New York, NY – September 9, 2020 – Today, Private Division and Obsidian Entertainment announced The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon, the first narrative-led expansion for the critically acclaimed, darkly humorous sci-fi RPG, is now available for the PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, across the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, and Windows PC*. The expansion will be coming later to Nintendo Switch. The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon is available individually or at a discount as part of The Outer Worlds Expansion Pass, which will also include The Outer Worlds: Murder on Eridanos,  the second expansion set to launch in the first half of calendar 2021. The Outer Worlds won numerous awards upon its release last year including “Best RPG” from IGN, “Best Role-Playing Game” from Game Informer, and “Game of The Year” from Destructoid. 

Peril on Gorgon begins with a cryptic message beckoning you to investigate the Gorgon Asteroid. This remote scientific facility was once a beacon of crowning achievement in developing Adrena-Time, a modern marvel which improved health and worker productivity. However, the program was abruptly and inexplicably shut down. You must venture through deep canyons, defunct laboratories, and abandoned research facilities to piece together the clues that hold the truth behind one of the darkest secrets within the Spacer’s Choice corporation. What will you find on Gorgon? 

“We wanted to dig into pulp noir to explore the seedier side of Halcyon’s corporations,” said Carrie Patel, Game Director at Obsidian Entertainment. “With Peril on Gorgon, players (and their favorite crew members!) can explore an exciting new location filled with intrigue and threats, and they can uncover dangerous secrets about Spacer’s Choice.” 

Peril on Gorgon brings a host of additional content for players. It raises the level cap within the game to allow for more flexibility in skill customization and there are more perks and flaws which can provide rare bonuses or unique obstacles. The expansion also introduces three new science weapons and a variety of new armor sets. Peril on Gorgon expands on the award-winning formula of The Outer Worlds while giving players new reasons to revisit and further explore the Halcyon colony. 

“The Outer Worlds is a deeply satisfying RPG, full of the player choice and a rich narrative audiences have come to expect from Obsidian, and Peril on Gorgon is a true to form expansion,” said Allen Murray, Vice President of Production at Private Division. “This expansion welcomes players to return to the Halcyon colony for even more of the dark humor, compelling story, and exciting adventures that they loved from the base game.” 

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon is available now for $14.99 digitally for the PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store*. Peril on Gorgon is also available in a bundle for $24.99 which will include the second expansion Murder on Eridanos. Players on Xbox Game Pass will receive a 10% discount to purchase Peril on Gorgon. The expansion requires the base game in order to play. The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon is rated M for mature by the ESRB. More information can be found by subscribing on YouTube, following on Twitter, by becoming a fan on Facebook, and visiting www.TheOuterWorlds.com. 

*A copy of The Outer Worlds on the same platform is required to play DLC and Expansion Pass content. The Outer Worlds is available digitally on Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. ​

Kuala Lumpur, MY-- September 10, 2020 -- The frantically cute couch co-op bake-o-rama, Bake ‘n Switch arrives on Nintendo eShop today! Help Rosemary, Thyme, Parsley, Ginger, Sage and Salt defend the sweet and savory worlds of Tropic Toaster and Serradurra from the encroaching invasion of Mouldies! Pick up your copy on your Nintendo eShop today for €29.99.

Battle Mouldies and bake rambunctious Buns through over 100 levels of a’dough’rable party action. Choose from 6 Bakers, each with unique baking abilities, and play with up to 4 friends in co-op or against them in PvP or Team v Team in online or local multiplayer through the lush jungles of Tropic Toaster and the sweet but deadly desert terrain of Serradurra. 

Those Buns might be cute, but each of the 7 different breeds have their own quirky behaviors - which could help or hinder your progress - so show no mercy and get those bouncing, rolling, burrowing and flocking Buns in the oven before time runs out! Max out your scores to win special costumes and challenge yourself in Stormy maps where weather and enemies are more unpredictable. Hey, it’s a breadful task, but someone’s gotta “dough” it!

“After much anticipation, tweaks and polish, we are beyond excited to launch Bake ‘n Switch on Nintendo Switch today,” said Stefan Baier, COO of Streamline Games. “But this is just the beginning of the Bun madness, as we have batches of new content baking even as we speak! Start honing your Dough merging, punching and baking skills because there’s lots more to come!” 

Bake ’n Switch is set to receive various free DLC updates throughout the coming months. Based on player feedback during the Steam soft launch, Streamline will be implementing a Single Player Campaign, Ad-hoc Matchmaking and Chinese localization in addition to already planned new Co-Op and PVP maps and challenges to continuously expand the Bake ‘n Switch world. All SKUs of the game will benefit from this content.

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​After the successful release of Banner of the Maid on Switch and PS4 last August 12th, developer Azure Flame Studio is proud to announce that Banner of the Maid's first DLC, The Oriental Pirate, will be released on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on September 15th. Meet Mu Zhiyun, an oriental pirate serving under Ching Shih who just arrived in Europe with a secret agenda. The Oriental Pirate is Banner of the Maid's first DLC and it will be available on the PS Store and the eShop for $4.99 / €4,99 / HK$35 (check the stores for your regional equivalence). You can watch The Oriental Pirate trailer below these lines.

Banner of the Maid is a mix of turn-based strategy and JRPG, set in an alternate French Revolution (late 18th to early 19th century) with fantasy elements and a unique anime art style. You play as the young officer Pauline Bonaparte, leading your troops to victory in turn-based dynamic battles – but also taking part in the complex political landscape of Paris, full of intrigues and conspiracies. But Pauline is more than just a brilliant officer – she is also a Maid, one of the fabled women with mysterious powers capable of turning the tide of a battle… A deep epic story full of twists, glory, and fantasy where the destiny of the Revolution lays in your hands.

PS4 keys for The Oriental Pirate are available, as well as review keys for Banner of the Maid (both PS4 and Switch versions)

In Banner of the Maid you will command the most iconic troops from the Revolution era in deep-turn based strategy combats with dynamic environments -- more than 30 different terrains, including cities, plains, snowy mountains, etc. with environmental changes like snow or fog which will force you to be constantly on your toes, adapting your strategy to every situation. Your generals, over 30 fascinating characters including historical figures like Desaix, Murat and Lannes among others, will all have different backgrounds and skills that can be trained and improved with experience– but you will have to talk to them to discover their stories, gain their trust and understand their hearts if you want them to reach their true potential. You will also take part in challenges and quests to gain political favor, funds to improve your weaponry and supplies – but be careful, for your actions may tip the balance of power in Paris…

After a successful release in China in May 2019, with a user approval rate of 89% on Steam, Banner of the Maid was released on Western markets fully localized to English last January on Steam and this summer on consoles. 

BANNER OF THE MAID'S KEY FEATURES

Live an epic story of war and politics in an alternate French Revolution 
Fight iconic turn-based battles in more than 30 different dynamic environments 
Take part of the political vortex of Paris in a thrilling history of intrigues and glory
Complete quests and challenges to establish political connections, gain funds and secure supplies
Train your generals to improve their abilities. More than 30 characters with different backgrounds and skills are available for you to command!
Talk to your allies to win their trust and understand their hearts, and you will be unstoppable in battle!

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A century before the events of the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game, the Great Calamity occurred. Hyrule was plunged into darkness, devastated by an evil force which transformed the kingdom forever. While the Great Calamity is touched on in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch system, fans have never experienced what happened before that catastrophic event … until now.

In the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game, which launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Nov. 20, players will be transported to the time before the Great Calamity happened, participating in epic battles against a backdrop of familiar locations in Hyrule before they were destroyed. The game stars recognizable characters from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild like Link and Zelda, as well as other characters like the four Champions, who will be playable for the very first time in the Hyrule Warriors series.

“Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a must-play for fans of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” said Nick Chavez, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Roll up your blue tunic sleeves and get ready for a dramatic and surprising adventure through Hyrulean history this holiday season.”

Hyrule Warriors: The Age of Calamity features gameplay that will be familiar to fans of the Hyrule Warriors and Fire Emblem Warriors games. Focused on performing combos and over-the-top special abilities, the action-heavy gameplay is fast-paced and strategic, perfect for players looking for an intense, non-stop action game with direct ties to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In addition to all the action, the game is loaded with a robust story that depicts the events, relationships and dramatic moments of the Great Calamity in captivating detail.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity finds plenty of inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – not just in its visual style. Many of the most popular and fan-favorite characters from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are playable, including Link and Zelda. In addition to hacking and slashing their way through swarms of enemies to defend Hyrule, players will also solve environmental puzzles, unlock weapons and skills, craft materials, visit shops to obtain items and use the power of the Sheikah Slate, which fans will recognize from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

To pre-order Hyrule Warriors: The Age of Calamity and learn more about the game, visit https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/.
Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.

Hamburg, September 8, 2020 – gamigo is thrilled to announce Patch 66 and 67 for its colorful online MMO Aura Kingdom. Daring adventurers can embark on an epic journey through new dungeons together with novel pets and explore a thrilling Gaia Chronicle event.
 In the mysterious Eidolon story dungeon, players can prove their might against fearsome foes to learn the story of Kitami, before moving on to face off against terrible enemies in an additional Monster story dungeon or delve into the depths of a new Nightmare dungeon by themselves. For those still feeling restless after claiming the spoils of their fights, a new Gaia Chronical event awaits them in the fantastical realm of Azuria.
Another 5-person Mirabelle quest will also be introduced in this double patch. Players and their friends can now take advantage of the semi-automatic cast skills which help them in their battles against the countless monsters roaming the diverse in-game world. This and much more awaits the heroes of Aura Kingdom in the latest update.
More information about the game and its latest update can be found on the official website.

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FRANKFURT, 07/09/2020 — We are proud to announce that the critically acclaimed WARTILE will come to Nintendo Switch by the end of this month. After months of hard work, the indie strategy adventure is now ready to unleash a horde of wild vikings to raid the Nintendo console on September 24th.

The Unreal Engine 4 powered tabletop homage comes with a bonus on Nintendo Switch as well: The previously released DLC, Hel's Nightmare, is right away included in this version of WARTILE.

​​You had them on your PC already. And yes, even on the PS4 and the Xbox. But now our Vikings from WARTILE will also raid the Nintendo Switch. Later this month, the complete edition with all previous DLCs included will hit the Nintendo console!

ABOUT WARTILE
Experience a living, breathing tabletop video game that invites the player into a miniature universe full of small adventures set in beautifully handcrafted diorama battle boards inspired by Norse mythology to honor the Vikings!

Wartile is a cool-down based game that keeps the action flowing, with ample opportunities to plan your moves. Although it contains the strategic elements from turn-based games, a mixture of slow down features and cool-down based gameplay maintains the tension of battle while allowing for breathing room to make tactical decisions. At its heart, Wartile is a game about positioning and tactical decision making.

About the included DLC:
Evil powers have been awoken and a horde of Draugr Warriors is pouring into the norse regions, leaving trails of death and chaos in its wake. The King of the North watches silently as villages are pillaged and its civilians captured and brought to Hel’s Pillar.

Once again your fellowship must raise arms against the undead threat. Enjoy five brand new handcrafted battle boards, continuing the story after Niflheim. Each battle board is offering variated tactical challenges, set in a unique mood and style. Lead your Viking fellowship into the Hel's Nightmare accompanied by the new hero Ogier the Dane.

Leon, Spain — September 7th, 2020  — Ratalaika Games & Colin Lane Games AB are proud to announce that Golf Zero will be released onto Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 consoles this week.

It’s a relaxing weekend and time to play a round of mini golf!

Grab your putter, move your avatar around the 2d course and take your best shot!

But you’ll quickly find that this isn’t just an ordinary outing on the green...
Golf Zero will be priced for 4.99$ / € for all platforms.

It will launch on:
PS4 America: September 8th
PS4 Europe: September 9th
Xbox One: September 9th
Nintendo Switch (NA & EU): September 11th

​Golf Zero is a cute, fun and original little game with a mix of clever golf platforming gameplay.

What starts as a relaxing outing on a grassy 2d golf green soon builds into a crazy physics obstacle course!

To sink a putt you must jump, sprint or slide while avoiding unconventional hazards like brutal boulders, whirling saw blades, or zinging bullets as the challenge increases.

Do you have what it takes to earn the Gold Medal?
Features:

40 levels of golf platforming madness
Competitive speed run mode
Endearing pixel art

PARIS (September 7, 2020) - Publisher and co-developer Dotemu with co-developers Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games have announced a new patch for Streets of Rage 4 that brings almost 80 updates, bug fixes and balance changes to the game, all of which were tested by the community itself. The co-developer and publisher also revealed the title has been downloaded more than 1.5 million times.

Streets of Rage 4’s new patch brings enhancements and fixes to the game, including:

• Specials and start move can interrupt all hitstun states
• Axel has been buffed, with a faster move speed and less recovery on some moves
• Cherry has been buffed, with her flying punch from combos now being fully invincible

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The full patch notes can be found here.

“We couldn’t be happier with the reception of Streets of Rage 4. We thank the fans who have supported the game from day one - a lot of the updates in the patch enhance the replay value for folks who have been with us from the start,” Cyrille Imbert, executive producer on Streets of Rage 4, said. “Additional updates are currently in production and we’ll have more to share on that soon.”

Streets of Rage 4 is a revival of the classic beat em’ up series released in 2020 that was released earlier this spring on PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. After not seeing a release for 25 years, Streets of Rage 4 brought the series into the modern era, and received critical praise upon launch. The title featured new and returning fighters, stylish hand-drawn artwork, brand new combat abilities and mechanics, retro pixel character unlocks, and a soundtrack crafted in homage to the sound and style that made the original games so popular. 

​Leon, Spain — August 8th, 2020  — Ratalaika Games & LightUp are proud to announce that Prehistoric Dude will be released on consoles!

From the creator of games like Milo's Quest or Super Wiloo Demake.

Jump and explore the stone age in this prehistoric mini metroidvania!

Help Dude recovers his tasty ham from hungry dinosaurs.

Exploring different scenarios, fighting bosses and getting upgrades.

All that will be needed if you want to ever get your ham back!
Prehistoric Dude will be priced for 4.99$ / € for all platforms.

It will launch on:
PS4 America: August 11th
PS4 Europe: August 12th
Xbox One: August 12th
Nintendo Switch (NA & EU): August 14th

Prehistoric Dude is a mini metroidvania game during the stone age which tells the story of Dude, a friendly caveman who loves ham! Explore 3 different scenarios while looking for Dude’s delicious lunch! Face enemies, master obstacles, learn new skills and make Dude even stronger!

Go on an adventure to help him to take back his lunch, which was stolen by a giant dinosaur! He will need to face many dangerous enemies while traveling through caves and forests, getting some tools and power ups to assist him during this journey.

Features

• Visit 3 different scenarios during the stone age
• Alternative paths to explore
• Vibrant chiptune music and colorful 8-bit style graphics
• 7 Different special items with helpful abilities

August 6th, 2020 -- Digital Smoke LLC is proud to announce the release of their brand new social game for iOS and Android mobile devices, Yatzy Dice Master! Available for free download today, you can expect the same addictive gameplay and polish as Digital Smoke's previous mobile app successes, Solitaire City and 10 Pin Shuffle. Roll five dice three times to play the classic game of Yatzy against your friends or randomly matched players online. Watch the realistic 3D dice leap out of your screen as they crash, rattle and roll around in the most satisfying of ways. Collect some wild and wacky 3D dice designs and show them off to your opponents. If you're feeling anti-social then you can also play solo and aim to beat your best scores or those on the online leaderboards. Yatzy is a relaxing and addictive game of chance and skill that anyone can learn and score highly, but with a little bit of strategy you can become a Yatzy Master!

"We tried playing one of the more popular Yahtzee type games on the App Store but found the user interface to be too confusing and cluttered with all sorts of carnival side games and flashing lights that were a distraction when we just wanted to roll some dice." said Peter Wiseman, creator of Yatzy Master and owner of Digital Smoke. "When I designed Yatzy Master, I wanted it to be very simple to start a game of Yatzy, easy to invite a friend to play against and I didn't want random online players starting a game with a player without their permission. Realistic 3D dice physics was also a top priority. Every roll is unique and fun to watch as the dice bounce realistically around the screen. I also wanted lots of really cool 3D dice to collect such as ice, lava, sports themed and furry dice to name but a few. We're very happy with how the game turned out".

Features

* Real 3D dice physics!
* Mesmerizing 3D dice that rattle and roll off each other during every throw.
* Turn based online multiplayer so you can have multiple games going at once.
* Five dice Yatzy, Double Yatzy, Triple Yatzy and Mini Yatzy.
* Six dice Maxi Yatzy.
* Easy to understand user interface.
* Interactive tutorial for beginners.
* Send an invite code to friends and family to play an online game with you.
* You'll only be matched with a random player if you request to play one.
* If you're not a fan of social games then play on your own, trying to improve your highest scores.
* Daily, Weekly and All Time Great online leaderboards.
* A large selection of fine looking dice to collect.

Yatzy Dice Master is available as a free download right now from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store and is compatible with all the latest iPhones, iPads and Android mobile phones and tablets.

LONDON – Aug. 5, 2020 – As part of today’s “Street Fighter V Summer Update” web direct presentation, Capcom revealed new details on the characters, stages and other content coming to the fifth and final season of Street Fighter V: Champion Edition. Announced by the Street Fighter V development team, Dan, Rose, Oro, Akira and one yet-to-be revealed character will be joining the hard-hitting roster. These newly-confirmed characters are currently in production, so additional details and in-progress images and gameplay footage will be shared in the months ahead as these new characters take form.

Dan
A mainstay from the Street Fighter Alpha series and last appearing in Street Fighter IV, Dan Hibiki will be bringing his (over) confidence and iconic “Taunt” to Street Fighter V. A training partner of Ryu and Ken, Dan considers himself well-equipped to “school” other players with his unique Saikyo-ryu (“Strongest Style”) fighting style. Release timing: Winter 2020


Rose
Rose is a fortune telling fan-favorite character who also previously starred in the Alpha series and Street Fighter IV. Using her tarot cards, Rose will arrive armed with a variety of unique special moves and plans to channel all of her Soul Power energy into Street Fighter V. Release timing: Spring 2021


Oro
Last appearing in Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, Oro is an ancient martial arts master who exists as an immortal hermit. He restricts one of his arms from use in order to give his opponents an advantage, but that won’t stop Oro from being one of the most well-trained and powerful fighters in Street Fighter V. Release timing: Summer 2021


Akira
First introduced in Capcom’s 1997 fighting game Rival Schools: United by Fate, Akira Kazama is preparing to make her Street Fighter debut. As an acquaintance of Sakura, Akira has previous ties to the Street Fighter universe and is gearing up to bring her biker style look and clever gimmicks to Street Fighter V. Release timing: Summer 2021


Final Character (TBA)
Release timing: Fall 2021


In addition to these five new characters coming to Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, over 30 new costumes and four new stages are also being planned, including a Rose stage (Spring 2021), Akira stage (Summer 2021) and two new Capcom Pro Tour stages arriving in Winter 2020 and Fall 2021. A new battle mechanic and new battle balance adjustments will be available in Winter 2020 as free updates to all players, adding even more gameplay enhancements and depth to the game’s combat system.


Street Fighter V: Champion Edition includes all content (excluding Fighting Chance costumes, brand collaboration costumes and Capcom Pro Tour DLC) from both the original release and Street Fighter™ V: Arcade Edition. Champion Edition adds each character, stage and other content that released after Arcade Edition and through the launch of this new version. In total, this robust edition of Street Fighter V features 40 characters, 34 stages and over 200 costumes.


Both the full version and upgrade kit of Street Fighter V: Champion Edition are currently on sale on PlayStation®4 (digital only) and on Steam (digital only). The digital upgrade kit offers current owners of any version of Street Fighter V instant access to all unowned Champion Edition content. For new players, a free trial featuring all 40 characters is underway on PS4 and Steam and all versions of the Street Fighter V base game are currently 50% off.

August 5, 2020 - KEMCO proudly announces the release of Miden Tower for PlayStation®4 set to hit the North American, European and Australian PlayStation®Store today. PS Plus users will receive a special 20% OFF discount during the first two weeks.

Overview
After Miden Tower is invaded by the Alroval Empire, the mages who call it home find themselves cornered on its upper floors. This sets in motion a series of tragic events that lead to a counteroffensive being launched to take back the tower and to get revenge for the wrongs committed against them.

A Soul-Stirring Story of Tragedy and Revenge
When Valen, a young man possessed with avenging the deaths of his family and friends, is faced with certain death himself, he summons a magika named Leila, who becomes the means to his escape. However, despite this newfound companion and her efforts to help him find an alternative path in life, can he really give up seeking to kill the Imperial soldiers who were the very cause of all his suffering...?
With both a compelling story with emotion-evoking music, Miden Tower delivers an RPG experience that is sure to tug on the heartstrings of any player.

A Heroine Who Is Actually a Wall?!
Providing total support to Valen, Leila can merge with walls or even act as a wind breaker if needs be! But can she break down the wall in Valen's heart that is closed off by his insatiable desire for revenge...?

3x3 Grid Battles
Engage in heated, turn-based 3x3 grid battles! Use skills that grant effects to adjacent allies, up the ante by summoning golems, and battle it out against the toughest of foes!

Create the Ultimate Character by Learning Passive Skills
With nearly 100 passive skills to learn in and out of battle by meeting various conditions, players can experience a game system that rewards them for playing!

Packed with Tons of Extra Features!
- Changeable character names
- Items that can be alchemized by tossing them into magic cauldrons
- Levels that go up to 999!
- A battle with most powerful foe even after clearing the game

And with plenty more to boot, book your trip to Miden Tower today!

Drums of war rumble in the distance: Banner of the Maid, the SPRG set in an alternate French Revolution with fantasy elements, releases next week! Publisher CE-Asia and developer Azure Flame Studio will release on August 12th their acclaimed turn-based strategy game with JRPG elements on PS4 and Switch for $16.99/€16.99 (check the stores for your regional equivalence). 

Released in China in May 2019 and in the West in February 2020 to great success, Banner of the Maid is a strategy game with JRPG elements that puts you in the center of one of the pivotal moments in History. With a +89% approval rate on Steam, the game has been applauded since its release for its deep and challenging gameplay, complex story full of rich characters and epic moments, and its breathtaking anime art style. 

In Banner of the Maid, you play as Pauline Bonaparte, the sister of Napoleon Bonaparte – who in this game is a brilliant young officer by her own rights. As Pauline, you will not only lead her troops to battle in some of the most iconic moments of the French Revolution, but also take part in the complex political scene of Paris. And Pauline is much more than just a brilliant officer – she is one of the fabled Maids, women with mysterious powers which grant her the ability to turn the tide of any battle... The destiny of the Revolution lays in your hands in this epic story, available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch on August 12th! 

​ABOUT BANNER OF THE MAID 

Widely applauded as one of the best games in the genre of the year, with an approval rate of 89% on Steam, in Banner of the Maid, you will command the most iconic troops from the Revolution era in deep-turn based strategy combats with dynamic environments -- more than 30 different terrains, including cities, plains, snowy mountains, etc. with environmental changes like snow or fog which will force you to be constantly on your toes, adapting your strategy to every situation. Your generals, over 30 fascinating characters including historical figures like Desaix, Murat and Lannes among others, will all have different backgrounds and skills that can be trained and improved with experience– but you will have to talk to them to discover their stories, gain their trust and understand their hearts if you want them to reach their true potential. You will also take part in challenges and quests to gain political favor, funds to improve your weaponry and supplies – but be careful, for your actions may tip the balance of power in Paris…

KEY FEATURES

Live an epic story of war and politics in an alternate French Revolution 
Fight iconic turn-based battles in more than 30 different dynamic environments 
Take part of the political vortex of Paris in a thrilling history of intrigues and glory
Complete quests and challenges to establish political connections, gain funds and secure supplies
Train your generals to improve their abilities. More than 30 characters with different backgrounds and skills are available for you to command!
Talk to your allies to win their trust and understand their hearts, and you will be unstoppable in battle!

​Degica Games is proud to announce the MAGES.-developed 2D sprite-based beat-em-up action extravaganza, OGRE TALE, debuting on a Steam-capable device near you Thursday, August 20th, with a 20% launch week discount! You won't want to miss the tale of three smart-mouthed ogre sisters and their cat mentor traversing modern Japan to thwart the wicked machinations of... one of Japan's greatest folk heroes?!

THE FRACTUREDEST OF FAIRYTALES
 
Hundreds of years ago, there dwelled ogres alongside humankind. These ogres were known to cause no end of problems for the humans they came upon, leading them to be feared and hated, regarded as monsters and demons.
One day, a trio of soon-to-be folk heroes named Momotaro, Kintaro, and Issuntaro decided enough was enough, and set foot upon the land from whence the ogres came: Onigashima. Their goal was to confront the ogres on their own turf and take them down once and for all... and so they did.
After a long struggle, Momotaro and his crew successfully defeated the leader of the ogres: the beautiful yet dreaded Iroha (CV: Yukari Tamura). And with Iroha's defeat, the ogres themselves fell to ruin, and peace once again reigned for humanity. Momotaro, Kintaro, and Issuntaro were heralded as heroes, and they all lived happily ever after...
Or did they?!
 
Tokyo, present day.
Iroha, having used an ancient technique for reincarnation upon herself just moments before her demise, has lived many lives in many forms. Finally, after nearly giving up hope, she discovers the last surviving ogres: a trio of sisters bearing the name of their ancient homeland, Onigashima. She (or, now, he, as a male cat) raises them as her/his own, strictly teaching them the ways of the sword so that one day, s/he may lead them into battle against Momotaro and reclaim the ogres' rightful place in society.
And fortunately for them, Momotaro is indeed still out there! Specifically, a guy named Momotaro -- who happens to be a 37th generation descendant of the original -- just so happens to have been toiling day in and day out as a host in the red light district, and has finally reached his breaking point. He has PLANS now, and suffice it to say, they're not exactly folk-heroic!
So, hey, this was supposed to just be a petty revenge story, but with Momotaro suddenly turning evil due to systemic depression, maybe the ogres can actually be the good guys this time around! Lucky... them, I guess?
What even IS this story, anyway?!

August 5, 2020 - KEMCO proudly announces that Crystal Ortha is available for pre-registration on the Google Play Store™ today. Pre-register right now in order not to miss out on this fantastic release!

Overview
Today too, in the town tavern the crystal appraisers devote themselves to their business, in search of a far-off legend. Set off on a journey, with four allies who have the future on their shoulders, to find the legendary crystal mother lode!

Enjoy solving puzzles in dungeons, and strike up conversations with the people around the world. Battles with bosses feature conversations, which might even give you some hints about tactics! Fill the skill slots with the skills you like to be prepared for strategic turn-based battles. Find the ores to craft weapons and search around pots and objects to get items for your adventure.

Watch over the fate of the crystal seekers until the end of their journey!

​Walnut Creek (Aug. 4, 2020) - Indie publisher Modus Games and developer Finish Line Games today released Skully, a reanimated skull’s delightful platforming adventure across a magical island, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC for $29.99.
 
Skully’s accompanying launch trailer is packed with gameplay which perfectly demonstrates our cranium-sized star’s agility and knack for wielding clay-boosted powers. Pools of magical clay can be found while hopping through this colorful land, lending strength in battles and opening new routes through Skully’s beautiful world.
 
Get a sense of what Skully can do by watching the full launch trailer

Skully features:

• Rewarding Platforming: Skully’s sense of momentum translates wonderfully while hurtling down paths and hopping between platforms, making movement super satisfying. 

 

• Incredible Powers: Sculpt one of three forms for Skully from clay found around the island to bash pesky fauna, reach new areas, and solve skull-scratching puzzles.

 

• A Vibrant World: Skully’s journey barrels through seven wildly distinctive ecosystems across 18 chapters, making its isle feel like a sprawling world with unique regions.

 

• Endearing Locals: A curious cast, including the peace-seeking ally Terry who granted Skully a second chance at life, bring a playful quest to life with stellar performances.

 

• Volcano-Sized Stakes: Help Terry find a resolution to his siblings’ dispute before their argument ushers doom to their once-picturesque home.

The tenacious team of Mediatonic and Devolver Digital have released the latest and greatest episode of Behind the Schemes featuring the fabulous Fall Guys! In this long-awaited instalment of the soon-to-be-award-winning series, the ongoing adventures of JT and his quest for dirt on Devolver’s video games finds him invading the Mediatonic offices in London, interrogating terrified developers and forcing them to compete in his devious and, some say, deadly, real-life Fall Guys assault course. 
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The 11-minute epic delves into the creative process behind our favourite little Fall Guys from the original pitch and classic game show inspirations through to character designs and why the key to perfect floppiness is a partially networked ragdoll.

Visit fallguys.com and follow @FallGuysGame on Twitter to prepare for your inevitable failure in front of the whole world on PC & PS4, August 4th!

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San Francisco, CA – August 1, 2020 – In celebration of National Pinball Day, Zen Studios presents Williams Pinball: Volume 6 featuring three legendary classic Williams and Bally pinball tables with Funhouse ™, Space Station ™, and Dr. Dude and His Excellent Ray ™. This Pinball FX3 table-trio is coming soon to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10, and Steam. Mobile users can play through the Williams Pinball app on iOS and Google Play.

Step right up to the Funhouse ™ as the iconic ventriloquist dummy Rudy taunts you in his fantastic amusement park world full of Mystery Mirrors, Wind Tunnels, Crazy Steps, Superdogs, Trapdoors, Gangways, Hidden Hallways, and his own Hideout. Don’t let Rudy’s heckling ruin your game!

Prepare for liftoff! Explore the wonders of space in Williams Pinball Space Station ™. Experience the thrill of working at the space station as you dock space shuttles, inspect meteors, and more importantly avoid being hit by them!

Drop into Dr. Dude’s Kinetic Clinic in Dr. Dude and His Excellent Ray ™. Play to get hip, earn respect, and be the envy of your friends. Get hit by the Excellent Ray increasing your score on the Dude-O-Meter, eventually turning you into Super Dude. Just what the doctor ordered!

These Williams tables will be available as both classic simulations and re-mastered versions, transforming them into modern-day pinball experiences with enhanced features at the toggle of a button. Williams™ Pinball: Volume 6 also includes Zen’s flipper physics system which further perfects gameplay.

For more information about Williams™ Pinball: Volume 6, visit zenstudios.com and follow them on Twitter at @PinballFX.

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TOKYO – July 30, 2020 – Fight Crab, the clashing crustacean combat arena brawler from publisher PLAYISM and developer Nussoft, strikes Steam’s weak point for massive damage with its Windows PC launch today. A Reddit AMA for the game is currently underway and Nussoft will be available for email interviews during GDC, taking place Aug. 4-6, 2020.
 
Witness madness incarnate as crab warriors enter the arena wielding their choice of dozens of weapons, including sabers, hand fans, and revolvers. Find the perfect playstyle thanks to more than 20 species with an array of body types. Some scuttle around quickly in their smaller shells, others use long and gangly arms to keep opponents at a distance, and heavyweights advance slowly but boast greater resistance to make up for it.
 
Battle across more than 10 dynamic stages, including a downtown rush-hour intersection bustling with cars and the terrifying crab death-factory known as the supermarket. Pull down chandeliers hanging precariously above a banquet table or shove foes into the path of a moving train to soften them up. A weakened combatant is ripe for flipping, but the embarrassment of legs thrashing in the air is nothing compared to the loser’s lot of going into the dinner pot.
 
Customize crustacean champions in a full rainbow of colors for a dash of personal flavor, then climb to the top of the food chain in campaign mode or prove who is the better shellfish in 1v1 or 2v2 multiplayer battles. Make friends salty by serving defeat up on a platter in cross-play multiplayer with the Nintendo Switch™ version when it releases later this year.
 
“Can love bloom in the ring? Impossible. Crabs are incapable of love. They only live for combat,” said Masafumi Onuki, founder, Nussoft. “Fans can finally grasp Fight Crab in their pincers. Now all that remains is to see who will reign supreme amidst the chaos.”
 
Fight Crab is out now on Steam for Windows PC with Japanese, English, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) language options for $19.99

Oslo, Norway - July 30th, 2020 - Inconspicuous Creations is proud to reveal that its jive puzzler about a boogie-woogie worm wriggling its way through a series of mazes, Worm Jazz, is coming to the eShop for Nintendo Switch and Steam this summer. Can you dig it?

Worm Jazz is a unique, wriggly puzzle game that combines the elongating body mechanic of  Snake with the explosion-heavy demolition of Bomberman. You take control of Mr. Mark, an earthworm with a particular fondness for smooth jazz and dapper headwear. Writhe your way through the many intricate, mind-bending mazes filled with mines, wormholes, and powerups! Shrink when you blow yourself up and expand when you scarf down some chow. Are you able to gobble up all the food on each stage and reach the highly coveted golden apple?

The game might appear simple at first glance, but you are quickly presented with some painfully perplexing puzzles. Fear not, as Worm Jazz aims to offer a challenge for every type of player.  While puzzle aficionados and completionists will want to gobble up 100% of the food on each stage, casual players can easily unlock and progress through each of the game’s 50+ hand-crafted stages without much difficulty. The open-ended overworld offers branching routes, so you can choose which challenges to tackle first. As you venture through the world, new game elements such as wormholes and boulders are introduced along with new environments. Worm Jazz can be played at your own pace. There are no timers and every move can be undone. 

This laid back atmosphere is complemented by a swank soundtrack composed by jazz maestro Oliver Getz, who painstakingly put together loops of calming, upbeat tunes to chill out to. Worm Jazz can at times be a devious head scratcher for completionists, so the snazzy soundtrack offers a welcoming vibe in this labyrinth of brain busters. 

The initial prototype for Worm Jazz was created for the NM i Gameplay 2020 game jam, where it took home the grand prize. "It's certainly not a coincidence that the game was conceived at a game jam. In many ways, Worm Jazz feels a lot like a jam session," said Inconspicuous Creations founder and sole developer Yu He. "I think it's important that the game is instantly familiar, but at the same time be open to new elements that mix things up." He is hopeful that this is just the beginning and that the game will have a long tail ahead of it.


Launching on the eShop for Nintendo Switch this summer Worm Jazz will be available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

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​SEATTLE, WA - July 29, 2020 - The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild and tinyDino Games are releasing The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Steam August 13th, 2020 for $14.99 USD. There will be a 20% discount for the launch on all platforms. The game is rated ESRB T/PEGI 16. Review codes are available upon request and there is a review embargo in place until August 10th 2020.

The Ambassador is a twin-stick fantasy shooter centered around the ability to stop time. You'll play as Gregor, a newly recruited member of the Eternal Fellowship, and an Ambassador of Time. Just as you are learning to use your newfound powers, the Fellowship's capital city is mysteriously destroyed! As one of the only remaining fellows, you must find those responsible and return Tamaris to its former glory. Watch the newest trailer to get a feel for an interdimensional epic for the ages.

As tinyDino Games describes it: "We like to think of it as a mashup of all the indie games we enjoyed while learning how to make games ourselves. Because of this, you will notice elements of Braid, Crawl, The Binding of Isaac, and Nuclear Throne all tossed together into a new and shiny twin-stick shooter."

With rustic pixel art providing multiple unique settings, The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines is a nostalgic non-linear romp through multiple dimensions. Use every weapon you can to change your loadout and assemble your arsenal for the hordes of challenges you'll face, and solve the mystery of what happened to the Eternal Fellowship. The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines is the high-fantasy time-manipulating adventure you didn't know you were waiting for.

Unique Features
- Stop time with environmental challenges and combat your enemies
- Assemble an arsenal full of unique weapons and armor
- Change your equipment on the fly to suit new challenges
- Traverse dimensions however you want with non-linear progression
- Discover the mysteries of Tamaris and find out what happened to the Eternal Fellowship

30th July - London, England - For immediate release - Developer Montebearo and Goblinz Studio have today announced that their hand-drawn deckbuilder Banners of Ruin is out today on Steam early access.

Players will build a deck and fight a series of turn-based combats with up to 6 party characters through the city of Dawn's Point. Each character can unlock a set of unique cards and abilities that can then augment the player’s deck in powerful and exciting ways.

It’s a deadly game of thrones for the Blackfoots, now a shadow of their former self, as they rise to oppose House Ender and the ruin that follows its path. Some will die along the way - but there will always be others to carry the torch of the Blackfoots! Just dust yourself off and try again!

Banners of Ruin has been designed for high replayability; each run awards tokens to unlock new cards and passives for all future runs, roguelike style.

Features:

• Build your deck by looting, buying and unlocking a myriad of cards.
• Build a party of up to 6 throughout your run, choosing from 6 races with unique card pools and passives.
• Fight an increasingly challenging array of enemies with exciting AI behaviours.
• Navigate the streets in a dynamic card-driven campaign.
• Make decisions: Reveal and engage in varying encounters, which can have positive and negative outcomes.
• Stunning hand-drawn visuals.

“We are big fans of deck builder games and wanted to add our own twist to the genre”, says Callum Tweedie-Walker - Developer & Environment Artist from Montebearo. “The setting and story is quite gritty and a little dark, but tempered slightly by our cast of anthropomorphic animal characters. Gameplay-wise we wanted to further emphasise this twist, which is why you can form your own party of 6 members, from Beavers and Bears to Wolves and Weasels. The abilities of the animal types combined with the card battle system makes for a deep gaming experience.”

​July 30, 2020 - KEMCO proudly announces the release of RPG Ruinverse - Free set to hit the Google Play Store™ in the USA, Canada, and selected countries today. The app is made available for free with in-game ads that can be removed through in-app purchases, but the game itself can be played in its entirety for free.

Never a dull moment with this band of adventurers!
Follow Kit, a kind-hearted transporter, and his vivacious childhood friend Allie as they team up with a third-rate swindler, a quack physician, and a ditzy dwarf to travel the world in their quest to save Allie from a plight that threatens her very existence while experiencing their moments of triumph and hardship in what is sure to be an unforgettable journey for RPG lovers everywhere!

Two souls sharing the same body!
Being in an unusual predicament, Allie has the soul of another being named Alvyn living inside of her. To complicate matters, whenever she comes into contact with Kit, her and Alvyn's souls switch places, putting the other in control. However, not everything is as bad as it seems with the party able to leverage the physical and magical abilities of this duo in order to gain the upperhand in battle!

Unparalleled customization through skill trees!
By allocating skill points, characters can focus on mastering a single skill or become competent in a variety of physical and magical ones with this highly flexible growth system. Plus, after creating the ideal party, boost their parameters with a combination of equipment and strategic battle formations to make them a force to be reckoned with!

Outfit the party with the best equipment available!
Like equipment sold in shops, equipment dropped by enemies also has random special effects and differing strength values. So whether the aim is to obtain equipment for the party through local shop purchases or by winning it from enemies in battle, the choice is up to the player!

Battles that are sure to scratch that turn-based RPG itch!
With plenty of unique bosses to go around, battles are sure to give players a run for their money as they figure out how to use skills in conjunction with formations to take down the toughest of foes. Of course, with an easy mode available to casual players, those unfamiliar with the RPG genre will be able to enjoy the game without getting stuck, as well!

29 July 2020 – Award-winning publisher, Headup and Elder Games are pleased to announce the Steam Early Access launch of Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four for $14.99 / €14.99 / £11.99.
Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four is a procedurally generated collectable card game with action RPG elements. Players take on the role of a dark wizard who has tinkered with magic and spells beyond his ability accidentally unleashing The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and their minions upon the world. Armed with over 200 cards and 40 artifacts, the player will battle these hellish opponents in a bid to send them back to the firey pit from whence they came!

During Early Access, Elder Games is calling on all card gaming fans to contribute with their feedback on Discord, Steam and Twitter to help make this game a truly magical experience. The developer has also established a Discord Server to chat directly with the community on deck strategies and future development.

Further details of Cardaclysm: Shards for the Four’s official release date will be revealed in the future.

About Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four
Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four is a procedurally generated collectible card game mixed with action RPG elements.
You are a dark wizard who tinkered with magic and spells way beyond your skill level. This time you messed up really bad: You've unleashed The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and their minions upon the World! Well done... So hurry, grab your magical cards and send them all back to their hellish dimension before the Apocalypse destroys everyone and everything - and much more importantly, before the old wizard council discovers what you have done...
Features:
* Encounter 5 factions and over 200 cards, each with its own unique abilities, art and 3D animation
* Equip your hero with over 40 artefacts
* Battle five mythic bosses, each with its own unique take on game mechanics
* Explore endlessly generated worlds in different biomes
* Complete challenges and trade cards in the Inter-dimensional 'Pub' you visit between quests

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A dazzling array of colors are ready to burst in the night sky above your island abode while the calming waves of the sea lap at the shore. Ring out the end of summer with weekly fireworks shows during the month of August when Summer Update – Wave 2* arrives to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game for the Nintendo Switch system!
For those with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, the update adds the ability to sleep and enter dreams in the game and visit other people’s islands. It also adds a new island backup service that lets Nintendo Switch Online members back up the game’s save file. These features can all be enjoyed regardless of which hemisphere your island is located in.
Available starting on July 30, the free Summer Update – Wave 2 will add the following features to the game:

• Fireworks Shows – Enjoy atmospheric fireworks lighting up the sky above your island every Sunday in August at 7 p.m. Get in the spirit by redeeming Bells for raffle tickets in the plaza to get various festive items that you can use. Put your personal spin on the fireworks display by using your own custom design pattern to see it shot in the air as a firework in the sky!
• Dreaming – You can now choose to take a nap in any bed placed in your home.** While dozing off, you may find yourself in a strange realm where you’ll be greeted by Luna. Luna offers visits to other islands as a dream, and with her help, you can share your island as a dream with others too.*** She will grant those who share their island a “Dream Address” which players can exchange and use to visit each other’s island in a dream. In dreams, nothing is permanent because nothing you do is saved, so explore to your heart’s content.
• Island Backup & Restoration Service – Nintendo Switch Online members can enable the new island backup service, which automatically uploads island and user save data to the internet at certain times. If your Nintendo Switch system is lost or damaged, you may be able to recover your island paradise as long as you’ve enabled island backup. In the event of loss or damage, contact Nintendo Consumer Support about restoring the island and user save data on your new or repaired Nintendo Switch system. After your island data and individual player data is restored, you can get back to building your island community!**** Additional details can be found on the Nintendo Consumer Support page when the update goes live. The island backup feature is separate from the Save Data Cloud functionality offered for select Nintendo Switch games through Nintendo Switch Online. A function specific to Animal Crossing: New Horizons to move users and save data to another system is planned for later this year. Details will be announced in the future.

Take some time to relax this summer and remember to have a blast at the fireworks shows on your island getaway in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Coming up next is the free Autumn Update. We hope you look forward to it!
To learn more about Animal Crossing: New Horizons, visit https://www.animal-crossing.com/new-horizons/. To stay up to date with the latest news about Animal Crossing: New Horizons, be sure to follow @animalcrossing on Twitter.
*Players will need to connect to the internet and download the latest update data to access certain in-game events as they become available.
**Players will need to upgrade their tent to a home in order to access the dreaming feature.
*** Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
****Recovery is only available in situations where a Nintendo Switch system is lost, stolen or damaged. A new or repaired Nintendo Switch system is required. An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is also required.