Bandai Namco Europe releases today Sand Land, the action RPG based on the one-shot manga by Akira Toriyama, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Sand Land tells the tale of unexpected friendships between humans and demons in a ruthless world where water has become the rarest resource. The Fiend Prince of demons Beelzebub, and his chaperone Thief, will join Sheriff Rao in the search for the Legendary Spring to save the inhabitants of Sand Land. Their journey across the world will be made of new alliances as well as intense battles to fend off the dangers of the desert and the Sand Land King’s army.

The world of Sand Land is expanded by an exclusive story and territory, as imagined and supervised by Akira Toriyama specifically for the videogame and animated series. Beelzebub and friends will venture into Forest Land, a green and lush country, drastically different from the desert they’ve always known. There, more challenges await; they will need the support of Ann, a skilled mechanic, to face the powerful Muniel and his devoted army.

Watch the launch trailer below

To travel the vast world of Sand Land, players can hop on more than ten different vehicles, whether it is to close great distances, get over difficult terrain or make bullets rain on their enemies! Each vehicle can be customised with parts found or crafted to enhance their abilities and suit different playstyles. Players can also change colors and add decals, flaunting their style all throughout their adventures.

For more information about Sand Land and other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.

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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.

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PRAGUE, Czech Republic – April 25, 2024 – WRATH: Aeon of Ruin, the dark fantasy horror FPS inspired by the original Quake from publishers Fulqrum Publishing and 3D Realms, and developers KillPixel Games and Slipgate Ironworks, leaves a trail of blood as it launches on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch digital storefronts today. Expect physical versions of the console editions in late May 2024. 

WRATH’s console launch includes all content from the 1.0 PC release, with a riveting story spanning three episodes, each capped off by an epic boss battle, an arsenal of nine deadly weapons, three powerup-granting Sigils and ten storable Artifacts, and throngs of monstrous enemies.

Emerge from the ruins of The Old World and embark on a bloodthirsty mission as the Outlander. Heed the Shepherd of Wayward Souls’ call to eliminate the remaining Guardians of the Old World, those responsible for the calamitous state of the realm. Take them to task, leaving a blazing trail of death and destruction along the way. 

Blast through hordes of 15 distinct enemy types with a double-barreled shotgun, or use the Ruination Blade to slice a path forward. Crank up the intensity with biological weapons turning foe’s teeth and cysts into lethal projectiles. WRATH’s combat skillfully melds fast-paced action with aggressive gameplay for a modern take on retro first-person shooters. 

WRATH’s post-apocalyptic world consists of 15 maps across three distinct hubs. Trek through ancient crypts, decaying ruins, and haunting forests. Comb every inch of each area, uncovering various secrets and items to aid in survival. Stockpile deadly armaments and unleash hell on the onslaught of adversaries lurking behind every corner. 

Dive into the next old-school, pulse-pounding FPS from the minds of veteran QUAKE engine developers. Rip through the levels of this gory boomer shooter and unravel a twisted narrative to the backdrop of a heavy metal soundtrack courtesy of Andrew Hulshult (Quake Champions, Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods, Prodeus). Take pride as the Outlander, and ensure no Guardian remains in what will become the New World. 

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is available now on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch for $29.99. For more information, please explore the official websites for Slipgate Ironworks, 3D Realms, and Fulqrum Publishing, or follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, and Discord.

About KillPixel Games

KillPixel Games, founded by Jeremiah “KillPixel” Fox, is an independent developer with an affinity for classic first-person shooters.

About Slipgate Ironworks™

Industry veterans with two decades worth of indie and AAA experience, Slipgate Ironworks™ has contributed to popular titles including Ion Fury, GRAVEN, WRATH: Aeon of Ruin, Ghostrunner, and most recently, Phantom Fury and the highly anticipated, Tempest Rising. Proudly old-school, the team all shares the same vision: “Crafting Intense Gaming Experiences: Bold, Thrilling, Unmatched!.”

For more information on Slipgate Ironworks™, please visit the official company website.

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. For more information, visit 3drealms.com.

About Fulqrum Publishing

Fulqrum Publishing is a global games publisher with a diverse portfolio of titles, including in-house and independent productions. Fulqrum Publishing released over a hundred games, including critically acclaimed titles like Men of War, King’s Bounty, Space Rangers, Fell Seal, Forgive Me Father, and many others.

For more information about Fulqrum Publishing and their games, please visit the official Fulqrum Publishing website.

Company Celebrates 35^th Anniversary by Introducing New Standalone Entry for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, iOS and Android

SYDNEY (Apr. 26, 2024) – Today, SQUARE ENIX® released the next installment in the legendary SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5®) and PlayStation®4 (PS4®) consoles, PC (STEAM®)*, and iOS and Android devices. SaGa Emerald Beyond features the very best elements of the beloved series, including the free-form scenario system and strategic combat, to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.

SaGa Emerald Beyond brings together the core combat and free-form scenario elements of the RPG franchise to deliver the ultimate SaGa experience to fans and newcomers alike. Players can look forward to deeply strategic combat, diverse characters with thrilling backstories, an evolving choice-driven narrative and much more. The latest title in the SaGa franchise sees the return of legendary series icons including SaGa creator Akitoshi Kawazu, composer Kenji Ito and illustrator Satoshi Kuramochi, who have taken what fans of the series love and built it into a game that returning and new fans alike can enjoy.

“2024 marks the 35^th anniversary of the SaGa series. It also marks the first time we’ve been able to release a new SaGa title simultaneously worldwide. Without our fans, this would not have been possible. SaGa Emerald Beyond is the product of 35 years’ worth of innovation, experimentation, and a personal desire to examine what makes an RPG an RPG.  For our longtime fans, I hope you enjoy the ongoing innovations and callbacks to previous SaGa titles. I also invite newcomers to accept the offer of the emerald vision and embark on a new adventure. I hope everyone who picks up this title has an unforgettable experience with it.” – Akitoshi Kawazu, SaGa Series General Director

“As a longtime SaGa fan who now has the honor of working on this franchise, I couldn’t be prouder to present SaGa Emerald Beyond to the players. The things that made me fall for the SaGa franchise are all present in this title, from the free-form scenario system to the challenging strategic combat to the diverse and intriguing characters. Of course, one can’t forget about composer Kenji Ito’s incredible contributions as well. I’m also proud to say that we’ve taken steps to welcome in newcomers with the game’s emerald waves, which are key to the overall story and will guide players on their journey. I hope that through SaGa Emerald Beyond, players will be able to feel the team’s passion and love for the franchise that has kept the series going strong for 35 years.” – Masanori Ichikawa, SaGa Series Producer

Those interested in SaGa Emerald Beyond can still download the three platform-exclusive demos on Nintendo Switch, PS5/PS4 and PC. The demos offer several hours of content from each of the three demo characters’ storylines, giving players a taste of what they can expect in the full game with the full cast. Demo save data is transferrable to the full game on that respective platform.

SaGa Emerald Beyond is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC and iOS and Android devices. For more information, please visit: https://saga-franchise.square-enix-games.com/en-gb/games/sgeb

About the SaGa Series

SaGa is a series of revolutionary role-playing games (RPG), created by legendary game developer Akitoshi Kawazu (FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY II, SaGa Frontier). Since THE FINAL FANTASY LEGEND was released in 1990 for the Game Boy, the series has expanded with several additional entries across numerous platforms. Other SaGa series regulars include illustrator Tomomi Kobayashi, who has given the series its own unique style, and composer Kenji Ito (Mana series). Although the SaGa series shares its roots with FINAL FANTASY, the SaGa series has always incorporated revolutionary and challenging gameplay mechanics, such as player choice, branching storylines and implementing characters with wildly different playstyles, setting it apart from other JRPG series. SaGa Emerald Beyond, the latest standalone entry in the franchise, is out now for various modern platforms.

About Square Enix, Ltd.

Square Enix, Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

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LOS ANGELES – April 25, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched a new update for its collectible card game RPG, Tower of God: New World. A new teammate and limited-time events are now available to all players.

Starting today, players can add SSR+ [Awakened] Rak (Red element, Tank, Fisherman) as a new playable teammate to their roster. A giant crocodile whose scaly skin is covered in a layer of rocks, [Awakened] Rak has a desire for power and an instinct to destroy. He is known for his skills as a Tank, ignoring damage with his Stone Shield while caging up enemies with the Stone Prison.

As part of this new update, players can experience Act 8-1 [Prey: The Untrustworthy Room]. This new main story content features the fierce duel between Viole and Mule Love, which uncovers the stories of the Regulars making their move towards their respective goals. Players who complete the latest main story can earn Normal Summon Tickets (x10).

The following limited-time events are open to all players through May 8: 

• Stage Race Event: Compete with other players and find out who can quickly clear the given stage. Players can earn Race Points and exchange them for Suspendiums, Growth Resources and more.
• [Awakened] Rak Trial Event: Try out the newly added teammate [Awakened] Rak for three days and earn valuable rewards such as Normal Summon Tickets, Master Keys (x20), etc.
• Khun Khun Arcade Mini-game ‘Fish Slapping Dance’ Event: Players can enter special mini-game events and attempt to clear all missions for a chance to obtain Normal Summon Tickets, Growth Resource Selection Chest and more.

Additionally, the Welcome Growth Mission Event is available starting today. New players of Tower of God: New World can enjoy special missions for seven days and receive various rewards by clearing them all. Several teammates, including SSR+ Evan, Karaka, Viole and SSR Bam, Khun Aguero Agnes, as well as Normal Summon Tickets will be offered as rewards.

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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The legendary Billy and Jimmy Lee return as playable characters this summer!

Valencia, Calif. – April 25th, 2024 – LET’S GO, BROS! Independent game studio WayForward, in conjunction with Arc System Works, is thrilled to announce that the iconic stars of the Double Dragon franchise, Billy and Jimmy Lee, are joining the playable cast of open-world beat-’em-up River City Girls 2 as downloadable content. These legendary martial artists are busting out of their dojos and will hit the streets of River City on all platforms the game is currently available, including Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This premium DLC is expected to arrive this summer.

Originally debuting in the 1987 smash-hit Double Dragon arcade game, Billy and Jimmy Lee have been two of the most requested playable characters in River City Girls 2 since the game’s debut. The twin brothers jump into action as distinctive fighters, each with a bone-shattering arsenal of punches, kicks, throws, and special attacks, including trademark moves from their past adventures, such as the spinning cyclone kick, rising knee, and much more. Both characters are also thoroughly integrated into River City Girls 2’s story mode, with full VO from returning voice actors Dan Avidan (Billy) and Arin Hanson (Jimmy) of the Game Grumps. The DLC also adds an epic new vocal song performed by Hanson and Avidan (with music by series composer Megan McDuffee), plus a new dojo master to stand in for Billy and Jimmy while they’re out bustin’ heads.

In addition to the premium content, a free update will be made available to all River City Girls 2 owners, delivering an all-new Double Dragon-themed motion comic, two new shops, new accessories, and more. Further details on this content will be revealed closer to the DLC’s release.

These new inclusions are on top of River City Girls 2’s already robust combat and deep feature set, which includes six existing playable characters, a vast world with eight distinct regions, four-player co-op, online gameplay, numerous weapons, personality-packed bosses, RPG-like character growth, recruits that assist you in battle, dozens of items and accessories to buy and equip, spectacular pixel-art graphics, an anime-style intro, and a critically acclaimed soundtrack. River City Girls 2 launched digitally in December 2022, following the release of the first River City Girls in September 2019 and River City Girls Zero (a localized version of 16-bit classic Shin Nekketsu Koha: Kunio-tachi no Banka) in February 2022. For more information on the River City Girls series, please visit www.wayforward.com and follow @wayforward on Twitter and Facebook.

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

About Arc System Works

Arc System Works is a developer and fighting game specialist from Japan – best known for the Guilty Gear series of games and, more recently, the BlazBlue series – that has garnered international critical acclaim for its innovative fighting system and spectacular 2D artwork. For more information, please visit the official website at www.arcsystemworks.com.

Nice Dream Games’ new innovative narrative adventure announced as part of the 2024 Tribeca Festival

LOS ANGELES – April 25, 2024 – Skybound Games and Nice Dream, the Los Angeles-based studio recently founded by the co-creators of the BAFTA Award-winning Before Your Eyes, are thrilled to announce their latest collaborative project: Goodnight Universe. The newly revealed title will take part in this year’s Tribeca Games Festival, part of the Tribeca Film Festival.

In the narrative adventure Goodnight Universe, you’ll play as Isaac, a six-month-old baby developing mysterious psychic abilities. What you want most is to be loved and accepted by your family, but a secretive tech corporation wants you for their own. The game will also feature an immersive “face-tracking” mode, expanding on the innovative use of camera-based technology that the team is known for. 

Nice Dream was founded by childhood friends and developers Graham Parkes and Oliver Lewin, who served as writers and directors on Before Your Eyes, also published by Skybound Games. The studio is a natural progression for the duo, whose talents have proven that gamers crave a unique form of storytelling that can only be found through interactivity.

“The success of Before Your Eyes showed us that there is an audience of like-minded people out there who seek out games to emotionally engage them in ways other mediums simply can’t,” said Parkes. “We founded Nice Dream Games to continue to make games for that audience, which push the limits of what interactive storytelling can do.”

Before Your Eyes debuted on PC in 2021 before coming to mobile via Netflix, as well as VR as part of PlayStation VR2’s launch slate. The title won the Game Beyond Entertainment prize at the BAFTA Awards. It was also nominated in the Games for Impact category at The Game Awards, as well as for Best Narrative at the DICE Awards.

A “spiritual follow-up” to Before Your Eyes with a sci-fi twist, Goodnight Universe will fuse impactful storytelling with mechanics that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. The Nice Dream team reunites numerous notable talents behind Before Your Eyes while bolstering the roster with new foundational additions to the studio’s growth.

“We are so excited to work with Graham and Oliver and the talented team behind Nice Dream Games again. We are incredible admirers of their creative use of technology to deliver first-of-its-kind gaming experiences,” said Ian Howe, Managing Partner of Skybound Games. “Both Skybound and Nice Dream are dedicated to bringing compelling stories to everyone and feel that interactive entertainment is a medium capable of conveying powerful stories that can’t be told any other way. Before Your Eyes is a prime example of this, and Goodnight Universe is shaping up to be yet another boundary-breaking video game.”

For more information about Goodnight Universe, follow Nice Dream Games on X, Instagram and Discord.

About Nice Dream Games

Nice Dream is a Los Angeles-based independent game development studio from the creators of the BAFTA Award-winning game Before Your Eyes. Founded by childhood friends, the team is built around a mission to craft games that pursue storytelling and innovation in equal measure, to broaden the narrative potential of video games.

About Skybound Games

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. Skybound Games is a part of Skybound Entertainment, a creator-first company focused on bringing amazing comics, TV series, audio series, film, and video games to dedicated fans.

Jaeger and Kaiju battle once again, now in pinball form, coming May 16!

SAN FRANCISCO – April 25, 2024 – Go big or go extinct. Prime your senses for a neural handshake and step into the cockpit of a Jaeger. It is on you to cancel the apocalypse when Pacific Rim Pinball comes to Pinball FX on May 16!

Play through all the excitement of the first Pacific Rim movie and use your pinball skills to strengthen the link between Raleigh and Mako while resisting the double event of Leatherback and Otachi – if you can get the ball to the bumpers you may even drift with the Kaiju! Wield those flippers well and you might even overload the reactor of Gipsy Danger and seal the Breach once and for all.

“The scale and the stakes are always big in Legendary Entertainment’s franchises,” said Mel Kirk, COO of Zen Studios. “Translating the epic action of the film into the confines of a pinball cabinet proved quite the challenge, and we might have failed – this pinball experience will burst out of the machine and your screen!”

Pacific Rim Pinball becomes available May 16 for Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

For more information and updates, visit zenstudios.com.

‘Pinball FX’ is a trademark of Zen Studios, Ltd. Game code © 2007-2024 Zen Studios, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

About Zen Studios

Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, and FOX Digital Entertainment.

Zen’s Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007, and critically acclaimed titles like Circus Electrique and Operencia: The Stolen Sun have proven their devotion to creating captivating RPGs. For more information on Zen’s library of titles, visit zenstudios.com.

About Legendary Entertainment

Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world’s most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of nearly $20 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com.

About Embracer Group

Embracer Group is a global Group of creative and entrepreneurial businesses in PC, console, mobile and board games and other related media. The Group has an extensive catalog of over 900 owned or controlled franchises. With its head office based in Karlstad, Sweden, Embracer Group has a global presence through its eleven operative groups: THQ Nordic, PLAION, Coffee Stain, Amplifier Game Invest, DECA Games, Gearbox Entertainment, Easybrain, Asmodee, Dark Horse, Freemode and Crystal Dynamics – Eidos. The Group has 111 internal game development studios and is engaging more than 12,000 employees in more than 40 countries.

Embracer Group’s shares are publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B.

Join The Foreigner and explore the depths of the Underground in Firenut Games dark fantasy adventure game.  

Spain – 25th April 2024. Publisher Firenut Games and developer Trigger the Monster are thrilled to announce the release of S.O.L Search of Light a steampunk / dark fantasy adventure game that also introduces resource management, narrative mechanics, and tower defense into the gameplay. S.O.L Search of Light is available via digital stores today for PC via Steam, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch for £19.99GBP/$19.99USD/€19.99EUR with a limited-time 10% discount on Steam. 

Watch the S.O.L Search of Light Out Now trailer below:

Play as The Foreigner, the enigmatic main character who must ascend through levels of the Underground to reveal the mysteries hidden on the surface. To achieve his goals, The Foreigner must rely solely on his ingenuity and the help of the domestic robots that work as assistants to the remaining inhabitants of the Underground. 

By exploring the dark environment of the Underground, The Foreigner will discover new resources to fortify his village against the hordes of enemies that attack your base every ‘night’. Defend, improve, explore and discover the truth behind the mysteries of this dark narrative. 

Features of S.O.L Search of Light

• Tower-Defense – Hordes of enemies will attack your base, so you must use your domestic robots to help you gather resources to fortify and improve your base little by little. 
• Customisation – Improve and customise your character by using different resources and random objects that will discover by exploring the Underground. Each time you play will be a fresh gameplay experience. 
• Exploration – The Underground allows you to choose your own way as you hunt for resources to improve your base and your character. But be careful, as you will face different randomly generated puzzles, traps and enemies that stand between you and the valuable resources you need. 

S.O.L Search of Light is out today for PC via Steam, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch for £19.99GBP/$19.99USD/€19.99EUR. 

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About Firenut Games 

Firenut Games is a European video game publishing company for PC and Consoles that aims to support great talents and launch video games with a unique essence. Our philosophy is to produce video games focused on gamers.

New Update Brings Lots of new Content and Updates Together with a 50% Discount on Steam

25.04.2024, Earth/Europe, Jupiter/Europa – The notorious co-op hit Barotrauma is one of those games where playing the villain is quite enjoyable. And with the new update even more so: The overarching theme of today’s Blood in the Water-update is that various systems and gameplay-elements get more difficult, and also customizable in many new ways. The game is also on an active 50% discount at Steam. With all the content updates since its release last year, this is now the perfect opportunity to grab your dearest co-op enemies and create some beautiful, nuclear and sinister havoc. Trust us: there will be blood in the water. 

But let’s talk about the update itself: Blood in the Water will allow new players to get familiar with the game, while providing added difficulty for veteran players. Besides additional difficulty options, the update adds new content to Barotrauma: Two new monsters, and with them a more aggressive behaviour for all monsters, an event system overhaul, medical system rework and many more. An in-depth list of changes and additions is available on the Barotrauma-Website.

Need a refresher on Barotrauma? Watch our 1.0 release video and explainer here:

Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator set on Europa, one of the moons of Jupiter, featuring survival horror and RPG elements. The game has multiplayer as well as single player capabilities and a very active community with more than 2.5 million people owning the game. Barotrauma is known and loved for the amount of freedom and complexity it grants, especially in its well-balanced, sometimes hilariously chaotic multiplayer mode.

About FakeFish and Undertow Games

Barotrauma, an underwater, outer-space game of teamwork and ever-present Danger, reached 1.0 in March 2023 after several years in early access on Steam, and continues to receive regular updates. Embracing mod-ability and open development, Barotrauma is built in close communication with its players, and its Steam Workshop hosts over 50,000 fan creations. Barotrauma began as a freely downloadable project by Undertow Games, the solo developer of the free open-source horror game SCP – Containment Breach. Later, the award-winning fellow indie studio FakeFish joined the project with their team of industry veterans and fresh talents to launch Barotrauma on Steam. Based in Turku, Finland, the joint studio continues to support Barotrauma with further updates while also developing future game titles.

About Daedalic Entertainment

Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher supporting indie developers  for over 17 years, bringing their titles to  every major gaming platform. The line-up of games is comprised of a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on 4 distinct areas: story-telling, strategy, co-op-games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new line-up of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Potion Tycoon, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish! and more. In regards to future titles please look out for upcoming games like Reveil, Capes, Woodo, Magin: The Rat Project Stories, Edge of Sanity, Wild Woods, and many more. Since April 2022 Daedalic Entertainment has been  a subsidiary of the French publishing house Nacon.

Neon-lit arcades, nostalgic trips down memory lane, all in a VR headset near you!

Watford, United Kingdom — April 25th, 2024 |  Arcade Paradise VR, the highly anticipated VR adaptation of the console classic, is out now! Taking players on an empowering journey from virtual rags to arcade riches, they will transform the decrepit ‘King Wash’ Laundromat into a thriving arcade business! Alongside this, the ‘Out of this World’ Jukebox Expansion, featuring a whole host of tracks inspired by the 90’s era, is set to release later this year.

Under neon lights, players can immerse themselves in a world gone by as they step into a virtual reality like no other. Strapping on a headset will be like putting on a time machine, as they craft their very own arcade, chock full of titles that have been specifically created to be experienced in VR. 

Arcade Paradise VR features 12 fully realised VR cabinets alongside 27 traditionally controlled games from the original release. From intense basketball action to games that will push players to the physical limit, Arcade Paradise VR will also include 6 new VR-specific titles – including the ‘Future Home: Enter Reality’ cabinet. 

Watch the Arcade Paradise VR Launch Trailer below:

“We are absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of Arcade Paradise VR on Meta Quest,” said Andreas Firnigl, CEO and Game Director at  Developer Nosebleed Interactive. “Arcade Paradise VR represents the culmination of our passion for pushing the boundaries of original games and showcasing what our talented development team can create. We’ve poured our hearts and souls into every aspect of the game, and we can’t wait for players to dive in and experience it for themselves”.

“We started our relationship with Nosebleed on the Switch version of Vostok Inc. They are a wild, creative bunch, and their values are similar to ours. In 2022 Arcade Paradise was released to critical acclaim, but the truth is we’d already started mapping out how to bring it to VR – it felt so right,” said Leo Zullo, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Publisher Wired Productions. “We’ve had a great campaign – we’ve seen creators and media love what we’ve shown so far and we can’t wait to celebrate with the team at Nosebleed come launch day!” 

Arcade Paradise VR launches today at 6pm BST/10am PT, you can purchase the game here. For more information, visit the Wired Website,  follow Arcade Paradise on Twitter / X, Wired Productions on Twitter / X, and Nosebleed Interactive on Twitter / X.

Players can wishlist all the games they have seen at Wired Direct ‘24 and also help celebrate Wired’s history of Indie innovation by checking out Wired Direct ‘24 on Steam.

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About Wired Productions

Wired Productions is an independent video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms and its games are curated to deliver on its mantra: ‘Driven by Passion.’ Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, recent notable launches include: Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Tin Hearts, The Last Worker, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops, Arcade Paradise, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, and Deliver Us The Moon. Upcoming titles include Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Arcade Paradise VR and Hotel Architect.

About Nosebleed Interactive

Nosebleed Interactive is a multi-award-winning independent developer based in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the heart of the North East of England. After critical hits Vostok Inc. and Arcade Paradise, Nosebleed are working on Arcade Paradise VR as their next hit title.