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3D Realms’ Horrific Medical Management Sim “The Kindeman Remedy” Treats Consoles Today

AALBORG, Denmark – April 11, 2024 – The Kindeman Remedy, the blasphemous medical management game set in a horrific prison, developed by Troglobytes Games and published by 3D Realms, embraces sacrilege in the name of science on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch for $7.99 USD starting today. 

Follow the now-disgraced Dr. Carl Kindeman as he begins his new medical residency at Thompson Island Prison. No longer the prestigious anesthesiologist he once was, Dr. Kindeman now “treats” patients considered irredeemable by society. Shunned by his peers in the medical community, he aims to continue his vile research by any means necessary and invokes the help of his fellow colleague, Sister Anna. 

Guide Dr. Kindeman and Sister Anna throughout the prison, toggling between the two as they administer treatment to inmates. Follow a branching narrative colored by cruel and twisted characters, providing elixirs, potions, and other substances to unsuspecting prisoners during the day under the guise of their betterment. Reconvene at night to conduct much more sinister experiments.  

Avoid the watchful eye of the distrustful Dr. Simon Jonathan Black as the killer duo seeks medical breakthroughs. Torture inmates with a devious arsenal of tools ranging from razor blades and saws to acid, choke pears, and other wicked implementations.

Navigate through the foul, neglected prison to sinister areas like the morgue, execution chambers, and inmate cells. Call on Sister Anna to administer questionable elixirs and observe as the prisoners squirm, writhe, and scream in pain. With no moral compass to guide him, Dr. Kindeman will go to appalling lengths to restore his reputation. 

The Kindeman Remedy is available on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch for $7.99 USD beginning today. The horror management sim is also available on PC via Steam for the same price. For more information, please visit the official websites for 3D Realms, and Troglobytes Games, and follow 3D Realms on Twitch, Twitter/X, YouTube, and Steam.

About 3D Realms

Redefining AAA – Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently, Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, Cultic, Tempest Rising, Phantom Fury, and RIPOUT.

Led by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud member of the Embracer Group as part of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising… we’re not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it – for everyone’s benefit.

To learn more about 3D Realms, visit https://3drealms.com/

About Troglobytes Games

Troglobytes Games, makers of hit titles Hyper Parasyte and Blind Fate: Edo no Yami, have been around the indie development scene for over two decades, with their first venture starting off in 2001 on the GameBoy Advance. Since then, the studio has been on a mission to create innovatively high-quality games on various platforms using the latest in technology, while primarily focusing on unconventional gameplay mechanics and aesthetics.

CHOMP EVERYTHING IN SIGHT IN PAC-MAN MEGA TUNNEL BATTLE: CHOMP CHAMPS, COMING TO CONSOLES AND PC THIS MAY

Preorder Now and Be the Last PAC Standing in a Cross-Platform 64-Player PAC-MAN Eating Competition Where Pellets, GHOSTS and Even Player PACs are on the Menu

PAC-MAN™ MEGA TUNNEL BATTLE™: CHOMP CHAMPS is bringing competitive eating, PAC-MAN style, to PC and consoles. Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. today announced the game will launch on 9th May 2024, and is available now for preorder. PAC-MAN MEGA TUNNEL BATTLE: CHOMP CHAMPS is a raucous take on PAC-MAN multiplayer, featuring cross-play for the first time and amping up gameplay with 64-player battles, a variety of colourful interconnected mazes, customizable PACs, and Power Items that not only boost players’ abilities but can also help the GHOSTS chase down the competition. The game is available now for preorder in Standard and Deluxe editions, with all preorders receiving the Chomp Challengers Pac Preorder bonus, and is coming to Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X | S, and PC via Steam®.

PAC-MAN MEGA TUNNEL BATTLE: CHOMP CHAMPS captures PAC-MAN’s insatiable appetite in a game where everything except the maze is edible. In the game, players must eat their way through multiple interconnected mazes to become the Chomp Champ – a.k.a. the last PAC standing at the end of each match. Gain the upper hand on other players or turn the tables against GHOSTS by utilizing a variety of Power Items which give PAC-MAN shields, enhanced speed, and more. Players can also sabotage their competition by using Power Items that help the GHOSTS. Not only will they be able to chomp through PAC-MAN’s regular diet of dots and fruit, but they can also chomp through other players’ PACs in true competitive head-to-head competition.

Ready to welcome players of varying skill levels, game modes include Elimination Mode with arcade-style action where players of any rank can compete and earn Tokens to redeem on customization items, and Ranked Mode where players battle against similarly skilled opponents from around the world and gain Rank XP earning their place on the leaderboards. With 63 other players per match, bling is the way to stand out in the crowd; players can customize their PAC with a variety of body, head, and face cosmetics. PAC-MAN MEGA TUNNEL BATTLE: CHOMP CHAMPS includes a Friend system that lets players drop into the same match with friends, track progress, and spectate the action when their friends – or foes – are playing the game.

For more information on PAC-MAN MEGA TUNNEL BATTLE: CHOMP CHAMPS and other products from Bandai Namco Europe, please visit: www.bandainamcoent.eu. Join the PAC-FAM on our official channels: TikTok at https:www.tiktok.com/@pacman, X at https://twitter.com/officialpacman, Instagram at www.instagram.com/officialpacman, YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/PACMANofficial and Facebook at www.facebook.com/pacman.

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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.

Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience, and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.

Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

PAC-MAN™ Mega Tunnel Battle™ Chomp Champs & ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Press Release © 2024 Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.

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SEVEN KNIGHTS 2 WELCOMES THE NEW MYTHIC HERO GREAT SAGE SUN WUKONG AND ROLLS OUT WATER FESTIVAL EVENTS

LOS ANGELESApril 11, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new update for the mobile RPG Seven Knights 2. The latest update features new playable heroes and limited time  events with numerous rewards to earn.

Great Sage Sun Wukong (Mythic) is a Tank Hero who grants buffs to his allies.  His Ultimate skill summons an avatar to fight alongside him. Sun Wukong’s avatar has several effects such as granting immunity to all debuffs and decreasing damage received.. The avatar acts as a bodyguard for Sun Wukong, with its basic attacks prioritizing targets that attack him.   

A new Legendary+ Hero Wraithscream Sword Ivlis has also been added as part of this update. Wraithscream Sword Ivlis is a DPS hero who provides buffs  to her allies and applies a Pursue effect on the furthest enemy that increases damage to the marked enemy. .

Players can equip several new costumes for the newly-added heroes, including Fiend of Abyss Ivlis, Water Festival Ivlis and Wave Split Sun Wukong. Additionally, the Age of Great Treasure is still on its way – players shouldn’t miss the chance to find and get coupons within Seven Knights 2, as well as its forum and social channels.

  • A number of new, limited time events events are now available for all players, including:Treasure Age Water Festival! Check-In Event (April 11 – May 22): A total of 10,000 Rubies and up to 150 Hero Summon Tickets are awarded to  players who check-in for 18 days during the event.
  • Water Festival! Sun Wukong Special Step Up Summon Rate Up Event (April 11 – April 25): Sun Wukong’s summon rate will be boosted, granting a better chance to earn the new hero.
  • Water Festival! Shay’s Coin Shop (April 11 – May 8): Players can use Shay Coins to exchange for various items such as the Fiend of Abyss Ivlis costume, Hero Summon Ticket, Legendary+ Hero Selection Ticket and Legendary Pet Summon Voucher. Water Festival! Shay Coins can be obtained through clearing Treasure Age★ Water Festival Special Missions.

The official sequel to Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original and introduces beautiful open world gameplay. The story centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights, “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Stunning cinematics and graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4 will immerse players in this epic game story filled with unique characters and powerful bosses. Players can collect and develop their heroes and experience a new combat system with powerful ultimates and suppressors.

Seven Knights 2 is available now for download on Google Play, App Store and Windows PC (beta).

More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.

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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Roguelite Puzzler “Let’s! Revolution!” Chases Down a Cruel King On Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox Today

LOS ANGELES – 11 April 2024 – Let’s! Revolution!, the colorful roguelite puzzle mashup from award-winning animation and design studio BUCK (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Love, Death + Robots, and more), flips tiles and sweeps out enemies on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One today!

Engage in strategic hide and seek to dethrone the rotten King of Beebom, and discover why Let’s! Revolution! ranked as the ninth highest-rated PC game of 2023 (OpenCritic: 90, Steam: 95%). Choose from six playable heroes, meeting quirky characters on this mission to eradicate the treacherous tyrant. Utilize turn-based tactics in a board-game-inspired setting to power through puzzles inspired by Minesweeper, void of any complicated calculations.

Each hero brings their own skills to the table. Place smoke bombs and shoot sleep darts to sneak through levels as The Shadow, earning gold for each remaining hidden tile. Harness the strength of The Trooper’s whirlwind attack and earn extra cash for defeating all enemies. Choose from a variety of playstyles and discover all the different ways to navigate these mysterious mazes.

Relax and embark on a more casual adventure with Easy Mode, or perfect those strategy skills and delve deeper with 5 levels of NG+ unlockable for each hero class. Delight in beautiful hand-drawn animations, a bright and bold color scheme, and the chill lofi soundtrack from Antfood while toppling a dastardly dictator on this quest for freedom.

“The Kingdom of Beebom welcomes new puzzle solvers into our community with this launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox,” said Emily Rickard, CEO of BUCK. “After an incredibly successful launch on PC, liberators can now jump into the fray, protect Beebom City, and strategically sweep tiles to their hearts’ content in Let’s! Revolution! on consoles!”

Let’s! Revolution! is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Xbox Series X|S for $19.99 USD with English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese (Brazil & Portugal), Spanish (Spain & LATAM), Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Korean, and Japanese language support, and is also available now on PC via Steam. To learn more, visit the game’s official website, check out Let’s! Revolution! on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One now, and follow Let’s! Revolution! on Instagram, X, and TikTok to stay updated.

About BUCK

BUCK is an award-winning global creative company with clients including Apple, Microsoft, Riot Games, and more. The core BUCK games team includes industry veterans with expertise in both AAA and indie-game development with the support of the diverse, creative perspective of BUCK’s world-class artists and designers. BUCK’s debut game Let’s! Revolution! is the studio’s first announced title, offering a unique blend of classic logic-puzzle gameplay, roguelite runs, and gorgeous hand-drawn animation. Visit BUCK to learn more, and follow Let’s! Revolution! on Instagram, X, and TikTok.

Tower Of God: New World Introduces New Teammate Ssr [Red Mask] Hwaryun And Her Story

UNCOVER THE SECRET BEHIND THE RED MASK!

LOS ANGELESApril 11, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched a new update for its collectible RPG, Tower of God: New World. A new teammate, limited time events and other brand-new content are now available to all players.

SSR [Red Mask] Hwaryun (Red Element, Warrior, Guide) is now available as a playable teammate. Embodying the skilled traits of FUG member Yuto, [Red Mask] Hwaryun is an essential Warrior for physical attacks as she utilizes her skills to stun and provoke enemies. She also grants her allies a buff to increase physical piercing attacks.

The latest update features the Hell Train Arena which allows players across the entire server to battle one another for a 14-day period. Players will need to successfully advance to the next train for an opportunity to win top honors in the Name Hunt Station Festival lineup. Participants will receive valuable rewards including Normal Summon Tickets, Black Market Tickets, Exclusive Equipment Enhancement Extract, Revolution Fragment, SSR Soulstones and more.

Starting today through April 25, the second part of the Flowery Spring Campaign is now available with multiple events for players to enjoy:

  • Story Event [A Scarf in the Flowery Spring – When I Think of You Part 2]: Players can experience an original story depicting young Ha Yuri and Lero Ro climbing the tower, as well as entering Battle stages, and earning various gifts such as [Red Mask] Hwaryun, Shining Revolution Fragment and Suspendium.
  • [Flowery Spring Part 2] Event Exchange Shop: Players can exchange items obtained from the story event for SSR [Red Mask] Hwaryun Soulstone, Rare Whetstone and more.
  • [Flowery Spring Part 2] Check-In Event: Check-in the game during the event period and receive valuable rewards including [Red Mask] Hwaryun Hot Deal Summon Tickets and Suspendium. by

Additionally, the Tower Fun Run Event is now open for all players through April 25. Players can level up their board by completing laps of Tower Fun Run and earn gifts such as SSR [Red Mask] Hwaryun, Revolution Fragment, SSR Soulstone, Suspendium, Master Key and more. As player board levels rise, a greater number of rewards can be obtained.  

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

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

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes 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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KingsIsle Announces Ravenwood Academy: A Wizard101 Story, A Single-Player Prequel to Wizard101

Cross paths with iconic Wizard101 characters and witness their origin stories in upcoming life sim and visual novel

Round Rock, Texas (April 11, 2024) – KingsIsle Entertainment – the development team behind critically acclaimed free-to-play MMORPGs Wizard101 and Pirate101 – is excited to announce its very first single-player game, Ravenwood Academy: A Wizard101 Story. Coming to Windows PC via Steam, the narrative life sim and visual novel is a prequel set in the same Spiral setting as Wizard101.

In Ravenwood Academy, players will don their robes and raise their wands as students at the titular school, a beloved setting from Wizard101. Across each in-game day – split into four time slots – players must balance a busy class schedule with extracurricular hijinks such as investigating magical mysteries, completing a variety of fun mini-games, and building relationships with students and teachers – including with past versions of some familiar faces from Wizard101

Watch the Ravenwood Academy: A Wizard101 Story reveal trailer here:

At times, Ravenwood Academy players will swap their wizard hats to become problem-solvers, detectives, and even pseudo-lawyers! The game’s main narrative is driven by Crisis Incidents, Investigation Scenes, and Trials. 

When an incident occurs on campus, it is up to you and your friends to search for clues and interview witnesses, culminating in faculty hearings with options to present evidence depending on the choices you’ve made along the way. Will you save a friend accused of misdeeds or use the gathered information to save yourself? Multiple ending scenes will be based on the outcome of the trials, who you have befriended, and other decisions you make during your semester at Ravenwood Academy.

The Spiral is made better with friends, and relationship-building is a core objective of Ravenwood Academy. Progress through the storyline with potential friends, encountering various tests, obstacles, and branching dialogue options that can influence your relationships. Earn trust to grow your relationships and unlock optional scenes. Through player actions, spurned friends may turn into rivals, while friendships with a high enough relationship level can, if you choose, turn into budding romances!

Key Features of Ravenwood Academy:

  • Foster Relationships: Interact and create connections with diverse characters as you navigate your new school. Who you deem friend or foe will impact your story and unlock special scenes and branching dialogue options. Choose carefully – you won’t have the time or ability to build relationships with everyone you want to.
  • Choose Your Path: Decide what activities are most meaningful to you and see how your decisions impact your outcomes. Will you go to the dance or investigate a mystery? Will you hang out with Dalia Falmea or study for a quiz with Halston Balestrom? Choices that may seem small can potentially have large ripple effects.
  • Investigate Strange Incidents: Search for clues and interview witnesses when crises unfold at the academy. During your investigation, you might find that not everyone is who they seem to be.
  • Test Yourself with Trials: Plead your case during faculty disciplinary hearings and present evidence through dialogue options. Sometimes you’ll be saving a friend accused of misdeeds, while other times you might be trying to save your own hide!
  • See a Different Side of the Spiral: Get a glimpse into Ravenwood Academy before the events of Wizard101. Meet and befriend familiar faces, discover untold backstories, and dive into the Spiral’s lore in a whole new way.

Ravenwood Academy: A Wizard101 Story will be coming to Windows PC via Steam.

About KingsIsle

Founded in 2005, with operations in the Dallas area and Austin, KingsIsle creates massively multiplayer online entertainment offerings that are innovative, compelling, uncommon, and of high quality. We have brought together a team of highly creative, energetic, accomplished, and skilled professionals to develop these projects. Our team consists of individuals with unique and in-depth experience in the development of video games, online environments, communications, and commercial software. ###

Skybound Games Announces Brand-New Fortnite Experience, Invincible Universe – Rise of the Sequids, Launching Today

Humans and aliens battle for supremacy in this team deathmatch with a twist!

LOS ANGELES April 11, 2024 – Skybound Games is thrilled to announce Invincible Universe – Rise of the Sequids, a brand-new, free-to-play, 10v10 deathmatch experience completely within Fortnite, launching today on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Watch the Invincible Universe – Rise of the Sequids Launch Trailer: YouTube

Dive into the latest epic crossover between Fortnite and Invincible, based on the popular “Red vs Blue” team deathmatch-style game mode in Fortnite Creative… with a twist. The match ends only when all players have been assimilated to one team!

Invincible Universe – Rise of the Sequids centers on a battle for dominance between humanity and world-destroying aliens. Unique to the Invincible universe, Sequids are parasitic creatures that latch onto, fuse with and control a host body. If a human player is killed, they respawn at the Sequid team base as a Sequid player. If a Sequid player is killed, they respawn at the human team base as a human player. A HUD slider tracks the balance of players on each side in real-time.

Will the hive-minded aliens prevail? Or will humanity be victorious? You decide.

Continuing to push the limits of the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) to new heights, Invincible Universe – Rise of the Sequids is the latest in Skybound Games’ series of superheroic Fortnite experiences. It follows the release of the robust narrative experience Invincible: Doc Seismic Attacks and the free-for-all shooter Invincible: GDA Combat Training.

These custom Fortnite experiences are out now, following the second half of the season two premiere of the critically acclaimed adult animated superhero series Invincible, co-produced by Skybound Animation and Amazon MGM Studios. The first half of season two won Rotten Tomatoes’ Golden Tomato Award for Best Animated Series and continues to be “Certified Fresh” with a 100% score.

Invincible Universe – Rise of the Sequids launches as a free-to-play experience within Fortnite Creative today on PC via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

About Invincible

Created by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker, Invincible #1 debuted to critical acclaim on January 22, 2003. Soon after, they were joined by artist and contributing creator Ryan Ottley. Throughout its fifteen-year run, Invincible not only continued for a historic 144-issues but also spawned multiple spin-off series and even an intercompany crossover with a certain friendly neighborhood superhero. In 2021, the Invincible animated series arrived on Amazon Prime and quickly became one of the most popular new streaming series of the year, earning praise worldwide for its fresh storytelling. With a second season currently airing on Prime Video and new comic book projects to be announced, Invincible remains a cornerstone of the pop culture landscape that continues to grow in popularity every year.

About Skybound Games

Skybound Entertainment is a creator-first company focused on bringing amazing comics, TV series, audio series, film, and video games to dedicated fans. Skybound Games publishes, produces, and distributes video games across every genre, including the blockbuster The Walking Dead video game series and BAFTA award-winning Before Your Eyes. In November 2023, we launched our first original game in the Invincible universe, Invincible Presents: Atom Eve, to critical acclaim. In 2024, Skybound will build a cutting-edge in-house gaming production studio, further enhancing our capacity to shape the future of gaming entertainment.

VR smash hit Startenders arrival on Steam will offer big bartending bang for your buck! 

In space, everyone will buy your drinks

Bristol, United Kingdom — April 11, 2024 | Ever dreamt of tending bar among the stars? Well, your rather specific interstellar dreams are about to be realised, Foggy Box Games’ VR hit Startenders (Meta Quest and PSVR2) is scheduled to land on Steam for April 25, carrying all the game’s updates to date, yet jettisoning half its original payload — with a 50% off introductory offer! 

An internship in the prestigious Startenders Academy offers players the opportunity to start mixing it with patrons from across the universe, while slicing Quantum Mass, shaking Rocket Fuel and cryogenically freezing cocktails — all in the pursuit of customer satisfaction (at least until the hangovers kick in!).

With 100 named recipes and 25 liquors of both Earth and alien origin, players can craft a host of truly cosmic cocktails to their patrons’ specifications. If that doesn’t wet their whistle, they can mix their own and conjure up over 2 million uniquely blended beverages, using pretty much whatever they have lying around.

Between shifts behind the bar, players can check their place in the pantheon of Startenders Academy hopefuls; hone their craft by finding new and innovative ingredients and a bevvy of taste-making blueprints; or simply spend their hard-earned salaries trying to gain an edge in the pursuit of a truly celestial cocktail experience!

Startenders gives players the freedom of an entire galaxy across ‘Story’, ‘Free Mix’, ‘Pass the Headset’ and ‘Daily Run’ game modes where they can meet new alien species and battle it out in daily challenges.

Much like a real bar, Startenders is playable either standing or seated and features a variety of VR accessibility options to ensure every recruit is ready to serve robots, rocks, bugs, and even gelatinous aliens from across the stars.

Startenders will be available on Steam for 50% off its normal price of $14.99/£11.99/€14.99 and can also be purchased on Meta Quest, Meta Quest 2 and PlayStation VR. Join Startender Academy at joinstartenders.com and show the universe what you’re made of.

About Yogscast Games

Yogscast Games was established in 2017, with a simple goal: to work with small teams to develop and publish games which are as fun to watch as they are to play. Its most recent releases have included poker-powered deckbuilding game ‘Aces & Adventures’, the wickedly amoral ‘Trolley Problem, Inc.’ and the wildly successful restaurant management roguelike ‘PlateUp!’ which recently passed 1.5m Steam units sold.

About Foggy Box Games

Foggy Box Games are Alastair Callum and Chris Youles, a game development duo based in Bristol, England. Their debut game Brunch Club is out now on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

SLAPSHOT: REBOUND BREAKS OUT OF EARLY ACCESS WITH 1.0 UPDATE ON STEAM

Deke your way around the rink in the now fully released hockey game.

GHENT, BelgiumApril 11th, 2024 – Beloved ice hockey game, Slapshot: Rebound is making moves and will be launching into full release today on Steam at noon EDT/ 6 pm GMT+1. From Oddshot Games, this 1.0 update introduces the virtual hangout spot, The Pond, a new ranked season, and a matching season pass.

Line up your shot and swing your way to victory in Slapshot: Rebound. The physics-based 3v3 ice hockey game challenges players, giving them total control of their avatars on the controller or mouse and keyboard. With over 1.5 million downloads, a dedicated player base, and three community-run regional esports leagues, Slapshot: Rebound looks to continue its steady track record.

See You At The Pond

Mingle with other slappers at The Pond, a freeplay open lobby that is available as part of the full release. Previously only accessible through custom lobbies, The Pond can now be joined while queued up for a match or loaded into directly. Pass the time with friends and community members with casual play, or keep those fingers warmed up between matches. Alongside a standard ice hockey rink, an air hockey rink, two target practice areas, and a sumo minigame are available for play. 

The Inaugural Season

With the 1.0 update, Season 1 has also begun. A soft reset to skill rating has been implemented as part of the new Ranked season, while unranked players can play 10 matches to receive their initial ranking. Slappers can grind their way to the top and stake a claim in the refreshed Top 50 regional and worldwide leaderboards. Daily tasks are also available to progress along the accompanying Season 1 pass, with over 50 new cosmetic items unlockable across the free and premium tracks.

Additional Features:

  • Climb the ranks with Quick Play – Pit yourself against other slappers in your region and improve your skill rating.
  • Hone your skills in Practice mode – Execute timed and open drills to improve movement and shooting accuracy in goalie practice and one-timer shooting, or test your progress in a scrimmage against bots.
  • Let loose with custom lobbies – Play a pick-up game with friends or explore game modes like dodgepuck and freeze tag while manipulating settings like gravity and speed for a unique experience.
  • Check out your player profile – Review your season match history and get the numbers on your career stats like win rate, shot %, and goals.
  • Revisit the Pre-Season Pass – Continue your progression along the Pre-Season pass’ free track or purchase the premium track to access more rewards.
  • Customize your Slapatar – Tailor your fit and show off that silky flow on the ice.

Slapshot: Rebound is free to play and available for download on Steam.

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About Oddshot Games

Oddshot Games is an indie game development and publishing studio founded in 2020. Headquartered in Belgium, they have expanded their team worldwide and focus on community-driven games that encourage cooperation, competition, and communication. Learn more about them and their work at https://oddshot.gg/.

An Escalation Of War – Arena Breakout S4 Out Now

Discover A Refreshed Valley Map And Expanded Weapons Arsenal As Tensions Between Warring Factions Rise Within The Dark Zone And The Search For Bruce Lee Begins

APRIL 11, 2024 – Global game developer MoreFun Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, has announced that Arena Breakout’s Season 4 “Into The Fog Of War” update is now available to download for Android and iOS mobile devices. Tensions between Blackgold and Gresk have reached an all-time high. An assault breaks out between the two factions in Northridge over a mysterious scientist that once worked in a top secret underground lab beneath the TV station. As ally Randall Fisher and bosses Fred and Porrero wage war, experience new large-scale 12v12 faction battles and determine how best to turn a profit amidst the seething conflict.

“Everybody into positions – all according to plan,” says the hooded boss Fred, leader of Gresk. “Let the fun begin!”

While the clash between Blackgold and Gresk escalates, war in the Valley map expands to include the new Norteño Court construction by the RV Camp and revamped versions of the Small Factory in the north and the Port in the south. The map remains most suitable for mid to long-range weapons like the AK-102 and M4 assault rifles. Beware of snipers by the cliffs!

Speaking of weapons, new guns have also been imported into the Dark Zone courtesy of overseas benefactors. These include the T951 and T03 assault rifles made for all-purpose warfare and the Bizon and TS5 submachine guns designed for up close and personal confrontation. Of course, players are free to modify these firearms with high, medium, low and multi-grade materials and a variety of accessories depending on the battlefield’s changing conditions.

Additionally, legendary martial artist Bruce Lee has delivered a message to the combatants of Kamona via signed postcards scattered throughout the region. Collect them all and escape the Dark Zone alive to claim the glory, or die and risk letting them fall into enemy hands. Players decide how Little Dragon’s wisdom will leave a lasting mark on the arena.

Kamona’s civil war rages on. What will you be fighting for? Arena Breakout’s Season 4 update is now available on iOS and Android devices. Arena Breakout is a free-to-play next-gen immersive tactical FPS and a first-of-its-kind extraction looter shooter that pushes the limits of war simulation on mobile. Follow the game’s social channels and visit its official website for new updates and more information.

About MoreFun Studios

MoreFun Studios Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, was established in 2010,  and has developed a number of projects with world-renowned intellectual property such as 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 Group is committed to delivering quality content and experiences to its players across the globe.

About Tencent Games

Tencent Games was launched in 2003, and has since grown into the leading global platform for game developers, publishings and operators, as well as operator of the largest online game community in China. It is dedicated to offering engaging and high quality interactive entertainment experiences for all players.

Tencent Games currently offers more than 140 self-developed and licensed games across 200 countries and regions, which provides hundreds of millions of users with cross-platform interactive entertainment experiences. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE and League of Legends are some of the most popular titles around the world.