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Archive for February, 2019

Warsaw—February 19, 2019—SONKA announced today that Astro Bears, a new edition of the compulsively playable hit for Nintendo Switch will be touching down soon in the Nintendo eShop Astro Bears has been updated with a load of new features to amp up the fun, and, as a special thank you to fans, existing owners of the original Astro Bears Partywill get the new game for free. The sleeper hit was a smashing success on the eShop, hitting #1 in both the US and EU regions as word spread about its fast and furious gameplay and quirky, engaging style.

“When we originally released Astro Bears Party, we never envisioned that it would become such a phenomenon,” says Rafal Sankowski, CEO of SONKA. “The community embraced our core concept of a very simple, straightforward game that is tons of fun to play, and we are thrilled to reward our loyal fans with all this new Astro Bears content for free.”

Four new Astro Bears join the fun, each with its own unique playstyle and sound effects. The famous World War II bear Private Wojtek who helped soldiers carry ammunition in the Italian campaign even makes a special appearance. Party Mode has been revamped to feature a new Huge Planet, and players may now choose a finite ribbon and randomized mode settings for extra challenge. Jetfish Hunting can now be played with two and online leaderboards have been added. New gameplay color themes, music and gameplay improvements enrich the lively Astro Bears experience, and optional tutorial prompts make it easy for new players to join in the fun.

Competitive Mode is a new 1v1 tournament play option to support the growing Astro Bears esports community. In this Best of 5 competition, players select 3 different Astro Bears and selects one that best fits the randomized environment. Play continues in rounds to 10 points, at which point the next random environment appears. The winner is the player who wins with all three Astro Bears.

Astro Bears is expected to launch this spring for $6.99, with existing owners of Astro Bears Party receiving the new content for free. For all the latest news, follow on Twitter at @Astro_Bears.

Source: PR Email

February 18, 2019 – Those magical mushrooms are at it again — Mushroom Wars 2 continues its epic journey with a new DLC update of Portabello proportions. Included in this update are 35 new multiplayer maps, 50 new story-driven campaign missions with boss fights, 4 new Hero Characters (including a new Amazonian-inspired army), and new environment and interactive game objects. The Red & Furious DLC will be available tomorrow, February 19th on Steam, iOs, and Android – The new features will be available on Switch in March.

Red & Furious will be available at $4.99USD – to celebrate the new content, Mushroom Wars 2 will be available at 50% off on Steam with a further 10% off the DLC for one week.

About Mushroom Wars 2

Mushroom Wars 2 offers over 80 multiplayer maps, cross-platform capability, a player-base of over 1.8 million players worldwide to challenge in fierce combat, and a spectator mode to allow players to pick-up tips from the pros.

Key Features

• Short-session RTS battles with up to thousands of Mushroom troops
• Wild cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes for up to 4 players, including 2v2
• Story-driven single-player campaign complete with boss battles
• Fierce hero characters who can turn the tide of battle with special skills
• A large variety of map configurations and modifiers to keep aspiring Commanders on their toes
• Built-in leagues, ranked matches, replay feature, and spectator mode make it easy to enter the competitive scene

Source: PR Email

February 18, 2019 — Minneapolis, MN — Have you ever wondered where indie developers get their pixels from? How were they treated? Are they truly healthy for your consumption? Well wonder no more, because PIXELAKES has the answers for you, all in the name of celebrating the announcement that puzzle-platforming party game, Treasure Stack, launches March 1, 2019 on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One (with Xbox One X 4K support), and Steam. Get ready to take a journey into the world of artisanal pixels!

Leveraging local suppliers of the finest artisanal pixels and a rigorous selection process, PIXELAKES is excited to offer Xbox One X owners the next level in visual fidelity with gorgeous 4K support. See, feel, and maybe even taste* the difference hand-crafted, locally-sourced pixels make! You’ll even be able to share this sensory adventure with your friends, as Treasure Stack launches with online cross-play across all three platforms and regular 30-day ranked seasons with season-specific rewards.

Offering up a variety of solo and multiplayer modes, ranging from the skill-testing Challenge Mode, to party-centric 4-Player Local Versus and competitive Online Versus, there’s no shortage of ways to stack. Treasure Stack fuses the pulse-pounding pressure of a falling block puzzle game with grapple-powered platforming, making it a fast-paced party game experience like no other, embracing approachable and simple-to-grasp mechanics that hide a deceptively high skill ceiling.

Treasure Stack arrives on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Steam on March 1, 2019 for $19.99 USD. Even better, pre-orders are now live, offering prospective stackers a 10% discount until launch on both Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, with a 10% Steam discount to come at launch.

Game Features:

• The age-old “easy to learn, difficult to master” party game formula!
• Cross-platform ranked multiplayer matchmaking with exclusive seasonal rewards!
• Frantic 4-player multiplayer
• Over 100 hero and grapple customization items to unlock and equip, featuring more than a few familiar faces!

Source: PR Email

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Just you and your bike – take it on a thrilling ride down an unspoiled mountain landscape. Make your way through thick forests, narrow trails and wild rivers. Race, jump, slide and try not to crash – all the way from the peak to the valley!

Lonely Mountains: Downhill is a Downhill Mountain Biking Game focusing on responsive and fun controls,an open level design and an untouched nature in a beautiful low poly style.

Lonely Mountains: Downhill is coming to PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Source: PR Email

MONTREAL – February 15th 2019 – Riposte Games & Co and Furnace Games announced today its much-anticipated hack n’ slash dungeon crawler Dungeon Stars is coming to the Nintendo Switch on February 19th.

Dungeon Stars is a family-friendly yet explosive evolution of the classic dungeon crawler with addictive button-smashing action, set in a rich 3D world populated by lovable characters and a rapid progression system.

Rescue your fellow heroes from dungeon-dwelling beasts throughout hundreds of levels. Gather precious gold, steal potions, and discover all kinds of magical loot as you attempt to locate all the stars from the sky and return them to their celestial homes.

“We really wanted to make the game super accessible for fans of all ages and there’s no better platform to accomplish that on than the Nintendo Switch. We’re taking full advantage of the Switch by allowing players to use both the controllers and the touchscreen for a truly innovative dungeon-crawling experience.” Johan Eile, CEO of Riposte Games & Co.

Dungeon Stars Core Features:

• Unlock over 15 heroes, each with unique abilities
• Face hordes of warriors, beasts, brutes, wizards, monsters, and fearsome bosses
• Free the stars and send them back in the sky to complete constellations
• Liberate pet companions in the dungeons that will later join your side to help you in battle
• Find magical loot with wondrous powers
• Discover portals to secret dungeons filled with rare treasures
• An addictive blend of hand-crafted and procedurally generated challenges

Source: PR Email

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— QubicGames (@QubicGames) February 14, 2019

February 14, 2019 — Walnut Creek, CA — Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, premier indie publisher Modus Games and developer Moondrop release Degrees of Separation into your warm embrace and on to digital store shelves. Offering a touching, narrative-driven experience in the form of a 2D puzzle-platformer, get ready for local co-op action with that special someone in your life – whether a partner, friend, or family member.

Telling the story of two protagonists with opposing forces of nature, Degrees of Separation explores the budding relationship of Ember and Rime, turning their powers over heat and cold into core gameplay mechanics. Each world forces players to approach puzzles with a new mindset, depending on Ember and Rime’s emotional closeness, or even lack thereof.

Play locally with a friend, working together to solve a myriad of environmental puzzles, and look forward to online multiplayer coming to the game post-launch. Degrees of Separation is available digitally right now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam for $19.99 USD.

Game Features

• 2D Adventure Platforming. Experience beautifully crafted 2D worlds with a deeply immersive art style based on the aspects of contrasting temperatures.
• Innovative Storytelling. Discover the potential of dual protagonists Ember and Rime and follow a complex story by acclaimed video game writer Chris Avellone.
• Environmental Puzzles. Navigate distinct worlds and solve complex puzzles to organically alter situations and surroundings.
• Cooperative Gameplay. Harness the powers of Ember and Rime in both single-player and local cooperative multiplayer. Shortly after launch, long distance relationships will be enabled via an online multiplayer update.
• Non-Linear Levels. Traverse through diverse landscapes that each introduce a new game mechanic, weaving together gameplay, narrative, and character progression.

Source: PR Email

Warsaw, Poland, February 13, 2019 – A very wise person once said that a true friendship is born the moment one person says to another, “Let’s slay some monsters together!”. We certainly wouldn’t want to disagree with ‘a very wise person’ so as part of the new Moonlighter ‘Friends & Foes’ update, launching today for free on all platforms, Digital Sun and 11 bit studios are introducing nine new companions to the game.

Now, even though the freshly introduced nine familiars can’t really talk, they’re more than happy to aid you during your most dangerous adventures to the dungeons outside the merchant village of Rynoka. We wouldn’t want to make Moonlighter too easy, of course, so to counterbalance your buddy upgrades the developers have also added brand-new, ferocious minibosses (so hopefully you and your new companions are getting on well with each other. You’re gonna need all the help you can get!).

NEW FEATURES AND MAJOR CHANGES

• Companions — Nine new familiars have arrived to aid you in your dungeon crawling! Kill a particular enemy 10 times and a very special egg will appear! Give the egg three days to hatch and your fresh-faced familiar will be ready for action! Each sporting different mechanics, they can damage enemies, restore your life, get items for you, act as an additional chest, and more!
• Minibosses — Eight new minibosses are here to challenge you! They will appear as guardians of the dungeons, securing gateways leading to deeper rooms. They will emerge at the end of the first and second floor in each dungeon.
• Zenon’s Campfire — From now on, when you visit the dungeons at night, Zenon will be there, sitting by his campfire, ready to tell you some forgotten stories of Rynoka and Moonlighter’s world. Those tales will be unlocked with the game’s progression.
• Tomo Stories — We’ve modified and added more lines for Tomo. They should explain her relationship with Will better, shedding some light on their mutual past.
• Banker Information — We have introduced a lot of special warnings and UI changes to avoid the Banker “stealing” your money. A lot of you forgot to revisit that mustachioed capitalist and were losing the investment.
• Sorting Items — We’ve added a sorting mechanic inside the inventory.
• Get the Broom! — We’ve added the possibility to get the Broom™ from Le Retailer (if you’ve managed to lose it somehow!). The Broom™ is important for getting some achievements – so we hope you like this little feature!
• Prices Update — We’ve added a new system in the Shop to better inform whenever an item’s price gets updated.
• Minor changes and Fixes

Source: PR Email