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Archive for August, 2025

August 12th, 2025 —  RedDeer.Games  is excited to invite players to unleash their creativity in the upcoming isometric world builder, Above Snakes.  Developed by  Square Glade Games, Above Snakes will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles on September 4th, 2025.

Above Snakes is inspired by the tales of survival that filled the Wild West, as a nation took its first steps towards the modern world we know today. Players will step into the shoes of Aiyana, an explorer who journeys through the untamed lands, crafting, farming, hunting and building her own slice of paradise.

About The Game

Above Snakes is set in an open world with light survival elements and a multitude of secrets to uncover in the unexplored Wild West lands. Players will shape and alter the landscapes lying ahead, craft necessary equipment, fight for survival, and hunt in a pristine wild world to build their new home there.

Above Snakes is an adventure that players can take on at their own pace with light survival elements and a vast amount of secrets to uncover in unexplored Wild West lands. Build a world piece by piece while navigating new regions and battling against the elements as well as dangerous undead “Lost Souls” who threaten the innocent.

Game Features

• Relaxing survival craft worldbuilder – create a world from world pieces
• 100+ unique world pieces with different biomes and biome combinations
• Craft, farm, hunt, fish, build bases, fight, and explore.
• A customizable adventure RPG featuring a long-term progression system.
• Players can complete quests at their own pace and unravel the secrets of the land.
• A lightweight story of a young woman in the middle of a conflict

Source: PR Email

Monday August 11th, 2025: German publisher BBG Entertainment GmbH starts the countdown to the releases of the eagerly awaited BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary edition starring the much loved central character Rockford in more mayhem boulder challenges that will delight, or should we say excite fans of this genre and IP. Releasing on all major platforms, priced at €19.99 / $19.99, which include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Xbox, Mac and Sony PlayStation 4 and 5.

What more can be said of the brand that hasn’t been said before? Well, for a start, there are 180  brand new creatively designed levels of explosive action and with a completely redesigned engine. While sticking to its roots and ideals that made it so playable originally it now with extra polish, slickness and inventiveness! It’s sort of back to the future – the 80s but now in 2025 but with 80s retro essence!

What’s it ALL ABOUT

Basically some would say gather enough diamonds in a cave filled with treacherous enemies and falling rocks to open the door to the exit. Simple right – WRONG! Fast reactions, forward thinking, a touch of luck but loads of skill and anticipation is essential! It isn’t called Boulder Dash for nothing! Think of a maze,  with lots of compartments all with hazards galore and safely make your way out of it, without some fateful ending!

Award Winning!

Already BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary has distinguished itself at a number of shows where the game has been shown collecting a number of awards and recognition for the fresh new look and exciting and progressive challenges it presents!

Some exciting FEATURES…

• 6 new, never-before-seen worlds

• 3 new worlds created by hardcore fans

• 180 completely new, balanced, and refined levels

• Variety of new and unique items, including growing walls, slime, enemy generator, eggs, plus more

• Construction kit to create, share, or download other players’ levels

• Distinctive visual style that aims to blend original color schemes with contemporary themes

• Option to select and play for one of the three main heroes, each crafted in line with the game’s original vision

• Music and sounds composed by Germany’s most famous video game musician Chris Huelsbeck (Giana Sisters, Turrican, Star Wars Rogue Squadron, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and many more)

Stephan Berendsen – CEO and Owner – publisher BBG- Entertainment – “ It’s now not long before BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary is released to the world and the feedback we have received from attending shows and gamers who have played the demo has been exceedingly rewarding. It really justified our effort in creating this brand new version of Boulder Dash and proves that Retro titles can still make a big impact and fans can discern  a game that offers up a real challenge – Boulder Dash being a prime example.”

(Germany – 7th August 2025)  – Deck13 Spotlight and Umami Tiger, the newly founded Studio from Matthias Linda, are proud to announce Ashes of Elrant the official DLC for the masterpiece and award winning indie JRPG Chained Echoes is released today, August 7th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

BIGGER THAN BIG!

With easily up to 10 – 15 hours of fresh content, including sidequests and hidden secrets, Ashes of Elrant is more than just a regular DLC. It is a new chapter within the universe of Chained Echoes, offering tons of interesting background information for experienced players. Find out more about the Order of Leonar and its roots. Meet a new playable character, the White Wolf, whose full name can now be discovered in the game.

A fully fleshed out Fishing Mini Game has also made it into the DLC and besides the pure joy it offers, we’ve also hidden a rewarding song inside this Mini Game which is now also available through Spotify and other common streaming services. A special shout out to Defy the Laws of Tradition.

Ashes of Elrant is a triumphal DLC which costs Euros 9.99 but is a huge offering that will not disappoint!

Source: PR Email

Brisbane, Australia – July 31st, 2025 – Indie game developer 5 Lives Studios is proud to reveal that their beloved wholesome traveling merchant adventure Cozy Caravan will launch on Nintendo Switch, alongside its 1.0 launch on PC.

Cozy Caravan courted quite the acclaim when it launched last year on Steam Early Access, where it’s accrued an average “Very Positive” user rating across over 400 players and won for Excellence in Sound Design at the 2024 Australian Game Developer Awards. In that time it’s received three major updates, adding massive new areas like Harvestvale, Cottonbluff Cove, and Bayside – each bringing all new characters, quests, and cute, cozy vibes! The Switch version of Cozy Caravan will contain all the content from these and more, when it launches simultaneously with the full PC version emerging out of Steam Early Access.

“Switch has actually always been the goal with this game. We knew before a single asset had been created that this game would be perfect for the Switch,” said Dean Ferguson, Creative Lead on Cozy Caravan and Co-Founder of 5 Lives Studios. “Being able to take Cozy Caravan with them wherever, and whenever they want has always been something we wanted for players. It’s perfect for immersing yourself in the world of a traveling merchant, spreading joy and mirth throughout the land!

Cozy Caravan lets you embark on an expedition where the arts of crafting, trading, and exploration come together in an enchanting, adorable world. Create your own cuddly alter-ego and explore open roads with your trusty caravan alongside your best buddy Bubba, setting up mobile markets as you sojourn from town to town. Craft a variety of items through delightful mini-games, then set up your market and trade with the locals.

Experience the warmth of small-town charm with every friendly gesture along the way. Encounter a rich tapestry of characters with their own stories and quests, deepening the sense of connection and community on your travels.  Stop and say hello to the local townsfolk and join in on fun activities. And keep an eye out, you never know where you might find someone who could use a lift!

Source: PR Email