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February 8th, 2018 – Award-winning veteran games developer and international games label Team17 has today released a free update for its hit turn-based strategy Worms W.M.D on Nintendo Switch™.

With a gorgeous, hand-drawn 2D look, brand new weapons, the introduction of crafting, vehicles and buildings, plus the return of some much-loved classic weapons and gameplay, Worms W.M.D is the best worms experience ever – now with HD Rumble and playable anywhere!

The newly released update adds many highly anticipated fan requested features including:
* A new bespoke invite system to enable players to send invites to friends for online matches
* Video capture ability! Just press and hold the Capture Button until you hear a “beep” to save the previous 30 seconds of play
* Increased overall maximum worm count from a total of a maximum of 32 worms on a map to up to 48 worms
* Additional performance optimizations

Worms W.M.D is available to download now for Nintendo Switch™ via the Nintendo eShop for $29.99.

To keep up to date with all the information on Worms W.M.D please visit www.team17.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord.

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SAN FRANCISCO – Feb. 7, 2018 – The Forbidden Arts, an action adventure platformer, has been summoned onto Steam Early Access. Wizards who prefer to work their magic on consoles can look forward to Q1 2019 when Stingbot Games brings their title to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One simultaneously alongside the complete PC launch.

Phoenix, a young man with newfound pyromancy abilities, sets out to protect the world of Chora from a looming evil. By joining forces with other valiant souls he can confront the evil necromancer Voltaire and his horde of undead.

To overcome the enemies that stand in his way, Phoenix will channel his inner flame – launching fireballs, conjuring elemental shields, and propelling himself into the air in this epic adventure full of action, suspense, and comedy.

Quests, puzzles, mini-games, and long-forgotten secrets await Phoenix and his companions on their travels through Chora. This magical realm delicately combines western and eastern cultures, given life by a vibrant and colorful art style, with an acoustic guitar soundtrack.

“Chora is a magical world full of mystery and wonder, with many more surprises on the way,” says Sterling Selover, founder and visionary, Stingbot Games. “Our Early Access players will help us shape Phoenix’s journey and strengthen him for the challenges ahead.”

The Forbidden Arts is currently available for $9.99 USD in English. Other localizations will come during the full launch next year. New content will be added regularly, with the first major update due out in the next few weeks. The price of The Forbidden Arts will rise as it approaches release, but early adopters will receive all added content at no extra cost.

For more information about The Forbidden Arts and Stingbot Games, please visit the official website or follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

About Stingbot Games

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Stingbot Games is an independent game development studio with an insatiable thirst for creating fantastic and unparalleled gaming experiences. The team finds inspiration in retro classics and modern masterpieces alike.

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We know fans have been anxiously awaiting news of our #HarvestMoon title coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 – and we have exciting news to share today! Introducing HARVEST MOON: LIGHT OF HOPE SPECIAL EDITION – coming May 2018! ???? pic.twitter.com/0eDwDi0O28

— Natsume Inc. (@Natsume_Inc) February 7, 2018

Crypt of the NecroDancer is NOW AVAILABLE on the Nintendo Switch in the Americas and Japan! Feb 8 for Europe & Australia!

Join Cadence and Nocturna and grab it now!: https://t.co/bIvR8AcxyR pic.twitter.com/8h757RPSF5

— NecroDancer (@NecroDancerGame) February 1, 2018

February 1st – Today, award-winning international games label Team17 and independent dev team MakinGames announced a partnership for the launch of Raging Justice, an exciting, fresh take on a much-loved genre: the beat ‘em up. Raging Justice is coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch™, PC and Mac in 2018.

The streets of Big Smoke City aren’t for the faint-hearted. Gang lords and their thugs rule, and there’s danger around every corner. The city doesn’t need a hero, it needs someone who is tough and rough enough to take on the scum that festers in the streets. The city needs some RAGING JUSTICE.

For fans of the genre, Raging Justice is a classic style brawler brought back to life with HD graphics and surround sound. Battle your way through hordes of thugs, unleashing maximum brutality  with Rick Justice and Nikki Rage’s savage fighting styles as you choose whether to arrest or annihilate your foes. Whether you play as good cop or bad cop has consequences and will result in a different ending to the game.

Key Features:

* Arrest warrants – You have the option to either obliterate your foes or play the rules and arrest them. Being a good cop has its benefits it’s a healthier lifestyle which means…well, more health but in the heat of a brawl, violence can sometimes be the answer. You get more points playing bad cop but it’s a dog eat dog world so watch out that your mate doesn’t swipe the loot before you do.

* Combat – Kick, punch and stomp your way through levels of 2D carnage with Rick and Nikki’s distinctive fighting styles.

* Unique art style – Raging Justice has a distinctive art style reminiscent of classic arcade favourites brought to life with high definition 3D renders.

* Vehicles – Mow down your foes on four wheels by jumping aboard lawnmowers and tractors. Vehicles will make you untouchable but if their health hits zero be prepared for an explosive exit!

* Weapons – Gear up with a variety of weapons. Smash your way through a bar fight with a stool, hit a home run with a baseball bat or ruffle your foes feathers with a deadly pigeon

* Leaderboard – Fight for the top spot on the global leaderboards. As the tension rises so can your score, use precision, timing and a tactical mind to secure your place among the best!

* Co-op multiplayer – Don’t battle through the streets alone, enlist a friend to help you in some multiplayer madness.

 

About Team17 Digital Ltd

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital Limited is a leading international games label that hosts The Escapists, Genesis: Alpha One, Overcooked, Yoku’s Island Express, Yooka-Laylee, the Worms franchise and many more from developers around the world. Visit www.team17.com for more info.

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But that is not ALL! As demanded, space's Greatest Pirate, @Flinthook is also coming to Nintendo Switch! More details coming soon! #Switch @NintendoAmerica https://t.co/Qo1YLzGVAg

— Tribute Games (@TributeGames) January 25, 2018

SNAP! The Mercenary Kings are coming to Nintendo Switch on February 6th! #mercenarykings #Switch @NintendoAmerica https://t.co/D1FNBouDWg

— Tribute Games (@TributeGames) January 25, 2018

Image & Form and Zoink, two of the most successful developers in the Swedish gaming industry, join forces to form Thunderful. The new company becomes one of the most important players on the European gaming circuit.

 

The owners of internationally acclaimed game studios Image & Form and Zoink have joined forces and formed Thunderful, a limited liability company that will wholly own Image & Form and Zoink. In turn, Thunderful is owned by Bergsala Holding, Brjann Sigurgeirsson and Klaus Lyngeled.

 

In 2017 Image & Form has been very successful with their latest release, SteamWorld Dig 2. The SteamWorld series, established 2010, has forged the studio into a leading developer and publisher of many different game genres on all current-gen platforms. Zoink made headlines when EA, responsible for game franchises such as Battlefield and FIFA, clinched the contract to publish Zoink’s pioneering game Fe, slated for release early 2018. Among others, the studio has also launched a very interesting VR project with one of the industry leaders in the field.

 

Both Image & Form and Zoink are based in Gothenburg, Sweden. They’ve collaborated for a long time, and will continue to develop games with existing and new IPs under their respective labels.

 

“We already work together on a daily basis in PR, marketing, intelligence and publishing,” says Brjann Sigurgeirsson, CEO of Image & Form and CEO of Thunderful. “Image & Form and Zoink will continue to produce games like we always do, but we’re now formalizing our close relationship. Through Thunderful we can share resources more effectively, officially act together and launch bigger, more ambitious game projects. We’re becoming a real powerhouse.”

 

With the paperwork out of the way, the next step in 2018 is moving into bigger offices together.

 

“Brjann and I already exchange very much information, so this development is natural,” says Klaus Lyngeled, CEO of Zoink and Chief Creative Officer of Thunderful. “With a group of close to 50 people we’ll grow our clout both nationally and internationally.”

 

Behind the successes lies a long-term dedication to making high-quality games, and today the studios are being compared to the likes of Nintendo and Double Fine.

 

“The gaming industry is rife with opportunities and many try their hand at it,” says Sigurgeirsson. “We know that in order to stay at the absolute top level, we must continue to develop world-class games. Fortunately, we are consistently proving that this is where we belong.”

 

A common denominator is Bergsala Holding, who among other things is the sole distributor of Nintendo products in the Nordic region. Bergsala is a long-standing partner in both companies, and have been imperative for the growth this far. Owe Bergsten, the CEO of Bergsala Holding, looks forward to the Thunderful cooperation. “There’s strength and clarity in gathering these great game developers and all their projects under one roof,” says Owe Bergsten. “The future looks both bright and exciting.”

 

EY Corporate Finance acted as exclusive financial advisor in the establishment of Thunderful AB.

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