Tiger Blade release date confirmed for Quest, available to pre-order now from the Meta Store with a 10% discount

The action-packed slash ‘n’ dash VR arcade experience arrives 22nd February for Meta headsets

15 February, 2024 – Meta players will soon be able to step into the shoes of a deadly assassin when the ultra-intense Tiger Blade launches for Quest 2/3/Pro headsets. Developer Ikimasho and publisher Big Sugar are thrilled to confirm Tiger Blade will release 22nd February on the Meta Store. The game is available to pre-order now with a 10% discount: http://bit.ly/TigerBladeOnQuest

Created by Paris-based developer Ikimasho, Tiger Blade is an on-rails adrenaline punch of gun and sword combat that evokes the spirit and excitement of arcade classic, Time Crisis. Designed for fast, high energy, high intensity sessions, Tiger Blade demands skill, focus, and quick reflexes. 

Watch the new Tiger Blade Meta Quest Release Date trailer:

ABOUT TIGER BLADE

In an alternate Korea, you play the deadliest assassin for the Horangi chapter of the Tiger Clans. Tasked with stealing a mysterious package from a rival chapter, you discover it’s a tiger cub, thought extinct for a century. Now, every gang, including some within your own, wants this mythical creature. And you, dead.

• VR WAS MADE TO MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A BADASS:  Unleash mayhem as you slash and blast through heart-pounding action scenes, leaving you feeling like an unstoppable killing machine.
• YOU ARE THE ACTION HERO: Dive into an intricately crafted alternate Korea, entangled in the visceral power struggles of the nation’s most formidable gang. Battle your way to a neo-noir finale that’ll leave you breathless.
• ANSWERING THE DEMAND FOR RIVETING ARCADE GAMES: Tiger Blade is highly replayable with online leaderboards, speedrunning, and more.
• MUSIC THAT WILL HAVE YOU BOBBING YOUR HEAD: Slash and blow everything up to the beat of korean hip hop superstars SINCE, Bryn, Bruno Champman and Kitsyojii.

About Big Sugar
Big Sugar is a publisher that does what it wants. And what it wants is to work with talented independent developers and to publish the unique, fun, compelling, entertaining, memorable, and all-round high-quality games that they create.

About Ikimasho
Located 100 meters away from the Louvre and right around the corner from Paris’s little Seoul and Tokyo, Ikimasho ambitions to deliver the most satisfying action games to VR.

Copyright © 2024 Big Sugar, All rights reserved

February’s Game Catalogue lineup for PlayStation Plus brings together racing thrills, sci-fi adventure and a selection of entries from a classic RPG series. Take to the streets in Need for Speed Unbound, blast off into space in The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition, then experience some acclaimed RPG fantasy action in the Tales of… series. These and many more titles are playable from February 20. Let’s take a closer look at each game in turn. 

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

Need for Speed Unbound | PS5

With separate single and multiplayer campaigns, this latest edition in the Need for Speed franchise from Criterion Games delivers hours of electric, adrenaline-pumping racing action. Race against time, outsmart the cops and take on weekly qualifiers to reach The Grand, Lakeshore’s ultimate street racing challenge. Pack your garage with precision-tuned, custom rides and light up the streets with your style, exclusive fits, and a vibrant global soundtrack that bumps in every corner of the world.  

The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition | PS5

The Outer Worlds is a single-player, sci-fi RPG from the developer of Pillars of Eternity and Fallout: New Vegas. Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edges of the galaxy, players awake decades later to find themselves in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the far-flung Halcyon colony. Explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter various factions, all vying for power, and decide what kind of player you will become as your choices determine how the story unfolds. 

Tales of Arise | PS4, PS5

From Bandai Namco comes a new entry in the long-running ‘Tales’ series, featuring a diverse cast of characters, an intuitive and rewarding combat system, and a captivating story. For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom. The tale begins with two people born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Set in a lush world worth fighting for, Tales of Arise delivers a first-class JRPG experience. 

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla | PS4, PS5

Become a legendary Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power in the quest to earn a place among the gods in Valhalla. Advanced RPG mechanics allow players to shape the growth of their character and influence the world around them. With every choice players make, from political alliances and combat strategy to dialogue and gear progression, players will carve their own path to glory. Construct and upgrade buildings that allow for deep customization, including a barracks, blacksmith, tattoo parlour and more. Recruit new members to your clan and personalise your Viking experience.

LEGO Worlds | PS4

LEGO Worlds is an open environment of procedurally-generated Worlds made entirely of LEGO bricks which players can freely manipulate and dynamically populate with LEGO models. Create anything you can imagine one brick at a time, or use large-scale landscaping tools to create vast mountain ranges and dot your world with tropical islands. Drop in prefabricated structures to build and customise any world to your liking. Explore using helicopters, dragons, motorbikes or even gorillas and unlock treasures that enhance your gameplay. Watch your creations come to life through characters and creatures that interact with you and each other in unexpected ways. In LEGO Worlds, anything is possible. 

LEGO Jurassic World | PS4

Experience four Jurassic films – Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, and Jurassic World – in humorous LEGO form. This fun adventure recreates unforgettable scenes and action sequences from the films, allowing fans to play through key moments and giving them the opportunity to fully explore the expansive grounds of Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna. Collect LEGO amber and experiment with DNA to create completely original dinosaurs, and put your new creations into paddocks as you complete special Free Play missions.

Roguebook | PS4, PS5

Embrace the challenge of a roguelike deckbuilder with unique mechanics from the developers of Faeria and Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering. Create a team of two heroes, each with their own cards and abilities. Combine their strengths to defeat over 40 bosses and enemies. Choose wisely from 200 cards, 80 relics and 30 gems that can be combined. Players will never play with the same deck twice.

Rogue Lords | PS4

Play as the Devil in this dark fantasy roguelike. Defeated many moons ago, you are finally coming back with your most faithful disciples to take revenge on those miserable Demon Hunters. Play runs after runs and collect ancient artefacts to regain your power and take back your rightful place. Set up your team of famous evil geniuses like Dracula, the Headless Horseman or Bloody Mary. Build their set of skills and create synergies to face any mortal who dares to stand in your way.

Tales of Zestiria | PS4

In a mediaeval-style fantasy world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim in this action RPG. 

PlayStation Deluxe | Classics

Resistance: Retribution | PS4, PS5 

Experience Resistance: Retribution, originally released on the PSP and now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. Fueled by vengeance, former British Marine James Grayson intends to destroy the Chimeran conversion centres at any cost. Enlisted by the European resistance, The Maquis, he soon learns the Chimera have evolved a new method of converting humans. 

Jet Rider 2 | PS4, PS5 

Experience extreme all-terrain racing on ten treacherous tracks in Jet Rider 2. Originally released on PS1, this version is enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. Race through canyons, national parks, roller coasters and more across 10 unrelenting tracks, and enjoy two-player racing in either horizontal or vertical split-screen.

Tales of Symphonia | PS4, PS5

Explore a rich and lively world filled with unforgettable characters and experience an emotionally charged storyline in this enhanced version of the action RPG from the ‘Tales of’ series. Play with up to 3 friends in local co-op mode and combine hundreds of special attacks and magic spells as players fight powerful opponents in real-time battles. 

Tales of Vesperia | PS4, PS5

A power struggle begins in a civilization dependent on an ancient technology, the Blastia, and the Empire that controls it. The fates of two friends travelling separate paths intertwine in an epic adventure that threatens the existence of all. This Definitive version was created to mark the 10th anniversary of the action RPG and includes updated full HD graphics, brand-new music tracks, exciting mini-games, bosses, and a collection of costume DLC!

To learn more about the full line up visit the PlayStation Blog. 

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Rediscover the original Tomb Raider adventures in this definitive collection, lovingly restored with enhanced graphics and complete with all expansions and secret levels

AUSTIN, Texas – Feb. 14, 2024 – Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics are thrilled to release Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, available today on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG for $29.99. Developed and published by Aspyr, this new three-game bundle of the first three Tomb Raider titles (Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II, Tomb Raider III) features upgraded graphics and performance enhancements, along with all expansions and secret levels for the first time ever on consoles.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft lets long-time fans and newcomers alike step into the boots of the iconic hero in her first three adventures like never before. Experience the classic action and innovative 3D gameplay that spawned a beloved franchise which has sold more than 95 million copies worldwide and made Lara Croft one of the most recognizable video game characters in the world.

Players can experience the journey their own way, with the ability to toggle on the fly between enhanced and original graphics, as well as switch between classic and modern joystick control schemes. Fans will also discover a variety of quality-of-life improvements, including camera lock-on and achievements.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft features:

Tomb Raider I + the “Unfinished Business” Expansion

In the game that started it all, adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion. Run, jump, swim and climb in fearless acrobatic style to find out the truth of its origin and powers, leaving only a trail of empty tombs and ammo in your wake. The original Tomb Raider comes complete with the “Unfinished Business” expansion, which adds four bonus levels in two extra chapters.

Tomb Raider II + the “Golden Mask” Expansion

The award-winning second installment in the Tomb Raider series invites you to join Lara as she travels around the globe to retrieve the legendary Dagger of Xian, said to  grant the powers of a fire-breathing dragon to its holder. Tomb Raider II includes the “Gold Mask” expansion, which adds five bonus levels in a separate mini-adventure.

Tomb Raider III + “The Lost Artifact” Expansion

Lara follows the clues to a deadly secret in this complex adventure combining challenging puzzles with high-speed action. Boldly leap chasms and blast monsters in pursuit of a mystery that defies all earthly explanation. “The Lost Artifact” includes six bonus levels that continue Lara’s adventures from the original Tomb Raider III.

For more information about TOMB RAIDER, follow at:

About Aspyr

Aspyr is a leading video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games across all platforms for all players. Today the company supports a growing network of partners that includes many of the industry’s leading entertainment IP holders, publishers, developers, and technology providers. Aspyr is a standalone entity under Saber Interactive, an Embracer Group company. Aspyr is based in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aspyr.com.

About Crystal Dynamics

Crystal Dynamics has developed and published more than 30 games during its award-winning, 30-year adventure. Some of the company’s beloved franchises include Legacy of Kain and TOMB RAIDER, which has sold more than 95 million copies worldwide. TOMB RAIDER’s protagonist, the hero Lara Croft, has been a cultural icon for more than 25 years, appearing in more than 20 games, and has made an indelible mark on virtually every facet of entertainment. In addition to its headquarters in San Mateo, CA, Crystal Dynamics has two additional studios: Crystal Northwest in Bellevue, WA, and Crystal Southwest in Austin, TX. Crystal Dynamics is part of Crystal Dynamics – Eidos, the 12th operative group within Embracer Group AB which is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B. (EMBRAC B).

Crystal Dynamics’ website can be found at https://crystald.com.

About TOMB RAIDER

The TOMB RAIDER video game franchise includes more than 20 video games, is loved by more than 160 million people around the world according to a May 2022 survey, and has sold over 95 million copies since the first entry was released in 1996. The franchise’s popularity has exploded into a series of blockbuster films based on the original Tomb Raider game and 2013 reboot. Its protagonist Lara Croft has been a contemporary global icon for over two decades and was listed as one of TIME Magazine’s 15 Most Influential Video Game Characters of All Time. The most recent “Survivor Trilogy,” comprised of Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015), and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018), garnered more than 200 “Best of” awards and nominations, and chronicles Lara Croft’s remarkable origin story. All of this continues to make TOMB RAIDER a destination brand for adventure entertainment.

© 2023 CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, TOMB RAIDER, TOMB RAIDER I-III REMASTERED STARRING LARA CROFT, TOMB RAIDER II, TOMB RAIDER III, RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER, SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER, LARA CROFT, and LEGACY OF KAIN are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Crystal Dynamics group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

© 2023 Aspyr Media, Inc. Aspyr is a registered trademark of Aspyr Media, Inc., and the Aspyr star logo is a trademark of Aspyr Media. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Following the acquisition of mobile game developer Game Circus, Monumental further expands its gaming portfolio with the acquisition of Kongregate

AUSTIN, Texas – February 14, 2024 – Monumental, a rapidly growing indie game developer and publisher, has announced its acquisition of Kongregate, a renowned name in the gaming industry known for the Kongregate.com web gaming portal and mobile titles, including Animation Throwdown, Bit Heroes, and Where’s My Water 2. This acquisition marks Monumental’s second major move in expanding its gaming portfolio within a year, following the acquisition of Game Circus, the Dallas-based game developer and publisher behind the wildly popular Coin Dozer, Merge Zoo, and Taps to Riches mobile game franchises.
 
Formed in 2020, Monumental has quickly made a name for itself in the gaming industry, managing a robust portfolio of games. The addition of Kongregate to its fold enriches Monumental’s offerings, creating a powerhouse in the indie gaming sector.
 
Monumental has carved a niche as a veteran gaming team that deeply understands and is passionate about games. Monty Kerr, Chief Executive Officer of Monumental, said: “We could not be more excited to add this amazing team of game makers to our growing family. Combining the strengths of Monumental and Kongregate promises an incredibly exciting future.”
 
Kongregate was acquired by Monumental from Modern Times Group (MTG), which bought the game developer and publisher in 2017. MTG has expressed confidence in Monumental’s ability to work with Kongregate to deepen and enrich their combined games portfolio.
 
Maria Redin, President and CEO of Modern Times Group, commented, “Monumental has a strong track record of driving growth in its games portfolio. We are happy that Kongregate is joining Monumental for the next stage of their journey and are convinced that Monumental is the right home for them. We wish all teams involved the best as they begin their work together.”
 
Donnie Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of Game Circus, said: “We’ve been very pleased with our partnership with Monty and his very talented team at Monumental. Together we believe we can take our games to new heights and look forward to collaborating to delight our players in new ways.”
 
With the integration of Kongregate, Monumental is poised to leverage the extensive experience in traditional and mobile gaming that the Kongregate team brings. CEO Monty Kerr will oversee the combined company, promising a future where both Monumental and Kongregate can thrive under a unified vision.
 
The acquisition of Kongregate follows Monumental’s successful integration of Game Circus, underscoring Monumental’s commitment to growth and excellence in the gaming industry.
 
The successful acquisition of Kongregate was supported by a team of expert advisors. Monumental enlisted the legal expertise of Baker McKenzie. Aream & Co provided financial advisory services, while Baker Bots offered legal counsel to Modern Times Group (MTG). Additionally, Drake Star acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Game Circus.
 
About Monumental, LLC

Monumental is an independent game development studio based in Austin, Texas founded in 2020. With a passion for gaming and a veteran team, Monumental operates a growing gaming portfolio of unique games and gaming franchises.

About MTG

MTG (Modern Times Group MTG AB (publ)) (www.mtg.com) is an international mobile gaming group that owns and operates gaming studios with popular global IPs across a wide range of casual and mid-core genres. The group is focused on accelerating portfolio company growth and supporting founders and entrepreneurs. MTG is an active driver of gaming industry consolidation and a strategic acquirer of gaming companies around the world. We are born in Sweden but have an international culture and global footprint. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the tickers MTGA and MTGB.
 
About Game Circus

Founded in 2010, Game Circus is a company striving to create the best casual mobile games, including the market-leading Coin Dozer, Merge Zoo, Prize Claw and Taps to Riches. With hundreds of millions of players worldwide, we take pride in delivering some of the world’s most popular mobile games!

PAMP and Activision Collaborate to Launch Exclusive Call of Duty Gold and Silver Bars Collection

Geneva – February 14, 2024 – Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux (PAMP), the world’s leading precious metals brand, and Call of Duty have collaborated to bring fans and collectors worldwide the PAMP x Call of Duty Limited Edition Collection. Launching Thursday 15th February and available to pre-order now, the collection features a 5g Gold Bar and a 1oz Silver Bar, wearable pendant frame and in-game replica charm, complete with Captain Price design and Call of Duty branding.

Following the launch of Call of Duty Modern Warfare® III in November 2023, and the highly-anticipated arrival of the Season 2 content update last week, the latest brand partnership from PAMP commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Call of Duty franchise with a brand new, innovative collection.

With the pendant frame and in-game bonus collectible charm, the phygital collection marks PAMP’s latest brand-licensing collaboration following successful launches of recent minted collections with Fender, Mattel, Inc. and WarnerBros. With Costco’s recent product listing of PAMP’s flagship Lady Fortuna™ bars resulting in frequent sellouts, the Call of Duty collection is primed to capture the attention of collectors.

Fans of the franchise will need to act fast if they want to get their hands on this unique moment in Call of Duty history and to show-off the highly exclusive charm in their next lobby. The 5g Gold Bar has a limited mintage of 5,000 pieces and a price point of $449.95* and the 1oz Silver Bar has a limited mintage of 15,000 pieces and a price point of $109.95*. Please see below for the product specifications and a link to the global list of retailers here.

In a first for the PAMP brand, the Call of Duty collection innovatively links physical and digital collectibles granting owners a perfect replica of their precious metal bar in the form of an in-game charm players can add to their loadouts. For Call of Duty fans and collectors the combination of the wearable pendant frame and in-game bonus are must-have additions to their collections to be treasured, displayed and worn with pride. Offering a unique and tangible way for fans to celebrate their fandom, both physically and virtually, was a key objective of the collection. Owners can redeem their in-game charm via http://www.callofduty.com/redeem.

Chris Carkner, Global Head of Minting, MKS PAMP, commented, “Developing a Call of Duty collection with our signature, industry-trusted techniques and know-how allowed us to focus on innovative ways to bring our pioneering brand to a new audience. Bridging physical and digital collectibles is an exciting first in the brand’s history and speaks to our forward-thinking credentials.”

Available for purchase on Thursday 15th February via select retailers including APMEX (North America) and GOLD AVENUE (Europe), the compelling design on each, individually numbered, bar features the face of Call of Duty and franchise stalwart, Captain Price. Crafted to the highest quality standards and embodying PAMP’s leading Swiss engineering skills and advanced machinery, this prestige collection celebrates one of gaming’s most iconic characters with the finest artistry known in the industry.

See here for the list of retailers: www.pamp.com/cod

PAMP x Call of Duty Limited Edition Collection
Available Thursday 15th February

*Prices are based on retail listings and may vary by retailer due to metal price fluctuations and stock availability.

About PAMP

Founded in 1977 PAMP (Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux) is the product brand of the MKS PAMP company and is the world’s leading bullion brand. With dominant positions in the world’s major precious metals markets MKS PAMP is a market leader providing financial and physical trading services and operating a state-of-the-art precious metals refinery and mint based in Ticino, Switzerland. PAMP was the first brand to ever decorate the reverse sides of its minted bars and was the first to produce original collectibles that forever changed the industry, making PAMP bars, most notably the world-renowned Lady Fortuna™, the most coveted bullion bar in the world. As part of its minted bars collection, PAMP offers an extraordinary range of shapes and designs from which to choose, as well as elegant options for pendant-wear. PAMP also offers an extensive range of innovative collectibles, including: legal tender coins, distinctive bullion gift sets, and exclusive brand-licensed editions with partners like Fender, Warner Bros, PEZ, Mattel, Activision and others.

– devcom Developer Conference will move to the new Confex Center –
– Speakers can now submit their #ddc2024 sessions –
– Super Early Bird phase ends on February 29 –

Cologne, Germany – February 14, 2024 – Europe’s biggest game developer event, devcom Developer Conference (#ddc2024), is set to take place from August 18-20, 2024, at one of Europe’s most modern Conference and Exhibition Centers, “Confex” – Koelnmesse’s brand new, state-of-the-art venue on the gamescom fairground. This fusion of conference venue and exhibition space offers 22 conference rooms and the prestigious Confex hall, providing ample space for insightful talks, panel discussions, and workshops. With its integrated open-air plaza and scalable size capable of accommodating up to 6,200 people, attendees can expect an unparalleled experience tailored to the needs of our game developer community.

New Location: The Confex

The transition to the new Confex center marks a significant milestone for devcom Developer Conference and we are especially proud to be inaugurating the venue. Last year, with a record number of 3,400 attendees on site, our event reached its capacity limits, as attendees were lining up to attend highly anticipated sessions. The spacious design of the Confex, coupled with its state-of-the-art facilities, will alleviate congestion and ensure a smoother, more enjoyable experience for all participants. The new venue is located on the western side of the Cologne fairground, right next to the train station Köln Messe / Deutz.

Call for Speakers Now Open

devcom Developer Conference 2024 invites industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders to apply as speakers for this prestigious event. Whether aspiring to deliver a keynote address, lead a workshop, or engage in panel discussions, prospective speakers are encouraged to submit their proposals before the deadline in May. This is a unique opportunity to share insights, inspire audiences, and contribute to the advancement of the global games industry. Interested individuals can learn more and submit their applications on the official #ddc2024 program website.

Super Early Bird Phase Ending Soon

Act fast to secure your spot at devcom Developer Conference 2024 and save up to 400€ with the Super Early Bird ticket phase, ending on February 29. Don’t miss the chance to access two days of insightful conference sessions, explore the vibrant expo showcasing cutting-edge products and services, and network with industry peers from around the world. Take advantage of this limited time offer to join Europe’s biggest game developer event at an exclusive rate.

devcom Developer Conference 2024 is not just an onsite experience – it is a hybrid event, offering a Digital Pass for remote participants. Whether joining in person or virtually, attendees can access live streamed and recorded conference sessions, explore the expo, and engage in extended matchmaking opportunities.

Find out more about the new Confex Center: https://koelncongress.de/en/locations/confex/
Apply as a speaker for #ddc2024: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2024/program/
Get your Super-Early-Bird Ticket: https://www.devcom.global/tickets/ 

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About devcom

devcom is host of the official developer conference of gamescom (devcom Developer Conference) and Europe’s largest community-based event for games industry professionals. Throughout the year, devcom provides content, events and services tailored to the games industry based on its core values of diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. devcom Developer Conference #ddc2024 will take place on August 18-20 (Sunday to Tuesday) at the Koelnmesse fairgrounds in Cologne, followed by a presence at gamescom from August 21-23. devcom GmbH is a subsidiary of game – Verband der deutschen Gamesbranche (the German Games Industry Association and owner of the gamescom brand), Luxemburger Straße 79-83, 50354 Hürth, Germany

Let Cutter Be Your Valentine: Discover The Lovely Planet of Adelpha Today With Outcast – A New Beginning‘s Demo

VIENNA, Austria & CHARLEROI, Belgium – Feb. 14, 2024 – Today, THQ Nordic invites you to dive into the Outcast – A New Beginning demo, available to download on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Experience firsthand the thrill of soaring through Adelpha’s skies with your jetpack or confronting giant mechs on the ground. Witness the power of Cutter Slade’s customizable weapons as you find the best way to dismantle the invading robot forces with style.

Get a taste of the action now and decide for yourself if you’re ready to join the resistance when Outcast – A New Beginning launches on March 15, 2024.

Download the Demo: Steam | PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X/S

Outcast – A New Beginning is also available to pre-order now! Take the leap through the portal to Adelpha early, and enjoy a 17% pre-order discount on Steam or 15% discount on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S when you secure the game before its release on March 15.

The Collector’s Edition, Outcast – A New Beginning: Adelpha Edition, is also available to pre-order on Amazon now for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X for $199.99. Outcast – A New Beginning: Adelpha Edition includes a copy of the game, a highly detailed 24cm/9.5inch Sai statue, an exclusive SteelBook, a 3-disk game soundtrack, and a hardcover artbook featuring over 50 pages of concept art from the game.

About Outcast – A New Beginning

Weapon upgrades, aliens and monsters (who can also be predators) – you will find all of this in Appeal Studios’ and THQ Nordic’s upcoming open-world action-adventure Outcast – A New Beginning! Play as Cutter Slade, ex-Navy SEAL, and gain the trust of the local Talans. Engage in guerilla warfare, such as destroying enemy ammo convoys to weaken bases and freely choosing where to launch the next attack, shaping the success of the Talan uprising.

The game will be available March 15, 2024, on PC for $59.99, as well as on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S for $69.99. If you want to learn more about the game, make sure to visit its website, discuss with other fans on Discord, and wishlist on Steam.

About THQ Nordic

THQ Nordic’s official boilerplate can be found on our website: https://www.thqnordic.com/company/about

Which Means It’s Coming Out Later This Year – And You Can’t Stop It!

Katowice, Poland – February 14, 2024 – Coridden, an inventive new action-RPG from Sweden-based developer Aftnareld that is being published in summer 2024 by Anshar Publishing has reached it’s Kickstarter goal with over two weeks to go. You can still contribute to the Kickstarter campaign at Kickstarter Link, and a free demo of the game can be downloaded now at Steam webpage during the Steam Remote Play Together Fest (Feb 12-19). Coridden will also be featured later this month during Steam’s Dinos vs Robots event (geez, Steam really has a LOT of events, don’t they?).

Coridden follows a family of warriors who become the enemies they defeat – any enemy. If you can fight it, you can be it. Developer Aftnareld crafted every battle so you can approach it however you wish, whether you’re a formidable magic monster or a plain ol’ human. Coridden lets you nurture or neglect your human and monster skills as you see fit to create a unique playstyle all your own, combining abilities, making new weapons, and pulling off wild experimental combos in tense, real-time battles.

There’s a lot going on at any moment, but if it all gets too much for one person, you can team up with friends for four-player co-op. Shapeshifting gives you an edge outside of combat as well. Monsters come in all forms and specialties, and some grant you new skills to reach hidden areas and solve challenging puzzles. You can shapeshift at any point during battle or exploration and forge your own path through the darkness – assuming it doesn’t consume you first.

Features

• Monster merging – Become the foes you defeat, using their mighty powers to explore the world and outwit your devious foes
• A family affair – Play as one of four siblings, whose unique personalities influence how you view Heera and relate to the people who call it home
• Flexible fights – Every battle is a puzzle that you decide the solution for
• All for one – Go it alone or team up with three friends in multiplayer co-op  

About Aftnareld:

The project that we now call Coridden, started with a simple idea: an interactive co-op moment where one player is steering and attacking as a fierce beast, the other riding on the beast’s back and shooting enemies around them. As we spent more and more time on this idea, and the ambition grew, we decided to officially start the Aftnareld studio in 2018 and shift our game-development hobby to a professional level.

About Anshar Publishing

Anshar Publishing focuses on providing comprehensive marketing and publishing services for PC and console games. We believe that marketing deserves craftsmanship and an individual approach to each project, based on the expertise of our team professionals.

Created in 2021, the team consists of Anshar Studios veterans and experienced specialists who gained their understanding of the industry at key Polish game studios. Apart from experience, we are a group of passionate gamers with an openness to support independent developers and increase the visibility of their hidden gems. We are ready to be challenged and pave the way to your target audience. Anshar manages the worldwide digital distribution of its content, including distributing its games through its own websites and partners.

TOKYO – Feb. 13, 2023 – Fight Crab 2, the physics-based shellfish brawler developed by Calappa Games and published by PLAYISM, launches on PC via Steam Early Access today.

Behold a man…riding a crab…riding a motorcycle!Fight for the title of King Crab, suiting up in impenetrable armor, mounting immortal crustaceans, and flipping opponents belly-up across a variety of destructible stages.

Scuttle and scuffle across 14 arenas including ancient villages, ledgeless airborne platforms, basketball courts, and vegetable-filled gardens. Dismount crabs to access hard-to-reach areas. Trigger special stage events on foot or haul items into grabbing range of one’s shellfish for a strategic advantage.

With 90+ weapons and spells, combine dozens of dual-carry combinations with multiple fighting stances and cast devastating spells to create a completely custom fighting style. Wield short-range knives, boxing gloves, defensive shields, long range cannons, and equip mythical relics like the Excalibur, Nimbus Clouds, Beam Sabers and more. 

Equip more than 40 passive and active skills for strategic advantages such as added defense, enhanced speed, or automated weapon pick-up. 

Raise a robust, rugged fighter and climb the ladder of the Crab League in Career mode. Level up attributes like weight, toughness, grip strength, and agility, and face off against both competitor crustaceans and mischievous monsters. Ready for the big leagues? Battle with others in a 1v1 in casual and ranked matches or party with up to 5 players in Room Matches and casually against friends!

While queued up for a match, play other modes such as Challenges, Training Mode, Tutorial, and Career Mode. 

“For Fight Crab 2, my aim wasn’t just to add a bit of innovation to give it some freshness, but also to make it a game that players can jump on and enjoy anytime in any situation,” said Masafumi Onuki, aka Nusso, founder of Calappa Games. “I’d like to ask for everyone’s help to complete the game in its best possible form, so please share your feedback and opinions with me during Early Access!”

Fight Crab 2 launches in Early Access on Steam supporting  Japanese, English and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) for $14.99 USD.

For more information, please visit Fight Crab 2’s Official Website, follow @crab_fight on X(formerly Twitter) and search for #FightCrab2 on social media.

About Calappa Games

Founded by Nusso, Japanese developer based in Tokyo, the one-man studio has been creating crab-related games for six years now. His early titles NEO AQUARIUM – The King of Crustaceans, ACE OF SEAFOOD, and FIGHT CRAB have earned him several awards such as the Best Technological Game Award and the Audience Award at the 2017 Sense of Wonder Night, the CUP NOODLE Award at BitSummit 2020, a Special Award at the Kyoto eSports Awards 2020, and nominations for the Taipei Game Show 2020 Indie Game Award in Best Innovation and for the BitSummit 2018 Award in the category Innovative Outlaw.

About PLAYISM

Japan’s oldest indie publisher, PLAYISM is known in the West for supporting popular indie games such as Gnosia, Idol Manager, Tasomachi: Behind the Twilight, Touhou Luna Nights, Fight Crab, Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-,  the La-Mulana series, Bright Memory, Bright Memory: Infinite, and DEEEER Simulator among other titles.

PLAYISM’s motto is “Bringing a Different Breed of Indie Game to the World”.