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Querétaro, Mexico — March 18th, 2020 — Indie developer Seashell Studio is happy to announce that its frantic foodstuff multiplayer game, Lunch A Palooza, is coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this Spring. Currently on Steam Early Access, Lunch A Palooza throws out the table manners rule book, as you battle your way to be the last meal standing.

In Lunch A Palooza players enter frenetic food fights as one of eight dishes, pushing other delicacies off the table in single player or local multiplayer for up to four people. Pepper your character with power-ups to spice up your unique attacks. When dishing out the pain anything goes, from serving side dishes to sweep up the competition, to setting up push traps to clear the table for the next sitting. Remember, the dinner table arena is a hazardous place for food with flying forks and knives always trying to nab a piece of you.

Lunch A Palooza offers a full menu of game modes sure to meet everyone’s tastes. The “Main Course” is a free-for-all with each player having five lives while battling to be the last edible standing. The “Royal Buffet” is an all you can eat version of the “Main Course” where you have unlimited lives but a set time to clear the competition away, with the player with the least falls winning. If you want something simpler, the “Side Dish” offers team battles and last but not least is the chef’s special, “King of the Cloche”, where players battle it out for cloche domination.

Featuring courses of four game modes, a colorful cast of whimsical characters and simple controls, Lunch a Palooza offers a thrilling food party where everyone is invited.

“We are pleased to announce that the order for Lunch A Palooza has been received and will be ready for consoles and Steam later this year,” said Rodrigo Cuadriello from Seashell Studio. “With it’s simple controls, roster of tasty playable characters and riotous food fights, Lunch A Palooza is the most fun you’ll have with friends around a dinner table.”

In 2019, Lunch A Palooza was the finalist of the Indie Prize Showcase for GameDaily Connect USA and Asia as well asx2 made the Pixelatl Showroom Section in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

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WARSAW, Poland (March 17th, 2020) — 2020 just got a bit more exciting for Switch gamers looking for gods to slay. During today’s Indie World showcase, Nintendo revealed that pixel-art boss rush game Eldest Souls from Fallen Flag Studio and publisher United Label is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer. The online event exclusively revealed brand new Switch gameplay footage, showcasing zones, NPCs and the Ancient Gods players will face in Eldest Souls. The Switch version joins the previously announced PC version, also heading to the hands of valiant players in the summer.

In Eldest Souls, the Old Gods have broken free from their long imprisonment, determined to wreak a terrible vengeance on all those who defied them. You play a lone knight, a great warrior, and the final hope of your civilization in the face of their wrath. Your mission: Slay them all.

• Slaying Gods is no easy task. Prepare yourself to be overwhelmed by brutal, challenging encounters, which only the most determined will survive.
• Explore the mysterious ancient Citadel, the prison of the Old Gods. This monument to humanity’s hubris has long been forgotten, and something dark has taken root deep within.
• Every encounter with the Old Gods will present a unique challenge. Claim their power, unlock new Talents and Abilities, and use everything at your disposal to slay them all.

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Valencia, Spain – March 17, 2020 – Summer in Mara is set to launch very soon, as Chibig unveiled a brand new trailer during today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase! Nintendo Switch players will get first access to the game on consoles this Spring, with a simultaneous PC release, followed by PS4 and Xbox One launches later this year.

The new trailer shown today gives players a glimpse into the life of Koa, a young adventurer who wants to explore the world that lies offshore. Players will be able to farm and craft on their home island while also setting off to sea to explore the vast tropical archipelago of Summer in Mara, learning and growing with Koa along the way.

Summer in Mara is a mix of farming simulation and story-based adventure rolled into one as players will visit new islands, make new friends, and learn more about the evil corporation Elit, which wants to conquer Mara. As Koa, Chibig wants players to feel like they’re exploring the world of Mara to make it a better place. Character development is a huge focus for the team, and this is reflected in the care put into the friends met, and the anecdotes of their travels.

Summer In Mara features over 30 hours of playtime with 250+ missions to set off on and 20+ characters to meet and befriend. Along with a host of upgrades, secrets, and treasure to find, Summer in Mara is set to deliver a wholesome and fun experience for all ages.

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Manchester, UK, March 17th, 2020 — As long as there have been heroes, villains, and fighters the question, ‘Who do you think would win in a fight?’ has been on the tips of people’s tongues. Thanks to Bounty Battle, fans can now answer that question in the ultimate indie brawler showdown! Merge Games, along with France based developers Dark Screen Games, are delighted to announce that Bounty Battle, the 1-4 player beat-’em-up with characters from all over the Indie World, is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC this Summer.

During their showcase on March 17th, Nintendo highlighted some of the best indie titles coming to Nintendo Switch with Bounty Battle included in the mix!

Bounty Battle is the ultimate indie fighting game – a new 2D fighter, where you can pit your favorite Indie heroes against one another. Indie heroes from games like Guacamelee!, Dead Cells, Darkest Dungeon, Owlboy, and more battle it out in this fighter frenzy. Bounty Battle features over 25 fighters from over 20 different indie games and each fighter comes with their own Minion companion and unique abilities. Battle across levels inspired from the fighters’ native game worlds with up to 3 other players.

Characters – Bounty Battle showcases your favorite characters from these beloved indie games – Guacamelee!, Darkest Dungeon, Dead Cells, Awesomenauts, Nuclear Throne, Owlboy, Axiom Verge, SteamWorld Dig, Oddmar, Jotun, Battle Chasers Nightwar, Death’s Gambit, EITR, Super Comboman, Pankapu, Flinthook, Doko Roko, Tower of Samsara, Blubber Busters, Ruin of the Reckless, The Bug Butcher, and Blocks that Matter

Key Features

• A host of game modes including a Story Mode, Couch Multiplayer, Practise and Tutorial to discover your style
• Over 20 characters from your favorite Indie titles each with their own move set and special attacks
• Each fighter has their very own minion to summon and join the fight
• Over 10 arenas to battle on – some plucked from the worlds of their fighters
• Multiple color and palette swap options to fight in style

The ultimate indie fighting game, Bounty Battle Signature Edition, is also now available to pre-order direct from the Signature Edition store.

Available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, the Signature Edition of Bounty Battle includes:

• Region free copy of Bounty Battle on the console of your choice.
• Four limited edition enamel pins featuring Bounty Battle fighters: Atlas, Lazarus, Lilith and Tyran.
• Numbered collector’s certificate, printed with the developers’ signatures.
• 34-page booklet detailing the combatants featured in Bounty Battle.
• Sturdy “Sierra” box with foam insert.
• Outer sleeve featuring alternative artwork.

Standard physical versions are also available. For more information visit the Signature Edition Store.

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Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, developed by the original studio TAITO Corporation and exclusively released on Nintendo Switch, is about to burst onto the American scene complete with the return of the popular dragons, Bub and Bob, along with news skills and amazing challenges. The sequel will be released, both digitally and physically, exclusively for Nintendo Switch in North and South America on March 31st 2020.

100 levels to defy the wicked wizard, Bonner, and his henchmen, where the player can be a solo star and jump, cavort, float and become a platform high flyer or play co-op mode with up to 3 friends. This integrated cooperative mode provides even more fun with friends, as well as offering some of the cutest, addictive, ‘platforming’, Bubble Bobble 4 Friends includes the legendary original Bubble Bobble game, plus much, much more….

Collectors from all over the world will also be delighted by the commemorative releases from Strictly Limited. A few copies of the very extensive Collector’s Edition of Bubble Bobble 4 Friends can still be pre-ordered from the Strictly Limited Games online store at a price of approx. 101 USD. The Collector’s Edition is limited to only 2500 Units and contains a sturdy hardcover box with magnetic lock, the original soundtrack, a fully localized hardcover artbook and many more exclusive items.

The Standard Edition is limited to 3500 units and offers a beautiful retro-style cover and an individual number on each copy, and is available for appro. 45 USD. Both editions will come with a very special Acrylic Print of Bub or Bob as an exclusive bonus item.

Collectors can look forward to the Collector’s Edition of Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, distributed exclusively by Strictly Limited Games. The ININ publishing label markets the retail versions and digital releases on the Nintendo eShop.

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Gothenburg, Sweden – March 17, 2020 – Thunderful Publishing and Maschinen-Mensch are excited to share that the popular PC roguelike expedition simulation game, Curious Expedition, is releasing on consoles for the first time at the end of the month. Console players will get to explore the unknown world in search of great fame when Curious Expedition releases March 31st on PlayStation 4, April 2nd on Nintendo Switch, and April 3rd on Xbox One for $14.99 / €14.99.

“We’re thrilled to bring Curious Expedition to a brand new audience. Console players will get to experience the “ultimate edition” of the game, which has been improved through more than 50 updates on PC over the course of the past 5 years.” said Riad Djemili, CEO of Maschinen-Mensch.

“We believe the game is a perfect fit for consoles, as it’s structured around short paced sessions, but also provides plenty of depth and replayability, with lots of content to discover and unlock.”

About Curious Expedition

Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities players will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never before explored in search of fame, science and treasures in a procedurally generated world full of wonder and mystery.

• Experience your very own adventure through a procedural story which makes every game unique
• Explore procedurally generated worlds, each with its own distinctive set of challenges for the ambitious explorer
• Plan and equip your trek, as a good explorer is always prepared for any eventuality

Adventure awaits!

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The adventure of a lifetime is here with LA-MULANA 1 & 2, available NOW for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One! Watch the Launch Trailer for a glimpse into what awaits you in the ruins of La-Mulana. The courage to brave them will be met with great rewards, and even greater knowledge…

Get the LA-MULANA 1 & 2 Hidden Treasures Edition that comes with the physical game along with several other riches, like the Siesta in the Ruins jigsaw puzzle.

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Prague, Czech Republic – March 13, 2020 – 1C Entertainment and Snowhound Games announce Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition is coming for PC, Xbox One, Playstation 4, and Switch. Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition is set to release March 24th and be priced at $24.99 USD / 24,99 EUR.

Following Deep Sky Derelicts initial launch into Steam Early Access in 2017 and its positive reception by fans of tactical rogue-like RPGs, the game has been requested by numerous players to hit the shelves of Microsoft Xbox One, Sony Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch stores. Since its successful release on PC, Deep Sky Derelicts has been remarkably polished, expanded, and enhanced with fresh content and multiple new features, which now creates a perfect moment to gratify the console gamers and finally bring it on their favorite platforms!

In a grim dystopian future, mankind has scattered across the galaxy and human society has split into two distinct classes. You are a poor, stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict stations and ships in outer space. A fabled alien derelict ship rumored to be hidden within the Deep Sky sector of space is your ticket for citizenship and a cozy life on a hospitable planet.

Begin your search by building a crack team of scavengers, then enhance their skills and equipment through exploring decrepit space stations, hazardous planets, and derelict alien ships. Fight monsters for loot and return to home base to upgrade your gear, all in distinctive retro-futuristic comic book art style.

Experience Deep Sky Derelicts in its ultimate, definitive edition, which combines the overhauled base game with its two DLCs: New Prospects and Station Life. Both additions bring new gameplay features, character upgrades, home base improvements, monsters, missions and much more!

Key Features:

• Enhanced base game and two DLC packs included
• Fresh take on turn-based combat with cards
• Dynamic sci-fi comic book look & feel
• Endless customization options for characters and scavenging teams
• High replay value thanks to procedurally generated content
• Dozens of enthralling little stories of the outcast life in the grim Deep Sky universe
• Two game modes: Story Campaign and Arena

Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition is developed by Snowhound Games and published by 1C Entertainment. The title is rated PEGI 12 – Violence and Bad Language.

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VANCOUVER – March 13, 2020 – Halo Infinite co-developer SkyBox Labs brings Stela, the cinematic platformer about a young woman witnessing the final days of a mysterious ancient world, to Nintendo Switch™ and Steam for Windows PC today. The final, definitive version includes new content debuting across all platforms as well as updates added since launch on Xbox One and Apple Arcade.

The new content includes an expanded ending and post-credits scene as well as an additional 15 secret areas to explore, unlockable 3D dioramas, visual improvements, and bug fixes.

Stela presents a lone traveler’s journey through a variety of breathtaking environments to find safety in the final days of a decaying world. Escape human-sized beetles, hungry spirits, and other gargantuan monsters lurking in the shadows while solving massive puzzles to the sound of an original ambient soundtrack.

“We’ve put our all into creating new content for the Nintendo Switch and Steam ports, hoping to bring to light a side of Stela no one has experienced,” said Shyang Kong, Co-Founder, SkyBox Labs. “By adding more layers to the game, we’ve addressed critiques and improved its storytelling. The end result is one even those who have already completed the game will enjoy.”

Stela is available today on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Steam for the regular price of $19.99 USD, with a launch discount of 15% off for Steam worldwide and Nintendo eShop in the Americas only. It is also available on Xbox One and Apple Arcade.

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The choices made in the struggle to survive in Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories (PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam) will determine the fate of not only yourself, but those of others. Each situation brings different opportunities and directions to take in the face of calamity.

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