The legendary saga continues with a new DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO trailer highlighting Android and Cell arcs. Relive the epic battle from Trunks arrival to Cell’s defeat.
The Android and Cell Sagas are iconic arcs in Dragon Ball Z that follow the Z Fighters as they face off against powerful androids created by Dr.Gero, the mastermind behind the Android Saga, and the ultimate life form, Cell with the sole purpose of eliminating Goku and his allies.
Get ready for non-stop action and ignite the spirit of battle:
From Goku’s rise to legendary battles, filled with iconic fights, experience some of the epic clashes that defined the franchise. The trailer features iconic villains like Mecha Frieza, King Cold, Android 17, and 16, leading up to the ultimate showdown with Cell as Gohan strive to prevent Earth’s destruction. Players can witness Cell’s first form, second form and finally his perfect form, his transformations are a testament to his power.
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO will launch on 11 October 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Players can dive into Stormgate’s action-packed 1v1 and 3P Co-op RTS gameplay, with early Campaign missions available for testing and feedback
IRVINE, Calif. – Aug. 13, 2024 – Frost Giant Studios is excited to share that Stormgate™, the team’s highly anticipated real-time strategy game, has officially entered Early Access on Steam and is now available to play for free! Available on Windows PC or through NVIDIA’s GeForce Now cloud gaming platform, players can dive into thrilling 1v1 and 3-player Co-op Missions, enjoy custom 2v2 team games, and get an early look at an initial set of Campaign missions as the development team continues to evolve the game.
Watch the Early Access Trailer
Stormgate players will wage war on post-apocalyptic Earth in a new science-fantasy universe, where humanity remains under siege after a cataclysmic invasion by demonic forces. Players can choose to command one of three highly asymmetric factions: the Vanguard, a resilient human defense force deploying rocket-powered mechs and faithful robot dogs; the Infernal Host, a demonic army with war-mongering brutes and pestilence-spewing dragons; and the Celestial Armada, a mysterious faction of angelic Biosynths with its deadly Machine Legion. Each faction offers unique gameplay mechanics, units, Heroes, and strategies for players to explore. Epic real-time strategy battles await!
Early Access is only the beginning
“Early Access is just the beginning of our journey, not the end. We’re committed to making Stormgate a game shaped by our community’s feedback and passion,” said Tim Morten, Frost Giant Studios’ CEO and Production Director. “The progress we’ve made so far has been a direct result of the collaboration with our players, and we’re excited to continue this journey together. Early Access is an opportunity for us to listen, learn, and evolve the game alongside our community, and we can’t wait to see where this adventure takes us.”
President and Game Director Tim Campbell recently shared details regarding specific improvements the team is prioritizing in a detailed developer blog: “The Road Ahead for Campaign.”
In this critical Early Access phase, Frost Giant will incorporate community feedback into the evolution of Stormgate, beginning with the comprehensive balance update released last week. On the development roadmap, players can track assorted development priorities: progress on the Campaign, improved visuals (e.g., addition of facial animations for cutscenes), audio and performance improvements, and new major features (e.g., a competitive 3v3 team mode). The team plans to be in Early Access for at least a year of active development. Frost Giant also plans to release a powerful editor that will give players the same tools that the developers are using to build Stormgate, empowering players to create their own maps, mods, and custom games to share with the world.
A more approachable RTS
Stormgate revitalizes classic RTS gameplay with modern innovations that make it more approachable, smooth and responsive. The “BuddyBot” can assist co-op players of all skill levels, acting either as training wheels or an always-on helper for the game’s economy and base-building. This allows newer players to enjoy rich RTS gameplay like seasoned pros, but without the stress of needing high “actions per minute” (APM). Automated control groups and the quick macro panel simplify inputs, lowering the skill floor without affecting the skill ceiling.
SnowPlay, Frost Giant’s custom-built technology, transforms Unreal Engine 5 into the most advanced RTS engine to date. Thanks to SnowPlay, Stormgate features 64 tick-rate servers instead of the typical 8, empowering smooth and responsive gameplay. (Tick rate measures how frequently a game refreshes its information.) With SnowPlay, Stormgate also offers players rollback, which minimizes stuttering caused by lag for the first time in a large-scale RTS. Stormgate’s distributed server infrastructure, powered by Hathora, delivers global matchmaking that minimizes geographic ping disadvantages, for games that feel fun and fair.
Stormgate features compositions by Frank Klepaki (Dune II, Command & Conquer), Tracy W. Bush (StarCraft, World of Warcraft), David Luis Ortega (Blizzard Entertainment, Ubisoft, DreamWorks), and Nga Weng Chio, who was nominated for a WSA Game Music Award for her work on the Celestial faction music.
Free to play, the right way
While the core game experience is free to play, Stormgate is supported by optional in-game purchases. Players may pay to unlock full progression for Heroes (all Heroes are free to play until level 5), purchase access to additional Campaign chapters (in active development), and even adopt an in-game pet to support the development team. Stormgate does not include randomized gacha purchases or offer “pay-to-win” microtransactions that would compromise the integrity of its competitive experience.
Frost Giant Studios was founded in 2020 by Tim Morten and Tim Campbell, veteran game industry leaders who, along with the rest of the development team, helped create some of the most acclaimed and best-selling PC games of all time. The studio’s debut title, Stormgate™, is a free-to-play real-time strategy game set in an all-new science fantasy universe. Headquartered in Irvine, California, with remote talent from around the world, Frost Giant Studios is committed to a work environment built on collaboration, inclusion, and mutual respect. For more on Stormgate, please visit playstormgate.com.
A Casual RPG That Grows with the Legendary Franchise [The Seven Deadly Sins] Is Now Available in 174 Countries
LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 13, 2024 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, is excited to announce the worldwide launch of The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure, a brand-new idle RPG now available on both iOS and Android platforms.
Based on the global hit manga and anime ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’, the game welcomes players to an idle RPG world overflowing with epic adventures and fan-favorite characters from the franchise. Inspired by The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, the mobile RPG enjoyed by 60 million players around the globe, The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure offers an enjoyable gameplay experience featuring a variety of content, an easy-to-play One-Tap Draw system, as well the opportunity to collect and nurture beloved characters.
To celebrate the launch of The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure, Netmarble is kicking off a variety of in-game events offering exclusive rewards including:
Rate Up Summon Event: Players will have a higher chance to obtain Dragon Sin of Wrath Meliodas and Fox Sin of Greed Ban through August 27 by using Rate Up Hero Summon Tickets or Diamonds after reaching Summon Level 6.
Check-in Event: Log into the game to earn various rewards including Hero Summon Tickets, Draw Powers, Golds, Diamonds and more. Players who check-in for 14 days will receive up to 2,500 Hero Summon Tickets, 5,000 Diamonds and four Legendary Heroes.
7-Day Relay Missions Event: Clear daily missions for 7 days and acquire different rewards such as Diamonds and a Legendary Hero Summon Ticket. Daily missions include drawing cards, summoning heroes and crafting sacred treasures.
Additionally, players who have pre-registered will receive multiple rewards such as Hero Summon Tickets, Diamonds, a Legendary Hero Summon Ticket, and Launch Special Festival Summon Tickets providing a chance to obtain four Legendary heroes including Diane.
For more information on The Seven Deadly Sins: IDLE Adventure, please be sure to stay tuned to the official website and official social channels (Facebook, Discord) for future updates.
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 Solo Leveling: ARISE, 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 athttp://company.netmarble.com.
Pre-Order Now on Nintendo eShop and Save Up to 10%. Exclusive Demo for Nintendo Switch Available Now.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (August 13, 2024) – Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today announced that the Japan-esque wild action game BAKERU will be released exclusively as a digital download for Nintendo Switch and Steam in North America and Europe on September 3, 2024. Developed by Good-Feel, with Etsunobu Ebisu as producer and Tadanori Tsukawaki as director, BAKERU promises to bring a vibrant and dynamic action-packed experience to players.
Adding to the excitement, this release will include new attacks: Hurricane and Spinning Top, as well as a new enemy character, the Lantern Boss.
Spike Chunsoft, Inc. has also released a new trailer showcasing the game. Watch the BAKERU Announcement Trailer below.
Pre-Order Discount and Free Demo for Nintendo Switch: Players can now pre-order BAKERU on the Nintendo eShop and save up to 10%. Be sure to check the Nintendo eShop in your region for specific details. Additionally, a free demo exclusively for Nintendo Switch is available starting today. Download the demo now at the Nintendo eShop.
Wishlist on Steam: PC players can add BAKERU to their wishlist on Steam to stay updated on the latest news and announcements.
About BAKERU
Disaster strikes Japan. It all begins when Bakeru the Tanuki meets Sun from the Issun clan on a stormy night. Caught up in a scourge that threatens the entire country, Bakeru learns that Oracle Saitaro and his Festival Troops are using a bizarre festival to take over Japan. Determined to bring peace back to his homeland, Bakeru embarks on an epic journey with Sun across Japan’s 47 prefectures.
In this 3D action game, players take on the role of Bakeru, battling the diabolical Festival Troops and restoring peace to Japan. Featuring battles against fairy tale heroes and giant robots, players can fight back using a taiko drum. With a Henge license, players can also use the Tanuki’s power of transformation to shapeshift into different forms. The game offers a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, with challenging stages that showcase the unique characteristics of each Japanese region.
Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All trademarks, service marks, product names, and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided is accurate as of the date of announcement and is subject to change without notice.
About Spike Chunsoft, Inc.
Established in December 2017, Spike Chunsoft, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd., located in Huntington Beach, California. Spike Chunsoft, Inc. has localized and published titles from its parent company as well as other third-party companies for the Western market. For more information, please visit the official website at http://www.spike-chunsoft.com.
About Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. was established in April 1984 by a merger of two renowned video game developers/publishers, Spike Co. Ltd. and Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. specializes in developing and publishing entertainment content, including award-winning console series such as Danganronpa, Mystery Dungeon, and Zero Escape. The company is responsible for launching titles across consoles, PC, and mobile for some of the most popular series in the industry. More information about the company can be found at https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/company/information/.
Amazing Seasun Games Concludes Successful Mecha BREAK Open Beta with Overwhelming Player Support
LOS ANGELES, CA., August 13, 2024 – Amazing Seasun Games extends a heartfelt thank you to all the pilots who participated in the Mecha BREAK Open Beta from August 2 to August 13. The response from players has been incredible, and the team is thrilled to share some exciting milestones and updates.
During the Open Beta, Mecha BREAK surpassed over 1,000,000 wishlists on Steam and reached 2,800,000 worldwide registrations. At its peak, the game boasted over 51,000 concurrent players on Steam and more than 120,000 on the game’s launcher in China. The overwhelming praise and valuable feedback received from the community have been instrumental in shaping the game’s development.
Watch the Mecha BREAK Open Beta Gameplay Showcase:
Wishlist on Steam: Don’t miss out – add Mecha BREAK to your Steam wishlist today!
Thanks to the insights gained from the Open Beta, Amazing Seasun Games is committed to refining Mecha BREAK to deliver even better content and gameplay experiences. The team is eager to continue building upon the success of the beta and is dedicated to providing an exceptional gaming experience when the game officially launches.
Mecha BREAK is set to release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in 2025. Players can look forward to more exciting news and updates as the release date approaches. Thank you once again to all our dedicated players for making the Mecha BREAK Open Beta a resounding success. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to gear up for the full release.
Follow Amazing Seasun Games: Stay up to date with the latest Mecha BREAK news by following us on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and the official Mecha BREAK website.
August 13th, Gliwice, Poland. Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone throws you to the Zone entirely taken over by the precious, high-energy material called Chernobylite. It transformed the environment entirely and forced people to defend themselves against it using prototype technologies. You’re one of those people, a planewalker traveling the world in search of this rare resource.
Cut off from the earth, trapped in the Zone, and attacked by hordes of nightmare creatures, you must fight for survival and unite the handful of remaining survivors. Fight for domination and negotiate with the other factions. The Exclusion Zone is a battlefield that changes every day and reacts to your every action. Will you find a way to help the others defeat the army of vicious monsters? And when old conflicts are revived, whose side will you be on?
Watch the Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone Announcement Trailer, to see what new challenges await you next year.
Add the game to your wishlist on Steam to support developers and not miss any news regarding the game’s development.
Heading to Gamescom in Cologne? Don’t forget to stop by at The Farm 51 booth no. C-013g that you’ll find within the Poland Booth in the Business Area, Hall 4.1. You’ll be able to meet developers there between August 21st and August 23rd and see the hands-off demo of the game.
ABOUT CHERNOBYLITE 2: EXCLUSION ZONE
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone – a sequel to highly appraised Chernobylite, is a post-apocalyptic action-RPG game, mixing free exploration of a huge and extremely realistic open world, challenging combat, unique crafting, team, and base management with non-linear, immersive storytelling.
The original game has built a huge and dedicated community, becoming the second most-funded Polish video game on Kickstarter (after Superhot), one of the most successful Early Access campaigns on Steam in 2019, and one of the best 2021 Steam post-Early-Access releases. Over the last 5 years, The Farm 51 has constantly been upgrading and expanding the Chernobylite world with tons of massive free updates, releasing the game on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and currently working on bringing the game to Switch.
Following the vast amount of feedback gathered on Chernobylite from players, Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone introduces the elements most anticipated when compared to the original game: a vast open world and a gameplay model in line with the most canonical action RPGs. The plot, player character development, exploration, combat, weapons and gadgets, the number of side characters, and relationships with other story characters – each of these elements is expanded many times over the predecessor, providing more opportunities to build your version of the story of survival in the mysterious and sinister Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.
The 3D-scanned post-apocalyptic world of Chornobyl has been given incomparably more detail and has been further enhanced with countless ambient elements brought by Chernobylite from other dimensions thanks to Unreal Engine 5 and Nanite, as well as Reality 51’s scanning technology, which The Farm 51 has been developing for over ten years.
Now The Farm 51 team is proud to be working hard on delivering the best possible RPG experience set in the post-apocalyptic Chernobyl and soon will be ready to share more details about gameplay, story, and the scope of the game.
CHERNOBYLITE 2: EXCLUSION ZONE – MAIN FEATURES
OPEN WORLD EXPLORATION
Explore the big and realistic open world of the real Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. Chernobylite has taken over the zone, transforming many of its elements, and people are trying to defend themselves against it using prototype technologies.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Create and develop your hero. Attributes and skills will affect combat effectiveness, as well as the conversation style. An arrogant muscle man with a big sword trying to intimidate everyone? Or a smart sniper who always finds the right arguments? The choice is yours.
DIVERSE COMBAT
Fight for survival with an advanced melee combat system or keep your enemies away with a diverse firearms arsenal. You can also use the stealth approach or ask others for help.
PLANEWALKING
Adapt your build and equipment to the situation with plane-walking, which allows you to change things on the fly. You’re free to develop more than one character skill set. Are you encountering a situation that your previously prepared heavy melee build will solve better than your current ranged sniper? Planewalk and use another one.
TEAM BUILDING
Embark on the exciting team-building journey. Each of your mates is a potential teacher, ready to impart their knowledge and skills. Assemble your team and discover the unique strengths and abilities they bring. The question is, will you earn their trust and unlock their full potential?
BASE DEVELOPMENT
Develop your base. There, you can create valuable items and upgrade your weapons every day. Assign your people to tasks, and they will take care of your equipment and supplies.
FACTIONS
Fight for domination and negotiate with factions. The Exclusion Zone is a battlefield that changes every day and reacts to your every action. Can you help them defeat the army of vicious monsters? And when old conflicts are revived, whose side will you be on?
COOPERATIVE MISSIONS
Experience online cooperative missions embedded in a single-player campaign allowing players to interact in various ways to achieve the goal.
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone is being developed by The Farm 51 and will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2025.
The company was established in 2005 by three game dev veterans: Kamil Bilczyński, Robert Siejka, and Wojtek Pazdur. Since then, The Farm 51 has expanded significantly and today it hires over 100 employees. Since 2012, the company has been listed on the NewConnect Stock Exchange, which allowed it to develop even further. The Farm 51 has finished many projects so far, creating or co-creating more than 10 games and VR applications. They are also a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony, and Apple iOS. The Farm 51’s newest projects are: Get Even, World War 3, Chernobyl VR Project, Chernobylite, and Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone. http://www.thefarm51.com
Eat ice cream and explore a strange mansion in this week’s newly added titles.
Also enjoy a Super Spy challenge and the Zombies At My Neighbors Summer Tournament.
London,13th August: As the sun beats down, Antstream are set to add two more games to the leading retro streaming service. Food Fight (Arcade) pits the player against four angry chefs, while Raffles (Amiga) challenges the player to find gems hidden in a strange house. Both titles launch on Antstream this week.
When it comes to challenges, this week players can try their hand at “Ho Ho Ho, I Got A Machine Gun” in The Super Spy (Arcade). Explore the building and shoot as many enemies as you can. Get a high score before the time runs out, or you sleep with the fishes.
It is also nearly time to enjoy the Summer 2024 tournament, played in Zombies Ate My Neighbors (SNES). Starting on August 13th at 2pm GMT, the challenge is called Neighborhood Watch.
Atari’s Food Fight originally came to arcades in 1983. The game was later released for various Atari systems and was previously a VCS exclusive until now.
In Food Fight, players take on the role of Charley Chuck, whose objective is simply to eat a slowly melting ice cream. However, four angry chefs, called Oscar, Angelo, Jacques and Zorba, are determined to stop Charley. Chefs will appear from holes on the screen and then chase Charley. The level is also filled with various foods that can be used by both Charley and the chefs as projectiles, and Charley will lose a life if he is hit by thrown food, touched by a chef, falls down a hole or fails to eat the ice cream before it melts.
Raffles is an isometric action-adventure game, launched in 1988. The game, released by The Edge, started out as Inside Outing when the game was released for ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and Commodore 64, but was changed to Raffles in 1989 for launch on Atari ST and Amiga.
In the game, the widow of an eccentric millionaire hires a professional thief, the player, to locate the gems hidden in the Manor. The player must explore each isometric room, interacting with all of the usual furnishings, to find the often clever hiding places of the treasure. Unfortunately, the late millionaire had an interest in genetically engineering his pets, so it may not be the easiest job. The player has only three lives and will lose one on contact with any of these strange creatures. Good luck!
Whether trying to eat an ice cream or avoid strange creatures in a mansion, Antstream players will be able to use the cloud system to pause and resume the action whenever they choose. Newly added titles are coming to the service each and every week, ensuring there is always something new to discover in Antstream’s massive library.
“A classic Atari arcade game and an isometric adventure join the library this week. Two very different titles, they are both great fun and are a very welcome addition to Antstream.” – Steve Cottam, CEO of Antstream.
Antstream Arcade is the world’s largest official library of retro games to stream, with more than 1300 titles available to play on multiple devices, including PC, mobile, Samsung TV, Linux and Xbox. With local co-op, weekly tournaments, hundreds of challenges and a global leaderboard to climb, there are plenty of new ways to play classic games, and Antstream’s cloud system instantly saves game progress so players can put down and pick up games at any time.
Antstream Arcade retails at £39.99, giving the player unrestricted access to all 1300+ games and all tournaments, challenges and more for an entire year. For a limited time, players can also purchase the lifetime subscription for a one-off payment of £99.99, currently on Xbox only.
Antstream Arcade is the world’s largest officially licensed retro game platform, featuring more than 1300 games available to stream. The extensive and impressive catalogue includes titles from the early systems like the Atari 2600 and Commodore 64, to Arcade classics and games from SNES, Megadrive, and PlayStation One, and even features newly developed arcade games. Tournaments and challenges mean that these classic games can be played in new ways, allowing players to compete with the active community. With the gaming service accessible on a multitude of devices, including PC, mobile, Xbox, and more, Antstream ensures you can enjoy gaming anytime, anywhere!
Mercs and aliens battle it out in this high-stakes PvPvE extraction game
SEATTLE – Aug. 13, 2024 – Publisher tinyBuild and developer DogHowl Games have launched Level Zero: Extraction, the new high-stakes multiplayer extraction game combining tactical FPS gameplay and immersive survival horror, on Steam Early Access. Play as teams of rival mercenaries fighting for loot or alien monsters hunting humans from the shadows in this darkly unique spin on asymmetrical PvPvE multiplayer featuring truly unpredictable action.
The Standard Edition of Level Zero: Extraction is available today for $19.99|€19.50|£16.75. Deluxe and Ultimate Editions are available, as well, offering a Supporter Pack containing in-game starter items, plus character outfits, a digital art book and the official soundtrack. All editions of the game will have a limited-time launch discount for the first two weeks.
“This is a very important day for our small yet extremely passionate team. We’re equally excited and anxious to finally let players experience Level Zero: Extraction after years of hard work and pouring all our hearts into this project. Of course, this would not be possible without our community. I want to thank everyone who participated in our betas and playtests – your feedback has been and continues to be invaluable to us. Today the ship is leaving the harbor, and we look forward to evolving Level Zero: Extraction during the early access phase together with the community,” said Lex Pimenov, Game Director at DogHowl Games.
Developed in Unreal Engine 5 by Ukraine-based studio DogHowl Games, Level Zero: Extraction blends the heart-pounding tension of asymmetric survival horror with the high-stakes showdowns of extraction shooters to create a brand-new immersive multiplayer experience. Embark on dangerous scavenging raids – solo or with friends – where multiple mercenary teams compete for valuable loot, all while another two players hunt the humans from the shadows as deadly alien monsters that can only be killed with light.
Experienced by over 300,000 players earlier this year, Level Zero: Extraction’s hugely successful Open Beta was the second-most played demo during Steam Next Fest in June 2024. Debuting today with over 400,000 wishlists on Steam, the game will continue to evolve throughout early access with new features and improvements driven by community feedback.
Early Access Launch Features:
Two completely unique, team-based gameplay styles. Play as human mercenaries fighting over valuable loot – or as deadly alien monsters with out-of-this-world abilities who can only be killed by light
Two maps inspired by sci-fi horror movies – ‘Research Facility’ and ‘Caves of Turion’
Intense first-person firefights with immersive gunplay and melee mechanics
A wide variety of customizable weapons, cutting-edge gadgets and deadly alien abilities
Traders system where players can complete Contracts, increase their reputation and unlock new exciting items
Even more content and features to come in regular updates driven by player feedback
Level Zero: Extraction’s first major post-launch update and roadmap revision will be revealed soon! For the latest news and updates throughout early access, follow Level Zero: Extraction on X/Twitter and Discord.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com
About DogHowl Games
DogHowl Games is a Ukraine-based independent game development team following the dream to create truly unforgettable gaming experiences. As a small yet talented crew, DogHowl creates rich and detailed worlds with cinematic flair, held together with creative new game mechanics. The studio’s debut title, Level Zero: Extraction, launched on Steam Early Access in August 2024. https://doghowlgames.com
Nicosia, Cyprus (August 13, 2024) — Renowned RPG developer Owlcat Games, the studio behind critically acclaimed titles such as Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and Pathfinder: Kingmaker, has announced its ambition to become a publisher. Alongside its development efforts, from now on, Owlcat will focus on helping independent teams across the globe introduce their own RPGs and narrative-driven games to players. Owlcat will ensure its new partners have all the services, funding, and expert advice they need to create new role-playing experiences.
“We would like to work with teams that share our passion for telling captivating stories through narrative-driven games. These might not fall entirely into the RPG genre, but they will definitely have a solid focus on story, characters, and worldbuilding. We have already walked the path of creating our dream game, and now we have the expertise and resources to guide other teams to the games of their dreams as well,” said Andrey Tsvetkov, Head of Publishing at Owlcat Games.
After reviewing more than 50 projects, Owlcat has signed deals with two talented development teams — Emotion Spark Studio, based in Serbia, and Another Angle Games, based in Poland.
Emotion Spark Studio is working on a narrative RPG called Rue Valley. It is a story about a man trapped in a mysterious time loop during a psychotherapy session. Dealing with mental challenges, the main character must rise from the depths, delving into the anomaly to uncover its enigmatic origins.
Another Angle Games is creating an isometric RPG in an alternate history setting of feudal Japan called Shadow of the Road. It is an immersive story about samurai, honor, and allegiance, combined with a deep tactical turn-based combat system in a world filled with magical yokai and deadly steampunk technology.
Both titles are still in the early stages of development, with more information to be shared later this month at gamescom.
Owlcat Games has also gained full control over the publishing label META Publishing, which acted as a publishing partner to bring Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous to PC and console storefronts in 2021. META Publishing follows a strategy of its own and focuses on gameplay-first titles with co-op multiplayer features.
The label has a solid portfolio of launched games including Biped, Spirit of the Island, Train Valley,Train Valley 2 and others. New upcoming titles from the META Publishing portfolio will be presented later this month at gamescom, including Biped 2, the sequel to the successful puzzle action-adventure game from 2020, and Nested Lands, a new game from the Brazilian studio 1M Bits Horde, the creators of Spirit of the Island.
About Owlcat Games
Owlcat Games is a developer and publisher with a passion for RPGs and narrative-driven games. From our beginnings as a small group of games industry veterans obsessed with the idea of making our dream games a reality, we have grown into a truly international company, with our headquarters in Cyprus and more than 450 employees spread across offices in various countries. We are continuing to expand and take on new hires from around the world, and we also get together every week to play tabletop games in the office and on Roll20 online.
About META Publishing
META Publishing is a rising video game label powered by industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. We do not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. With love and passion for games, we cater to developers’ needs and help them make each game shine!
London, U.K. – 13 August 2024 – Developer Knights of Borria and publisher Marvelous Europe today announced that Leximan, a wholesome narrative-adventure in a modern fantasy world, driven by word puzzles, unique comedy, and constant surprise is available now on Windows PC via Steam.
Watch the launch trailer here:
Turn your Leximan experience into an absolute hullabaloo with the Digital Deluximan Edition, featuring unique offerings from the hooligans behind the magic. In addition to the full game, the Digital Deluximan Edition contains the game’s soundtrack featuring over 100 minutes of riotous retro bangers and the Basement Breakout TTRPG Mini-Campaign PDF for mischief makers and avid hat enthusiasts.
The Digital Deluximan Edition is now available for $19,99. The standard edition is also available at $14,99, and a 10% discount will be available for both versions through to August 20.
In Leximan, you’re lucky enough to be enrolled in the world’s most exclusive magic school: Academy Elementinia. Unfortunately, this is a world in which magic is a bit embarrassing… Still, you alone have the ability to use Leximancy, a hitherto unimaginable power driven by something as fascinating as it is enchanting: language. Years ago you caused THINGS to happen, and ever since then you’ve been banished to the school basement with the other failures – I mean ‘learners’ – but your life as a humble basement-wizard is abruptly interrupted as Academy Elementinia is attacked by someone with a baffling agenda and a huge set of fireballs. Now it’s time to become the outcast that saves the school. Or if you don’t vibe with heroics, at least cause some more THINGS to happen.
Embark on a brilliant adventure, using words and incompetence to solve bizarre problems and unravel a surprisingly wholesome story about embracing and empowering the real you while you bother a chaotic cast of characters, from potion witches and sweaty musclemancers, to a bombastic policewoman and a pyromancer who’s just fed up, to be honest. There are also hat goblins – give hats to the hat goblins, please and thank you.
Knights of Borria is an award-winning UK-based studio founded in 2020. Formed by three Falmouth University graduates, the Knights of Borria aim to create soulful, fun, and outright weird games. Releasing in 2024, Leximan is the first title coming from the three-person team
About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.
