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Montpellier, France – August 22, 2024. Through their participation at Future Game Show, yesterday Dear Villagers and Studio Plane Toast had the pleasure to announce that their cozy, semi-open world exploration adventure Caravan Sandwitch will be launching this September 12 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5 and Nintendo Switch platforms. The title sets the player in a Sci-Fi Provence-like world, driven by a mystery through your missing sister that unfolds with each step you take. Players will traverse a rich landscape in their customizable van, interacting with various inhabitants and uncovering the mysteries of Cigalo.

With an emphasis on inclusivity and environmental themes, the life in Caravan Sandwitch is simple: no combat, no death, no timer, just you, your van, and the world.

KEY FEATURES

Explore a Provence-like World

Equipped with your van and an array of essential tools, you set out on a quest to find your missing sister. Upgrade your van throughout your adventure and explorations to open up new passages and ruins. From navigating treacherous terrain to uncovering ancient ruins, every step of your journey brings you closer to unraveling the truth behind your sister’s disappearance.

An hopeful Post-Apocalypse

From a green planet to a desertic one due to human activities and sur-exploitation; discover on Cigalo the impact of humans and its population through your road trip. Meet the Reinetos, an old aboriginal species, the Robots left behind after the planet exploitation, the humans who stayed after everyone left for another planet, and the mysterious SandWitch. All of them live peacefully in Cigalo and help each other in this unwelcome environment.

Meet a diverse cast of characters

As you interact with the diverse characters you meet along the way, you’ll come to understand that your community is your home. Help everyone and contribute your piece to the edifice, enabling everyone to live in harmony in an environment hostile to all civilizations due to over-exploitation.

A Game developed for All

Plane Toast made a huge effort to create a game in which everyone can feel included, representing their vision of a world where communities help each other to overcome the environmental consequences of our world.Caravan SandWitch is written with an inclusive script, that represents a real community with its people and representation.

Accessibility options are available.

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Berlin, 22 August 2024 – The wait is almost over! In seven short days, ININ Games, in collaboration with Tengo Project and Natsume, will release the highly anticipated, Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn! Set to launch on August 29, 2024 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S & X, and PC Steam, this release is definitely not one to miss!

This revitalised masterpiece pays homage to its original classic 90’s NES title by combining the authentic retro action gaming feel with brand new 16-bit graphics, new music and even a brand new game stage!

At the heart of this revival is Tengo Project, the Natsume development team behind “Wild Guns”, “Pocky & Rocky Reshrined” and “The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors.” With this new release,  “Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn,” Tengo Project continues on the wave of action-packed, brain bursting, mindless retro gaming fun.

What are you waiting for? Pre-order Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn today! Still not sure if it’s right for you? Play the free demo available on Nintendo eStore and Xbox Store (PlayStation coming very soon) – … we know you wanna!

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Valencia, Spain – August 21st, 2024 –  Chibig studio is pleased as punch to announce that their new delivery adventure, Mika and the Witch’s Mountain, is available now on Steam and Nintendo Switch! The release is taking place at gamescom, where the team will be showcasing this wonderful title to all the attendees, media, and content creators at the event. The demo will also be available to those who want to deliver some packages with the young witch and get some perks from the game.

While the game is coming Steam as an Early Access title (a first for Chibig) at least two content patches are already planned to launch before the end of the year:

“Our community has been with us and supported us in the Kickstarter campaign and the closed beta.” — in the words of Abraham Cozar, CEO of Chibig — “We want them to give us feedback once again to help us achieve a better version of the game, all together.”

Mika and the Witch’s Mountain Kickstarter campaign in 2023 received the support of 24.000 backers and €1.3M, being the most supported Spanish video game project on the platform and helping the team to continue developing this fantasy adventure inspired by Kiki’s Delivery Service and The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker.

Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is available now on Nintendo Switch as well as on Steam via Early Access for $19.99 USD with a 15% launch discount, though fans of Mika and the Witch’s Mountain on PlayStation 4 | 5 and Xbox Series X | S will have to wait later this year to join the party.

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Deck13 Spotlight and developer ShrooMoon UG are thrilled to announce the release of the first Gameplay Trailer for their upcoming Retro-JIGRPG Elements Destiny, showing off the variety of landscapes to discover, the turn based combat system, overworld abilities and cheerful characters. The game is also playable at this year’s Gamescom at the Indie Arena Booth in Hall 10.2.

Elements Destiny is set in the world of Solitas which is threatened by a new shadow crusade. Only the descendants of the Clans of the Elements have the power to avert it – descendants like Erika. And so she embarks on a journey into the unknown that will take her throughout Solitas and perhaps beyond.

Join Erika on her mission! Find all those who have been chosen to walk this path with her and awaken their elemental powers. These not only open up unique possibilities in battle, but also help you overcome various obstacles along the way. Defeat terrifying monsters, treacherous adversaries and sometimes Erika’s own fears.

Can YOU change the future?

Solitas depends on you. Every one of your heroes has special abilities during the fights against countless fantastic monsters. Craft unique items, master the elements and experience a complex story where nothing is as it seems. Bit by bit, put the puzzle pieces you discover during your journey together. The goal is clear, but the paths to it are more branched than they seem. Has the battle between light and darkness always been preordained? And what role do you play in all of this?

Elements Destiny, developed by the ambitious team from ShrooMoon, will release soon for PC and Consoles after nearly 7 years of development with the idea being worked on for nearly 20 years. Prepare yourself for a 80 – 100 hour journey and the first real JIGRPG, Japanese inspired German RPG, with tons of dialogues being fully voiced in German by famous Anime voice actors. The game will be released in combination with a gigantic soundtrack with over 100 Tracks.

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Gateshead, United Kingdom – August 15th 2024 – Coatsink and Ghosts’ exhilarating high-speed racer, Phantom Spark, is available today on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Inspired by adrenaline-fueled games like Trackmania, WipeOut, F-Zero and Thumper, Phantom Spark challenges players to push for the best times while speeding through otherworldly architecture.

Phantom Spark features a full single-player campaign where you must challenge the domain champions, as well as a split-screen multiplayer mode where you can take on your friends. Global online leaderboards will test your skills to the limit as you seek to hone your abilities and set record-breaking times.
Compete against ghost opponents to see the current best time in action, allowing you to improve your racing line and find those extra fractions of a second that can make all the difference. With instant restarts, you stay in the rhythm, keeping focus as you refine your times on each pathway.

“For three years the leaderboards have been just us, friends and testers,” said Joon Van Hove, Design & Developer of Ghosts. I’m really excited to see how the leaderboard will evolve, what players’ strategies are, and how hard much better they inevitably are than the developers.”

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We are proud to share additional information about the battle system in Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam in 2025! (Steam version to follow later in 2025.)

About Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero

In Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, the story follows Marona – a gifted young girl with the power to speak to Phantoms – as she traverses the ocean world of Ivoire, providing aid to those in need. When a fleet of ghost ships attack, it’s up to Marona and her new friend Apricot to assemble the legendary crew that once defeated these spectral foes.

Recruit Phantoms, bind them to objects, combine them with Gadgets, and even merge them with Marona herself to unleash show-stopping abilities and sink the Shipwreck Fleet!

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August 14th – Warsaw, Poland | yabai.games has announced that pre-order for Kamikaze Lassplanes by Inky Dreams will be available for the Nintendo Switch on August 16th in North America.

Kamikaze Lassplanes is a genre-busting visual novel with shoot-’em-up gameplay. Set in a steampunk world torn by a brutal war, a dramatic rom-com unfolds with two powerful weapons named Lassplanes.

Immerse yourself in a unique blend of an action-packed arcade shoot-’em-up and a beautifully illustrated visual novel.

Meet Alba Trossé and Hannah Brandenburg, two powerful Lassplanes with opposing natures but a shared destiny. As the kingdom’s last hope in a devastating war, you’ll forge deep connections, make pivotal choices, and influence not only the fate of the war but also the path of your own heart.

Engage in exhilarating missions as you pilot the deadly Lassplanes, mastering their unique abilities and experiencing a story rich with drama, romance, and humor. Your decisions will open up multiple endings, revealing different facets of Alba and Hannah.

Behind the silly facade, Kamikaze Lassplanes is a dark story about exploring humanity in a world where every rose has its thorn. When nothing is as it seems, your beliefs are shattered as you uncover the truth—and perhaps you’ll pay the ultimate price for it.

Features:

• Branching Storylines: Your choices shape the narrative, unlocking various endings and revealing different sides of the characters.
• Artistic Treasures: Discover a gallery filled with beautiful, hand-drawn ecchi illustrations.
• Intense Arcade Mode: Test your skills and aim for high scores in challenging Arcade mode missions.
• Dynamic 3D Gameplay: Navigate diverse environments and control Lassplanes in fully realized 3D missions, adding depth and excitement to your experience.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure where the skies are the battlefield, and the heart is the ultimate prize.

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Montpellier, France – August 13, 2024. Spanish indie studio Team Delusion and French publisher Dear Villagers are happy to announce that Guayota, the dark 3D adventure with puzzle mechanics and inspiration from Canary Islands mythology, is releasing todaay on Steam and Nintendo Switch at a price of 14.99 USD/EUR with a 10% off during the first week.

Inspired by the guanche legends and the myths from the Canary Islands, Guayota depicts the story of a group of explorers, sent by the Spanish Kingdom to find the legendary Saint Brendan’s Island. As the protagonist, you will soon understand that this island, said to be paradise on Earth, might actually hide darker secrets.

KEY FEATURES

The secrets behind Saint Brendan’s Island

Immerse yourself in a rich puzzle game that draws inspiration from the legend of Saint Brendan. As you look for your companions, you will explore ancient gods’ temples, each guarding a deep secret and offering a piece of the island’s mysterious past.

The power of fire and lights

Equipped with a torch, you must utilize the powers of fire, lights, and lasers to navigate through temples and solve their enigmas. As you progress, the challenges become increasingly complex, requiring keen observation.

Two modes, two ways of accessing the truth

As you explore each temple, you’ll encounter two distinct modes: The “Real World” and “The Plane of Madness”. Reality can sometimes be deceiving: exploring both will be crucial in your quest for the truth.

Constant new exploration & puzzle mechanics to master

Each temple presents its own unique enigmas and dangerous traps. And as your journey on Saint Brendan continues, you will encounter more challenges involving new ways of solving puzzles.

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Montpellier, France – August 8, 2024. Dear Villagers is proud to announce their publishing partnership with Sunny Syrup Studio on Spirit Mancer, a 2D Hack and Slash adventure with deck-building mechanics that will be released in November on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Spirit Mancer is inspired by classics like Mega Man, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and Pokemon, in the game players are in the role of a modern-day demon hunter, they can go alone or also can join forces with a friend in local couch co-op mode. Slash, Shoot and Break hordes of demons from Ars Goetia and stop the evil queen with the power of the Spirit Mancer. Capture their spirits and summon them out into battle in the beautiful yet dangerous world of Inferno!

KEY FEATURES

Hack and Slash action combines with deck building elements. With a skill base card, you can summon demons to do your bidding and help you during combat.

Local co-op support. Like in the old arcade times, join forces with a friend and jump together for an epic battle into a colourful and vibrant inferno.

100+ Unique enemies you can fight and capture

Huge variety of unique monsters and demons that you can fight and capture.

Summon captured enemies to battle as spirit cards

Capture any demons into spirit cards then summon them out into battle as your friends.

Deck building with 100+ spirit cards

Build your deck with demon spirits that you want in your pocket.

10+ Guns and weapons to be used

Blast any foes with a large variety of weapons.

8+ levels for you to explore – Beautiful beach, Volcanic fortress, Lush forest, and more

Adventure the huge fantasy world of inferno with 20+ biomes to explore.

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08 AUGUST, 2024 – Action-packed side-scrolling shoot ’em up Valfaris: Mecha Therion is blasting its way to consoles later this month. Developed by Steel Mantis and published by Big Sugar, Valfaris: Mecha Therion will be available to download from 29 August for Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, and Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S.

A brand new arcade-style Challenge Mode will be included with the console versions, and will also be released as a free update for the PC version on 26 August.

A sequel to the critically-acclaimed action-platformer Valfaris (ranked #16 Best PC Game of 2019 by Metacritic), Valfaris: Mecha Therion marks the return of protagonist Therion as he pilots a metal colossus and continues his pursuit of the diabolical Lord Vroll. Valfaris: Mecha Therion launched for PC late 2023 and currently has a 96% positive user rating on Steam.

About the game

Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!

After escaping Valfaris, Therion’s hunt for the evil Lord Vroll has taken him across the galaxy. As the final, inevitable showdown looms, Therion harnesses the awesome combat ability of his secret weapon – Mecha Therion!

A formidable suit of weaponised metal, Mecha Therion can be equipped with an array of devastating firepower, including Therion’s trademark Hellwraith – a minigun that shoots tormented souls.

Key features

• Fight through multiple levels of hostile alien territory
• Master a range of Destroyer, Melee, and Auxiliary class weapons
• Configure your Mecha loadout with your favourite weapon combos
• Earn Blood Metal to upgrade weapons and add-on
• Challenge Mode: Shoot for a high score in an arcade-style test of skill

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