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Archive for July, 2019

July 12th, Warsaw, Poland – Picture this – an 8-year-old you, holding your first railway model you’ve got for birthday. You arrange tracks with stations, turntables, switches and let’s not forget about fancy locomotives – if this scene seems familiar, you came to the right place! Now you can bring back those memories with Mini Trains – a port of a fantastic Trains VR game, anytime, anywhere on Nintendo Switch. Choo Choo!

About Mini Trains:

Mini Trains has 40 levels of clever puzzles. Remember not be one-track minded – every level has few solutions, so feel free to experiment. You must collect stars on each stage and some of them may be a little tricky to get, so fire up your steam brain and watch out for colliding trains. We transferred VR experience to more accessible way with new isometric camera, that allows you to take a wider view of the stage. At the same time you can step in driver’s shoes thanks to first person mode. All aboard, let’s hop on nostalgia train and go on an adventure!

Mini Trains – main features:

– Unique toy-like graphics, with isometric camera and option to take a closer look at the details from first person view;

– 40 levels, each with multiple solutions so you can find your own way to complete it;

– Many tools to deal with puzzles – switches, turntables, and tunnels. Use them to solve logistical problems;

– Childhood dreams without buying all expensive railway sets, on your console.

You can now preorder Mini Trains on Nintendo Switch. The game will be available on July 19th.

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TOKYO – JULY 11, 2019 – TINY METAL: FULL METAL RUMBLE, a turn-based strategy wargame of intrigue with a distinct Japanese flavor from the AAA veterans at AREA 35, Inc., launches its assault on Nintendo Switch and Steam for PC today.

The TINY METAL saga continues in this brand-new sequel with sights set squarely on leveling up the turn-based strategy genre. Inspired by classics like Advance Wars, TINY METAL: FULL METAL RUMBLE puts powerful strategic options at commanders’ disposal. A formidable challenge awaits, with four new difficulty options, across 39 campaign missions and 21 multiplayer battlefields.

The war with the Dinoldan Army is at a tipping point as they continue to excavate dangerous ancient technology. To stop their ceaseless charge, Commander Wolfram must mount a counteroffensive on multiple fronts. Journey across an open-world map filled with secrets—a first for the TINY METAL series—and unearth the world-shattering truths beneath an unforgettable story by Hirotaka Inaba (I Am Setsuna).

Unleash new Commander Powers and Passives to swiftly power up units or cut the enemy off at the knees. Master each map’s varied terrain—forests, snow, sand, and other environments hidden within the fog of war. Solve the intricacies of over 20 unit types to build and execute a winning strategy toward multiple victory conditions, another first for the TINY METAL series.

The world of TINY METAL: FULL METAL RUMBLE is ravaged by war, but striking pixel art and a sleek new UI by Masayoshi Nishimura (Octopath Traveler) brings characters and dramatic scenes to vibrant life. A stirring score by acclaimed composer Tomoki Miyoshi (STEINS;GATE, I Am Setsuna) provides the perfect backdrop to the tale’s twists and turns. An epic story awaits, driven to new heights by Japanese voice acting stars like Kenjiro Tsuda (Death Stranding).

“We’ve longed to continue telling the story we began with TINY METAL in 2017. What happens to Commander Wolfram, Nathan Gries, and the rest of the cast will define the series and set the stage for adventures to come,” said Hiroaki Yura, producer, AREA 35, Inc. “FULL METAL RUMBLE will challenge players like never before while growing the universe, answering burning questions, and asking new ones—all for the turn-based strategy fans whose passion for the genre burns bright.”

TINY METAL: FULL METAL RUMBLE is now available for Nintendo Switch and PC in North America and Europe for $14.99 with a limited time launch discount of 15%. A demo featuring three campaign maps and two skirmish battlefields is also available in the Nintendo eShop. Following launch, a day one patch will address all known bugs and ready FULL METAL RUMBLE for battle.

The game supports Japanese and English text and audio localization alongside French, German, and Spanish text translation.

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Double Kick Heroes is an explosive metal rhythm game set in an apocalyptic world. Lead your band on a road trip through the wasteland! Blast zombies with your Gundillac and crush them with the power of Metal.

Today in Angoulême, plucked from the fiery depths, Headbang Club is pleased to reveal new modes for Double Kick Heroes have been added and promise no bangover the following morning after a heavy session!

“Auto Steering” allows players to really concentrate on achieving those slick, brutal licks and not worry about steering the Gundillac, whilst “Chill Mode” allows players to experience the game with none of the threats, but all of the melodious moshing metal!

Looking for a bit more of a butt-kicking challenge? Headbang Club also added the “Fury Road”, where players enter the fury road and battle levels in the “endless torment”. There’s also now the “daily fury” that allows for modification of Sheila, and your weapons, gain perks and loop the game.

Think you got what it takes to handle the fury?

“We’re really excited to share with you the new tracks featured in the Double Kick Heroes OST Vol 2!” David Elahee – Headbang Club “We have the incredible “Demon Demon” by the Fundamental Wisdom of Chaos, “Prepare to Meet Thy Doom” by the legendary Elmobo and more!”

Update Includes:

• Added Chill Mode – now experience Double Kick Heroes without any threat

• Added Fury Road – enter the fury road, battle levels in the endless torment and daily fury, modify Sheila and your weapons, gain perks and loop the game.

• Added Partition Speed option, the game is too slow, let’s push speed to eleven!

• Added Auto Steering. Does Steering Sheilah give you a headache? We got you covered, brother!

• Release full OST Volume 2 on Steam, Itch and soon on YouTube.

• A hella lotta fixes and more optimizing stuff.

• Added Chapter 6 regular beta Access.

Out now in Early Access on Steam, Double Kick Heroes is coming to Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One later this year.

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DALLAS, TX – JULY 11, 2019 – Ion Maiden, the old-school first-person shooter developed by Voidpoint and published by 3D Realms and 1C Entertainment, will release under a new title to avoid legal issues with a certain popular heavy metal band. Ion Fury fires out of Early Access and 1.0 bursts onto PC August 15, with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One coming later. To celebrate, PC Big Box-style physical copies are now available for pre-order.

Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison finally has a deadly date on her calendar with Dr. Jadus Heskel and his army of cyber-cultists. With signature weapons including her Loverboy revolver and Bowling Bombs, every cyborg she sees is about four seconds away from being nothing but gibs n’ gore.

Lovingly crafted in the Build engine which powered ‘90s classics such as Duke Nukem 3D, Blood and Shadow Warrior, Ion Fury fuses nostalgic looks with today’s technology to create the ultimate shooter. Modern features like auto-saves, improved physics and map interactivity, headshots, and widescreen functionality simply weren’t possible back then, but Ion Fury brings the best of both worlds.

To celebrate the sheer madness of a modern shooter made in the Build engine, Shelly’s getting the Big Box she deserves. This edition includes a Bowling Bomb-shaped USB Drive loaded with a DRM-Free version of the game and Soundtrack, a poster, a keycard based on the ones Shelly finds in-game, a making-of booklet, a Bowling Bomb sticker set, and of course Ion Fury, all for $59.99.

Haven’t played yet, and find that trigger finger is getting itchy? The Digital edition of Ion Fury is available now on Steam Early Access in English, for $19.99. As the game has doubled in planned scope since its unveiling, the price will rise to $24.99 one week from today on July 18. Now’s the perfect time to pick it up and start blasting.

“After careful consideration, we’ve decided to rename our first-person-shooter “Ion Maiden” to “Ion Fury,” said Mike Nielsen, CEO of 3D Realms. “A lot of thought went into this, but most importantly it would be a disservice to our loyal fanbase and the fantastic developers, to drag out a long lawsuit. The amazing gameplay, interactivity and pure fun, is what makes Ion Fury a great game. Not the title.”

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IRVINE, Calif., – July 10, 2019 – Valkyria Chronicles 4, the latest installment in SEGA’s innovative turn-based strategy RPG, is now available at a permanently reduced price of $29.99 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam!

Players interested in diving deeper into the fascinating watercolor-hued world of Valkyria Chronicles can pick up the Valkyria Chronicles 4: Complete Edition digital package, available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, which contains all add-on content released for the game, all for $49.99. If you happen to own the base game already, a convenient all-in-one DLC pack is also available for $24.99. This package contains add-on scenarios ranging from high-difficulty maps to entirely new story content, including:

• A United Front with Squad 7
• Edy’s Advance Ops
• The Two Valkyria
• Expert Level Skirmishes
• A Captainless Squad
• Squad E, to the Beach!

Valkyria Chronicles 4 Features:

• A Coming-of-Age Story in a Time of War – Valkyria Chronicles 4 takes place in the same timeframe as the original Valkyria Chronicles, but focuses on a whole new cast of main characters. Players will take command of the eager, young Commander Claude Wallace, engineer/heavy weapons extraordinaire Riley Miller, hotheaded Darcsen Raz, ice-cold ace sniper Kai Schulen, and more. Together, they will experience the painful realities of war–but will the bonds of Squad E’s friendships survive the frozen battlefield?
• The Next Generation “BLiTZ” Battle System – The part overhead turn-based strategy, part RPG, and part real-time 3rd person shooter “BLiTZ” battle system returns to the field. New features include an explosive new class called the Grenadier, numerous offensive/defensive battleship support options, chances for a unit to have a “Last Stand” action before death, and more. Plus, fight the imperial threat with more units on larger-scale maps than ever before.
• CANVAS Aesthetics – The series’ signature hand-drawn visual style is back and overhauled for the newest generation. Inspired by watercolor compositions, the CANVAS Graphics Engine blends visual elements of reality and imagination to create an expressive world filled with colorful emotions. Watch the journey of Squad E unfold like an interactive painting!
• The Return of a Legendary Composer – The illustrious Hitoshi Sakimoto, original composer of the Valkyria Chronicles series and countless other emotional epics, returns to provide a sweeping orchestral score for Valkyria Chronicles 4.

 

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IRVINE, Calif. – July 10, 2019 – SolSeraph is now available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for PC for $14.99! Due to the unforgiving torment of the Younger Gods, humankind finds itself in the throes of complete annihilation with Chaos spreading across the lands.

As their only saving grace, it will be up to you as Helios, the Knight of Dawn, to bring civilization back from the brink of destruction and towards a time of peace and serenity. But you won’t be going it all alone, as the people are just as eager to defend themselves.

SolSeraph Features:

• Restore Humanity Back to Prosperity–Balancing side-scrolling action and top-down strategy elements, carefully guide each tribe from the clouds above in order to help expand their territory and dispel the dark fog that shrouds their lands. Once each of the creatures’ lairs have been exposed, you must take the role of Helios to fight the monsters head on.
• Take the Fight to the Enemy–Armed with his sword, shield, and magical archery, Helios will need to confront a range of enemies including goblins, beastmen, bat riders, and more on his way to facing the Younger God that controls them. Defeating these challenging foes will grant Helios new magical powers such as healing herbs and ice shards.
• Protect the Homeland–Help each tribe determine how to shape their village by utilizing a range of different units, from houses and farms to support the growing population, to building warrior barracks and archer towers to defend themselves against the waves of monster attacks.
• Help from the Highest Powers–Yuzo Koshiro, the legend behind many classic video game soundtracks, has composed the opening theme to SolSeraph. Additionally, acclaimed writer Jonas Kyrazes (The Talos Principle, The Sea Will Claim Everything) has lent his talents to craft the game’s compelling narrative.

SolSeraph is now available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for PC for $14.99 (with commensurate European pricing).

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Manchester, UK, July 10, 2019 — Ahoy, ye landlubbers! Indie game publisher Merge Games are excited to announce they’re teaming up with Lemonbomb Entertainment and rokapublishto deliver Stranded Sails – Explorers of the Cursed Islands to consoles this October. Arriving on Switch, PS4 and Xbox One both digitally and physically, Merge are also delighted to announce a collectible Signature Edition version which will be available exclusively on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on the release date.

Having generated an exciting level of momentum as one of this year’s most wanted games on Steam — with over 75,000 wishlists already — Stranded Sails – Explorers of the Cursed Islands is a highly anticipated open-world exploration farming adventure which merges a wealth of discovery alongside compelling exploration gameplay. Ship-wrecked on a mysterious archipelago, it’s up to you to survive, solve the island’s mysteries and find a way to escape…

From finding resources and planting crops, to establishing your own farm to feed all survivors in your camp, Stranded Sails fuses addictive survival mechanics alongside a far-reaching journey which has you undertaking a vast adventure spanning numerous islands, where an abundance of treasure lies waiting.

Taking inspiration from the Harvest Moon series, The Legend of Zelda and recent offerings such as My Time At Portia, Stranded Sails brings its own signature style of tilt-shift visuals, survival elements, exploration, and story-driven quests which complement the theme of being shipwrecked and the need to save all of your shipmates.

KEY FEATURES

• Experience an open-world adventure full of quests and discovery
• Farm and cook to survive! Provide food for your crew and improve their level of happiness, whilst experimenting with different ingredients to discover new dishes
• Manage the creation and expansion of your crew’s camp and prove your skills as a shipbuilder
• Explore a diverse array of different islands by foot or boat on your travels to find a range of tools and treasure
• Fight against supernatural dangers and solve the secrets of the cursed islands

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Meet the eclectic ensemble of unexpected heroes in The Alliance Alive HD Remastered, releasing October 8 for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4!

Despite coming from different races and ideologies, nine individuals come together to unite a fractured world and reclaim it from the Daemons, invaders that caused darkness to envelop the sky. Learn more about each of them by visiting the official game website!

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SYDNEY, NSW – July 8, 2019 – Subdivision Infinity DX, the gorgeous and pulse-pounding sci-fi 3D space shooter from developer Mistfly Games and publisher Blowfish Studios, explores new frontiers on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC on Aug. 8, 2019.

Engage in intense dogfights inspired by some of the greatest space shooters and stylish modern sims. Combat is fast-paced, featuring exciting showdowns with a wide variety of lightning-quick and heavily armored foes as well as challenging boss battles.

Explore the stunning beauty of the galaxy, rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 4, and take on more than 40 missions. Guide Sgt. Jed Riddle, his drone ally AV-2, and the crew of Subdivision Infinity as they get to the bottom of the foul play involving the strange Element-122 and the mercenaries willing to kill for it.

Space is infinite and so are the opportunities in Subdivision Infinity DX: between missions take on bounties or mine asteroids for rare materials to create ever more powerful ships and become an unstoppable force among the stars.

“Whether you prefer to min max your ship, take down epic enemies or just explore the celestial beauty all around you while wreaking havoc among it, Subdivision Infinity DX has something for everyone” said Ben Lee, founder, Blowfish Studios. “This breathtaking space shooter looks and feels amazing and we’re honored to bring Mistfly’s vision to as many people as possible.”

Subdivision Infinity DX releases August 8 for $14.99 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam for Windows PC.

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Laser Kitty Pow Pow is now available on Nintendo Switch, and you can get it for 50% off if you already own one of the other paid QubicGames titles on Nintendo Switch. This special offer expires at 04.08.2019 so get your paws on this game as soon as possible!

ABOUT LASER KITTY POW POW

Laser Kitty Pow Pow is a purrfect arcade title with easy to pick-up action. Get rid of enemies by shooting lasers right from your Cat’s eyes. Grab a friend and enjoy it in co-op mode that wasn’t previously available. Upgrade skills and craft new more powerful Cats because it’ll get harder as you go.

LASER KITTY POW POW – MAIN FEATURES:

• Fight more enemies than the highest number you know;
• Enjoy explosions and satisfying action;
• Unlock, use and upgrade special Cat-laser powers;
• Meet Tim the Tailor and craft marvelous Cats;
• Progress in an adaptive challenge system and face new enemies at your own pace;
• Lose yourself in an over the top retro visual style.

Laser Kitty Pow Pow is now available on Nintendo Switch.

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