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PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue for March: NBA 2K24, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Resident Evil 3, Mystic Pillars: Remastered and more

PlayStation Australia is excited to announce the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue for March. Basketball skills, horror chills, supernatural-infused superheroic thrills and more are on display and available to enjoy as part of March’s Game Catalogue lineup for PlayStation Plus. Hit the court with NBA 2K24, escape a zombie-infested Racoon City in Resident Evil 3 or team up to take on the darker side of the Marvel Universe in Midnight Suns. These new releases on Game Catalogue are rounded out with even more games, all available to play from Tuesday, March 19.  

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition | PS4, PS5

Play as your favourite NBA and WNBA teams in NBA 2K24, with fully up-to-date rosters and legendary historic teams. Showcase your deep arsenal of moves, with revamped interior defence and dribble combo controls for more rewarding and responsive skill-based gameplay. Grab your squad and enjoy pure, authentic hoops action across a variety of modes, including limitless personalised MyPlayer options in MyCareer. Collect an impressive array of legends and build your perfect line-up in MyTeam and more.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns | PS4, PS5

Fight alongside seasoned superheroes and supernatural warriors in this exciting tactical RPG. Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a new tactical RPG set in the darker side of the Marvel Universe. Team up – and live among – the Midnight Suns, as you battle against demonic forces of the underworld to stop Lilith, Mother of Demons from resurrecting her master Chthon. Pushed to the brink, The Avengers team up with the Midnight Suns – Ghost Rider, Magik, Blade and Nico Minoru – to desperately revive the Hunter, a legendary hero and forsaken child to Lilith. In the face of fallen allies and the fate of the world at stake, it will be up to you to rise up against the darkness!

Resident Evil 3 | PS4, PS5

Relive the horrifying downfall of Raccoon City in a stunning reimagining of the 1999 survival horror classic. In the nightmarish hours leading up to and following the events of Resident Evil 2, only you can help surviving S.T.A.R.S. officer Jill Valentine escapes a city beset by a gruesome viral outbreak. But zombies aren’t the only threat out for your blood. The towering, near-indestructible bioweapon, Nemesis T-Type, is also on the hunt. This brutal monstrosity uses an arsenal of high-powered weaponry to relentlessly pursue you across Raccoon City, meaning nowhere is truly safe.

LEGO DC Supervillains | PS4

It’s good to be bad… Embark on an all-new DC/LEGO adventure by becoming the best villain the universe has seen. Players will create and play as an all-new super-villain throughout the game, unleashing mischievous antics and wreaking havoc in an action-packed story. Set in an open world experience within the DC universe, the Justice League has disappeared, leaving Earth’s protection to their counterparts, who have proclaimed themselves as the ‘Justice Syndicate’. It’s up to you and a crazy group of misfits to uncover the intentions of Earth’s new, strange, wannabe superheroes. Joined by renowned DC Super-Villains: The Joker, Harley Quinn, and countless others from the Injustice League, players will set out on an epic adventure.

Mystic Pillars: Remastered | PS5 

Mystic Pillars is a unique blend of intriguing puzzles and an immersive storyline set in Ancient India. The game is a reimagination of the Indian traditional board game – “Ali Guli Mane” or the internationally known variant “Mancala”. Play as a mysterious traveller whose journey across the world lands you in the Kingdom of Zampi. Resolve the drought plaguing the once-prosperous Kingdom of Zampi by solving puzzles and destroying the magical pillars blocking the water. This remastered version presents the hand-drawn artwork in vivid 4K, and offers an improved UI and cutscene art. The game is greatly influenced and inspired by Hampi – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Indian culture. Mystic Pillars is available in 21 languages and showcases lesser-known languages like Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Catalan, etc. Experience the story with voice overs in Kannada – an Indian language, or English.

Blood Bowl 3 | PS4, PS5

The iconic death sport returns with the new video game of fantasy football faithfully using the latest board game rules and new content. Crush your way to the top and leave your opponents in the graveyard, taking control of a team from 12 factions, each with its own unique characteristics. Create players; customise their appearance, emblems and armour; recruit cheerleaders and your coach; then compete in the fiercest competitions in the Old World. Enjoy a single player campaign or compete against other players online.

Super Neptunia RPG | PS4

This side-scrolling action RPG is set in a meta-world where gorgeous 2D rules supreme, leaving you to team up with three other goddesses to fight back in the name of 3D. Leap between platforms, explore dungeons and take on foes in turn-based battles. Change up your attack style by switching the leader of your four-strong party, then strengthen your Goddesses by utilising Skills and Abilities that can be unlocked with weapons, armour, or accessories.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot* | PS5

Relive the story of Goku and other Z Fighters in this action RPG based on the successful anime and manga series. Explore the new areas and adventures as you advance through the story and form powerful bonds with other heroes from the Dragon Ball Z universe.

*The PS4 version of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is already available on PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue.

PlayStation Deluxe | Classics

Jak and Daxter The Lost Frontier | PS4, PS5

Jak and Daxter are back in an adventure that picks up the action where the previous trilogy left off. Whether battling Sky Pirates in a customisable aircraft or blasting Aeropans with the punishing Gunstaff, their journey will take them beyond the edge of the Brink – and into a war bigger than they could have imagined. Originally released for PSP, this enhanced version includes up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Cool Boarders | PS4, PS5

Experience the PS1 snowboarding racer, enhanced to include up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. Carve, shred and catch air down five alpine tracks, choosing from 10 hardcore snowboards, each with its own unique attributes and design. Battle yourself for better runs using Ghost Data.

Gods Eater Burst | PS4, PS5

Aragami, unknown life-forms, have suddenly appeared. These predators eat and destroy everything in their path, including the homes of humans who are left helpless. In this dire situation, the biochemical organisation, Fenrir, has succeeded in developing a bioweapon created from Aragami cells. This weapon is known as God Arc and is used by special warriors referred to as God Eaters. On the verge of extinction, humanity has now found the only means to fight back against the Aragami. Form teams of up to 4 players and cooperate to fight against the Aragami in this high-speed hunting action game.

Originally released for PSP, this enhanced version includes up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy | PS4

Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law in the classic courtroom adventure series. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection. Solve the intriguing mysteries behind each case and witness the final truth for yourself.

JoJos Bizarre Adventure AllStar Battle R

Charismatic heroes, a striking art style, and unforgettable catch phrases return in another instalment of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Based on the All Star Battle system released in 2014, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R reinvigorates the gameplay experience with adjustments to the fighting tempo and the addition of hit stops and jump dashes. With new audio recordings from the animated series’ Part 6 voice actors, the full atmosphere of the internationally beloved anime is realised. Both fans of the original All Star Battle and newcomers will be able to enjoy the experience.

We are happy to announce that, starting April 1st, My Hero Academia Season 1 will be available on Sony Pictures Core to PlayStation Plus Deluxe/Deluxe members. 

*PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup may differ in certain regions. Please check the PlayStation Store on launch day for your region’s lineup.

To learn more about the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for March, visit the PlayStation Blog.

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NEW POST-LAUNCH CONTENT UNVEILED FOR PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE LOST CROWN

New DLC, New Game Modes and Challenges Are Coming in 2024!

SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA – MARCH 14, 2024 – Today, Ubisoft detailed additional content coming for critically acclaimed Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown in 2024, the first content drop coming March 20.

New content will include multiple free updates inviting players to rediscover Mount Qaf, thanks to new modes and new challenges, as well as new outfits for Sargon. Later this year, Ubisoft will also release a paid DLC providing hours of new content including brand-new storyline, environments, and enemies.

The first Title Update, called Warrior’s Path, will be available on March 20 and will bring a Speedrun Mode, a Permadeath mode and four new outfits for Sargon. This content will be free for every player who already owns Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

The next updates, called Boss Attack and Divine Trials, will respectively include: a Boss Rush challenge and new outfits for Sargon; and new Combat, Platform, and Puzzle Challenges, along with new Amulets, Outfits for Sargon, and other surprises! Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is currently available at a suggested price of AU$79.95 for the Standard Edition and AU$89.95 for the Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store.

For more information about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, please visit princeofpersia.com

About Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown

Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is an action-adventure platformer that takes place in Mount Qaf, an imaginary world inspired by Persian mythology, where the player will live an epic adventure to save the Prince and restore world balance. Embodying Sargon, a young gifted Persian warrior in the cursed mythological heart of Persia, player will explore diverse biomes and fight challenging enemies by combining unique Time Powers and Super Abilities. Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is developed by Ubisoft Montpellier.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2024 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Based on Prince of Persia® created by Jordan Mechner. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Prince of Persia is a trademark of Waterwheel Licensing LLC in the US and/or other countries used under license.

Slasher Film-Inspired Puzzler Slayaway Camp 2 Terrorizes Teens on PC via Steam Later This Year

Blood-soaked sequel comes to haunt your home…computer

Vancouver Island, Canada — March 13, 2024 — Slayaway Camp 2, the ‘80s horror-inspired puzzle slasher developed and published by Blue Wizard Digital, terrorizes a new set of victims on PC via Steam in 2024. 

Trapped in a digital hellscape by terrified teens, Skullface must slash his way through the oddly familiar (yet legally distinct!) streaming service known as TERRORTUBE. Murdering his way across numerous environments and parodies of classic 1980s films, Skullface must find a way to escape TERRORTUBE and return to the real world.

Choose from one of five killer classes, each with customizable skins and distinct abilities to make murder marvelously messy. Phase through objects as a Ghost, paralyze victims as a Beast, or stick to the classics and paint the town red as a Slasher. Leave a trail of death and destruction behind in order to find a way out of this digital prison. 

Solve fiendish environmental puzzles to corner your victims, then torture them in hilariously gory fashion. Scare them to death, set deadly traps, or get creative with the tools available – crush victims with boulders or mulch them with lawnmowers. Keep your kills creative to insure Skullface is always smiling under that spooky lil’ mask.

The PC version offers a bevy of improvements from the original, including a revamped interface, increased graphical performance, and Steam achievements and leaderboards. Bonus content such as an “Endless Mode” take inspiration from classic arcade games, challenging players to creatively reach the ultimate high score, and special Steam Deck enhancements allow you to use those weird buttons and stuff on the back of the Deck to shake, throttle, and mangle victims in embarrassingly kinetic fashion. 

“Horror fans who like the sillier side of scary movies will love Slayaway Camp 2,” said Nate Schmold, Creative Director and Game Designer at Blue Wizard Digital. “If they don’t love it, Skullface will know, and Skullface will be sad. And Skullface gets stabby when he’s sad. Our lawyer’s telling me to clarify that this is not a threat but that we’d like you to buy and enjoy our game.”

Slayaway Camp 2 will arrive on PC platforms via Steam in 2024 for $12.99. Follow Blue Wizard Digital across Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord for the latest updates, and visit the official Blue Wizard Digital Website

About Blue Wizard Digital 

Blue Wizard Digital was started by Jason Kapalka, who previously co-founded PopCap Games (Bejeweled, Peggle, Plants vs Zombies). Their first game, Slayaway Camp, was released Halloween 2016 to critical acclaim on Steam, iOS, and Android platforms, followed by console release on Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch™. Other notable projects include Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle on Steam, consoles and mobile and the immensely popular web game Shell Shockers (shellshock.io), which boasts over 170 million players to date.

EON Gaming Reveals XBHD Spartan Edition Today Alongside $40 Price Drop

Relive the glory days of the original Xbox with ease

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – March 13, 2024 – EON Gaming, the retro hardware enthusiasts and industry veterans behind the GCHD MK-II and Super 64, today reveals the limited Spartan Edition XBHD. Effective today, both the Standard and Spartan Editions will also see a price reduction from the original launch price of $189.99 to $149.99!

Check out the new trailer below:

Perfectly capturing the look of the iconic transparent green Xbox, the XBHD Spartan Edition is the perfect complement for fans of Halo’s legacy. Keep the fight alive with lag-free visuals on the original Xbox hardware with 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i resolutions. Utilizing plug-and-play technology, simply connect the device to the back of an original Xbox console, attach an HDMI cable, and earn a Kilimanjaro in glorious, authentic high-def visuals, hassle-free

Simultaneously output the feed to multiple displays to elevate game nights or fighting game tournaments. Enjoy simple LAN connectivity, eliminating the need for an additional power supply or a router with three convenient RJ45 ethernet connectors. The XBHD offers clear audio through the MiniToslink 3.5mm port for headphones, speaker systems, and capture cards. Unlock the potential of the Xbox! 

“We have so many amazing memories of entire weekends gathered around TVs for split-screen Halo Lan Parties,” reminisced Justin Scerbo, co-founder of EON Gaming, “We built the XBHD to both recreate and streamline those awesome nights. Between the ongoing efforts to fine-tune the XBHD since launch, the gorgeous new Spartan Edition riffing on the classic Halo Edition Xbox, and the new price point, we cannot wait to see the device in more players’ hands.”

XBHD Spartan Edition is available now for $149.99 on EON Gaming’s official website as well as select retailers. The standard XBHD is available now via Amazon or one of EON’s worldwide retail partners, including Rondo Products, Stone Age Gamer, and Games Connection, shipping worldwide. For more information, please visit EON Gaming’s official website and join the community on Twitter for the latest updates. 

About EON Gaming

Established in early 2018 and currently run by only 3 people, EON has positioned itself at gaming’s forefront providing top of the line hardware accessories that take your retro console experience to the modern age. Their goal is to enhance and evolve the gaming experiences we loved from the past, and to ensure they are still accessible long into the future. 

For more information, visit the EON Gaming website and follow them for updates on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

TOWER OF GOD: NEW WORLD UNLOCKS NEW TEAMMATE SSR [SHATTERED PRIDE] VICENTE, SPECIAL THEMED EVENTS AND MORE

LOS ANGELES – March 13, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new game update for its collectible RPG, Tower of God: New World. This update features a new teammate, side story and several limited-time events.

New teammate SSR [Shattered Pride] Vicente (Red Element, Assassin, Sorcerer) has been added as a new playable character. Vicente is Hoaqin’s brother and one of the personalities that had been in a slumber within White, who now stands on the other side of Hoaqin in order to make White’s personality more whole. An assassin who uses Spells to teleport his enemies, he is known for his debuff and buff skills.

A new side story ‘Herring Chase’ is now available as part of this new game update. The story depicts Vicente and Wangnan Ja recalling the past while looking for a way to stop Hoaqin.

Starting today through Mar. 28, players can participate in new limited-time events and receive special rewards, including:

  • White Day Countdown Check-in Event: Check-in the game for 14 days during the event period and receive multiple rewards including the Cream Pudding Rapport item, [Shattered Pride] Vicente Hot Deal Summon Tickets (x40), Suspendium (x3,000) and more.
  • White Day Celebration ‘One-Fifth Matchers’ Event: Obtain One-Fifth Matchers and valuable rewards such as SSR+ Soulstone, Normal Summon Tickets and more by logging into the game and participating in the event.
  • Vicente’s Growth Mission: Complete growth missions to receive the SSR [Shattered Pride] Vicente once more, along with Normal Summon Tickets and Exclusive Equipment Enhancement items.
  • Event Boss ‘Mule Love’: Battle the new event boss Mule Love and obtain Ranking Rewards such as Suspendium and Data Shard.

Additionally, the Alliance Expedition Event where players can challenge a Boss with their Alliances is also available until March 23rd. Players can earn Alliance Coins (up to 25,000) and Alliance Borders based on their Alliance Ranking.

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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Explore The Beginning of the Universe in Stunning Music Puzzler The Lullaby of Life on April 30, 2024

Explore the cosmos and awaken life forms with soothing melodies on PC

Green Bay, WI – March 13, 2024 – The Lullaby of Life, the IndieCade award-winning mesmerizing musically-motivated puzzle adventure from developer 1 Simple Game and publisher Midwest Games, rouses a harmonious, vibrant universe on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Fanatical on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Following the PC release, The Lullaby of Life will also be coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Check out the new trailer here!

Explore a beautiful, budding universe as an instrumental particle, named Bombo. Groove through musical puzzles to unlock barriers, befriend whimsical beings, and echo symphonic sound waves throughout a primitive world. Discover new areas with richly-hued aesthetics and cosmic life forms, navigating increasingly difficult obstacles across each mesmerizing stage.

The infinite cosmos is still quite a lot for one plucky particle! Awaken and enlist the help of the Ohmies, foundational companions representing core components of life itself: construction, destruction, and conservation. Harmonize with precise timing and dexterity to focus united energy into puzzle-solving sound waves.

Foster the growth of this flourishing world by stirring magnificent Elder beings with the teachings of each stage to accelerate creation. Prove these newfound skills with challenge modes found in each cataloged location. Embrace curiosity while experiencing an eye-catching reimagining of this cosmological horizon.

The Lullaby of Life provides an avenue for our most abstract ideas about the building blocks of the universe,” mentioned 1 Simple Game Studio Director, Francisco Lara Sikorski. “We believe that curiosity, as well as the arts, are the two things that can connect all human beings. We hope this story we’ve created encourages humanity’s universal thirst for knowledge of the undiscovered.”

The Lullaby of Life will be available worldwide on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Fanatical on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 with English, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified), and Chinese (Traditional) language support.

For more information, please visit Midwest Games on Twitter and Instagram, join the community on Discord, and search #LullabyOfLife on all social media platforms.

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. 

For more information, visit 1simplegame.com, and follow @1SimpleGame on Twitter and Discord

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

For more information, visit Midwest Games on LinkedIn, and follow the team @midwestgames_co on Instagram, @midwestgamesco on Twitter, on Discord, and @midwest_games on YouTube.

ACTION-PACKED, SIDE-SCROLLING RPG GODDESS ORDER UNVEILS TEASER SITE

More details on upcoming pixel-based action RPG with new website and socials teased

Amsterdam, The Netherlands — March 13, 2024 Kakao Games and PixelTribe are thrilled to share a brand new sneak peek of the upcoming mobile action RPG — Goddess Order  — with the launch of a global teaser site, which players can check out for themselves here, and socials including Discord and X(Twitter)

Goddess Order is a unique pixel-style mobile action RPG, developed by the creative minds behind Crusaders Quest (which hit 25 million players globally). The new website offers a first look at the journey players will embark upon in the game, as well as characters they will be adventuring with, including Princess of the Prophecy, Lisbeth, Mystox Sniper, Violet, and Warrior of the Earth, Jan. 

The website launch also marks the debut of the brand new “Prologue” trailer, showcasing Goddess Order’s beautifully crafted pixel world, and the many challenges that lay ahead. 

Reminiscent of classic JRPGs, the story unfolds as the Goddess — in the face of the impending doom of the world — sends all remaining hope back into the past. Featuring high-action combat, players must choose between 3 characters, tagging them out strategically as battle ensues in order to overcome menacing monsters, and ultimately save the world. Along the way, they can also rally new knights to their cause, recruiting and collecting heroes from the past on an epic quest to change the future.

Boasting a gripping narrative set in a fairy tale world, action-packed combat encounters optimised for mobile devices, challenging dungeons and deeply rewarding progression systems, Goddess Order offers a truly gratifying gameplay loop, nostalgic 2D pixel graphics, and countless combat possibilities to keep players coming back. 

Kakao Games will be unveiling new Goddess Order content and game news via the new teaser website, official Discord and X(Twitter), so be sure to keep an eye out for more information and dive into the world of Goddess Order, filled with delightful adventures and thrilling battles.

About Goddess Order

Goddess Order is a mobile side-scrolling action RPG built upon 2D pixel art, offering the tangible sensation of console gaming and heart-pounding action. The story unfolds as the protagonist Lisbeth and her friends strive to save a world on the brink of extinction. Boasting endearing yet stylish pixel characters that bring a JRPG-inspired narrative to life, the game offers depth of strategy through the strategic combination of diverse characters, complemented by simple, straightforward manual control action that heightens expectations not just domestically but also on the global stage.

About Kakao Games

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

About PixelTribe

PixelTribe is a new subsidiary branched off from Loadcomplete, which has achieved significant global success over the past decade by developing more than 15 mobile game titles, including Crusaders Quest and Legend of Slime. PixelTribe is focused on the development of authentic mobile RPG games using pixel art, and the company is currently fully dedicated to its newest title, “Goddess Order.”

Unfold the Beautiful World of Paper Trail on PC, Consoles, and Mobile on 21 May

Award-winning puzzle adventure brings Paige’s story to players this May

Norwich, UK – 13 March 2024. Newfangled Games has announced that paper-folding puzzle adventure game Paper Trail will launch on PC, consoles, and the Netflix mobile app on 21 May 2024, introducing players to a beautiful 2D paper world.

A charming puzzle adventure following the story of aspiring academic Paige, players will fold and tear their way through gorgeous levels built entirely out of paper, solving puzzles and overcoming obstacles by folding the very world around them. Along the way, they’ll meet a cast of colourful characters with stories of their own, who will help Paige discover new paths on her journey as she leaves home for the first time.

From the BAFTA award-winning creator of Hue, Paper Trail has already picked up over 38 awards and accolades, including ‘Best Family Game’ at the Gamescom Awards, ‘Game of the Year’ at Reboot Develop, ‘Most Innovative’ at IndieX, and ‘Best International Game’ at SXSW Sydney.

Paper Trail Features:

  • A foldable world – Fold and join paths together to explore and progress. Alter the fabric of the world as players untangle the puzzle of the Paper Trail.
  • Engaging puzzles – Simple to learn but tricky to master, players will challenge their wits with mind-bending paper puzzles as they follow Paige’s journey.
  • Intriguing people – A unique cast of characters with their own stories to tell, enlightening players about the wider world of Paper Trail.
  • Beautiful environments – Explore a variety of handcrafted environments as Paige makes her journey to university, from deep dark caves to the tallest treetops.
  • An enchanting art style – Paper Trail blends together inspiration from flat aesthetic styles like printmaking and watercolour to create a unique look all of its own.

Paper Trail will launch on PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X│S, Nintendo Switch, and the Netflix mobile app on 21 May 2024. Players can wishlist Paper Trail on Steam here.

About Newfangled Games

Based in Norwich, Newfangled Games is a premium mobile, PC and console game developer. Founded by BAFTA-winning game developer Henry Hoffman and award-winning artist Frederick Hoffman, Newfangled develops original IPs with a focus on artistic, mechanic-driven and emotionally engaging experiences.

KeokeN Interactive Reveals 5 games in Urgent Need of Investment

The future of KeokeN games has been revealed by the studio founders in a video
calling on its community and network for help to find a lifeline with a publisher or investment

Hoofddorp, NL – 13 March 2024. Today, KeokeN Interactive revealed their future games in development: 

•    We Are Human, a philosophical thriller that emphasizes mind-bending combat and traversal. PC & Console.
•    Deliver Us Home, a solitary astronaut experience about finding home. PC & Console.
•    Deliver Us The Moon™: Huygens, an unsettling survival experience taking place during the Blackout. PC & Console.
•    Deliver Us VR, an immersive astronaut experience that brings you back to the moon. VR headsets.
•    Expeditions, a coop Soulslike top-down shooter featuring a rich narrative on Pangaea Proxima. PC & Console.

Check out the game reveals in the video below:

KeokeN has released a video in which studio founders and directors Koen and Paul Deetman ask the community and their network for support in their search for an investor or publisher to help them continue their dream.

“After pitching these 5 games over 200 times with 40+ publishers, it was time to call upon our greatest strength: our community and network,” say KeokeN Interactive co-founders Koen and Paul Deetman. “It’s our last resort. We will not go down without a fight, and what better way than to fight with everything we’ve created. Our entire team has poured their heart and dedication into these games. The amount and diversity of these games are not the result of a lack of focus or vision. It’s a testament to our adaptability and to how hard we’ve tried to make it work during continually shifting winds and exceptionally hard times in the industry. More than anything else, we love and want to continue making games.”

You can find KeokeN Interactive in their royal blue outfits at the Game Developers Conference taking place in San Francisco next week (March 18-22) to find out more about what these game pitches further entail.

Keep up to date on KeokeN Interactive with the links below: 
Website: http://www.keokeninteractive.com

About KeokeN Interactive

KeokeN Interactive is a Dutch independent game developer founded in 2013 by two brothers, Koen and Paul Deetman. Envisioning the games industry as a platform to go beyond traditional gaming and create immersive experiences, KeokeN Interactive aim to develop rich and believable worlds that will make you forget your surroundings and push the boundaries of your reality. KeokeN Interactive’s first game was the well-received and award-winning Deliver Us The Moon™.

Deliver Us Mars™ and Deliver Us The Moon™ are trademarks of KeokeN Interactive B.V.

We Are Human, Deliver Us Home, Deliver Us The Moon™: Huygens, Deliver Us VR, and Expeditions use the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® Engine © 1998-2022, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved. Unreal and its logo are Epic’s trademarks or registered trademarks in the US and elsewhere.

Cornucopia Preview

Cornucopia

Developer: Subconscious Games
Publisher: Subconscious Games
Release Date: Early Access Launch July 31, 2023
Platform: PC
Price: $24.99 USD – Available Here

Ever since the first Harvest Moon arrived in the West in the late ’90s there has been something of a fascination of creating a simple but enjoyable farming life in a quiet town. Getting to know your neighbors and potentially even starting a family with one of them was always an entertaining enough endeavor that kept the franchise going for quite some time, even with a bit of fantasy elements thrown in to mix things up. So much in fact that even with a name change, the Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games have managed to inspire countless indie developers to try their own hands at creating a farming sim of their very own with perhaps the most successful of these being Stardew Valley that has seen its own share of inspired developers taking to make their own creations. As such, when a certain indie farming game called Cornucopia rolled my way, it was worth giving a shot. In early access since it was released on Steam last year on July 31st, Cornucopia is regularly updated, with new content seemingly arriving at least once a month and an active developer, and tries to put its own spin on the farming genre. 

Cornucopia begins with a bit of a twist to the usual style. Rather than inheriting a dead relative’s farm or something of the sort, the player is actually unfrozen from a giant block of ice that was found at the bottom of the nearby mines. Despite being frozen for an unknown amount of time, it seems like nothing wrong has actually happened to the player despite their complete memory loss. Thankfully the townsfolk happen to have a sizable plot of farmland that is being left to fall apart and let the player take over the land while they get back on their feet, leaving players fairly open in how they want to progress from there, even gifting them a chick to go along with their already built chicken coop and barn. Interestingly enough, while Cornucopia does currently feature a plot and story missions, the actual progression throughout these quests is incredibly simplistic to the point that most simply involve traveling to a few different locations, watching events unfold, and then getting the required item given to them for doing nothing at all. This is a bit unexciting but thankfully some of these story quests do mix things up by requiring specific crops be farmed, reaching the certain stage of a mine and slaying a boss, and other things.

While we haven’t seen the entirety of the storyline of Cornucopia at the moment in our early access time with the game, it is worth noting that there is quite a lot to see and do. Almost too much in fact as the game throws a lot at players right off the bat. There is a tutorial of sorts that shows off how various tools work but for the most part, players will find their initial hour in Cornucopia probably quite a confusing one as they try to get a grasp of how much is thrown their way. Perhaps it is simply the way my playthrough started out, but within the first few days, long before I even met most of the town, countless events were tossed my way in the way of cutscenes that can be prompted through the tap of a button, with one of the first being of a pair of Kappa hidden underneath the sea, discussing how there’s no reason to worry about humans thanks to the bridge being out and the nearby spider boss being the only way to actually fix the bridge. This was followed by a wizard appearing on my farm and instantly making all of my initially planted crops grow, most of which were obtained simply from tilling the soil. 

These events are only the beginning of the overflow of information that comes the player’s way at the start of the game as leveling their skills by chopping down trees or breaking rocks trigger clickable stars that when activated give players the choice of three possible rewards. Some of these are temporary like a random skin color, growing crops at a faster pace, or even weaker enemies, but some provide tangible rewards like scratch cards, bombs of various types, random seeds, fruit producing tree saplings, berry producing bush starters, and more. There are over a thousand different items in Cornucopia and many of them happen to appear randomly over the course of simply performing the same actions to the point that things can feel overwhelming until players get the hang of things, which does happen eventually. But some of this does feel a bit like too much fluff and extra circumstances, especially when players are given bombs that all have bonus effects of various types, countless different kinds of fish and bait that seemingly have no effect as fishing without bait will generally prompt the same kind of possible fish, and more. Oh, and speaking of the fishing game, rather than a random chance, it is a Plinko style system instead where players drop bobbers down a board with their reward being the fish/junk with the most bobbers in it. This is a fun little mechanic but does make fishing take longer than usual.

The scratch card system is also both unique and also a bit overwhelming feeling as well. Players can obtain scratch card packs from basically anything, be it visiting a new location, completing a task, opening a treasure chest, buying one, or even snooping through a mailbox. These packs then open up with cards that can simply reward the player with a random item pertaining to a festival, give them a chance to scratch for a reward, or more useful things such as mini-quests like harvesting ten plants, talking to an NPC, or even defeating a monster for a treasure chest. These quest cards share a limited four slot space with buff cards as well, such as faster swing speed for tools, infinite energy, weaker enemies, double harvest chance, and more. These cards are interesting and do add some extra incentive to explore and play different ways and it is also nice that players can dispose of cards they don’t feel like using, though having a random card shift my set birthday season around entirely felt more like a bug than intentional.

Beyond the initial overwhelming flow of information at the start, Cornucopia has a lot of fun ideas going for it, one of which happens to be the way its soil system works. As players obtain seeds they will find that certain plants prefer different types of soil and the mineral make-up of said soil. Sure, players can plant the seed down anywhere they want but to get the biggest yield matching a seed with, say, clay soil with a high potassium value will give just that. This can be done from using rewards obtained through leveling up but most commonly through composting, which makes use of various junk items to craft composting using the game’s many “manufacturing” items that players can craft. Creating something of a loop where players craft crafters to craft items to craft more. Along the way players will also have a pet with them and pet’s can actually have a variety of uses here. Rather than having a chicken or cow that simply hang out in the barn, players can bring them with and have them chop away at trees or even fight enemies, making them useful companions and a way to micromanage a bit easier. This is partially due to the fact that combat almost feels like an afterthought despite the fact that the story currently features a number of bosses to fight at the bottom of mines. Players will level up combat but will just generally use any tool they have (a torch is given but not necessary) to deal damage with no real way to defend yourself or boost your defense outside of having a perk card active.

They pets even serve as useful mounts eventually which is great as navigating the needlessly large map of Cornucopia can be a bit annoying at times, with some NPCs’ homes being so far away from the player they feel entirely useless to try and visit. The NPCs themselves feel decent enough, with Cornucopia offering a massive number of dateable characters and having little events visible for each one. One somewhat odd choice however is how the developer chose to randomize every character’s favorite item and their birthday, making it something of a game of chance when giving gifts and hoping a character might actually like something, though given the sound effects that accompany giving gifts, it is hard to tell either way outside of a character actually getting their favorite gift. That being said, it is also worth noting that the random story progression does appear here as well, with one character dropping the fact that she’s an AI during a festival long before my own character had a chance to even find out that she wasn’t human. 

Cornucopia tries to do a lot at once and it can be overwhelming at first, but once it hits its stride things start to come into fairly smooth motion. There are still some bugs and glitches here and there, with random things such as certain items not being craftable or strange story progression, but given the game’s early access state and how active the developer is, there is a lot of potential here. With a massive cast of characters, charming enough art style that doesn’t reinvent the wheel but does know its audience, and impressive list of things to do, it’ll be interesting to see just how far Cornucopia manages to take itself as it continues to regularly update.

Recommended

Cornucopia may have some rough edges and dump a lot on players at first, but this wealth of content proves to be quite entertaining in the long run and shows plenty of potential for an actively developed early access game.