BBG Entertainment is putting together a spectacular package for its appearance in the Retro Area at this year’s gamescom from 21 to 25 August 2024.

Munich, Germany – August 13, 2023 – BBG Entertainment, the Munich-based game developer and publisher, is enriching the popular Retro Area (Hall 10.2) at this year’s gamescom with a spectacular line-up of classics in original and reboot format as well as an innovative quiz game featuring a TV and radio legend.

BOULDER DASH®, one of the most popular video games of all time, is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. To mark this year’s anniversary, BBG Entertainment will be releasing a fascinating reboot of Peter Liepa’s classic. The ancestor of all puzzle games, which was first released for Atari and Commodore home computers in 1984, will be released for Steam, Switch, Xbox and PlayStation 4 in autumn/winter. BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary will celebrate its world premiere at this year’s gamescom in Cologne.

The Munich-based publisher will also be showing the Intellivision® classics ASTROSMASH® and SHARK! SHARK!® for the first time in both the original 1982 and 1981 versions and the current reboots for PlayStation, Switch, Xbox, Steam and Mac. Also on show at the stand will be the multiplayer evergreen DYNABLASTER®, which was currently released for PlayStation.

Last but not least, you can try out “Quiz mit Fritz®”, a unique quiz game by and with TV and radio legend Fritz Egner (BR, ARD, ZDF, SAT.1). Perfect for all music fans with over 2,200 questions from 50 years of music history from 1974 to 2024 – recognise the voices of Mick Jagger, Ed Sheeran, Madonna & Co. in over 300 original interviews, match over 600 photos and documents to the right artists and guess the hits of yesterday and today.

About BBG Entertainment GmbH

BBG Entertainment, based in Munich, Germany, has had two main focuses since it was founded in 2008: In the “Casual Games” area, the publication of new editions of real video game classics, which, thanks to a unique game principle, guarantee gaming fun for the whole family even decades after their initial publication. In the “Education” area, titles that not only have a demonstrably positive effect in the training and learning segments, but are also fun thanks to an entertaining production. In 2016, BBG Entertainment GmbH purchased all rights to the legendary Boulder Dash® brand from the US company First Star Software Inc. In 2023, BBG Entertainment acquired two more IP classics from Intellivision® Entertainment LLC: Shark! Sharks! ® and Astrosmash®. The current portfolio includes classics such as Boulder Dash®, Dynablaster®, Shark! Sharks! ®, Astrosmash® and Einstein™ Brain Trainer for various platforms such as PC (Steam, Windows, Mac), consoles (Switch, Xbox) and mobile (iOS and Android). For more information about all BBG Entertainment products please visit www.bbg-entertainment.com.

Boulder Dash® 40th Anniversary Copyright © 1984-2024 BBG Entertainment GmbH. The original Boulder Dash® was created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray. Boulder Dash®, Shark! Shark!®, Astrosmash®, Dynablaster® and Quiz with Fritz® are registered trademarks of BBG Entertainment GmbH. All rights reserved. 

Intellivision is a registered trademark of Intellivision Entertainment LLC. 

ALBERT EINSTEIN and/or EINSTEIN are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, represented exclusively by CMG Worldwide and are used with permission. Official licensed merchandise. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Play For Free Now on ArenaBreakoutInfinite.com then Prepare to Shoot and Loot for Fame and Glory on This Year’s Most Exhilarating Tactical Extraction Shooter on PC

AUGUST 13, 2024 – Global game developer MoreFun Studios announced today that Arena Breakout: Infinite (PC) is available now exclusively on the official website, arenabreakoutinfinite.com. Jump into the early access version of Arena Breakout: Infinite for free, no strings attached, and experience an immersive tactical extraction shooter in the war-torn region of Kamona.

The early access launch of Arena Breakout: Infinite debuts a new Armory map, multiple new weapons and gear options, highly requested features such as Kill Cam and Spectate, four new supported languages, lowered hardware requirements down to GTX 960, and a Season system.

To celebrate the early access launch, a six-day Twitch Drops event will be enabled starting at 4:00AM UTC+0 on August 13, where Twitch viewers can earn special codes that unlock random in-game items that may include the Full Modded FAL, AK-74N, Koens, and more. More details to be revealed this week!

During this early access phase, MoreFun Studios will focus on gameplay optimization, introduce new and experimental features, balance monetization systems, and quickly iterate on player feedback to create the most compelling extraction shooter experience on PC. More details on upcoming updates, exciting and innovative new features, and development roadmap plans will be revealed during Gamescom 2024 – follow Arena Breakout: Infinite on X / Twitter for upcoming announcements.

Arena Breakout: Infinite is an immersive tactical extraction shooter. Join a fair and competitive community to shoot, loot, and scoot your path to fortune. With realistic visuals and true-to-life audio, push through tough battles where the stakes are high and the rewards even higher. Get in, get rich, and get out… but be prepared to fight for survival.

Arena Breakout: Infinite is free to play, no strings attached and available now in early access via arenabreakoutinfinite.com. For more information and the latest updates, visit us on the game’s official website, join our Discord, and follow us on X / Twitter.

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About MoreFun Studios

MoreFun Studios was established in 2010, and has developed a number of projects with world-renowned intellectual property such as Arena Breakout, Naruto and Rock Kingdom. MoreFun has the experience of working on a wide variety of genres including action, shooter, RPG, casual, and more. MoreFun Studios is committed to delivering quality content and experiences to its players across the globe.

Celebrate the beloved brand’s tenth anniversary, coming soon to consoles for the first time

MELBOURNE, Australia – Aug. 12, 2024 – Crossy Road Castle, the co-op party platformer with over 350 million downloads worldwide from developer Hipster Whale, jumps for joy onto Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. 

Join family classics, Chicken and the Crossy Road Crew, as they celebrate ten magical years and leap onto new platforms. Choose from a colorful cast of characters to crash and conquer the many floors each tower has to offer. Crossy Road Castle’s dynamic gameplay caters to all ages and skill levels. Squad up and smile with friends and family thanks to local couch co-op and online cross-platform multiplayer.

Traverse a whimsical world of wonders, gallivanting through each castle and its maze of obstacles to unlock all ten towers (ten…FOR NOW!!). Work together or spring about solo to cross chasms, jump past pipes, shoot out of cannons, and find a path to the next challenge. Stack coins and cash them in to unlock over 150 collectable characters and show off stylish, silly hats.

Vault through a loving homage to classic era of coin-op arcades reimagined in a vivid voxel aesthetic. With thousands of easy-to-learn, satisfying-to-master levels chosen procedurally so players don’t hit the same run twice, and fresh new content and limited-time events dropping regularly, Crossy Road Castle has heaps of content to leap across. Cross-platform functionality and seamless UI integration mean friends around the world are now just around the corner!

“We love making fun games for everyone to enjoy from all walks of life,” said Clara Reeves, CEO of Hipster Whale. “Regardless of your skill level or familiarity with platformers, we want players to pick up a controller and hop right in, and can’t wait to see how the console community conquers the castle.”

Crossy Road Castle will debut on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on Sept. 11, 2024 for $19.99 USD. It will support English, Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Dutch, French, French (Canada), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, and Turkish languages.

About Hipster Whale

Hipster Whale is a multi-award winning Australian studio, located in the heart of Melbourne. Their first release, Crossy Road, quickly became a viral success and Crossy Road titles have amassed more than 350 million downloads to date.

Hipster Whale has joined forces with world-renowned companies along the way, including Bandai Namco and Disney to create more top-charting games like PAC-MAN 256 and Disney Crossy Road. They continue to make and publish bright and funny games with broad appeal, including Crossy Road, Piffle, Crossy Road Castle and Crossy Road+.

Relive the full nostalgic experience with physical versions of Top Racer and Glover, two timeless hits coming soon to the Playstation box set

São Paulo Brazil, August 12, 2024. Physical Mania, the arm of Piko Interactive dedicated to bringing physical versions of retro and classic games back to modern consoles, is bringing two games beloved by generations and is urging enthusiasts to sign up for its mailing list so they can be notified first hand when pre-orders begin.

About the titles

Top Racer Collection, released on March 7, 2024 for PC and all modern consoles by Piko Interactive in partnership with QUByte, brings together the three main titles from the 1992 racing franchise for the Super NES, Top Racer. As well as the original Top Racer, Top Racer 2 and Top Racer 3000, the game also has an exclusive mode and the possibility of online competitions.

Glover, on the other hand, is a fantastic 3D platform game from 1998 for the Nintendo 64 console that has become a cult over time for many of its qualities. Piko Interactive already has a version available for PC on Steam and a digital version for Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch is also in development in partnership with QUByte Interactive with a release scheduled for the second half of 2024.

The physical version of Top Racer is coming from Physical Mania for PS4 and PS5. The physical version of Glover will be available soon for PS4.

Sign up to be first in line for the pre-order on the Physical Mania website: https://www.physicalmania.com

About Piko Interactive

Piko Interactive is the leading content provider for retro video game consoles, plug and play consoles, and retro digital distribution platforms. With over 180 different titles under our catalog, we constantly work in bringing the highest quality of new retro video games for our beloved consoles. We have several distribution channels from physical game cartridges, bundled games on plug and play consoles, to popular digital distribution channels like Steam, GOG, Bleem.net, Swtich, PSN.

About QUByte Interactive

QUByte is Latin America’s largest publisher of independent games for modern consoles. It is also an experienced and consolidated development studio of authorial titles, specialized and recognized for its focus on retro games and its work porting classics from the past to modern consoles through its own QUByte Emulation Engine. The company’s main goal is to develop and expand the local games industry through development, porting and publishing partnerships.

Ancient Worlds Adds New Starting Content to 4X Game

STOCKHOLM – 12 August 2024 – Begin your society on a hostile and uncivilized map in Ancient Worlds, a new expansion pack for Millennia, available today. This add-on adds new challenges to the early phases to C Prompt and Paradox Interactive’s 4X game on the course of human history. Open the game with a band of wandering nomads, scavenge a post-Ice Age world for natural resources, and choose your first settlement with care.

Features of Millennia: Ancient Worlds include:

• Nomadic Band Start: Open the game with an unsettled band of travellers, scavenging for resources to improve the strength of your group until you decide to settle down and form a proper society.
• New Threats: Megafauna stalk the land, threatening your prehistoric nomads but providing the chance for new events and experiences.
• New Terrain: A Frozen Terrain start introduces new challenges as it limits resource gathering, but lush grasslands and forests are revealed as the tundra melts and more hospitable settings expand.
• New National Spirit: Messengers is an Age II National Spirit that emphasises early game diplomacy. Give gifts to your rival nations, gather resources from minor nations and preserve their independence, and reap benefits from the new Llama special good.
• New Starting Government: Band Society: Rather than building up a Homeland, Band Societies rely on potent short-term bonuses and Tribal Camps to gain an early lead. They also gain a Nomad Band to scavenge terrain and settle an additional Capital Region.
• New Landmarks: Discover majestic natural wonders as you explore your new world. Mount Jianglang, Iguazu Falls, the Great Redwood Forest and eight more Landmarks can appear on the map, each with its own new Expedition.

Millennia: Ancient Worlds is available now for a suggested retail price of $9.99/£8.49/€9.99. It is also included as part of the Millennia expansion pass.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive is one of the premier developers and publishers of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The players are located all over the world but some of the biggest markets are North America, Western Europe and Asia.

The game portfolio consists of popular franchises such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, the Surviving games, Age of Wonders and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the World of Darkness brand catalog.

For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxinteractive.com

LONDON, UK – August 12, 2024 – Fireshine Games and ColePowered Games are excited to announce that the award-winning detective sim Shadows of Doubt will be leaving Steam Early Access and launching on the PlayStation®5 (PS5) system, Xbox Series X|S and PC 1.0 on September 26, 2024.

A physical edition of Shadows of Doubt will also be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X shortly after the game’s digital release. Pre-orders are available at retailers now.

Watch the Release Date Trailer:

Nominated for ‘Most Innovative Gameplay’ at the 2023 Steam Awards, Shadows of Doubt is an immersive crime-solving experience that puts players in the role of a private investigator.

Explore fully simulated cities and meet individual citizens each with their own name, job, apartment and daily routine on your hunt to track down a serial killer. Use a variety of gadgets to uncover evidence, investigate suspects, and approach each case your way in a city where anybody could be a suspect. Scan fingerprints, browse call logs, read private emails, bribe citizens, check CCTV, pick locks, break down doors and sabotage security systems – with multiple ways to solve each case, become the detective you want to be.

Features

• Become a private investigator and track down a serial killer in a fully-simulated sci-fi noir city. Think like a detective and use a variety of gadgets to gather evidence and solve cases in a unique detective experience.
• Meet individual citizens, each with their own name, job, apartment and daily routine, in unique, procedurally-generated cities where anybody could be a suspect.
• Take on new cases to earn cash, purchase new gadgets and equipment, and customise your apartment.
  Gather evidence to build your case. Scan fingerprints, check call histories, read private emails, watch CCTV, and find key pieces of evidence to gather information and track down your suspect.
• Play your own way. Pick locks, break down doors, sabotage security systems and bribe citizens for information, or stick to the law and play by the book. There are multiple ways to approach each case.

Details on the major new content and features coming with the game’s PC 1.0 update – and included in the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions at launch – will be revealed in the coming weeks. Shadows of Doubt is available now on Steam Early Access and can be added to your wishlist on PlayStation and Xbox.

About ColePowered Games

ColePowered Games is an indie development studio founded by Cole Jefferies, currently working on stealth detective game ‘Shadows of Doubt’. Previously developed city building puzzler ‘Concrete Jungle’.

About Fireshine Games 

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of digital titles and indie sensations, including award-winning titles Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Lies of P from Neowiz, Balatro from Playstack, and Planet Zoo: Console Edition from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies.

Xbox and Epic Games Store owners can download ‘Ultimate’ upgrade now

BROOKLYN, NY — August 12, 2024 — Shoulders of Giants: Ultimate, a director’s cut of the co-op sci-fi action roguelike from developer Moving Pieces Interactive, brings amped-up amphibious action to PlayStation 5 and Steam today. 

Shoot for the stars in the remastered galaxy of Ultimate. Fire away in fast-paced skirmishes with higher enemy counts, even more overpowered builds with new classes, and much more, all with a shiny coat of boosted graphics in Unreal Engine 5.

Journey through the technicolor cosmos as spacefaring warrior duo Froggie and GERM. Thwart an alien enemy’s plot to bring about the heat death of the universe by aiming Froggie’s raygun fire from atop GERM’s mechanized samurai sword swings, deftly controlling both characters at once. Blast, slash, and dash through hordes of dragons, slimes, snipers, and more on challenging roguelike planets to save the whole dang universe!

Put the heroes’ teamwork to the test solo in a synchronous balance of ranged and melee combat, or the extraterrestrial forces of Entropy with a buddy in Best Friend mode, each taking control of one hero. Invite an alien-busting squad of up to four and take on monsters and bosses from anywhere in online co-op.

Go blaster-to-blade-to-claw-to-bowling ball-whatever-the-heck-else with giant bosses. Gather mountains of loot to create millions of gloriously broken builds mixing and matching classes, weapons, and abilities to change the pace of each run. Spark satisfying combos by powering up giant sneakers, supernatural garbage trucks, bouncing grape grenades, and much more!

“Just as Germ carries Froggie around on their adventures, we never could have remastered Shoulders of Giants without the guidance of our supportive community,” said Kyle Erf, Technical Director at Moving Pieces Interactive. “We’re psyched that they love our roguelike adventure as much as we do – the Ultimate remaster is our thank you to them. We wish them luck in their next trip across the galaxy!”

Shoulders of Giants: Ultimate will bring the fight against Entropy to PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on Monday, August 12 for $19.99 USD with Chinese, French, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese language support. The ‘Ultimate’ update is available as a free download for those who already own Shoulders of Giants on Xbox and Epic Games Store.

To learn more about Shoulders of Giants: Ultimate, check out the official website, join the battle on the official Discord server, and find Moving Pieces Interactive on social media.

About Moving Pieces Interactive

Moving Pieces Interactive is a small independent games studio based in Brooklyn, NY. They aim to create approachable games with stunning visuals and hidden depth. In addition to Shoulders of Giants: Ultimate, their catalog includes retro platformer Dodo Peak, as well as their upcoming third title, the co-op roguelike bullet hell Shoulders of Giants companion game Entropy Survivors.

Realpolitiks 3 will launch on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG later this year.

Prague, Czech Republic – August 12, 2024  – Dear World Leaders, Generals, Master Strategists, Politicians, Prime Ministers, Kings, Emperors, and other Rulers! We are delighted to bring you news of the new features in the latest installment in Fulqrum Publishing and Jujubee’s grand strategy series – Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond – which is set to release on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG later this year. 

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond – Announcement Trailer

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond places you at the helm of a modern state, where your decisions will shape the future of the world. Developers Jujubee are constantly striving for realism and complexity, offering a true-to-life experience of the challenges faced by contemporary leaders. Realpolitiks 3 offers a whole host of new features for would-be leaders to sink their teeth into – Here’s just a brief taster of how this latest edition will raise your leadership skills to new heights.

New Combat System: Realpolitiks 3 has revolutionised the series’ combat system. Units can now move freely across the map, with battles taking place along fronts in various provinces, allowing for a more strategic approach to military management. Air support can now be used to bolster your forces, and new possibilities are introduced with the inclusion of battles in Earth’s orbit and on other planets. Prepare for new challenges, as you will now need to manage not only land, naval, and air forces, but also space armies! The series has now moved away from separate battlefields and micromanagement of units, focusing instead on grand strategic decisions that can determine the fate of entire nations.

The Role of the Head of State, Politicians, and Parties: The role of the head of state and other key political figures has been significantly expanded. Your leader can gain experience and new skills, becoming a more effective ruler over time. However, beware of character flaws that may impact your governing skills – will you manage a state led by a gambler or a less-than-brilliant leader? You can also hire specialists for your ministries to leverage their abilities and create political dynasties. Choose from 18 new political systems, including anarchy, technocracy, or military junta, and shape your government according to your vision.

Space Exploration and Colonization: Take your ambitions to new heights with the ability to colonize the Moon and other planets in our Solar System. The scope of Realpolitiks 1’s colonization has returned, but in a completely new format. In addition to traditional military operations, you can now explore space, develop new technologies, and establish bases in interplanetary space. Space expansion becomes a key element of your strategy, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth.

New Building System: Provincial development has taken on a new significance in Realpolitiks 3. Players can now build multiple structures within a single province, depending on its level of development. Watch as road networks and cities expand, reflecting your progress and strategy. Every investment decision becomes more crucial, with infrastructure development being a key to success.

New “Way of Life” Mechanic: Realpolitiks 3 is introducing a new mechanic that defines a country’s current “Way of Life.” This mechanic is not directly related to the current political system or parameters, but rather signifies the long-term attitude and expectations of the population. Points are earned by the head of state and government officials. Politicians now have a new parameter—Ideology, which influences the “Way of Life” by steadily guiding the nation towards certain traits, such as authoritarianism or liberalism. These changes define the long-term development and policies of the state.

Leader and Political System Customization: At the start of the game, players will be able to choose their political system and customize your initial leader. Will you govern your state with an iron fist as a military dictator, or lead as a democratic ruler with a liberal approach? The choice is yours, and every decision has its consequences.

Grand Strategy Engine and Cutting-Edge Technology: Fulqrum Publishing and Jujubee are excited to introduce a suite of groundbreaking technologies that elevate the game beyond its predecessors. The new Grand Strategy Engine, along with their proprietary Strategy Forge tools and the advanced AI system GS-AIM, mark a significant leap forward in their development capabilities. These state-of-the-art technologies not only distinguish this installment from previous entries but also address some of the critical issues players experienced in Realpolitiks 2.

Thanks to the Grand Strategy Engine, players can now enjoy much shorter save and load times, making for a more seamless and immersive gameplay experience. The Strategy Forge tools have empowered the game’s designers to create more intricate and dynamic game systems, ensuring a deeper and more engaging strategy experience. Meanwhile, the GS-AIM provides smarter and more responsive AI, offering a more challenging and realistic opponent in both diplomatic and military engagements. With these innovations, Jujubee has not only improved the overall stability and performance of the game but has also acheived the highest standard in the grand strategy genre.

And that was just a brief taster of what awaits you in Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond when it launches on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG later this year. Get ready to step into the world of Realpolitiks 3 – a simulator that will make you feel like a true leader!

Realpolitiks II update

That’s still not all! The new tools and technologies developed during the development of Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond has benefitted existing entries to the franchise. Thanks to these advancements, RealPolitiks II has finally squashed a bug that has been pestering fans for years – the dreaded time-freeze bug. New occurrences of the bug have now been eliminated, though players already affected by it may have to either load an earlier save or start a new game.

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 the critically acclaimed titles like Men of War, King’s Bounty, Space Rangers, Fell Seal, Forgive me Father and many others.

About Jujubee

Jujubee is the game development studio behind such titles as “FLASHOUT 3D”, “Suspect in Sight”, “Realpolitiks”, “KURSK” and “Deep Diving Simulator”. The studio was founded by former members of CD Projekt RED, Traveller’s Tales and Infinite Dreams and its goal is to create great looking and addictively fun games for all main gaming platforms – including consoles, iOS, Android, Mac, and PC. The company is publicly listed on New Connect (market organized and operated by the Warsaw Stock Exchange).

Lofty Sky’s Story-Driven Sci-Fi Adventure Game and Animated Series Features Familiar Voice Actors from Anime, Interactive, and Television – Character Audio Novellas Now Available to Introduce the World of numen9 Ahead of the Game’s Launch

TORONTO & LONDON: MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2024. Indie publisher ESDigital Games and Toronto-based film and game production studio Lofty Sky Entertainment, are sharing the roster of talented voice actors featured in the upcoming narrative game Sky of Tides and the animated series set in the same universe, Sky of Tides: ATLA. The cast of each contains voices recognized from television, anime and other popular video games. 

Sky of Tides is a story-driven sci-fi adventure with RPG elements set in a technologically advanced universe on the brink of war. Set on numen9, the game explores the aftermath of a great calamity that fractured the planet, floated the oceans into the sky, and split the land into nine separate planetoids. Players follow Rin, voiced by Ginger Sue (Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat, Dragonheir: Silent Gods, My Time at Sandrock). Rin must search for her missing father following his disappearance under mysterious circumstances and heal the broken planet of numen9. Along her journey, Rin encounters a diverse cast of characters that present choices that will shape both Rin and numen9’s future

Sky of Tides: Atla is an original five-episode animated series that will be available exclusively for a limited time and at no extra charge as an unlockable reward in the game. It explores the world of numen9 from the perspective of another protagonist, Atla Gildeon, voiced by Angela Tran (Genshin Impact, The Titan’s Bride, Joey & Ella). The series will also be included in special retail box sets of the game being sold by ESDigital Games. More platforms where the series can be watched will be announced at a later date. 

Among the best-known cast of the Sky of Tides game and series are American voice actor and director Todd Haberkorn, who has voiced characters in many popular anime and games including Dragon Ball Z and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3. He brings the role of Lu D’Lorah – father of the game’s main character, to life, and voices Commander Ox in the animated series. Damien Hass, a familiar face from Smosh Games and the Damien & Shayne Show, as well as the voice of several characters from the show Clarence and games including Grand Theft Auto V, Halo Wars 2, and Fortnite, is the voice of Reef in the Sky of Tides game. Also notable are ex-USAF officer-turned voice actor and author, Joe Zieja, whose works include Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Just Cause 4. He voices the role of Streak in the game. And popular variety streamer Briana “Storymodebae” Williams joins the cast, voicing the character of Drifty No-Hive in both the game and animated series.

In addition to the actors mentioned above, the cast of the game and/or the series includes:

• Zoleka Vundla voices the character Nikki in the game.
• Caleb Yen voices the character of Kryll in the series.
• Tricia Brioux brings the role of Chairman to life in both the game and series.
• Chelly Li performs the role of Yana in the series.
• Conrad Haynes performs the role of Thrace in the game.
• David Shatraw voices the character of Loaj in the game.
• Mark Graue performs the role of Rin’s grandfather, Kenneth Sohan in the game.
• B Marks voices the character Sage Sid in the game and Dr. Ugane in the series.
• Brent Mukai, as Sage Opaldeen in the series.

“It’s been a fantastic experience working with this incredibly talented cast. They helped us fully realize the characters of numen9 as we imagined them and their rich performances brought our universe to life,” said Jason Loftus, CEO and executive producer at Lofty Sky Entertainment. 

As an entrée into the world of Sky of Tides, the studio will release nine audio diaries or novellas providing backstories for each of the main characters. Players can sign up to receive these novellas on the new Sky of Tides site.

“We wanted to introduce players to our characters and the unique world of numen9 before they play the game,” said Loftus. “So we worked with the actors to create this series of audio novellas as something that can live outside the game but bring players in.” 

Press and consumers attending Gamescom later this month will be able to check out all-new gameplay for Sky of Tides at the Indie Arena booth in Hall 10 (2nd level, Space 10) from Wednesday, August 21 through Sunday, August 26. The game will also be part of this year’s Courage Cologne event at devcom Developer Night on Tuesday, August 20 (tickets). Press attending Gamescom are encouraged to meet with the developers on the ESDigital booth in the Galaktus bizhub (Hall 4.1, booth D-011).

A GDC 2023 Pitch Winner and nominated for GDC 2024 “Best in Play”, the Sky of Tides game will be launching for PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One and X/S consoles, and the Nintendo Switch soon. The publisher will announce at Gamescom the timing of the game’s release and provide a new demo. 

Wishlist on Steam. The Sky of Tides: Atla series will be unlockable in the game exclusively for a limited time, with additional distribution channels to be announced at a later time.  For more information, please visit https://esdigital.games/.

About Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc.

Lofty Sky Entertainment is an independent media company that creates engaging stories and experiences across digital mediums from games, film, TV, and virtual reality. Established in 2017, the Toronto-based team has garnered significant critical acclaim, including the 2018 Canadian Screen Award-nominated narrative game Shuyan Saga and the feature film Eternal Spring, which became the first animated film selected as Canada’s official submission to the 2023 Oscars for best international feature. The game team consists of developers, game designers, and artists who work on multiple original IPs at the studio.

About ESDigital Games

ESDigital Games is a global video games publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PCs and consoles. ESDigital Games portfolio includes the 80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings and the Early Access releases of roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts, the twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM, RTS tower defense and match-3 mechanics title Cats on Duty and the complex alchemy RPG Battlejuice Alchemist. Other exciting titles in development include the side-scrolling Metroidvania-inspired Awaken – Astral Blade, the story-driven sci-fi adventure Sky of Tides, the sci-fi stealth action game Steel Seed, and the awe-inspiring action-adventure title Island of Winds as well as new unannounced titles in development. ESDigital Games has offices in London and Limassol, Cyprus.

CD PROJEKT RED and EC1 Łódź today announced that Art For All, an event dedicated to those interested in a career in the creative industry as well as to those passionate about video games, film, and art, will play host to an additional suite of attractions available to all attendees.

Snapshot:

• Art For All, an event organized by CD PROJEKT RED and EC1 Łódź, will take place this September 7th at EC1 Łódź in Łódź, Poland.
• The latest slate of attractions announced includes access to EC1 Łódź’s exhibits, featuring in-depth looks at the history of video games, at a symbolic cost of 1 PLN.
• The full program can be found on the official website, which features a full list of speakers as well as the various lectures, discussion panels, demos, workshops, and portfolio reviews that attendees can take part in.
• Tickets for Art For All can be purchased for 35 PLN and give attendees full access to the attractions available throughout the day.

CD PROJEKT RED and EC1 Łódź have announced that apart from the full event program, which currently boasts a star-studded lineup with lectures, discussion panels, demo sessions, and portfolio consultations, attendees will also receive access to select attractions of the Centre of Comics and Interactive Narratives located in EC1 Łódź, including the Retro Zone, featuring games from the 1980s and 90s, the innovative Game Lab, which serves as an introduction into the complexities of game development, and the latest exhibit Anatomy of Comics, dedicated to all aspects of comic books.

Accompanying EC1 Łódź’s offerings will also be additional attractions from Art For All’s partners, with demonstrations of the latest technology and software used to create video games and films — including pro-grade tablets for artists from Wacom presented in collaboration with IT Media, 3D printers from Prusa and get3D, motion-capture equipment from PCC. AMA Film Academy will also show off a sample film production, game dev school Futuregames will present projects created by its students, and publishing house Editions Caurette will have their shop set up for all those wishing to grow their collection of premium art books from industry-renowned artists. Attendees can also memorialize their time at Art For All with partnered tattoo studios, who will have a selection of flash tattoos to select from. The event will also feature various video game developers such as 11 bit studios, Bloober Team, Render Cube, and CD PROJEKT RED, who will have booths available to answer questions from those interested in starting their game dev journey.

The full Art For All program can be found on its official website. It contains a breakdown of all activities and features a full list of speakers and their bios, notably including developers from CD PROJEKT RED such as Art Director Paweł Mielniczuk, Environment Art Director Kacper Niepokólczycki, Associate Game Director Paweł Sasko, Senior Environment Artist Anna Bulavina, as well as Sound Manager Krzysztof Popiel. Further lecturers include co-founder of The VFX Mentor Albert Szostkiewicz (Dune, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows), Marketing Video Lead at Raw Power Games Tomasz Wikliński, and vocalist, music video director, comic book writer, and frontman of Cool Kids of Death Krzysztof Ostrowski.

Tickets for Art For All are available for purchase on the official EC1 website for 35 PLN. Each Art For All ticket holder can explore the various attractions offered by EC1 Łódź with a symbolic payment of 1 PLN.

Art For All is organized by CD PROJEKT RED and EC1 Łódź, and sponsored by Displate and On Lemon. Its partners include AMD, AMA Film Academy, Editions Caurette, Get3D, IT Media, PCC, Prusa, SteelSeries, WACOM, Moonshine, and Modliszka studios. The event is held under the auspices of Łódź City Council as part of the “Łódź Creates (“Łódź Kreuje”) and “EC1 Łódź – The City of Culture” (“EC1 Łódź – Miasto Kultury”) promotional programs. More information about the event is available on its official website and social media channels such as Instagram, Facebook, and X.

About Promised Land Art Festival

Promised Land Art Festival brings together professionals working in film, gaming, and other creative industries. Focusing on the exchange of knowledge and experience, the event plays host to dozens of activities: from hands-on workshops, talks, and demos to Q&A and networking sessions. Leading and collaborating in these are speakers from some of the most recognizable brands in the industry. The festival is organized by acclaimed games developer CD PROJEKT RED and held under the auspices of Łódź City Council as part of the “Łódź Creates (“Łódź Kreuje”) and “EC1 Łódź – The City of Culture” (“EC1 Łódź – Miasto Kultury”) promotional programs.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for PCs and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include the futuristic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and The Witcher series of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. In collaboration with Studio Trigger, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. Other games developed by the studio include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

About “EC1 Łódź – City of Culture”

EC1 Łódź is a revitalized complex of a former power plant that has become a dynamic center for science, art, and culture. It offers a variety of attractions, including the Cinema, the Center for Science and Technology, the Planetarium, the Centre of Comics and Interactive Narratives, exhibitions on the creation and history of Polish cinema, and the Elements Street – an educational play area for the youngest visitors. The mission of EC1 is to educate and popularize science while also promoting film and comics art, providing entertainment for its visitors. It is a place where history meets modernity, creating a unique space for all culture and science enthusiasts.