Walnut Creek, Calif. (April 30, 2024) – Maximum Entertainment and Mixed Realms are calling on you to build your strongest deck with the launch of RPG Gordian Quest on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, available now. Dive into a world where you beat back evil forces in an endlessly customizable adventure with roguelite elements and turn-based strategic combat. A brilliant mix of novelty and replayability, mix and match your cards for endless adventures across this sinister world: 

Welcome to Wrendia: a world ruled by darkness – where scoundrels and thieves thrive. This land needs saving – and only heroes can bring Wrendia back from the brink. Explore procedurally generated landscapes in Adventure Mode or go for unpredictable challenges in Realm Mode. Whatever your play style, Gordian Quest offers a diverse array of options for every RPG aficionado. Along your journey, an intricate and expansive narrative will force you to make choices that can send the world of Wrendia into a new golden era or plunge it into a darkness from which it may never recover. 

Key features include:

A Myriad of Modes: From the expansive Campaign Mode to the endless challenges of roguelite Realm Mode to the highly explorable procedurally generated Adventure Mode, Gordian Quest offers an infinite amount of replayability.

Ten Diverse Heroes: Featuring classes like the Swordhand, Druid, Golemancer and more – each with a unique playstyle.

Rich Customization: With close to 800 combined passive and active skills, gear up your heroes the way you choose for strategic turn-based battles.

A Personalized Quest: With multiple difficulty options, endless loot that can power up or curse your character alongside critical decision-making and dice rolls, no Gordian Quest adventure is the same as the last.

Keep up to date with the game at @MaximumEntmt and @GordianQuest on X or visit www.gordianquest.com. 

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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. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.

About Mixed Realms

Based in Singapore, Mixed Realms is a pioneering indie game studio established in 2016. Starting with just a team of four, we’ve expanded to a 20-member powerhouse, thanks to the overwhelming success of our debut title, Sairento VR. Our growth and achievements are deeply rooted in our commitment to quality and the invaluable feedback from the gaming community. At Mixed Realms, we believe in the synergy between developers and gamers. While we set the foundational concepts and direction for our titles, we view the gamer’s role as integral in shaping and refining the final product. Our collaboration with the community is not just a process; it’s a principle we hold sacred.

MONTREAL – April 30, 2024 – Haenir Studio and Behaviour Interactive are excited to announce their official partnership to bring Blight: Survival™ to life. First revealed in 2022, the much buzzed-about medieval action-horror co-op survival game pits up to four players against monsters and men in a visceral fight to destroy the source of the Blight, a deadly affliction that plagues the land. 

“Teaming up with Behaviour Interactive signals the next major phase of development for Blight: Survival,” said Haenir Studio Co-Founder, Mads Christensen. “With Blight: Survival, we set out to deliver an ambitious and unique experience for players. Being able to utilize Behaviour’s resources, expertise, and horror pedigree will be instrumental in bringing our vision to life. We’re thrilled to kick off this journey together.”

Blight: Survival takes place in the no man’s land between two desperate kingdoms locked in a ceaseless war. Within this realm of death and decay, a new strain of Blight has erupted from the remains of the fallen. Fed and strengthened by the blood that’s been spilled, it rapidly spreads – turning man into monster. 

“As a game we were already looking forward to playing ourselves, we couldn’t be happier about this collaboration,” shared Stephen Mulrooney, Executive Vice President at Behaviour Interactive. “Working with talented studios like Haenir Studio in this type of partnership will be a focus for us as we look to publish more and more external games in the coming years. This is the start of something new and exciting for Behaviour, and we’ll be keeping our eyes open for interesting opportunities.”

While Blight: Survival does not currently have a release date, Haenir Studio and Behaviour Interactive are eager to share more details about the game and its ongoing development in the future.

In the meantime, players interested in learning more or being first in line for all the latest Blight: Survival news can join the official Discord and wishlist the game on Steam. 

About Haenir

Haenir Studio is a small independent game IP development company located in Scandinavia, who thrive to create immersive, exhilarating and fun gaming experiences.

About Behaviour Interactive

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects, including the acclaimed building and raiding title Meet Your Maker™. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services.  

The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, Netflix, and Take-Two, among many others. Over 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North and Behaviour UK – South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam).  

BLIGHT : SURVIVAL: © 2022 and BEHAVIOUR, BLIGHT : SURVIVAL and other related trademarks and logos belong to Behaviour Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.

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Weave symphonic melodies while exploring the mysterious origins of life on PC 

Green Bay, WI – April 30, 2024 – The Lullaby of Life, the IndieCade award-winning musically-motivated puzzle adventure from developer 1 Simple Game and publisher Midwest Games, awakens a budding universe on PC via Steam and GOG with a 34% launch discount as well as Epic Games Store and your favorite Steam key retailers today. Following the PC release, The Lullaby of Life will also launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Embark on a cosmic journey and experience the awe-inspiring origins of the universe through the eyes of Bombo, an inquisitive particle with a tuneful talent for music. Navigate the mesmerizing, rainbow-hued arenas of an expanding world by solving rhythm-based puzzles. Pluck the right notes in a harmonious order to create a wondrous wave of soothing melodies. 

Unlocking the secrets of the universe is a big task for a small particle. Along the way, befriend musically gifted beings known as Ohmies, each representing a core foundation of life: construction, destruction, and conservation. Sync up to craft symphonies capable of crashing down barriers and awakening new life into the folds of time. 

At the conclusion of each level, rouse Elder beings, grand bosses with the ability to advance life to its next stage. Take on increasingly difficult trials testing timing, focus, and dexterity. Songsmiths looking for a greater test can prove their mastery in formidable challenge modes. 

“We loved sharing The Lullaby of Life at PAX East, and now the journey is available for everyone to explore,” said Ben Kvalo, CEO and Founder of Midwest Games. “We hope audiences embrace the combination of artistic and scientific inspirations along with the tranquil, rhythmic game mechanics.” 

The Lullaby of Life is a finalist as Best LATAM Game in the Gamescom LATAM Festival 2024 in addition to other accolades including IndieCade Dev Choice Award Winner in 2021, IndieCade Audio Design Finalist in 2021, and many others.

The Lullaby of Life is available now worldwide on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Fanatical with English, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified), and Chinese (Traditional) language support.

About 1 Simple Game

Based in Guadalajara, Mexico, 1 Simple Game is a developer on a mission to entertain the masses, creating unforgettable experiences for players regardless of rain, snow or zombie invasions. With over 10 years in the games industry, 1 Simple Game has released 9 games with a combined 3 million downloads. 

About Midwest Games 

Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Midwest Games is a video game publisher focused on creating opportunities for the abundant talent across the Midwest and other underrepresented regions. Led by industry veterans and entertainment enthusiasts, Midwest Games believes that great games can come from anywhere. For more information, please visit www.midwestgames.com. 

Award winning studio gets into the groove with this funky 70’s physics-based puzzler – available to support on Kickstarter now

Paris, France – 30th April 2024: Prepare for a groovy good time – Realcast, an award-winning studio founded by industry veterans, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Kickstarter for their side-splitting VR puzzler game, Hide the Corpse!  To celebrate the Kickstarter, the studio has released a new trailer as well as a free demo which is available to play on Meta Quest and can be downloaded here.

This wacky physics-based puzzler throws players into a hilarious 1970s adventure where they must, well, hide the corpse!  With time ticking away, players must use their  VR environment to their advantage. Grab, drag, and contort the body and objects you find around the environment to stash the body in one of the available hiding places before the place is crawling with cops.

Kickstarter pledges will help Realcast with the final development, polish the game to a shine, and bring this unique VR experience to life.  

By backing Realcast, players will get access to exclusive rewards, early access to the game, and a chance to be part of the development process through early access to the game and giving the team feedback. 

“Hide the Corpse is all about unleashing your creativity and improvisation skills in a race against the clock,” says Clément Bigot, Creative Director at Realcast. “The unexpected is around every corner, making this game a blast to play and even more fun to watch others experience the chaos. We can’t wait to see what players think after playing the demo”

Key Features:

• Far Out Physics Playground: Grab the bod (and anything else that isn’t nailed down) and prepare for some wild physics action.  This isn’t an average corpse – the body will bend, twist and contort in ways that will have players screaming ‘FAR OUT’
• Time [warp] Crunch: Think fast! With only 4 minutes on the clock, every second counts in this hilarious quest to dispose of the evidence before the fuzz find out.
• Infinite 70s Funkadelic Fun: Over 10 levels and 60 mind-blowing groovy hiding spots to test your skills against the clock, man. When it’s all said and done, it ain’t over – unlock righteous mini-games that’ll have you wigging out with far-out challenges.
• ‘Right On’ Adventure: Forget the blood and guts, this isn’t some B-movie nightmare. Hide the Corpse is all about having a groovy time and using your skills to stash a stiff in the most outrageously creative ways possible.

Hide the Corpse is now available to support on Kickstarter, with the demo available to play on Meta Quest.

Download the demo here. 

About Realcast 

Founded in 2017 by industry veterans Nino Sapina and Diego Fernandez, Realcast is an award-winning indie studio dedicated to developing entertaining VR and cultural AR experiences. Their first VR title Just Hoops, a hand-tracked basketball game with retro vibes that launched in Early Access in 2021 will full launch in 2024.

In January  2023, a talented team of students from the ISART Digital School presented an innovative idea and convincing concept … this was the start of Hide the Corpse. The students soon joined the Realcast team to bring the game (and corpse!) to life. In 2024 Realcast launched a Kickstarter to finalize development of the title. 

20+ new items: Selling points, production equipment, storage sheds & more

• Distribution center & markets add new layers of gameplay around supply & demand
• Daily demands reward fast delivery and smart logistical management
• Farmers may wash their crops – and increase the yield!

More logistics, rising profits and increased sustainability: GIANTS Software publishes the Farm Production Pack for Farming Simulator 22 for PC and consoles, adding more placeables, machines and gameplay mechanics around supply and demand. The launch trailer introduces many of the more than twenty new items, which enhances business opportunities for virtual farmers in the genre-leading simulation game.

New Pack for New Business

Virtual farmers benefit from new selling points with dynamic prices and daily demand: vending machines in different sizes enhance their own farm, market stalls demand fresh produce and a supermarket requires processed foods.

One step further, building an agricultural empire is the 4,000-square-meter distribution center, equipped with heavy-loading shelves. Quick forklift unloading guarantees rewards, while customizable sheds and silos offer even more storage space for bulk products, vehicles, and tools.

Washing Crops & Solar Panels

New stationary equipment achieves higher selling prices: The washing drum for various crops, VDW’s Cleaner Tiger, which cleans and cuts sugar beets, as well as a remote-controlled cleaning robot for solar panels. Sustainability is also supported by an additional wind turbine and the Lely Sphere, a circular manure-handling system.

The Farm Production Pack is developed by Design, Modeling & Innovation (DMI) and published by GIANTS Software. It’s now available for Farming Simulator 22 on PC, Mac, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

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About GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community. For more information, please visit giants-software.com

About Farming Simulator

Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. More information available at farming-simulator.com

© 2024 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colors and performance. © 2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation”, “PS5” and “PS4”, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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

Our official boiler plate can be found on our website: THQ Nordic Website

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.