TOKYO – March 4th, 2024 – Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT-, the roguelike RPG Touhou Project fan game from publisher Phoenixx and developer AQUASTYLE, rebuilds fallen kingdoms on PC via Steam on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, as shown during today’s Tokyo Indie Game Summit.

After defeat in battle, Reimu Hakurei has fallen unconscious, waking in the pillaged Hakurei Shrine with no recollection of recent events. With the help of Touhou heroine Marisa Kirisame, embark on a quest to piece together the mystery lost to memory, and save Gensokyo from destruction at the hands of an unknown enemy. 

Defend Gensokyo alongside one of 60+ Touhou characters, each with their own distinct attributes. Dive into dungeons in search of supplies to rebuild the Hakurei Shrine to its former glory, collecting weapons, usable items, and 20 different spells along the way. 

Confront a cadre of diverse enemies including fairies, vampires , and supernatural shapeshifters that lie in wait during every dungeon dive. Strategically position the team to unleash melee strikes or ranged Danmaku attacks, and equip special spells that can deal damage across the entire screen. 

Ration rice balls and green tea to teammates to manage mana supplies, and keep an eye on Reimu’s stamina levels — she’ll receive damage over time when her levels reach zero. Advance through dungeons enacting spells to illuminate unexplored map tiles, or risk triggering traps that stun, cause blindness, spread poison among team members, or even disarm equipped gear. 

As a Touhou Project fan game title, enjoy a full-fledged Touhou experience with a star-studded voice cast and background music by Tatsuyuki Toyota (soundtrack, Super Robot Wars DD, Super Robot Wars 30).

“Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT- returns to its roguelike roots thanks to a straightforward dungeon crawl experience with tons of depth,” said JYUNYA, head of AQUASTYLE. “The story is as compelling as the gameplay, and it’s been a pleasure to work with the various artists, musicians and developers who have made this game a possibility.”

Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT-hops onto PC via Steam on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 with language options in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. For more information, follow Phoenixx on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

About Phoenixx

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.

About AQUASTYLE

AQUASTYLE is both a game development studio and music production studio with multiple contributions to the Touhou universe since its inception in 2001.

Jagex launches new community-driven changes with Combat Updates and a Dev Diary launching today

Watch the Combat Update (March) Developer Diary below:

Monday, 4th March 2024, Cambridge, UK. Jagex is thrilled to announce the launch of a new update to the popular fantasy MMO RuneScape today that refines and enhances the game’s core combat systems, and delivers an improved combat experience for all RuneScape players.

Following a beta period, this update was created in collaboration with the RuneScape community and kickstarts a community-focused and more accessible chapter of the fantasy MMO, providing a strengthened combat system for players to take up arms. 

Find out more about today’s update in the newest Dev Diary: Combat Updates (see video above) which outlines what players can expect from the revitalised combat system, as well as a host of other great new improvements to enhance the overall RuneScape experience, with the players deeply at the heart of the game.

Combat Updates (March) Includes:

• An enhanced combat system with major improvements to core game mechanics, including Hit Chance, Damage Potential, Crit Strikes and Damage Caps.
• A revamped melee system, providing more accessible combat styles to players while still maintaining the heat of the action.
• Additional miscellaneous improvements including a new channel bar and tooltip updates.
• Continuation of the combat improvements made to the game, strengthening the strong relationship between RuneScape and the community, opening up further player-driven changes and improvements. 

For players old and new, Combat Updates promises to deliver a sharper, more enjoyable gameplay experience alongside additional quality of life improvements that improve the quality of RuneScape’s combat for everyone.

Check out the full patch notes from today’s update here. RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile. 

About RuneScape  
Celebrating more than twenty years of adventures and acclaimed by PC Gamer as “one of the most endearing and unique MMOs available”, RuneScape is an ever-expanding, community-driven game that’s bursting with activity and life. Today RuneScape is one of the world’s longest-running online games, with over 300 million player accounts. 

Set in a medieval fantasy land, players embark on epic journeys through a vast sandbox world that’s full of gods, warring races, unexplored dungeons, and glittering riches. Propelled by the game’s narrative, choose your own path through enthralling quests, and progress through 28 diverse skills to shape a single character in a classless world. RuneScape is available across PC, iOS and Android devices.

About Jagex

A leader in creating deep and engaging live games on PC and mobile, Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed over 320 million player accounts to its world and is a $1.5 billion lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond live operations; our titles are forever games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.   

Jagex has expanded with the acquisitions of Pipeworks and Gamepires, bringing its expertise in building forever games to SCUM, a multi-million selling open-world survival title in Steam Early Access. Jagex employs more than 700 people globally, and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.   

Available to Wishlist on Xbox and PlayStation Now

ATLUS has revealed their highly anticipated fantasy RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio is now available to wishlist on Xbox and PlayStation. To learn more about the game from the development team, take a look at the Creator’s Voice video below.

Check out the video below:

From the creative minds of the Persona series – Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first-ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino and developed by Studio Zero. Players will write their destiny and rise above fear as they step into a fantasy world unlike any other.

Metaphor: ReFantazio will launch in Spring 2024 on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.

The Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid, Coming March 7 to GTA Online

Carry out an elaborate scheme to expose a ring of unprecedented corruption in The Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid, coming to GTA Online on March 7.

You’ve already received a call from former Diamond Casino head of security turned LSPD officer Vincent Effenburger — now you’ll have the opportunity to work together in an unorthodox but profitable collaboration to take down a new cartel running a large-scale operation out of the Cluckin’ Bell factory in Paleto Bay.

Help Vincent bust the case wide open in this action-packed new story update as you take on corrupt LSPD cops as well as a dangerous new cartel that’s set up shop in Southern San Andreas and is using the Cluckin’ Bell corporation’s factory farm complex as a front. It’s time for the chickens to come home to roost!

The Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid will also feature new vehicles for players to acquire and customize, including the ferocious Bravado Gauntlet Interceptor Law Enforcement Vehicle.

Available March 7 for all GTA Online players on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

No Rest for the Wicked, the precision Action Role-Playing Game from Moon Studios and Private Division, launches on Friday, April 19, 2024 AEST in Early Access on PC (via Steam)! The announcement was made today during the “Wicked Inside” showcase, where new details about the game, including all-new “Wicked” gameplay, were revealed.

The full showcase is available on YouTube for everyone to watch below:

During “Wicked Inside”, co-hosts and Moon Studios’ founders Thomas Mahler and Gennadiy Korol delved into various aspects of No Rest for the Wicked, shedding light on a number of key elements:

• the game’s dark, mature narrative
• its hand-crafted world, rich in details, with its inimitable, painterly art style
• the ARPG’s precision-based combat, allowing for animation-driven, brutal and tactile fights
• the weapons in the game as well as enchantments, rune attacks, and dodging as well as
• the game’s soft class system,
• the skills needed to tackle the game’s brutal bosses like “Warrick The Torn”
• the city of Sacrament, the capital of Isola Sacra, and how players influence its evolution over time
• housing, crafting, and the flexible interior design system
• an introduction to ALIVE, Wicked’s endgame
• and last but not least the Early Access Roadmap (check the attached image for details!)

For more information on No Rest for the Wicked, subscribe on YouTube, follow us on X, become a fan on Facebook or Instagram, and visit www.NoRestForTheWicked.com.

Sydney, Australia – 4^th March 2024: Operation Medic Bag is a focused effort responding to community expectations and improving the quality of PAYDAY 3. This initiative covers a range of sought-after features and improvements to gameplay, stability, matchmaking, content and enhanced features.

The first patch of Operation Medic Bag includes focus initiatives, such as rotating security modifiers, an unready button and improved controller settings. It also includes support for various Nvidia technologies as well as 300+ fixes and adjustments.

Read the full post/ patch notes from the team here.

Updates under the Operation Medic Bag umbrella are scheduled to increase in cadence, releasing smaller updates more frequently over time. This will allow players to see more consistent progress to the game and the community to give feedback on each update.

Other improvements

• Support for DirectX 12, Nvidia Image Scaling (NIS), Nvidia Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing (DLAA) v3.5, Nvidia Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) v3.5
• Hardcore “Cook Off” challenge reward – There’s a new challenge called “Kiss the Chef.” Securing 19 bags of perfectly cooked meth on Cook Off on OVERKILL difficulty will reward a unique weapon charm.
• 300+ fixes covering gameplay, visuals, usability and more. Read the full list here.

On 19 Feb, the team held an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit, answering questions from the community. Catch up on all the answers, information and titbits here.

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About Operation Medic Bag
A team consisting of veteran developers from the design, community, communication and production teams has reviewed and revisited all aspects of PAYDAY 3, identifying the most impactful changes and reprioritized the development pipeline.

For more detailed information, see this post from the PAYDAY 3 team.

About PAYDAY™ 3
The four most well-known clown-masked criminals in recent video game history returned from retirement last September in PAYDAY 3 on PC via PC Game Pass, on Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as Xbox Series S|X, on Console Game Pass, PlayStation 5 and GeForce Now.

For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: https://www.paydaythegame.com

About Starbreeze AB
Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console games targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris and London. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the tickers STAR A and STAR B. For more information, please visit www.starbreeze.com

About Deep Silver

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance.
 
For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com

Bat-wielding developer Free Lives (Broforce, Terra Nil, Gorn) and ball-hurling publisher Devolver Digital are proud to announce that Cricket Through the Ages is available NOW on PC and Nintendo Switch!
 
Swing bats and throw balls through the intertwined histories of humankind and cricket in this tongue-in-cheek, physics-driven ode to hitting things with wood.

Over a thousand years ago, the human race teetered on the edge of extinction. Our ancestors were helpless against the mighty behemoths of the land.
 
And then, salvation! The game of cricket was invented.

• Enjoy cricket through the miracle of a simple, one-button control scheme
• Play through six unique game modes, solo or against a friendly rival
• Learn about the totally real history of cricket. You won’t believe it!

Previously only available on mobile, you can now enjoy this epochal tale of bats ‘n’ balls on other platforms.

Go alone, or take a friend, on a journey through the rich and 100% accurate history of the sport in Cricket Through the Ages, launching on PC and Nintendo Switch today.

TOKYO – March 3rd, 2024 – TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT, the digital and in-person Japanese event showcasing developers and indie games from both local talent and around the world, grew its 2023 attendance levels by 45% with 4500 visitors during this year’s 2-day indie extravaganza in Kichijoji, Tokyo.

126 hotly-anticipated indies, from new reveals to updates for fan favorite titles, enjoyed two days in the Kichijoji spotlight, including:

• Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT-, the roguelike RPG Touhou Project fan game from publisher Phoenixx and developer AQUASTYLE, rebuilds sacred shrines on PC via Steam on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
• SKY THE SCRAPER, the window-cleaning roguelike action game developed by Ryo Kobuchi and published by HYPER REAL and Toydium, coming to PC in 2024
• Mika and the Witch’s Mountain, the package-delivery adventure co-developed by Chibig and Nukefist, distributes joy next year to PC via Steam in 2024

…and many more! For a list of all games showcased during TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2024, click here.

Panel discussions filled with legendary gaming industry figureheads filled the weekend, including Touhou Project creator Jun’ya “ZUN” Ōta and Japanese game developer/comedian Noda Crystal, who discussed life as an indie game developer. Sony Interactive Entertainment, SACRA MUSIC, and indie publisher Phoenixx took a glimpse at the future of indie game music, and Digital Hearts showcased the next generation of AI localization. 

“TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT’s year-over-year growth has been very inspiring, and we’re already putting together plans to make 2025 the best year yet,” says Kazunori Sakamoto, CEO of Phoenixx, founder of TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT. “Many thanks to our sponsors, partners, and exhibitors who have chosen our venue to show their work. And a huge thank you to all of our visitors. We cannot wait to see you again next year!”

TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT extends a special thanks to this year’s sponsors, including Cygames, Bandai Namco, Happinet, BushiRoad Games media partners Gematsu, Bleeding Cool, ANMO SUGOI, The Outerhaven Production, Final Weapon, EveryEye, Game eXperience, and Gamer Escape.

For more information, please visit theTOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT official website, follow @TOKYO_IGS on Twitter/X, and search for #TIGS2023, and #TIGS2024 on social media.

About Phoenixx

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.

TOKYO – March 2nd, 2024 – Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT-, the roguelike RPG Touhou Project fan game from publisher Phoenixx and developer AQUASTYLE, rebuilds fallen kingdoms on PC via Steam on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, as shown during today’s Tokyo Indie Game Summit.

After defeat in battle, Reimu Hakurei has fallen unconscious, waking in the pillaged Hakurei Shrine with no recollection of recent events. With the help of Touhou heroine Marisa Kirisame, embark on a quest to piece together the mystery lost to memory, and save Gensokyo from destruction at the hands of an unknown enemy. 

Defend Gensokyo alongside one of 60+ Touhou characters, each with their own distinct attributes. Dive into dungeons in search of supplies to rebuild the Hakurei Shrine to its former glory, collecting weapons, usable items, and 20 different spells along the way. 

Confront a cadre of diverse enemies including fairies, vampires , and supernatural shapeshifters that lie in wait during every dungeon dive. Strategically position the team to unleash melee strikes or ranged Danmaku attacks, and equip special spells that can deal damage across the entire screen. 

Ration rice balls and green tea to teammates to manage mana supplies, and keep an eye on Reimu’s stamina levels — she’ll receive damage over time when her levels reach zero. Advance through dungeons enacting spells to illuminate unexplored map tiles, or risk triggering traps that stun, cause blindness, spread poison among team members, or even disarm equipped gear. 

As a Touhou Project fan game title, enjoy a full-fledged Touhou experience with a star-studded voice cast and background music by Tatsuyuki Toyota (soundtrack, Super Robot Wars DD, Super Robot Wars 30).

“Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT- returns to its roguelike roots thanks to a straightforward dungeon crawl experience with tons of depth,” said JYUNYA, head of AQUASTYLE. “The story is as compelling as the gameplay, and it’s been a pleasure to work with the various artists, musicians and developers who have made this game a possibility.”

Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT-hops onto PC via Steam on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 with language options in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. For more information, follow Phoenixx on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

About Phoenixx

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.

About AQUASTYLE

AQUASTYLE is both a game development studio and music production studio with multiple contributions to the Touhou universe since its inception in 2001.

Fans of unrestrained destruction and creative construction can now check out the free prologue of Demolish & Build 3, a physics-based simulator of the owner of a construction and demolition company.

Features such as an advanced destruction system, wide management options, realistic vehicle controls and many more make it stand out from the competition. Demolish Games S.A. announced that the full version of the game will debut on PC in the second quarter of this year. In 2025, Demolish & Build 3 will also be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.

The producer and publisher of Demolish & Build 3 is the Polish company Demolish Games S.A., which belongs to the Ultimate Games group.

Demolish & Build 3 Prologue – Release Date Trailer:

Demolish & Build 3 Prologue (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2803230/Demolish__Build_3_Prologue/
Demolish & Build 3 (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203670/Demolish__Build_3/

Demolish & Build 3 is a new installment of the simulator in which you are the owner of a construction and demolition company. The gameplay focuses primarily on performing various demolition and construction works, as well as developing and managing the company.

The game’s outstanding feature is its realistic destruction system. Each fragment consists of a specific material with unique parameters, like resistance to various types of damage. Even greater realism is ensured by taking into account the mutual influence of individual objects and structures.

“Demolish & Build 3 will be a completely new opening for the series – with a new and more realistic approach, higher quality and a whole lot of unique solutions. We plan to release our game in the second quarter of this year, but from March 1, anyone interested can check out the free prologue,” says Paweł Dywelski, CEO of Demolish Games S.A.

In Demolish & Build 3 Prologue, players will find the first 3 missions from the full version of the game, which take an average of 1-1.5 hours to complete. In the free prologue you can try, among others: a skid steer, an excavator, as well as learn the basic mechanics.

Demolish & Build 3 Prologue – key features:

• realistic destruction system;
• various locations;
• digging and building;
• skid-steer and excavator;
• vehicle control based on real machines;
• physical simulation of vehicle tracks;
• vehicle attachments;
• controller support.

The full version of Demolish & Build 3 will also include:

• running and developing the company;
• randomly generated missions;
• more vehicles and tools;
• new locations;
• concrete pouring.

The release date of Demolish & Build 3 on PC (Steam) is set for Q2 2024. In 2025, the game will also be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.

Demolish Games S.A. is a Polish company founded in Warsaw in 2020. The main goal of Demolish Games S.A. is the production and publishing of computer games, primarily simulators. The company’s portfolio includes the Demolish & Build series. The company is part of the Ultimate Games group.