Experience exciting physics-based precision platforming in an enchanting universe
PARIS – Dec. 5, 2023 – Twin Sails Interactive and developer Lumorama are thrilled to announce that precision platformer Amberial Dreams launches out of Steam Early Access today with a 40% launch discount for $5.39! Featuring a new narrative chapter, a community campaign, arcade mode with classic levels, and official Steam Deck support, Amberial Dreams’ 1.0 release has more to challenge yourself with than ever before!
Amberial Dreams is the newest and most expansive game in a series of classic flash games where it’s up to you to tackle rewarding and challenging physics-based precision platforming as a ball. Amberial Dreams features dozens of stages for all difficulty levels, a charming narrative campaign, immersive soundscapes, and an incredibly extensive level creator and explorer to find virtually unlimited new challenges.
1.0 New Features
New World: Explore Amberial Dreams’ final world, Altepetl, and conclude the narrative arc of the game with a touching finale.
All-New Arcade Mode: Play through all of the prior Amberial Dreams flash games in one place with this new & nostalgic mode.
Second Community Campaign: Experience an entirely new community campaign filled with the best levels created by the community throughout early access.
Additional Level Creator Options: Six new elements to use in the level editor, including an avatar multiplier which doubles the number of balls you control to bring chaos to your screen!
Steam Deck Support: Release version 1.0 brings with it official Steam Deck support to play wherever you want!
Amberial Dreams’ full release is available on Steam today with a 40% launch discount for $5.39. Players can also try out a free Steam demo of the game!
For the latest updates on Amberial Dreams, follow the game on Twitter and Discord. For everything else from Twin Sails Interactive, visit the company’s official website, and follow along on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
About Twin Sails Interactive
Twin Sails Interactive is an international video game publisher, part of the Asmodee Group, an Embracer company since March 2022. Based in Paris, our team of passionate professionals partners with developers to help drive their titles to success. Originally known as a specialist of digital board-game adaptations under the name Asmodee Digital, Twin Sails expands Asmodee’s reach into original, creative titles aimed at a wide audience on PC and consoles. Following the release of the acclaimed Gloomhaven adaptation and Ember Knights‘ full launch crowning its well-received early access period, Twin Sails is publishing indie gems Survival: Fountain of Youth, Wantless, Innchanted, News Tower,Amberial Dreams and Bloomtown, with more yet to be announced. To learn more: www.twin-sails.com.
About Lumorama
Lumorama is a new international games studio celebrating the power of light, creativity and pure playful consciousness. We are a boutique collective of digital makers and we love building unique games and interactive experiences with a heart. Our founders are based in Sydney, Australia, and collaborate with other creatives around the world for a global experience.
Dwarven Survival Crafting Game from Free Range Games and North Beach Games Hits Sony’s Console With Quality of Life Updates and New Physical Edition
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — Dec. 5, 2023 — Independent developer Free Range Games and publisher North Beach Games are happy to announce that The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, the only survival crafting video game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth™, the iconic fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien, is available now both digitally and physically for the PlayStation®5 computer entertainment system. The game was released on Windows PC via the Epic Games Store on Oct. 24 and is scheduled to come to the Xbox Series X|S console systems in early 2024. The PS5 release of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria brings with it various quality-of-life updates, bug fixes, improved overall performance, and more changes that were first introduced on the PC version after its initial launch. There’s no better time to answer the call of Lord Gimli Lockbearer and lead your band of Dwarves on an all-new adventure to reclaim their forgotten kingdom in the darkest deeps of the fabled Mines of Moria.
“We’ve been playing tons of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria on PlayStation 5 and we’re stunned at how beautiful it looks on big screen 4K TV’s,” said Game Director Jon-Paul Dumont. “We’re looking forward to seeing gamers’ reactions to how well the game plays on PS5. PS5 players will be greeted with version 1.1, so they’ll get to enjoy all the recent additions and improvements we’ve made to the game from the start of their journeys.”
Watch the The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ Launch Trailer below:
“We are thrilled to bring The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria to console for the first time on PlayStation 5,” said John Miller, CEO of North Beach Games. “The game looks amazing on this platform and we are excited that even more survival crafting and The Lord of the Rings fans will be able to play this improved version of the game that has been a hit with PC players.”
The story of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria takes players beyond the books and into the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, the fantastical world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Summoned to the Misty Mountains by Lord Gimli Lockbearer (voiced in-game by actor John Rhys-Davies), players band together as a company of Dwarves tasked to reclaim the lost spoils from the Dwarven homeland of Moria — known as Khazad-dûm or Dwarrowdelf — in the depths below their very feet. Their quest will require fortitude and teamwork, delving deep into the Mines of Moria to recover its treasures in the hopes of one day restoring them to their former glory.
In The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria players will create their own custom Dwarf before venturing into the cavernous mines of Moria alone or together with a company of fellow Dwarves online. Each adventure into the depths will bring unique challenges and opportunities through the use of procedurally generated environments, creating nearly endless possibilities as players seek the deepest delves of the Dwarves. As they venture ever deeper, the Dwarves will need to ensure their metal is ready to meet the dangers that lie within, crafting resilient armors and finely honed weapons capable of protecting against and defeating all manner of goblin, arachnoid, or more mysterious foes they may encounter. Excavate the mysteries of the Misty Mountains, extract precious metals prized by Dwarves, rebuild and refire forges that have long since gone cold, and learn the secret of the Shadow that lurks within.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Key Game Features:
Feel the Fellowship: Experience the Fellowship of the Dwarves like never before, with the rich lore of the iconic fantasy world from J.R.R. Tolkien interwoven into the very fabric of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria.
Survive the Dark: To survive the treacherous Mines of Moria players must conserve resources, hunt and gather for food, and manage their sleep, temperature and noise levels. Utilize dynamic light systems for safety and to blaze a path further into the darkness. Battle unspeakable evils and survive hordes of monstrous Orcs in visceral combat, while uncovering the secret of the Shadow that looms within the mountain.
Base Building: Find solace from the darkness. Reveal and clear new locations to create architecture on a grand scale. Get creative and construct bases from scratch or build upon the existing environment. Beware the evils which seek to destroy Dwarven progress.
Rebuild and Reshape Moria: Restore the long-lost ancient kingdom of Khazad-dûm to its former glory, recovering Dwarven landmarks as the story progresses. Resurrect old mines and refire their forges to yield their untouched resources.
Explore: Delve into the depths of the Mines of Moria. Procedurally generated environments are abundant with resources and fraught with mystery and danger, providing a unique experience each and every time.
Co-op Multiplayer: Adventure alone or band together with friends in online cooperative multiplayer with up to eight players on PC and up to four players on Console.
Craft Dwarven Tools, Weapons and More: Craft and loot legendary Dwarven armor, tools, weapons and structures. Rebuild ancient forges to strengthen, repair, and enchant gear. Upgrade and unlock new technologies and fantastical machines.
Uncover Magic Artifacts: Discover ancient magic items including swords that glow when Orcs are near, maps of long-dormant Mithril veins, books with forgotten crafting plans, and amulets that give strength or wisdom.
Mine Ore and Jewels: Establish mines to unearth deposits of precious resources such as iron, gold, and quartz; and fantastical materials such as Mithril. Access crafting stations and forges to convert ore to ingots and upgrade gear. But be prepared, mining is loud and can awaken what lurks in the darkness.
Boost Your Spirit with Drink and Song: Nothing boosts spirits and morale quite like an ale by the hearth. Build your own dwarven brewery, craft a brew and join in dwarven drinking songs with your party.
Comprehensive Dwarf Builder: Players become part of Dwarven Legend as they create their own Dwarf in the custom character creator. Dwarves can be customized in a variety of ways to create a unique Dwarven identity. Then, during gameplay, players can find and craft armor and weapons to further enhance their unique style.
John Rhys-Davies Voices Lord Gimli Lockbearer: Venerable actor John Rhys-Davies reprises his iconic role of Lord Gimli Lockbearer, leading the game’s official voice actor’s cast.
Developed by Free Range Games and Published by North Beach Games, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is available now on Windows PC via the Epic Games Store and the PlayStation®5 computer entertainment system for an MSRP of $39.99 USD, and has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB and has a PEGI 12 rating. The game is currently scheduled for release on Xbox Series X|S in early 2024. For more information about The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, visit ReturnToMoria.com.
For additional details about developer Free Range Games visit their official website.
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About Free Range Games
Free Range Games, headquartered in Sausalito, California, is a video game developer founded in 2009 by veteran developers and longtime collaborators. Free Range Games’ mission is to make games people find meaningful, memorable, and fun.
About North Beach Games
North Beach Games publishes PC and console games with a focus on the survival crafting and role-playing categories. The company’s mission is to partner with and empower the world’s best independent developers and studios. Based San Rafael, CA, North Beach Games is comprised of industry veterans with a wide range of experience in publishing, marketing and game development. Most recently, North Beach Games has co-published Stranded Deep for console in partnership with Beam Team Games and provided publishing services for 7 Days to Die with The Fun Pimps.
About Middle-earth Enterprises
Middle-earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien is the definitive, deepest, richest and most beloved fantasy world of our time. As its stewards and custodians, our goal is to consistently deliver a wealth of great content in both new, and known formats; to ensure Middle-earth’s rightful place as the world’s leading fantasy IP and brand, forever. Inspired by our deep appreciation for the fictional world created by Professor Tolkien, we are dedicated to working with those providing highest quality products in accordance with best green business and sustainability practices, including fair trade, equality in the workplace, and a commitment to protect our earth, its wondrous beauty and the viability of every living creature. Middle-earth Enterprises was acquired by the Embracer Group in 2022, and has been producing and licensing films, merchandise, electronic games, services, and live stage productions based upon
Experience a totally new premium campaign episode set in Arizona, plus a variety of action-packed surprises free for all players
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dec. 5, 2023 – Grab your weapons (and some sunblock)! The all-new “Valley of the Zeke” update lands today in World War Z: Aftermath, the ultimate co-op zombie shooter from Saber Interactive inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film. “Valley of the Zeke” delivers a new premium campaign episode set in Arizona, featuring three brand-new maps and four new playable survivors, available for $9.99 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC*.
The premium “Valley of the Zeke” campaign episode introduces three original maps set in the heart of the American Southwest: Arizona. Choose between four new survivors and guide your caravan to safety across the desert and through the remnants of humanity’s devastated urban strongholds.
Players can also buy two new paid DLC skin packs starting today for $4.99 each* – the Pre-Apocalypse Character Skins Pack and the Burning Skulls Weapons Skin Pack.
Today’s “Valley of the Zeke” update also features a variety of free content for all owners of the original World War Z and World War Z: Aftermath, including:
New zombie enemy types that appear across all episodes: the Juggernaut, a special zombie unit that relentlessly charges anything and everything in its path, and new military zombies equipped with additional combat armor.
Introducing the De50 Heavy Pistol secondary weapon, a large-caliber firearm packing a ton of destructive power.
Unleash an array of thrilling mutators for wildly new experiences in Challenge Mode and Challenge Horde Mode! Transform the battlefield by arming auto-turrets with explosive ammo, call your inner cowboy and make everyone wield repeating rifles and revolvers, and more!
For PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC players, the Rome XL map is now available in Challenge Horde Mode, offering a dynamic environment to navigate and conquer.
Powered by the next generation of Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z: Aftermath lets you play solo with AI squadmates or in co-op for up to four players with full crossplay between PC and consoles. Take on hordes of ravenous zombies with all content from World War Z: Game of the Year Edition, featuring full episodes in New York, Moscow, Jerusalem, Tokyo, Marseille, Rome/Vatican City, and the Kamchatka peninsula, as well as the new premium Arizona campaign episode! Experience the heart-pounding immersion of Aftermath’s optional first-person mode, decimate the undead with unique melee weapons, and master eight classes with distinct play styles and customizable loadouts.
“Valley of the Zeke” is out now on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. For the latest World War Z news, visit WWZgame.com, and follow the series on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
*Owners of the original World War Z on PlayStation and Xbox can also purchase the “Valley of the Zeke” premium campaign episode DLC, as well as the “Pre-Apocalypse Character Skins Pack” and “Burning Skulls Weapons Skin Pack” DLC.
About Saber Interactive
An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, World War Z, SnowRunner and Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered and many others.
About Paramount Consumer Products
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and SHOWTIME®. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest-quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.
CD PROJEKT RED today announced the release of the hotly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition as well as the free Update 2.1, both of which are now available for current-gen consoles and PC.
Short Recap:
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is available today for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC digitally — and in a physical version in select markets.
The Ultimate Edition contains every story Night City has to offer, including both the base game and its spy-thriller expansion.
The free Update 2.1, which was also released today, contains several gameplay updates and additional features such as a new metro, Radioport, partner hangouts, new vehicles, and more.
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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition contains the base game, its critically acclaimed spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and the highly lauded Update 2.0, which introduced several gameplay overhauls and improvements to the game. This latest release allows players to experience every story Night City has to offer all in one package.
The game is available in a digital and physical version for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The box edition of the game is available beginning today in select markets, and will become available in more regions soon.
Watch the Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Trailer
The Update 2.1 is also out today for current-gen consoles and PC. It brings with it a series of new features, including a fully functional NCART metro, partner hangouts, a Radioport that allows players to listen to music during exploration, and new vehicles, including the Porsche 911 Cabriolet and five new motorcycles.
Watch the Update 2.1 Overview video
Update 2.1 is available for free to all Cyberpunk 2077 owners who play the game on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. For additional developer insights into Update 2.1, the most recent episode of REDstreams features Quest Director Paweł Sasko and Producer Monika Jankowska as they discuss major features coming in the update.
Watch the REDstreams
More information about Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and its critically acclaimed expansion Phantom Liberty can be found on the game’s website, Facebook, and X
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 Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open-world RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. The game tells the multilayered, mature story of cyber-enhanced mercenary V. Players are faced with choices and consequences as they customize their character and playstyle, take on jobs, and build their reputation. The game has sold over 25 million copies and won over 200 awards, and is also the inspiration for the award-winning Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED in collaboration with Studio Trigger. Its spy-thriller expansion Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty was released on September 26, 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.
Virtual farmers enjoy new content as publisher and developer GIANTS Software delivers the second free update for Farming Simulator 23 on Nintendo Switch™ and mobile devices.
Watch the new Farming Simulator 23 free content trailer below:
New Crop: Sugarcane!
Added to the list of well over a dozen crops in Farming Simulator 23, sugarcane yields some specific benefits: It grows back after harvesting without plowing or cultivating necessary. Of course, special equipment is required to plant and harvest sugarcane and is also included in the update.
Specialized Machines
Increasing the existing vehicle list of already more than 100 machines in the game, GIANTS Software adds four more options to the virtual dealership and introduces Australian agricultural manufacturer Gessner to Farming Simulator 23.
Case IH – AUSTOFT 8800 MULTI-ROW (in-app purchase on mobile devices)
Gessner Industries – Two Row Billet Planter
Massey Ferguson – MF 3012
Lizard – SWT 7 Harvester
More Content Coming Soon
Similar to the main line series, for which GIANTS Software has already released six free content updates for its latest entry Farming Simulator 22, the publisher and developer will continue to deliver new content and more updates for the Switch version of Farming Simulator 23.
Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Farming Simulator 23 is available for Nintendo Switch, iPhone, iPad, and Android™ devices, these mobile versions are available at select retailers and the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch. Visit the official Farming Simulator website.
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About GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community.
About Farming Simulator
Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board.
Cultivate Your Legacy: Farmer’s Dynasty 2 Blends Tradition and Tech in the Ultimate Farming Journey
Oberhaching, Germany, December 5th, 2023 – Independent Polish developer Umeo Studios in partnership with games publisher Toplitz Productions proudly announce that Farmer’s Dynasty 2, an open-world farming simulation, is coming to PC in 2024.
Watch the Announcement Teaser on YouTube
Nestled within picturesque mid-European landscapes, Farmer’s Dynasty 2 transports players to a beautifully detailed open-world farming simulation complete with thrilling main campaign and an assortment of captivating side quests. Familiar to fans of the farming genre, Farmer’s Dynasty 2 not only offers a nostalgic embrace of agricultural traditions but also offers a fresh take on the beloved farming experience.
In Farmer’s Dynasty 2 players will fully embrace the world of agriculture as they build, farm, and immerse themselves in the essence of rural life. With a multitude of tasks to embark upon, they’ll build their farming legacy to hand down to the next generation of family farmers as they cultivate their fields, care for livestock, maintain or expand their buildings and extend their land.
The diversity of both old and modern day machinery can be utilized from underpowered tractors to 400 bhp monsters. Players can select more tried and trusted traditional equipment to renovate and utilize, or they can embrace more modern and powerful machines to lighten the workload. Famer’s Dynasty 2 offers up a selection of plows,harvesters,balers, tractors, cultivators and more, inviting players to experience both traditional and contemporary farming means.
The hard work and investment of building your farming legacy not only rewards you with the financial gains from working the land, but also the social prestige in helping those around you. Lend a helping hand to your neighbors, repair and resurrect new life into old machines, toil in the fields, delve into forestry and woodworking, and restore dilapidated structures to earn respect within the community. Cultivate the land with crops including beets, potatoes, rye,wheat and more.
Farmer’s Dynasty 2 doesn’t stop at the techniques of farming alone; it represents a living, breathing world with comprehensive farm management mechanics where dynamic weather and seasonal cycles enrich your farming experience, deepening your connection with the virtual world.
Prepare to plough through time and harvest your farming legacy.For further details on the game and to wishlist the game head over the games official Steam page here.
About Umeo Studios Umeo Studios is a small independent development studio nestled in Poland, dedicated to providing engaging player experiences, their previous titles include Lumberjack Dynasty and Farmers Dynasty.
About Toplitz Productions The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.
Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on X, Facebook, the official website and Instagram.
Features eight amazing animals and a compelling Campaign Mode scenario
Cambridge, UK – 5 December 2023 Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) announced today a brand-new expansion for the ultimate zoo simulation, Planet Zoo. Introducing an extraordinary array of new animals who call this vast region their home, Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack arrives on PC via Steam on 13th December for a suggested retail price of £7.99/$9.99/€9.99. All players can also enjoy a range of new features as part of a free base game update.
Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack introduces eight fascinating new species, all of which hail from the diverse and breathtaking landscapes of Eurasia – the largest continental area on Earth. Players can watch as their guests observe each animal’s unique behaviours, with detailed new animations bringing these exceptional additions to life.
It’s hard to miss the magnificent Wisent, who navigates deep snow with ease despite its colossal size, while the fearless Wolverine is bound to amaze visitors as it climbs and rests on nearby branches. The graceful Mute Swan, named for its quiet nature, is also sure to turn heads with its impressive wingspan and underwater foraging behaviour. Equally, the Wild Boars are not to be overlooked. Guests can spot the adorable piglets as they trot alongside their mother, while the curious Saiga can also be seen exploring its habitat using its greatest asset: its snout.
Completing the Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack roster are: the thick-set Takin, with its coarse brown coat and signature horns; the Sloth Bear, whose name contrasts with its agile movements and feisty character; and the Hermann’s Tortoise exhibit animal, with its distinctive ’keyhole’ shell pattern.
Alongside eight exciting species, aspiring zookeepers are challenged to put their management skills to the test during a new Campaign Mode scenario. Bernie Goodwin returns with a secret mission, tasking players with designing and building a zoo as a surprise retirement gift for Nancy Jones. Can Bernie keep his plans concealed, or will Nancy catch on?
In addition to the pack, a free base-game update brings all players a range of extras, enhancements, and quality of life updates. Players can now provide their guests with the perfect memento of their zoo visit by planning a brand new, customisable Souvenir Shop. Creativity is also easier than ever thanks to the new Flexicolour Multiselect Mode, which allows players to select and quickly recolour multiple objects, while animal enthusiasts can also discover new colour morphs for the Bengal and Siberian Tigers.
Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack requires the Planet Zoo base game to download and play. Planet Zoo is available now on Steam with an RRP of £34.99/$44.99/€44.99, Planet Zoo Deluxe Edition RRP for £42.99 / $54.99 / €54.99 or the Planet Zoo Deluxe Upgrade Pack for £9.99 / $11.99 / €11.99.
About Planet Zoo Simulation Runs Wild in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Jurassic World Evolution (2018), Planet Coaster (2016) and Zoo Tycoon (2013) comes the ultimate zoo sim, featuring authentic living animals who think, feel, and explore the world you create around them. Craft unique habitats and vast landscapes, make big decisions and meaningful choices, and nurture your animals as you construct and manage the world’s wildest zoos. Build and run a truly modern zoo where animal welfare and conservation comes first.
About Frontier Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles.
No holiday feast is complete without Loaf, the flour golem we knead
Montreal, Canada, December 5th, 2023 – Hey Buddies! No holiday feast is complete without WildArts and Dear Villagers’ delicious adventure RPG Born of Bread. Thankfully, it’s fresh out of the oven today at 7pm CET on PC for $24.99 / €24.99, and Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series platforms for $29.99 / €29.99. Switch and Steam editions also receive a 10% off launch discount for their first week on sale.
Watch Born of Bread launch trailer below:
“Born of Bread feels like the perfect holiday game,” said WildArts Lead Designer and Programmer Nicolas Lamarche. “It’s filled to the brim with hilarious gags, charming characters, culinary puns, and a lengthy adventure that captures the essence of classic RPGs from the 90s. Born of Bread is our ode to the kinds of games that we spent our childhood holidays playing, so we’re ecstatic to pass this tradition on to the next generation!”
“When we first laid eyes on Born of Bread we knew it was a keeper,” said Guillaume Jamet, Head of Publishing for Dear Villagers. “It instantly made us laugh, then continued to surprise us with its strong visual identity, addictive action-based take on turn-based combat, and incredible writing. We’re so glad that we can finally share the full adventure with all of you!”
Born of Bread is a home-cooked turn-based role-playing adventure that throws back to classic cartoony RPGs full of fun characters and charming stories for children and adults alike. Beings from another age are causing havoc across the land and their mischief comes as a great threat for everyone. The unlikeliest hero, Loaf, a golem born of bread who possesses a never-ending childlike wonder, will find himself and his newfound friends in the middle of a drama that’s thousands of years in the making.
Explore a wonderful world ripe with mysteries, ranging from the enigmatic ruins of the Forest of Roots to the freezing landscapes of Frosty Flats. With the help of your buddies, face off against menacing baddies and engage in fun, quirky turn-based /real-time hybrid combat.
The full recipe to bake Born of Bread requires the following ingredients:
One flour golem who possesses a never-ending childlike wonder and a set of odd abilities
A wonderful world ripe with mysteries
An eclectic cast of fleshed-out characters
A wacky storyline
A pinch of light puzzles
Turn-based battles with a dash of real-time minigames
Bright, colorful 2.5D graphics
Side-missions (add to taste)
A captive audience granting you bonuses in battle
To start with, you’ll want your flour golem, Loaf. Put him in a mystical land where he can mingle with his friends and local folk. Although he may not look like much, Loaf might be the hero this land kneads!
Stir in a story of beings from another age causing havoc across the land. And with their mischief comes a great threat to everyone!
Mold an eclectic cast of endearing characters, 2.5D illustrated setting, environmental puzzles, and unique turn-based /real-time hybrid battles. Be sure you know what your enemy is weak or resistant against, as it will take brains and reflexes to thwart Born of Bread’s throngs of foes.
Piece of cake! When you take it out of the oven, the final result should look like this:
WildArts Inc is a team of French Canadians who dream about bringing fantastical worlds, memorable characters, and fun gameplay to you through the remarkable and unique medium of video games. Founded in 2016, the team’s first commercial release was the horror game Helltown. Its sophomore debut is the far more ambitious RPG Born of Bread, which just launched on PC, Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series platforms.
About Dear Villagers:
Based in the South of France, in sunny Montpellier, we are a boutique publishing label composed of a team of twenty people. Open-minded and versatile, Dear Villagers offers handcrafted marketing and production guidance. Our mission: We tell memorable stories through memorable games. We love pixels, but we believe in people.
EXTRALIFE 2023: TEAM STUDIO WILDCARD RAISES NEARLY $118,000 FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK AND REVEALS ARK: SURVIVAL ASCENDED ROADMAP, KRISTMAS KRAMPUS, ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES DETAILS AND MORE!
This weekend Studio Wildcard hosted its annual Extra Life 24-hour charity stream with all proceeds directly benefiting children in need via Children’s Miracle Network. The stream was punctuated with big ARK: Survival Ascended game reveals and giveaways for fans. The Wildcard team is proud to be consistently in the Top 10 fundraisers for Extra Life – this year was no exception with nearly $118,000 raised by Team Studio Wildcard with the help of the ARK community, sponsors and Extra Life team mates! A huge thank you to all who donated and tuned in.
ARK: Survival Ascended is now out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC featuring cross-platform multiplayer and 350+ mods for console players! Watch the latest ASA Mods Spotlight Trailer here.
During the Extra Life stream the Wildcard team unveiled the updated content roadmap with dates for all maps (included free with ASA), including Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, ARK Genesis Part 1, and ARK Genesis Part 2! ASA has its own new DLC, seasonal events, new dinos with every map and more.
ICYMI – here is a recap of the other major news items revealed that you might have missed!
ARK: Survival of the Fittest: The fast-paced, battle-royale SOTF is confirmed to launch on December 20th as a cross-platform game mode.
Frontier Adventure Pack: What’s a cowpoke without their trusty boots and hat? Strut Scorched Earth in style as you embark on a new journey in March 2024.
Music from ARK The Animated Series: Have a listen to part of the series’ nearly 7-hour live-orchestrated original score by the very talented Gareth Coker!
New Dino! Hear the Deathworms tremble as they no longer dominate the sands of Scorched Earth when Fasolasuchus makes its grand entrance on ARK: Survival Ascended!
Winter Wonderland Preview: Watch out naughty tribemates – this holiday Krampus will descend on Winter Wonderland to punish those pretending to be AFK when it’s time to farm!
ARK: Survival Ascended is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Windows PC and Steam for $44.99. For the latest ARK updates, follow us on Twitter, join our Discord, subscribe to our YouTube channel, visit our website at playark.com, and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.
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Sydney, Australia – December 5, 2023: The time for a new beginning has come! Literally: Outcast – A New Beginning now has an official release date: March 15th, 2024! Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating alien realm of Adelpha, uncover its mysteries, and enjoy the galaxy’s wittiest dad jokes, skilfully delivered by our hero, Cutter Slade. Outcast offers a slightly self-ironic yet wholesome take on sci-fi themes and tropes, injecting a sense of fun into a planetary-wide uprising against ruthless robotic invaders.
Check out the action-packed Trailer on YouTube:
Outcast – A New Beginning / Overview Weapon upgrades, aliens and monsters (who can also be predators) – you will find all of this in Appeal Studio’s 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 guerrilla 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 stakes are high, though, Cutter Slade brings dry humour to the forefront, adding a touch of wit to the intense storyline. Rediscover the awe-inspiring game world reminiscent of the beloved Outcast 1, while offering something totally fresh and accessible for newcomers. Every corner is brimming with wonders and surprises!
Outcast – A New Beginning is being developed by Appeal Studios in Charleroi, Belgium and will be available physically March 15th, 2024 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $99.95.
The original team behind Outcast 1 has reunited to create this fascinating world, full of dangerous creatures and home to the Talan people – an ancient culture whose fate has become inextricably linked with earth since the events of the first game. You play as Cutter Slade, ex-Navy SEAL, sporting the same dry wit he had back in the 90s – however, the world around him has changed and eventually, so will he.
Use your jetpack to jump, air-dash, glide, and quickly traverse the fantastic in-game open world
Combine dozens of different modules to create your own personal weapon for taking down the robot invaders
Have total control to approach the story at your own pace in this non-linear world
Explore the world without boundaries, discover hidden temples and dangerous wildlife
Get familiar with the Talan culture while helping them free their villages and gain access to ancient Talan powers that use forces of nature to destroy your enemies
Experience a beautiful, hand-crafted world accompanied by an epic soundtrack by Outcast’s original composer, Lennie Moore
