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DALLAS, TX – JULY 11, 2019 – Ion Maiden, the old-school first-person shooter developed by Voidpoint and published by 3D Realms and 1C Entertainment, will release under a new title to avoid legal issues with a certain popular heavy metal band. Ion Fury fires out of Early Access and 1.0 bursts onto PC August 15, with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One coming later. To celebrate, PC Big Box-style physical copies are now available for pre-order.

Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison finally has a deadly date on her calendar with Dr. Jadus Heskel and his army of cyber-cultists. With signature weapons including her Loverboy revolver and Bowling Bombs, every cyborg she sees is about four seconds away from being nothing but gibs n’ gore.

Lovingly crafted in the Build engine which powered ‘90s classics such as Duke Nukem 3D, Blood and Shadow Warrior, Ion Fury fuses nostalgic looks with today’s technology to create the ultimate shooter. Modern features like auto-saves, improved physics and map interactivity, headshots, and widescreen functionality simply weren’t possible back then, but Ion Fury brings the best of both worlds.

To celebrate the sheer madness of a modern shooter made in the Build engine, Shelly’s getting the Big Box she deserves. This edition includes a Bowling Bomb-shaped USB Drive loaded with a DRM-Free version of the game and Soundtrack, a poster, a keycard based on the ones Shelly finds in-game, a making-of booklet, a Bowling Bomb sticker set, and of course Ion Fury, all for $59.99.

Haven’t played yet, and find that trigger finger is getting itchy? The Digital edition of Ion Fury is available now on Steam Early Access in English, for $19.99. As the game has doubled in planned scope since its unveiling, the price will rise to $24.99 one week from today on July 18. Now’s the perfect time to pick it up and start blasting.

“After careful consideration, we’ve decided to rename our first-person-shooter “Ion Maiden” to “Ion Fury,” said Mike Nielsen, CEO of 3D Realms. “A lot of thought went into this, but most importantly it would be a disservice to our loyal fanbase and the fantastic developers, to drag out a long lawsuit. The amazing gameplay, interactivity and pure fun, is what makes Ion Fury a great game. Not the title.”

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IRVINE, Calif., – July 10, 2019 – Valkyria Chronicles 4, the latest installment in SEGA’s innovative turn-based strategy RPG, is now available at a permanently reduced price of $29.99 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam!

Players interested in diving deeper into the fascinating watercolor-hued world of Valkyria Chronicles can pick up the Valkyria Chronicles 4: Complete Edition digital package, available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, which contains all add-on content released for the game, all for $49.99. If you happen to own the base game already, a convenient all-in-one DLC pack is also available for $24.99. This package contains add-on scenarios ranging from high-difficulty maps to entirely new story content, including:

• A United Front with Squad 7
• Edy’s Advance Ops
• The Two Valkyria
• Expert Level Skirmishes
• A Captainless Squad
• Squad E, to the Beach!

Valkyria Chronicles 4 Features:

• A Coming-of-Age Story in a Time of War – Valkyria Chronicles 4 takes place in the same timeframe as the original Valkyria Chronicles, but focuses on a whole new cast of main characters. Players will take command of the eager, young Commander Claude Wallace, engineer/heavy weapons extraordinaire Riley Miller, hotheaded Darcsen Raz, ice-cold ace sniper Kai Schulen, and more. Together, they will experience the painful realities of war–but will the bonds of Squad E’s friendships survive the frozen battlefield?
• The Next Generation “BLiTZ” Battle System – The part overhead turn-based strategy, part RPG, and part real-time 3rd person shooter “BLiTZ” battle system returns to the field. New features include an explosive new class called the Grenadier, numerous offensive/defensive battleship support options, chances for a unit to have a “Last Stand” action before death, and more. Plus, fight the imperial threat with more units on larger-scale maps than ever before.
• CANVAS Aesthetics – The series’ signature hand-drawn visual style is back and overhauled for the newest generation. Inspired by watercolor compositions, the CANVAS Graphics Engine blends visual elements of reality and imagination to create an expressive world filled with colorful emotions. Watch the journey of Squad E unfold like an interactive painting!
• The Return of a Legendary Composer – The illustrious Hitoshi Sakimoto, original composer of the Valkyria Chronicles series and countless other emotional epics, returns to provide a sweeping orchestral score for Valkyria Chronicles 4.

 

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IRVINE, Calif. – July 10, 2019 – SolSeraph is now available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for PC for $14.99! Due to the unforgiving torment of the Younger Gods, humankind finds itself in the throes of complete annihilation with Chaos spreading across the lands.

As their only saving grace, it will be up to you as Helios, the Knight of Dawn, to bring civilization back from the brink of destruction and towards a time of peace and serenity. But you won’t be going it all alone, as the people are just as eager to defend themselves.

SolSeraph Features:

• Restore Humanity Back to Prosperity–Balancing side-scrolling action and top-down strategy elements, carefully guide each tribe from the clouds above in order to help expand their territory and dispel the dark fog that shrouds their lands. Once each of the creatures’ lairs have been exposed, you must take the role of Helios to fight the monsters head on.
• Take the Fight to the Enemy–Armed with his sword, shield, and magical archery, Helios will need to confront a range of enemies including goblins, beastmen, bat riders, and more on his way to facing the Younger God that controls them. Defeating these challenging foes will grant Helios new magical powers such as healing herbs and ice shards.
• Protect the Homeland–Help each tribe determine how to shape their village by utilizing a range of different units, from houses and farms to support the growing population, to building warrior barracks and archer towers to defend themselves against the waves of monster attacks.
• Help from the Highest Powers–Yuzo Koshiro, the legend behind many classic video game soundtracks, has composed the opening theme to SolSeraph. Additionally, acclaimed writer Jonas Kyrazes (The Talos Principle, The Sea Will Claim Everything) has lent his talents to craft the game’s compelling narrative.

SolSeraph is now available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for PC for $14.99 (with commensurate European pricing).

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Manchester, UK, July 10, 2019 — Ahoy, ye landlubbers! Indie game publisher Merge Games are excited to announce they’re teaming up with Lemonbomb Entertainment and rokapublishto deliver Stranded Sails – Explorers of the Cursed Islands to consoles this October. Arriving on Switch, PS4 and Xbox One both digitally and physically, Merge are also delighted to announce a collectible Signature Edition version which will be available exclusively on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on the release date.

Having generated an exciting level of momentum as one of this year’s most wanted games on Steam — with over 75,000 wishlists already — Stranded Sails – Explorers of the Cursed Islands is a highly anticipated open-world exploration farming adventure which merges a wealth of discovery alongside compelling exploration gameplay. Ship-wrecked on a mysterious archipelago, it’s up to you to survive, solve the island’s mysteries and find a way to escape…

From finding resources and planting crops, to establishing your own farm to feed all survivors in your camp, Stranded Sails fuses addictive survival mechanics alongside a far-reaching journey which has you undertaking a vast adventure spanning numerous islands, where an abundance of treasure lies waiting.

Taking inspiration from the Harvest Moon series, The Legend of Zelda and recent offerings such as My Time At Portia, Stranded Sails brings its own signature style of tilt-shift visuals, survival elements, exploration, and story-driven quests which complement the theme of being shipwrecked and the need to save all of your shipmates.

KEY FEATURES

• Experience an open-world adventure full of quests and discovery
• Farm and cook to survive! Provide food for your crew and improve their level of happiness, whilst experimenting with different ingredients to discover new dishes
• Manage the creation and expansion of your crew’s camp and prove your skills as a shipbuilder
• Explore a diverse array of different islands by foot or boat on your travels to find a range of tools and treasure
• Fight against supernatural dangers and solve the secrets of the cursed islands

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Meet the eclectic ensemble of unexpected heroes in The Alliance Alive HD Remastered, releasing October 8 for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4!

Despite coming from different races and ideologies, nine individuals come together to unite a fractured world and reclaim it from the Daemons, invaders that caused darkness to envelop the sky. Learn more about each of them by visiting the official game website!

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SYDNEY, NSW – July 8, 2019 – Subdivision Infinity DX, the gorgeous and pulse-pounding sci-fi 3D space shooter from developer Mistfly Games and publisher Blowfish Studios, explores new frontiers on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC on Aug. 8, 2019.

Engage in intense dogfights inspired by some of the greatest space shooters and stylish modern sims. Combat is fast-paced, featuring exciting showdowns with a wide variety of lightning-quick and heavily armored foes as well as challenging boss battles.

Explore the stunning beauty of the galaxy, rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 4, and take on more than 40 missions. Guide Sgt. Jed Riddle, his drone ally AV-2, and the crew of Subdivision Infinity as they get to the bottom of the foul play involving the strange Element-122 and the mercenaries willing to kill for it.

Space is infinite and so are the opportunities in Subdivision Infinity DX: between missions take on bounties or mine asteroids for rare materials to create ever more powerful ships and become an unstoppable force among the stars.

“Whether you prefer to min max your ship, take down epic enemies or just explore the celestial beauty all around you while wreaking havoc among it, Subdivision Infinity DX has something for everyone” said Ben Lee, founder, Blowfish Studios. “This breathtaking space shooter looks and feels amazing and we’re honored to bring Mistfly’s vision to as many people as possible.”

Subdivision Infinity DX releases August 8 for $14.99 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam for Windows PC.

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Laser Kitty Pow Pow is now available on Nintendo Switch, and you can get it for 50% off if you already own one of the other paid QubicGames titles on Nintendo Switch. This special offer expires at 04.08.2019 so get your paws on this game as soon as possible!

ABOUT LASER KITTY POW POW

Laser Kitty Pow Pow is a purrfect arcade title with easy to pick-up action. Get rid of enemies by shooting lasers right from your Cat’s eyes. Grab a friend and enjoy it in co-op mode that wasn’t previously available. Upgrade skills and craft new more powerful Cats because it’ll get harder as you go.

LASER KITTY POW POW – MAIN FEATURES:

• Fight more enemies than the highest number you know;
• Enjoy explosions and satisfying action;
• Unlock, use and upgrade special Cat-laser powers;
• Meet Tim the Tailor and craft marvelous Cats;
• Progress in an adaptive challenge system and face new enemies at your own pace;
• Lose yourself in an over the top retro visual style.

Laser Kitty Pow Pow is now available on Nintendo Switch.

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Independent developer Playchemy today announced Space War Arena has added all-new online multiplayer for exciting 1v1 matches that include an endless war leaderboard so players can see how they rank across the galaxy.

Additionally, Space War Arena is now on sale for a limited time at an incredible discount of $1.49 on the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop online store.

“We’ve wanted to add 1v1 online multiplayer since we first started developing Space War Arena and now, we’re excited to bring that to players,” said Ed Annunziata, CEO of Playchemy and Creator of Ecco the Dolphin. “Not only are we adding multiplayer but we’re kicking it off with a huge 90% off sale. So, hop on and come check it out and hopefully we’ll see you on the top of the leaderboard.”

Space War Arena launched earlier this year on Nintendo Switch and features relentlessly fast-paced strategic space battles with custom deck building that make for fun and deeply tactical gameplay.

Key Features:

Epic Space Battles – Enter a universe of exciting real-time space battles that are accessible, but deeply strategic. Think quickly and deploy the right units at the right time, manipulating their launch trajectories for added tactical depth.

Deck Building – Mix and match over 30 types of units and experiment with different play styles as you progress and take your squadrons into battle. Deal out and deal with nimble fighters, sweeping lasers, drone factories and atomic warheads.

Solo Campaign – Liberate the galaxy in pitched battle against AI masterminds. A solo campaign pits you against a variety of configurations and scenarios, charging would-be commanders to upgrade their fleets and become masters of all they behold.

About Space War Arena

Starship combat on a grand scale has never been this addictive or accessible. Direct the tides of war in lightning fast strategic battles and unleash astonishing arsenals against opposing fleets to destroy their bases and claim their space. Space War Arena is a unique homage to the original videogame. Build an armada from 30 different types of evolving units, unleash your cunning, adapt to the enemy, and command your fleet in epic AI encounters or vicious same-screen and online 1v1 multiplayer. Engage!

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When the forces of darkness seek to extinguish life as we know it, the avatars of Light will emerge and vanquish chaos with the legendary sword, Langrisser! Remade for modern consoles, Langrisser I & II brings new light to this legendary strategy RPG series, now coming to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam!

The classic tale of good versus evil is now retold in a single collection through HD graphics, re-orchestrated music, and quality of life improvements that make for a legendary user experience! Vanquish foes, recruit allies, and undertake an odyssey that will be remembered throughout the ages!

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Vienna/Austria, July 2nd, 2019 – The heat wave on Earth is too much for you? We have THE solution! Move to Mars with Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Edition, out now on Nintendo Switch and enjoy cozy temperatures between -20°C and -80°C! Don’t worry about high spaceships costs, this journey only costs $ 29.99 | € 29.99 | £ 26.99 (SRP).

You prefer other platforms? Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Edition is also available on PC, and the other consoles out there!

Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered – Nintendo Switch Features:

• Choice between Performance and Quality Mode
• Fully reworked graphics – heavily reworked textures and graphic features adding, for example, specular maps
• Improved shadow rendering
• Improved lighting
• Reworked shaders and postprocessing
• Optional Motion Controls for a better sense of aiming while playing in handheld mode

About Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered

Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to take the role of an insurgent fighter with the newly re-established Red Faction movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force. Red Faction: Guerrilla still defines the limits of destruction-based game-play with a huge open-world, fast-paced guerrilla-style combat, and true physics-based destruction.

Features:

• Open World Guerrilla Warfare – You decide who, when, where and how to battle. Utilize guerrilla tactics, improvised weaponry, and modified vehicles to lead insurgent attacks on EDF targets. Launch attacks based on your own gameplay style, take on missions in any order you choose, or engage in destructive activities to weaken the EDF’s grip on Mars.
• Strategic Destruction – Use destruction to your tactical advantage, setting ambushes or chain reaction explosions to attack enemy strongholds and permanently modify the game environment. Leverage fully-dynamic physics-based destruction to improvise on the fly: blow holes in a wall or floor to set an ambush or escape, take out a staircase to stop your pursuers, or drive vehicles through blown out walls.
• Evolving & Emergent Gameplay – Carve your path through an ever changing landscape as you improvise your combat tactics – mixing gameplay styles, vehicles, weapons and explosives to defeat the EDF.
• Epic Sci-Fi Setting – Explore the huge, unforgiving Martian landscape, from the desolate mining outpost of Parker to the gleaming EDF capital city of Eos; then tear through the fully destructible open-world environments swarming with EDF forces, Red Faction resistance fighters, and the downtrodden settlers caught in the cross-fire.
• Multiplayer Combat – There is no place to hide when you put your guerrilla warfare skills to the test in a variety of highly destructive multiplayer combat modes.

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