Full Game to Launch for PlayStation®5 and Steam on Dec. 14, 2023
D3Publisher Inc., a leading Japanese games publisher, today announced that Custom Mech Wars – Prototype Version is now available on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation®5. This Prototype Version will allow players to take customization to the extreme with the Omega Customization System and battle with one-of-a-kind combat units in this all-new third-person shooter mecha game. The game is currently still in development; therefore, the content of this Prototype Version will differ significantly from the full version. This version will not support the transfer of any saved data to the full version of the game.
About Custom Mech Wars:
Build unique mecha using the Omega Customization System! Not being restricted to bipedal builds, you can freely customize your mechs to include multiple heads, legs, and arms in whatever positions and angles you choose. Depending on the parts you use, the parameters will vary wildly, so you can build mechs with whatever abilities and fighting styles you wish!
Battle with Omega Customized mechs in this thrilling third-person action shooter! Arm your custom mechs to the teeth with every weapon imaginable and blast your way through oncoming enemies. Experience the heart-pounding mecha action that only your Omega Customized units can provide. Destroy enemy units, collect their parts, and customize your favorite mechs even more. Complete a variety of missions as you battle, customize, and then battle and customize some more!
Join forces with other players online in the competition between Omega Customized mechs! Featuring online multiplayer, up to four players can cooperate to complete story missions just like in single-player mode. Not only can you experience the rush of tackling missions with friends, but you can show off your favorite mechs you personally customized.
For additional information on Custom Mech Wars, please visit the official website and follow the game on Twitter to keep up with upcoming content and news.
Chris Redfield, Leon S. Kennedy and Ada Wong from “Resident Evil Village” and “Resident Evil 4 (2023)” will unite with the heroes of State of Survival
Greater Zurich Area, Switzerland – October 27, 2023 – FunPlus, one of the largest independent mobile game companies in the world is thrilled to announce an unprecedented collaboration with Capcom, the renowned of the Resident Evil franchise, that brings the iconic world of Resident Evil to State of Survival. This groundbreaking collaboration brings the world atmosphere and characters of the “Resident Evil” series to “State of Survival “ for an unforgettable gaming experience in the fight against evil.
This highly anticipated collaboration kicks off just in time for Halloween season on October 27, and will span two phases. The first phase will focus on Resident Evil Village, while the second phase, commencing on December 1st, will center around Resident Evil 4 (2023).
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Capcom and seamlessly merge the Resident Evil universe with State of Survival” said Chris Petrovic, Chief Business Officer at FunPlus. “The incredible synergy between the two franchises makes for a perfect fit, offering fans a truly immersive gaming experience…”
“The Capcom Team is delighted to collaborate with the State of Survival,” explains the publisher in an official statement. “Chris and Lady Dimitrescu are waiting for you this fall. Enjoy the world of “Resident Evil” through exploration and Settlement decorations unique to this collaboration.”
In the first phase of the thrilling crossover event, State of Survival players join forces with Resident Evil’s legendary heroes, while also featuring its villain from Resident Evil, including the iconic Chris Redfield, and the formidable Lady Dimitrescu. In the reality of State of Survival, a deadly fungus known as RA13, developed by GigaCorp, has ravaged the globe, introducing a menacing mutant. The heroes of the base, led by “State of Survival” heroes Sarge and Becca, face a new threat in the form of Lady Dimitrescu, along with new hero Chris.
In the second collaboration with “Resident Evil 4 (2023)” players will meet two new heroes, Leon S. Kennedy and Ada Wong.
Through this collaboration, players can unlock playable heroes from Resident Evil, themed HQ skins, Settlement decorations, and Avatar frames and more as they immerse themselves in this unique crossover event. This collaboration expands the roster of playable heroes in State of Survival from other IPs, following the inclusion of Daryl Dixon from AMC The Walking Dead and The Joker from DC.
By partnering with iconic franchises like Resident Evil, FunPlus continues to pursue its cross-platform strategy, reaching console players and wider audiences and expanding the horizons of mobile gaming.
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as FunPlus and Capcom unite to bring Resident Evil to State of Survival from today. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to fight the evil that awaits!
About FunPlus
FunPlus is a global creator of interactive entertainment experiences powered by technology, with cross-platform game development and IP creation at its core. Founded in 2010, FunPlus is an organization that fosters top industry talent globally, with offices in over 10 cities and 6 countries, and more than 2,000 team members worldwide. FunPlus is home to talented creative teams who are well-known for developing hugely popular mobile strategy titles including State of Survival, King of Avalon and Guns of Glory.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan.
About Resident Evil
Resident Evil is a series of survival-horror games in which players use weapons and other items to escape from desperate situations. The first game in the series was released in 1996. As one of Capcom’s best-known franchises, Resident Evil maintains an impressive, global fanbase even today, more than 25 years since the first title made its debut.
Move to the beat with the Trolls in this musical platforming adventure!
MINNEAPOLIS – Oct. 27, 2023 –Feel the groove in DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue, launching today from GameMill Entertainment in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Fans can play as beloved Trolls characters like Poppy, Branch and more while embarking on a magical adventure to protect Troll Kingdom in this exciting new title featuring local multiplayer!
Poppy, Branch, Guy Diamond and the whole Trolls crew need help saving the day in DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue. Players will travel across the magical world of Trolls, exploring Poppy & Branch’s Pop Village, Barb’s Volcano Rock City, Cooper’s Vibe City and more, to stop a melodic mastermind who’s trying to alter the Trolls’ musical harmony forever. They can even create their very own Troll to jump, dance, solve challenges, and master the art of “Hair-Jitsu”!
Key Game Features
Play as the Trolls: Choose from fan-favorite characters like Poppy, Branch, Guy Diamond and more on a magical journey across Troll Kingdom.
Customize a Troll: Players can create, customize, and play as their own Troll with a variety of hairstyles, facial features, outfits and more!
Learn the Art of Hair-Jitsu: Players can use their Trolls’ hair to whip at enemies, twirl to rise up and hover like a helicopter, and grab, carry, swing, throw and smash objects throughout this exciting adventure.
Partake in Musical Mini-Games & Challenges: Players will compete to the beat in rhythm-based mini-games while solving fun and challenging environmental puzzles to unlock special new items and abilities.
Share the Fun with Friends: Fans can play solo or together with friends in local co-op multiplayer for up to four players.
Move to the Beat of the Trolls: The game soundtrack features music from DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls film franchise, such as “Get Back Up Again,” “Hair Up,” and more!
DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue is available now for $49.99. Fans can also purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition for $59.99, which includes the full base game plus the “DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue Deluxe Character Pack” featuring two exclusive playable characters plus three exclusive costumes:
Exclusive playable characters:
John Dory from the all-new DreamWorks Animation film Trolls Band Together
Floyd from the all-new DreamWorks Animation film Trolls Band Together
Exclusive character costumes*:
Branch as depicted in the DreamWorks Animation film Trolls World Tour featuring a rockin’ outfit with coordinated sunglasses
Poppy as depicted in the DreamWorks Animation film Trolls World Tour featuring a groovy outfit with coordinated, heart-shaped sunglasses
Branch as depicted in the DreamWorks Animation film Trolls
*Costumes will become available once Poppy and Branch are unlocked in the game
The “DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue Deluxe Character Pack” can also be purchased separately for $14.99.
DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue is published by GameMill Entertainment and developed by Petit Fabrik, the studio behind the award-winning 3D platformer Kukoos: Lost Pets, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms.
This holiday season, get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion like no other as Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise: Trolls Band Together.
After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially, finally, a couple (#broppy)! As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boyband phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd (Golden Globe nominated electropop sensation Troye Sivan), John Dory (Eric André; Sing 2), Spruce (Grammy winner Daveed Diggs; Hamilton) and Clay (Grammy winner Kid Cudi; Don’t Look Up). BroZone disbanded when Branch was still a baby, as did the family, and Branch hasn’t seen his brothers since.
But when Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains—Velvet (Emmy winner Amy Schumer; Trainwreck) and Veneer (Grammy winner and Tony nominee Andrew Rannells; The Book of Mormon)—Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.
Featuring Trolls’ signature psychedelic joy-bomb of new and classic pop hits, Trolls Band Together stars a dazzling cast of musical superstars and comedic powerhouses as new franchise characters, including four-time Grammy nominee and Latin Grammy winner Camila Cabello (Cinderella) as Viva; Zosia Mamet (The Flight Attendant) as Crimp; and 12-time Emmy winning drag icon RuPaul Charles as Miss Maxine.
The returning cast includes Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Zooey Deschanel as Bridget; Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Gristle, the Icona Pop duo Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt as Satin and Chenille, Grammy winner Anderson .Paak as Prince D, comedian Ron Funches as Cooper, SAG nominee Kunal Nayyar as Guy Diamond, and Emmy-winning Saturday Night Live legend Kenan Thompson as Tiny Diamond.
Trolls Band Together is steered by returning director Walt Dohrn and producer Gina Shay, and is co-directed by Tim Heitz (head of story, Trolls World Tour). DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls films—2016’s Trolls and 2020’s Trolls World Tour—have sung and danced their way to record-breaking success, earning an Oscar® nomination for Best Original Song and fueling one of the largest and most beloved entertainment brands in the world.
About Universal Products & Experiences
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Merchandise & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at universalproductsexperiences.com.
About GameMill Entertainment
GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages.
New Trailer Highlights High-Powered Mystical Wuxia Action in Stunning 2D Hand-Drawn Art Style To Deliver Unique Narrative of Secret Martial Arts Societies in the First Game of the Phantom Blade Series.
Rising indie game developer S-Game invites players into a vast fantasy world that mixes mystic kung-fu action, gorgeous hand-drawn 2D animation, ancient clans vying for martial arts supremacy, forbidden body transmutation techniques, boss monsters powered by dark steampunk machines… oh and this is just the beginning! Phantom Blade: Executioners launching on November 2 on PC, PlayStation and mobile devices will be the first of the ‘Phantom Blade’ game series that is set to disrupt the action game genre through S-Game’s provocative “Kung-Fu Punk” style.
Watch the Phantom Blade: Executioners Coming Soon Trailer below:
The world of Phantom Blade: Executioners is a dark fantasy realm where players will experience the intriguing stories of love, hatred and power between martial art clans, secretive societies, and dark occult factions. Intrigue, politics and conspiracies in the martial arts world will be a continuing narrative theme in the Phantom Blade series. Players can experience each unique story of the four heroes and learn the Order’s relationships with different factions of power in the game. S-Game aims to expand this intriguing Phantom Blade world, starting with Phantom Blade: Executioners and with the future release of Phantom Blade Zero on PS5.
Phantom Blade: Executioners frenetic pace and action is centered around its combo system that is both complex in its depth and intuitive in design. Performing powerful attacks are as simple as a button push but chaining attacks together requires practice in controlling speed, good positioning and creativity. Players are also encouraged to experiment with the 3 different class types for each hero, as each class offers different techniques in offense and defense drastically changing the playstyle and chain combinations on every playthrough.
Phantom Blade: Executioners will be available on November 2 free to download and play on PlayStation, mobile devices and PC. For more information, please visit the game’s Epic Games Store page, follow on Twitter/X, subscribe on YouTube, and join the official Discord community.
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About S-GAME
S-GAME is a leading independent game studio based in China. With headquarters in Beijing, a branch in LA, and an art center in Hong Kong, the company is committed to bringing heart pounding, high speed, stylish kung fu punk games to the world. S-GAME is devoted to action games and has polished its craft for over 10 years. It is responsible for the Rainblood series and Phantom Blade franchise. Following Phantom Blade Zero’s global announcement at the PlayStation Showcase in 2023, S-GAME is ready to earn recognition as one of the world’s leading game developers.
Tactical Extraction Shooter Launches Biggest Update Ever And Delivers Spooky Limited-Time Goodies With Halloween Event
OCTOBER 27, 2023 – Global game developer MoreFun Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, has announced that the Season 2 Battle For The Port update for Arena Breakout is now available to download for Android and iOS mobile devices. The Battle For The Port update includes the highly anticipated Storm Warning Mode, which challenges players to overcome fog and other dynamic weather effects; new weapons such as the AN94, AEK and ACE31 assault rifles, the auto DP12 shotgun and the nasty M300 revolver, all fully customizable; and the new Port map, that introduces dangerous urban warfare via abandoned buildings, underground passageways, bombed-out avenues, and more.
Watch the new Battle for the Port Arena Breakout Gameplay Trailer
Lastly, operatives are ordered to eliminate Arena Breakout’s new boss, the ruthless and resourceful former Kamona Navy Commander Derwin Pan. Reports suggest Pan’s assassination of the Admiral Chief of Navy Operations was due to the intentional scuttling of a Kamona warship named the King. Pan held the rank of captain during his service aboard The King and was well-regarded for keeping his forces prepared. When confronted, Pan is known to travel with two to three well-equipped bodyguards and will use scoot and shoot tactics during battle. He and his fellow defectors are to be executed on sight.
Watch the Arena BreakoutBattle For the Port Season 2 Cinematic Launch Trailer below:
In tandem with the massive Season 2 update, Arena Breakout has brought a host of treats for players to enjoy in celebration of Halloween! Operatives can get into the spirit with Halloween-themed login goodies, dress up their weapons and gear with festive jack-o’-lantern skins, and grab the deadly Halloween Sickle. Don’t miss out on these limited-time goodies – they’ll vanish like ghosts on November 19.
Arena Breakout’s Season 2 ‘Battle For The Port’ update is now available on iOS and Android devices. Follow the game’s social channels and visit its official website for new updates and more information.
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About MoreFun Studios
MoreFun Studios Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, was established in 2010, and has developed a number of projects with world-renowned intellectual property such as Naruto and Rock Kingdom. MoreFun has the experience of working on a wide variety of genres including action, shooter, RPG, casual, and more. MoreFun Studios Group is committed to delivering quality content and experiences to its players across the globe.
About Tencent Games
Tencent Games was launched in 2003, and has since grown into the leading global platform for game developers, publishings and operators, as well as operator of the largest online game community in China. It is dedicated to offering engaging and high quality interactive entertainment experiences for all players.
Tencent Games currently offers more than 140 self-developed and licensed games across 200 countries and regions, which provides hundreds of millions of users with cross-platform interactive entertainment experiences. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE and League of Legends are some of the most popular titles around the world.
Killing to the beat: Agent 47 has a new Elusive Target – The Drop, featuring superstar DJ and actor Dimitri Vegas, is available from Oct. 27 for a limited time only
Copenhagen, Denmark, 27th October 2023 – IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, the upcoming Project 007 – a James Bond origin story, and Project Fantasy, is happy to announce today the launch of their brand-new Elusive Target Mission, ‘The Drop’, in Hitman: World of Assassination.
In this new mission, available for free to all Hitman: World of Assassination owners, Agent 47 is tasked with eliminating Alexios Laskaridis, an international DJ-turned-drug lord, modelled on the appearance of world-renowned DJ Dimitri Vegas.
Until November 26th, players will get to take part in this unique do-or-die contract. The mission will offer numerous ways to get Agent 47 to eliminate the threat posed by the double-faced musician during his set in a Berlin club.
Players are invited to replay the original Berlin mission from Hitman 3 before they tackle the Elusive Target Mission, as it served as a basis for the development of this newly themed mission. They will only ever get one shot at this mission, and if they want to increase their chances to eliminate Dimitri Vegas’ criminal mastermind alter ego, getting familiar with the lay of the land is definitely going to help them.
Watch Twitch to get Agent 47 an exclusive purple suit in Hitman: World of Assassination
To celebrate this launch, Hitman: World of Assassination will also offer new challenges to players that will allow them to unlock cool suits. From today onwards and for the first time ever, IO Interactive will offer livestream fans the possibility to watch content creators playing Hitman: World of Assassination on Twitch to try and grab an exclusive Purple Streak Suit through the Twitch Drop feature.
There are still many more activities available to Hitman: World of Assassination players. For instance, the Mills Reverie Halloween Event just started and will offer players the opportunity to grab a Jack O’ Lantern suit in a Halloween-themed mission. Further, The Codename 47 challenge is now live, and for the next few days will allow fans to unlock a very polygonal retro skin and suit for Agent 47.
A merchandise shop for HITMAN fans
IO Interactive has plenty to celebrate at the moment: 25 years of existence last month, brand new content added to Hitman: World of Assassination throughout the fall season, as well as a brand-new mobile version of a beloved Hitman game.
The independent video game developer and publisher is however extremely excited to bring a whole new, very physical and palpable experience to HITMAN fans all over the world: an official online merchandise shop dedicated to Agent 47 and his assassination antics all over the world. From a You’ve Been Poisoned Mug to a Silent Assassin Long Sleeve Tee and obviously an Agent 47 Go Kit, players will be able to place their orders as soon as October 29thhere. The code AGENT, valid until November 3rd, will grant the earliest birds an exclusive 20% off their first purchase (exclusions may apply).
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ABOUT HITMAN WORLD OF ASSASSINATION
HITMAN World of Assassination brings together the best of HITMAN 1, HITMAN 2 and HITMAN 3 in a bumper package of content that includes the main campaign, Contracts mode, Escalations, Elusive Target Arcades and featured live content.
HITMAN World of Assassination also includes the ‘Freelancer’ mode, a new way to play on your own terms, that combines rogue-like elements and deep strategic planning with a persistent and infinitely replayable gameplay experience.
ABOUT IO INTERACTIVE
IO Interactive is an independent videogame developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform videogames in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.
IO Interactive will develop and publish the very first James Bond origin story with the working title Project 007 and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy. For more information, visit: https://ioi.dk.
Forthright Entertainment and Huracan Studio is excited to announce the popular horror-fighting-experience is now available on the EPIC store featuring cross-play for STEAM!
Knoxville, Tennessee, US – Forthright Entertainment & Huracan Studio have been working for some time since early access on the evolving universe of TERRORDROME: REIGN OF THE LEGENDS, the fighting game where characters from horror literature, urban legends, cryptids, and mythology exist within the modern world. The game is the spiritual successor to ‘TERRORDROME: RISE OF THE BOOGEYMAN and is currently in early access on STEAM set for a full release in December 2023.
Enter the world of Terrordrome where the wildest urban legends and the darkest conspiracies have been dictating humanity’s fate all along, hidden in plain sight.
Discover a world ruled by high rank vampires and witness the ultimate battle of the last descendant of the infamous Vampire hunter family, Alex Van Helsing, as he ventures to take down Dracula in one final battle. Along this journey, Van Helsing will meet new allies and enemies with playable characters including Frankenstein’s Monster, Sasquatch, Neverman, Bloody Mary, T.H.I.S, Mr Hyde and many more.
Featuring solid and creative combat mechanics, casual-friendly combos’ system, and unique stages, TERRORDROME has built up a passionate community of fans since its early-access release offering fans of horror something different – the chance to unite their love of horror and gaming.
“Terrordrome: Reign of the Legends is a whole lot of fun and a true love letter to the horror genre. Since its early access we have built up a passionate community of players on Steam helping the studio shape the game for the future and it’s now available on EPIC store with cross play. This allows us to continue this community support for future development of this incredibly fun, fighting game that offers a difference in the competitive fighter genre.” – Ryan Waller ‘Chairman and CEO of Forthright Entertainment’
Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Forthright Entertainment is a boutique publisher of games for PC and consoles. We have a very simple missions, to position great game studios for global success by providing full-featured publishing services. www.forthrightentertainment.com
About Huracan Studio
Huracan Studio is an independent game development company based in Canada. Known for its innovative and creative approach to gaming, the studio has gained recognition for its unique projects in the world of video games. Specializing in the horror genre, Huracan Studio has captured the imagination of players with its popular game, Terrordrome, which features an eclectic roster of iconic horror movie characters engaged in intense, fast-paced battles.
Founded by a team of passionate game developers, Huracan Studio is dedicated to crafting engaging and immersive gaming experiences that cater to fans of horror and the fighting game genre. With a commitment to quality and a love for all things horror, the studio continues to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. Whether it’s through spine-tingling gameplay or captivating storytelling, Huracan Studio invites players to explore the dark and thrilling worlds they create.
As a developer with a keen eye for the macabre and a dedication to fan engagement, Huracan Studio has fostered a strong and loyal community of horror and gaming enthusiasts. Their creative vision and commitment to delivering memorable experiences make them a standout player in the indie game development scene.
The action roleplaying game brings its intense first-person-melee combat to Halloweenland
Oberhaching, Germany, October 27, 2023 – Unawake, the up-and-coming Action RPG from Turkish indie development team RealityArts Studio and publisher Toplitz Productions, ups the ante with a special rendition of the demo that took Steam Next Fest by storm.
The intense action, combining dynamic first-person melee combat, a rich character progression and a deep loot system, tips its hat to all the trick-or-treaters, jack o’lanterns as well as ghouls & ghosts and challenges players to try the special Halloween-themed demo. Available only during Steam Scream Fest from October 26th thru November 2nd, 2023, action fans are invited to tempt their fate and fight through hordes of aggressive enemies, level up their character, experience the captivating loot spiral and eventually slay the final boss.
Watch the latest Trailer on YouTube
The Halloween version of the demo offers the same intensity of the brutal skirmishes as well as the deep look into the mechanics, content and lore of the highly anticipated action game, that caught the attention of thousands of players at Steam Next Fest. And not only that: The developers took the community feedback on board, tweaking and enhancing the mechanics to deliver an even more satisfying gaming experience. Adding some Halloween surprises to the stunning gameworld created with a highly modified Unreal Engine 5, players can experience a new spooky mood exploring the semi-open world while fending off terrifying demons. Unawake not only pushes the envelope in terms of gameplay, but also visually, bringing the eternal conflict between the forces of heaven and hell in semi-open environments to highly detailed life.
Unawake will be available in 2024 for PC and current gen consoles. More information about the story and the various gameplay systems will be released in the coming weeks and months.
In Unawake, you decide the fate of humanity amidst the turmoil of merciless wars between nightmarish creatures from Heaven and Hell. Deliver punishment or absolution to your opponents in this action-adventure as you fight them in intense first-person melee skirmishes. You are the last bastion.
Features
Breathtakingly surreal levels with details only Unreal Engine 5 can deliver
An epic story blending science fiction, fantasy and history
Fast and tactical first-person melee combat
Story based game progression
Experience-based character and skill progression
More than 20 skills to customize your way of play
Vanquish your enemies with a multitude of weapons
Customize your weapons to gain the advantage in relentless battles
About RealityArts Studio
RealityArts Studio, founded in Istanbul 2016 by film and production veterans Ismail Kemal Ciftcioglu and Bahar Baziki, swiftly rose to prominence as Turkey’s premier independent gaming company. Their Steam Greenlight success propelled them onto Steam’s platform, and they gained recognition from industry giants like Epic Games, Nvidia, Microsoft Turkey, HTC Vive, and MSI. Honored by Endeavor in 2016 and four times by Epic Games with 3 Epic Megagrants and a Best Game award; they secured a coveted place in the global indie game community. https://realityartsstudio.com/
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.
The chances that many RPG fans knew of the WitchSpring series is likely fairly small despite the fact that it has seen four separate games released for it since 2015 . To the point that when Kiwi Walks’ WitchSpring R came across it seemed like the first title from the developer. In reality though, this is a remake of the original WitchSpring 1 released back in 2015 for mobile devices and given the full remake treatment to open the series up to a much larger audience. As such, with WitchSpring R now available on PC and set to arrive on consoles sometime in the future, is this RPG worth checking out?
Story
The young witch Pieberry knows very little about the world outside of her forest. In fact, she has barely any memories of when she was a young child beyond that she adored pies with strawberry-looking berries on top of them. As such she has adopted the name Pieberry and has lived her life in the forest, surviving by scavenging for resources while also fighting against monsters and humans who want her dead.Humanity sees witches as children of demons and many fear and hunt them, with most being killed at birth or abandoned in the forest like Pieberry. This young witch doesn’t let that hurt her spirits however as she simply delights in enjoying the pie-like rations that the hunters often carry with them. That all changes one day though when a merchant manages to find his way into the forest and offer Pieberry the pie of her dreams.
With only a small taste of what the outside world has to offer before having it thrown away, literally, by a giant golem, Pieberry decides it is time to venture out into the world even if it means putting herself in danger to do it. With the help of her magic, a very knowledgeable bird that she often has to charcoal, and other allies along the way Pieberry will soon learn far more about the world and its many mysteries, including those related to her own past in this charming RPG that has plenty of cute moments and lighthearted interactions to enjoy mixed in with some solid drama and unexpected twists throughout its runtime.
Perhaps the most entertaining aspect of WitchSpring R’s storyline are the characters themselves and the way they interact with Pieberry. Since Pieberry is a witch completely unaware about the normal world, many of her interactions are rather unique with these individuals, especially when some former enemies become friends and other friends become more interesting and reveal more about the world and themselves at the same time. As mentioned before, these characters help make the game’s seemingly small-stakes feel bigger than they are, especially in the late game. As for Pieberry, watching her growth, literally, is an interesting part of the journey and while WitchSpring R may not have the most intricate storyline, it is certainly an entertaining one.
Gameplay
WitchSpring R has a number of different gameplay systems that work fairly well together and aren’t complicated, though poor planning may result in making the game harder than it should be, as even the Normal difficulty mode is rather easy. Combat is handled through turn-based gameplay and players will, with the exception of story encounters, always see exactly how many enemies and what type of enemies they will be fighting, even giving them a choice to use a buffing item or run away if they wish to.
During combat Pieberry can cast spells, attack enemies physically with her staff, defend, or use an item. Combat flow has some unique elements to it though, with enough turns passing guaranteeing a critical hit, allowing Pieberry to attack again if she manages to defeat a foe with a physical attack, and also immediately counter attack any enemy that misses her. There are other elements that are added later in, such as the ability to trigger powerful special skills based on Pieberry’s staff, utilizing her pets to also fight alongside her, or even having “Black Joe” the bird use an item so she can still take an action. This adds an enjoyable layer of depth to combat, though most encounters often don’t require it outside of certain boss encounters and a number of the more secret hidden enemies players can track down and challenge.
Improving Pieberry’s combat capabilities are another different element that comes into play with WitchSpring R. While players will gain combat experience when killing a group of enemies, she will only get this experience the first time she battles any given group. Instead, the items they drop can be used to either craft potions, spells, and other useful items through a rather simplistic crafting system or feed them into her weaponry to evolve it into a stronger version of itself. Pieberry’s combat level, once increased, provides stat boosts to her training, the primary method players will increase Pieberry’s stats.
As players progress through the game they will obtain various training points that allow them to take on a training regimen back at her house. These can be performed automatically though players can also take part in a simple mini-game to gain a potential bonus that is always worthwhile, especially since the mini-games themselves are simple but lack any explanation which may throw players off initially. Players can also encounter and “mind control” various enemies that they fight against though only unique enemies can be tamed, with the tamed pet having a unique attack/skill that varies, with some of the pets being rather challenging to unlock. This level of customization when it comes to building Pieberry’s abilities, as well as the eventual ability to craft and equip multiple spell elements and types make for a surprisingly solid RPG.
While playing through WitchSpring R there were a few bugs that popped up from time to time as well as one interface annoyance. These bugs weren’t too much of an issue, mostly relating to clipping, but one that appeared often involved field and combat text to be out of place, making it difficult to properly target groups of enemies with AoE attacks. As for the interface issue, while WitchSpring R can be played with a keyboard or a controller, the game does not automatically swap the displayed inputs for what players are using. Instead players must go into the menu system to swap the inputs manually.
Audio & Visuals
WitchSpring R doesn’t have the most impressive graphics around and while many of the areas that players will travel through while exploring in the game are varied from one another, most lack any unique impact to remain memorable. Along these same lines, enemy designs are fairly predictable for standard foes though there are a number of solid looking bosses and unique monsters in the game to encounter. Where WitchSpring R looks its best is with its character portraits that are presented alongside the 3D models of characters during dialogue. The models of characters themselves are decently handled, but their character portraits are often truly exceptional with many characters having a wide-array of expressions and poses they will swap between during conversations. Obviously Pieberry is given the most attention here, with both her younger and eventual older forms.
WitchSpring R does not offer an English dub at the moment and only offers a Japanese voice track as well as a Korean voice track. Both voice tracks work well enough, though it does appear that the Korean dub sounds a bit better at times, though many may prefer the default Japanese voice for Pieberry. As for the soundtrack, WitchSpring R’s background music is unfortunately rather generic and while combat music may sound great some of the time, it also loops quickly and while this is fine as most fights are rather short, longer encounters expose this flaw.
Overall
WitchSpring R may be a familiar name for some but came as a pleasant surprise from an unknown, to me at least, developer. The solid gameplay with fairly in-depth customization options makes the turn-based combat quite enjoyable and the storyline it has to offer is both charming and interesting, especially once the plot begins moving forward, though most of the enjoyment is driven by the characters and their interactions. Those looking for a charming but a bit simple RPG will find that WitchSpring R has quite a lot to offer and serves as a great start to what might be a reboot of a previously little known franchise.
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Sydney, Australia, October 27th, 2023 – Arizona Sunshine® 2, the next-gen sequel to one of the founding fathers of the VR FPS genre and multi-year top seller Arizona Sunshine by Vertigo Games, will launch in Australia and New Zealand on December 8, 2023. Debuting its adrenaline-fueled VR gameplay in a brand-new trailer today, Arizona Sunshine 2 is also confirmed to feature co-op play at launch, with more meaty details to follow. Gear up with pre-orders on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest and Steam VR platforms starting today!
Arizona Sunshine 2 leverages cutting-edge VR technology to forge a new frontier in zombie-slaying carnage. Players will experience the thrill of next-gen VR gunplay, introducing full manual reloading and new ranged weapons like scorching flamethrowers to expand on an already fan-favourite arsenal. An all-new melee system introduces weapons like machetes, crowbars and pickaxes to bring the apocalypse up-close and personal as you experience realistic takedowns through advanced gore and mutilation. As players scavenge and craft their ultimate loadout, the various ways to dispatch the Freds are plentiful as even severed limbs can be wielded to whack a Fred. Embracing creative play further, fan-favourite co-op mode makes its return, with more meaty details to be revealed.
Taking on a newly-introduced lead role in Arizona Sunshine 2 is your loyal canine sidekick Buddy. Not only is Buddy the goodest boy to play a game of undead fetch with, he will also help you take down those pesky Freds, unearth key items and carry your gear for you. Narrated by our unmistakable dark-humored protagonist and accompanied by Buddy, an all-new cinematic story campaign will take you on a next-level VR rollercoaster ride thatcan be enjoyed without knowledge of prior Arizona Sunshine events.
Digital Pre-Order Editions & Bonuses
Arizona Sunshine 2 is available for pre-order as a Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Each edition includes exclusive items to fuel your trip to the end of the f*cking world:
Standard Edition: Pre-orders include the Biker Bark Vest, Worker Watch, and Ducky Weapon Charm in-game exclusive bonuses.
Deluxe Edition: Available at a 10% pre-order discount. Includes everything in the Standard Edition, plus the Freddy Hands Skin, Doggy Weapon Charm, and Undead Buddy—turning your loyal four-legged friend into an undead killing machine.
Sharpen your machete and load your shotgun: It’s time to say hello to your old pal, Fred. Arizona Sunshine® 2, the next-gen sequel to the fan-favourite VR apocalypse, packs even more gore-geous zombie action!
Welcome back to sun-kissed, zombified Arizona. Narrated by the unmistakable quips of our dark-humored protagonist, Arizona Sunshine 2 sets you on an all-new limb-strewn adventure in search of answers. In a post-apocalyptic world where every bullet counts, experience the thrill of realistic combat as you wield all-new and fan-favourite weapons–from shotguns to machetes and flamethrowers.
And what’s better than braving the end of the f*cking world? Surviving it with your new best friend–Buddy. Not only is Buddy your four-legged companion through thick and thin, he’s also the goodest boy and will help take down those pesky Freds for you.
In a desolate world, suddenly you’re not so alone anymore. It’s funny how things go.
About Vertigo Games
Vertigo Games, the VR publishing and development arm of the global PLAION Group, is a multi-platform VR publisher and developer with offices in Rotterdam & Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Los Angeles, California. With teams in the areas of development, publishing and LBE (location-based entertainment) distribution, the company offers a portfolio of quality VR games that provide novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experiences. Games include Vertigo Studios’ evergreen brand Arizona Sunshine®, the epic VR action FPS After the Fall® and the action-combat game Hellsweeper VR®. Upcoming games include the highly anticipated Arizona Sunshine® 2.
Vertigo Studios Rotterdam is an award-winning VR studio that aims to create premium full-feature VR games with cutting-edge techniques that offer unrivalled immersion to gamers everywhere. The team is made up of a diverse range of passionate and talented individuals who strive to push the boundaries of VR with the ultimate end goal of establishing VR gaming as the most appreciated form of interactive entertainment. Vertigo Studios Rotterdam has recently released The 7th Guest VR, and is now working on Arizona Sunshine® 2, the sequel to the best-selling VR zombie-shooter Arizona Sunshine®.
