perceptions of the game’s reality–and the real world. You must have what it takes to confront the unknown. It’s a good thing you have a reliable narrator as your guide in this world of mysteries.

Each playthrough is its own unique labyrinth, thanks to Centum’s ever-shifting nature. The dynamic dialogue choices presented allow you to influence each character’s ego states and alter the narrative’s trajectory. Centum remembers every decision, so make sure that you’re confident in your choices – one wrong choice could cost you everything.

Stay in the loop on all things Serenity Forge by visiting the team’s website and Twitter page.

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About Hack the Publisher

Hack The Publisher, headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, embraces the ethos of “comfort the afflicted, afflict the comfortable.” Specializing in horror and sci-fi, they use these genres to explore unconventional themes, challenging players to confront existential questions. They aim to spark meaningful conversations and inspire players to confront existential questions while offering a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.

About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.