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SANTA ANA, California, September 12, 2018 — Nicalis, Inc. today announced Dungreed, an infinitely replayable 2D side-scrolling action game, on Nintendo Switch™. Developed by Team Horay in Seoul, South Korea, Dungreed lets players assume the role of an adventurer who must explore a continuously evolving dungeon in order to prevent the town from being destroyed.

Dungreed features procedurally generated levels with a variety of environments such as prisons, jungles and lava zones. Players can defeat enemies and advance through the dungeon using powerful magic items and an arsenal of weapons, ranging from rusty swords to cutting-edge sniper rifles. To prepare for the journey ahead, adventurers can train to become stronger and better equipped prior to exploring deeper and encountering the sinister denizens that lurk in the unpredictable dungeon.

At the upcoming Busan Indie Connect Festival 2018 (BICFest 2018) in South Korea, Nicalis will showcase Dungreed in addition to another Korean-developed title, RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore. RemiLore is an all-new hack-and-slash action game from developers Pixellore and RemiMory scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation^®4, Xbox One and Steam in winter 2018.

“We met both the Dungreed and RemiLore teams at prior BICFest events, and it’s rewarding for us to return and continue our collaborations with them,” said Nicalis president Tyrone Rodriguez. “We hope this year’s show brings us more opportunities to work closely with other Korean developers and introduce their games to more players around the world.”

As part of its platinum sponsorship of BICFest 2018 (September 13-16), Nicalis will offer attendees hands-on time with its current and upcoming lineup of games, including:

• Dungreed (Release date TBA for Nintendo Switch)
• RemiLore (Coming Winter 2018 to Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Steam)
• The Binding of Isaac: Repentance (Release dates and platforms TBA)
• Blade Strangers (Out now for Nintendo Switch, PS4, Steam)
• Crystal Crisis (Coming Winter 2018 to Nintendo Switch)

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There has been an update to the release date timing for Thief Arthur. Originally the DLC for Thief Arthur was going to be made available on September 13, but now it will be available for download between the dates of September 19 or September 20 depending on the system region and console. Additionally, the v1.10 patch for Arcade Stick Support will be made available at the same time.

 

NA Region:

Nintendo Switch Updates:
• Thief Arthur DLC – Available at 5:00 PM PDT on 9/19
• Arcade Stick Support Patch v1.10 – Available at 5:00 PM PDT on 9/19

PlayStation 4 Updates:
• Thief Arthur DLC – Available at 12:00 PM PDT on 9/20
• Arcade Stick Support Patch v1.10 – Available at 5:00 PM PDT on 9/19

 

EU Region:

Nintendo Switch Updates:
• Thief Arthur – Available at 2:00 AM CEST on 20 Sept.
• Arcade Stick Support Patch v1.10 – Available at 2:00 AM CEST on 20 Sept.

PlayStation 4 Updates:
• Thief Arthur – Available at 12:00 PM CEST on 20 Sept.
• Arcade Stick Support Patch v1.10 – Available at 12:00 AM UTC on 20 Sept.

 

Download the v1.10 patch to access the Arcade Stick Support and the locked data for the Thief Arthur DLC. In order to unlock the additional character, you can purchase and download the DLC from the online store (i.e. PlayStation Store or Nintendo eShop).

Thief Arthur will be available for 4.99 US/EUR, while the Arcade Stick Support Patch v1.10 will be available for free.

We apologize for the delay in release of these two additions and look forward to having these updates available for you to enjoy soon!

WARSAW, Poland – Sept. 11, 2018 – Exorder, the fantasy turn-based tactical RPG from Fat Dog Games and Solid9 Studio, marches onto Nintendo Switch Sept. 27, 2018. The Steam price will drop to match the console price point of $12.99 USD / €12.99.

Charge into battle as Princess Beyla, defender of the crown and protector of the kingdom. Exorder boasts intense skirmishes with more than 10 battle units. Each unit features distinct and quirky skills with different model and stat variants to choose from. Combat is easy to pick up, but the game’s multiplayer skirmishes demand a master to climb the ranks in global leaderboards.

Learn the ropes in a quick single-player campaign by fighting to defend Cerulean, a humble kingdom threatened by a not-so-humble Prince Tristan. After saving the day, prepare to challenge a single foe online in quick match or queue in for a heated battle of up to four players in a custom game. Exorder has both online and local multiplayer options to throw down with friends far away or on the couch. Crossplay allows Nintendo Switch and PC owners to wage war against each other.

Battles between three warring nations span eight skirmish maps that promote strategic planning and the occasional overly boisterous winner. Carefully predict enemy turns and choose unit placements and skills wisely: one wrong tradeoff can lead to an unforgiving end (and perhaps a strained friendship).

Exorder is a bright, colorful adventure with cheerful music and a delightful cast of characters that drive Cerulean’s fantastical, all-ages tale. The sights and sounds of this troubled kingdom charm for hours in both an easy to pick up single-player campaign and challenging multiplayer showdowns.

“This is a love song to the classic games in the turn-based tactics genre,” said Darek Skrzypkowski, CEO, Fat Dog Games. “Exorder is a brilliant and welcoming tribute to that scene with its vibrant colors, quirky humor and intuitive mechanics made even better when played with friends.”

For more information, please visit Exorder’s official website, join its Discord server and follow Solid9 Studio on Twitter and Facebook.

Exorder is currently available on Windows, Mac and Linux via Steam for $12.99 USD and supports English with subtitles available in Polish. The game will be available digitally for Nintendo Switch for $12.99.

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TOKYO – Sept. 11, 2018 – The Midnight Sanctuary, the occult suspense 3D novel from Sony publishing label UNTIES and developer CAVYHOUSE, will shake players to their core on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PSVR and Steam on Oct. 4. VR support will haunt Steam at a future date.

The people of Daiusu, a long-isolated Japanese village, revere a mystic woman known as “The Saint.” Once persecuted for their religious beliefs but wishing to become a modern tourist destination, locals have built a grand cathedral in her honor and to attract visitors.

Famous historian Hamomuro Tachibana, voiced by popular Japanese actress Yū Shimamura (Final Fantasy XV, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Attack on Titan) is invited to Daiusu to catalog its past and familiarize locals with the outside world.

But not all is as it seems. Quickly into her journey Tachibana witnesses residents appearing and disappearing, leaping off cliffs, and twisting themselves in half. Are these people dead… or not quite? Has “The Saint” returned to the mountain village? If so, does she bring salvation or herald the end?

The Midnight Sanctuary blurs the line between reality and surreal both in storytelling and visual style. Blending static 2D textures and moving 3D models creates a striking visual effect, further enhanced in VR. The Midnight Sanctuary’s graphics, which incorporate a stained glass-style to create a beautiful aesthetic, provides an eerie background for the alarming events Tachibana encounters.

“The mysteries of The Midnight Sanctuary carry many unexpected twists and turns,” said John Davis, G&R Representative, UNTIES. “CAVYHOUSE has really outdone themselves with the graphics, creating stunning visuals to underline the strange story of Daiusu village.

The Midnight Sanctuary will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PSVR, and Steam for $9.99 USD and will support English text localization and full audio and text in Japanese.

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Moonlighter’s debut on the Nintendo Switch console has been slated for November of this year! Published by 11 bit studios, Moonlighter is an action RPG with rogue-lite elements that shines a light on the daily adventures of Will, a devoted shopkeeper who secretly dreams of becoming a hero. While the exact launch date has not been confirmed, fans can expect Moonlighter to arrive in retail stores and on the Nintendo Switch eShop this November.

About Moonlighter

Made by Digital Sun, published by 11 bit studios, and partnered with Merge Games for retail distribution, Moonlighter’s story dates back to an age of archaeological excavation where a set of mysterious Gates were uncovered by intrepid pioneers. Folks quickly realized that these ancient passages lead to different realms and dimensions – providing brave and reckless adventurers with treasures beyond measure. Rynoka, a small commercial village, was founded near the excavation site to provide refuge for adventurers and a marketplace to sell their hard-earned plunders.

Features

• Manage a bustling shop in the heart of the commercial village of Rynoka – Catch shoplifters, control the price of goods, and hire staff to assist while you gather materials.
• Dive into the dungeons of Rynoka – Take on themed dungeons as you hunt for good to sell in your shop. Each dungeon gets progressively harder as they are unlocked and are guarded by ancient golems who stand sentry against looters.
• Upgrade your weapons and armor or brew potions by gathering components in perilous dungeons.
• Exciting patches planned will keep Moonlighter fresh as you work towards growing the village of Rynoka and ensuring it prospers by attracting new adventurers to its gates!

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Target acquired… 👾

The ultimate version of #Velocity2X – @FuturLab’s critically-acclaimed shmup and platformer hybrid – is coming to #NintendoSwitch on 20th September!

Play it yourself on launch day at #EGX2018 pic.twitter.com/3ubPYW9Eis

— Curve Digital (@CurveDigital) September 11, 2018

SNK’s star-studded party fighting game, SNK HEROINES Tag Team Frenzy, is now available worldwide! Look for the title digitally at Nintendo eShop and PlayStation™Store, and physically on Nintendo Switch™ at a local retailer near you!

Style your favorite team and take on the single-player story mode, or duke it out in a variety of battle modes against your friends locally or online. Check out the launch trailer and get ready for the best dream party fighter this year!

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KATOWICE, POLAND – Sept. 6, 2018 – My Brother Rabbit, the heartwarming adventure game from Artifex Mundi, invites players on an emotional trip into the dreamlands of imagination on PC, Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch September 21.

After their beloved daughter falls ill, a family hopes to restore her health with the treatment she needs. Her caring older brother wants to help however he can and turns to the power of imagination and wonder to help take her mind off serious matters. While life appears dreary and cruel, the fantastic and surreal world conjured up by the children offers a wonderful reprieve.

In the siblings’ land of make-believe, a sweet little rabbit takes care of his friend flower, who recently became afflicted by a strange sickness. To reach those who can heal her, he sets out on a journey that requires both a keen eye and smart thinking. Collect hidden objects including butterflies, insectoid lightbulbs, and other items and apply them to the riddles hiding throughout the world.

After observing each area and uncovering secret objects, these items are used in over 30 minigames. Some are as simple as connecting threads in a color-matching game. More complex puzzles involves repairing a fantastical musical machine. Each part adds another musical layer to the song emitting from the device, until a full symphony heralds the rabbit’s triumph.

As the rabbit gets closer to making his friend flower better, the joyful scenery begins to blend with the cold hospital surrounding the children. Though their situation is dark, the children use their creativity as a torch to light their way out. Kids have the incredible ability to explain what they don’t understand. This isn’t a way to ignore what they fear, but to instead both cope and understand the strange ways of an ever-changing world. The game’s designers worked with their own children to better understand they way they perceive our reality.

My Brother Rabbit’s gorgeously bizarre hand-painted landscapes are reminiscent of Dali, and the surreality is underscored further by the music. Arkadiusz Reikowski of Layers of Fear and Seven: The Days Long Gone fame penned an inspiring score that helps accentuate the whimsical delights of this world. Players will delve into their imagination and experience an emotional connection like no other.

“We feel that players will form a bond with the children in My Brother Rabbit because of their enduring spirit,” said Tomasz Grudziński, CEO at Artifex Mundi. “Though this story begins with a tragedy, these children always hope for a brighter future.”

My Brother Rabbit will be available for $14.99 on Nintendo Switch, Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One September 21.

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SYDNEY – Sept. 5, 2018 – Siegecraft Commander, the action-strategy game hybrid from Blowfish Studios, will hurtle toward Nintendo Switch on Sept. 19, 2018.

Lead an army of troops on a raging battlefield and construct a network of offensive and defensive structures to strengthen their positions and demolish enemy fortifications. To expand their battlements, players catapult structures across the warzone, creating a web of connected towers linking back to the spires that spawned them and, ultimately, the central base.

Every tower must connect to the last or to other structures linked to the faction’s first building. If a link in the chain is broken, everything cut off from the nexus will also crumble, leading to potential domino-esque effects where entire sections can fall with one well-placed shot.

Building fortifications is only half the battle. Catapults will launch everything from new structures to explosives and cows, all while deploying infantry to attack the opposing forces. Some placements can even buff towers’ speed and strength with magical auras, making one’s knowledge of the land, along with shrewd aim, and a keen tactical eye key to survival.

Two eight-level single-player campaigns starring either a defense-focused band of knights or a tribe of offensive Lizardmen will be presented in a storybook fashion. For those wishing to turn friend into foe, Siegecraft Commander supports local split-screen and online cross-platform multiplayer for 2-4 players between Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC. Generals can choose between tactical turn-based and action-packed RTS battles. The ability to choose a commander and toy with the tech tree means there’s a strategy for everyone.

“Whether you want to engage in more methodical turn-based battles or enjoy the chaos of real-time fights, Siegecraft Commander offers strategy fans of all stripes something to love,” said Ben Lee, CEO, Blowfish Studios. “And being able to play at either pace is a perfect match for the stay-at-home or play-on-the-go nature of the Nintendo Switch.”

Siegecraft Commander is available for pre-order at $19.99 USD / €19.99 via Nintendo Switch eShop. The game is also on sale for the same price on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam for PC, Mac, and HTC Vive.

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