Archive for April, 2023

Bye Sweet Carole Announced For Nintendo Switch!

Saint-Ouen, France, April 18th 2023 – Just For Games is delighted to announce a new collaboration with the studio Little Sewing Machine for Chris Darril’s new project Bye Sweet Carole.

For his new project, the author of the Remothered horror series went for an art direction inspired by the greatest animation films. The stunning visuals will support the incredible adventures of the main character, Lana Benton, in her quest to uncover the truth about the mysterious Carole Simmons’ disappearance.

Bye Sweet Carole is planned for release in 2024 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC.

Curious players can already subscribe to the newsletter on the official Bye Sweet Carole’s website to be kept aware of upcoming communication about our title: https://www.justforgames.com/bye-sweet-carole/

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Microids Announces Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission For Nintendo Switch!

Paris, April 17, 2023 – Publisher Microids and studio Magic Pockets are pleased to announce the video game Dolphin Spirit: Ocean Mission, an educational adventure that will take players to the tropical island of Maupiroa, threatened by pollution and impending disaster. Together with their dolphin companion Keanu, players will explore Maupiroa’s seabed and meet its inhabitants, while helping a local environmental association to save the island and restore its abundant ecosystem. Maupiroa will have many other surprises in store for them, blending together folklore, traditions and fantasy. The game will be available September 28th 2023 on retail and digital versions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and on digital versions only fox Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC.

About Dolphin Spirit – Ocean Mission:

Your journey on Maupiroa will not be easy! However, you can count on your grandfather and the locals to help you in your quest to save the island from destruction. Embark on a fantastic adventure and immerse yourself in the heritage of your ancestors to unlock the secrets of the magical totems. Discover the hidden treasures of underwater life with your sidekick Keanu the dolphin. Take part in the conservation missions of the local association and take photos of the island’s wildlife to complete your codex. Marvel at the rich marine ecosystem and learn how to preserve it. Use your power to help the endangered marine life.

Game features:

  • An original story filled with mystery and magic
  • A fun way to learn about ecology with well-researched information
  • A codex to complete to learn more about the different marine species
  • Wild and colorful landscapes to explore

Microids and Magic Pockets have worked closely with experts from Cetasea, an association working to create an European network of marine mammal refuges, ensuring in game data accuracy. Players will discover the world of marine life while learning more about the importance of marine habitat conservation.

Dolphin Spirit – Ocean Mission will be available September 28th 2023 on retail and digital versions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and on digital versions only fox Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC.

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Play The Nintendo Switch Demo For Story-Driven Co-op Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero!

Hamburg, Germany  April 13th, 2023 –  Indie studio OneManOnMars Art & Games is offering players their first chance to go hands-on with the demo for story-driven, co-op action-adventure game Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero, available now on Nintendo Switch before its full release in Summer 2023. The demo features approximately 1 – 2 hours of gameplay, 2 secret mid-level bosses which can be discovered and challenged, and can be played in both single-player and co-op mode.

In Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero players will embark on the story of Leif and his sidekick Ghost as they combine their strength to overcome the evil of the Netherworld. Along the way, they’ll learn that pure strength is not always the answer to success, but the combination of unique abilities will help to overcome the evil sources of the Netherworld.

Combining deep action-adventure gameplay mechanics with a unique two-character system, Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero allows players to use the abilities of Ghost and Leif as they work as a team to overcome obstacles. Swap between characters and utilise their different abilities and skills, such as using Leif for fighting, jumping, and running and Ghost for exploring areas, activating ghost objects, platforms, collectables, and stunning enemies.

Navigate through a hugely diverse world filled with adventure and explore six different levels. Defeat huge monsters and a variety of creatures, golems, and other deadly adversaries. Combine Ghost’s supernatural talents and Leif’s ability to jump, run, slide, crouch and climb up ropes to explore the deepest reaches of each level.

Equip Leif with a vast selection of weapons. Whether it’s a short sword, hammer, axe or spear, the range is huge. You can also collect all weapons dropped by enemies and use them against them. Pay attention to the elemental abilities of the weapons and armour as fire, ice and electricity have different advantages and disadvantages.

“Leif’s Adventure has been my heart’s project since I started planning it back in 2016,” said Roman Fuhrer, OneManOnMars Art & Games founder. “We can’t wait for players to dive into Leif’s Adventure in the demo for Nintendo Switch and look forward to the full launch this summer.”

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Ultra Pixel Survive Has Begun on Nintendo Switch!

Indie publisher Ratalaika Games has joined forces with Brazil Indie developer, Gold Skull, Studios and today release their retro, compact, RPG survival title Ultra Pixel Survive on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch.

What’s it about?

Ultra Pixel Survive is best described as an action RPG survival game presented with pixel art together with various characters and unique abilities, along with a very pleasing story! Its simple presentation, intuitive menu system and interface are aimed to please both the experienced gamer as well as novice!

And………….

The goal of the game is to face monsters and bosses while trying to survive as long as possible by collecting resources and building tools and structures to defend oneself. Straight forward…..combining elements of action, RPG, and survival. Ultra Pixel Survive. offers a challenging and exciting experience for players seeking a new challenge.

Features:

  • Real-time combat
  • Hunger system
  • Structure building
  • Farming
  • Boss battles
  • Character evolution
  • Characters with unique abilities and stats

Unpretentious & Unmissable!

Fact – 500,000 Android mobile downloads, aside from 100s of top marks

Fact – Now on console for gamers to play

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Dogfight: A Sausage Bomber Story Has Begun on Nintendo Switch!

Indie publisher Hound Picked Games, together with talented US developer Katsu Entertainment LLC, is delighted to announce the release of Dogfight: A Sausage Bomber Story out now on all digital stores for the Xbox SeriesPlayStation 4 (playable on PS5)Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam + Epic Games Store) today April 13th priced at $18 / €18.

Put simply its a shooter with action, a real challenge and packed with humor and loads of surprises! Boy does it look pretty!

Features:

  • 4-player drop-in / drop-out cooperative play.
  • Battle across nine distinct environments, each with its own enemy types.
  • Play as different pilots with unique planes and abilities.
  • Over 250 weapon combinations to choose.
  • Hand-drawn sprites and painted backgrounds.
  • Epic battles with over-the-top mega bosses.
  • Built-in speedrun support.
  • Original soundtrack by composer Dale North (Wizard of Legend, RWBY: Arrowfell, Dreamscaper).
  • Created/developed by an experienced industry team.

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Cannon Dancer is OUT NOW for Nintendo Switch!

Stuttgart, Germany – April 13, 2023 – ININ Games is delighted to announce that Cannon Dancer, also known as Osman in the West, is AVAILABLE NOW both digitally and physically, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and digitally only on Xbox!

Cannon Dancer is an Action Jump & Run set in a dystopian late 21st century, in which the world is under the control of a single federal government. One day, Abdullah the Slaver appears, causing widespread terror and panic. This fear incites the abandonment of all economic activity and corruption in the government, which now undermines the foundations of society itself.

The player controls a Cannon Dancer called Kirin; a top-class agent in a mercenary unit known as “Teki”, and a highly skilled martial arts fighter. As he travels, he has to face not only Abdullah the Slaver and the government forces but also the other members of the Teki, who want him dead for personal reasons.

This new, faithfully ported version of Cannon Dancer can be played with in-game English language, or the original Japanese, with both being playable in standard & challenge mode.

To order this unique part of Japanese pop culture and arcade history, go to https://www.iningames.com/games/cannon-dancer-en!

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Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic Announced for Nintendo Switch!

Thursday 13th April 2023, Geel Belgium, World Indie publisher and developer Rogueside today is pleased to announce that the highly acclaimed Hidden Through Time, released in 2020 across both console, mobile and PC, is well in development for a sequel. This game, aptly named Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic across all platforms (including mobile), is to be released later in the year. Community wish list requests, along with its initial success, will see the sequel expand on many ideas, concepts and simplicity of gameplay to create a bigger, deeper and more expansive/impressive challenge that will continue to captivate gamers of all ages.

Rogueside has a pedigree of creating successful and distinguished titles which include the recent Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef in partnership with iconic Games Workshop, which succeeded Guns, Gore & Cannoli and its sequel.

The premise of Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic, distinguished by its colourful, hand-drawn graphics, ever changing and detailed settings, challenged players to find and collect hidden objects whilst taking the player on a journey of discovery through the ages. The story boarded, highly detailed animated screens help features and immersive gameplay pulls gamers into what is an intuitive, leisurely and moreish experience that is fun to come back to time and time again!

Hidden Through Time 2: Myth & Magic’stransformation/upgrade will present improved visuals and sound and the introduction of engaging features for the player to manipulate, such as the added customization options, increased intractability and improved ambience, all of which will make the levels feel more alive and vibrant as the player immerses in their own world with the tools presented. Editors for both structures and characters will enable the player to build their perfect world in the smallest of details.

“The idea for Hidden Through Time originated from those “Where’s Waldo” books everyone had back when they were young. The key difference between us and competitors is the addition of a map editor, enabling the community to create and share their own maps, as well as play other’s creations. One of the big focuses for the sequel is customisation. ”, Jacobein Van den Bergh – Marketing Manager.

A deeper challenge and experience for all ages!

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Dig Deep Announced for Nintendo Switch!

13 April 2023, Warsaw, Poland | QubicGames together with Crazy Labs have announced Dig Deep for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and XBOX.

Dig Deep is a mining diamond tycoon where you must go underground and look after gold to become the wealthiest man on earth.

You’re not alone. If you don’t want to be stuck in the ground forever – you need to hire workers, and manage the whole mine by yourself. Dig Deep is not another lame simulator. It’s open, addictive, huge and easy to play.

Players can follow https://twitter.com/QubicGames to be updated about more details about the Dig Deep and other titles release.

Dig Deep on Nintendo Switch will include two additional DLCs in one product.

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Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy Announced For Nintendo Switch!

Vienna, Austria, April 12th, 2023: THQ Nordic GmbH and Frozenbyte are ready to send players on a new adventure: The Trine series is back and coming to PC, PS4™, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo® Switch!

Trine 5:  A Clockwork Conspiracy will take Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight on their most action-packed journey in their fifth outing – and seems promising to become the best Trine game of the series! Puzzles will change difficulty according to the number of players, the game also offers a skill quest system, and new tactical multi-phase boss fights!

This 2.5D puzzle-platforming game full of adventures is set in a fantastical fairytale world, offering players twenty beautifully designed levels to explore. From glistening gemstone caverns to perilous underwater passageways – but be aware, the three Heroes are pitted against dastardly and duplicitous villains, who will stop at nothing to seize control of the kingdom. Whether by yourself or playing with up to three friends in online and local co-op, the Heroes of Trine must reunite to push back a fearsome Clockwork army and bring peace and justice to the land. The clock is ticking to save the world of Trine!

Trine 5 is developed by Frozenbyte in Helsinki, Finland and is coming to PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One™, Xbox Series S/X™, and Nintendo Switch™.

About Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Traverse breathtaking landscapes in Trine’s deepest and visually richest chapter to date, with an all-new cast of characters as a riveting story awaits with the heroes’ reputations tarnished, their friends and families in danger, and their enchanted powers at stake. Trine 5 will take Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight on their most action-packed journey yet!

  • A beautiful 2.5D world with twenty gorgeous levels ready for players to explore!
  • Local and online multiplayer — play with up to 4 players online or in local co-op.
  • Puzzles with plenty of replayability and dynamic physics — encounter fire, air, light, magnets, electricity and more, with puzzles tailored both for solo and co-op play.
  • Challenging combat — fight against the unstoppable Clockwork Knights and the cunning Rat Gang in engaging and tactical battles and try your wits and courage in formidable boss fights!
  • Difficulty settings for combat, puzzles, and character resurrection — the game welcomes everyone’s own playstyle.
  • Experience the mesmerizing soundtrack, with songs that capture the essence of each unique environment, as well as a voice cast of returning favourites and charming new additions

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NOOB: The Factionless Will Be Available Digitally June 29 on Nintendo Switch!

Paris, April 12th, 2023 – Publisher Microids and Olydri Games are pleased to announce that Noob: The Factionless will be released June 29th digitally on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC. The retail edition will be available by the end of August 2023 for consoles.

About Noob – The Factionless:

Noob – The Factionless follows the adventures of four players from the Rush guild: Baster the Neogician, Drek the Berserker, May the Cartomancer, and Logs the Elementalist. Their quest is to reach the supreme level and become the elite of the Horizon MMORPG – the Legendary Class. Together, they will have to face hundreds of monsters and wander around fantastic worlds to give their guild the place it deserves in the world of Horizon, among the mythic Noob, Justice, Roxxor and Pro Game Master guilds. But the challenge they will face will not be limited to Horizon: their avatars will accomplish «real» quests in real life. History can be made both into the game and IRL!

Main Features

  • A true RPG experience with 50+ hours of gameplay, 750+ avatars to interact with and 300+ maps to wander in.
  • Embody a team of 4 hardcore gamers and their video game avatars in a challenging and colorful RPG in a homage to the greatest J-RPGs!
  • Explore a huge world, fight intense battles, and complete quests to level up your team.
  • Customize your avatars with the best equipment you will loot in dungeons, grottos, chests, and city shops!
  • Strengthen your team and upgrade your abilities by farming experience through the fights: adapt your skills to your fighting style or to the foes you encounter.
  • Explore the world of Olydri and make your mark among the most powerful factions of the “Horizon” MMORPG, where the greatest players meet and fight!
  • Play the “real” players in the “real world” and find out who is behind your friends’ avatars… or your enemies’!

Noob – The Factionless will be available in digital and retail versions end of August 2023 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox one, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC (digital only). The game will be fully subtitled in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

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