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In The Caligula Effect: Overdose—coming March 12 to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC—the real identities behind the residents of Mobius remain hidden behind masks, with their true intentions even more difficult to uncover. One fact remains the same, however: each individual has their own reason for escaping to this virtual world!

Dive into the depths of each person’s past and choose whether to uphold support for the team…or withdraw loyalty altogether. Learn more about rebellion and what it means to be a traitor in the next character trailer for the Ostinato Musicians in The Caligula Effect: Overdose for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC!

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Vienna, Austria, January 29th, 2019 – Rumour has it that Egypt is still full of ancient mummy tombs and treasures. And that’s true! Even better, you can explore them yourself in the childhood classic Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy! The game is now available digitally and physically on Nintendo Switch for $ 29,99 / £ 26,99 / € 29,99 (SRP).

About Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

Sphinx and The Cursed Mummy is an original 3rd person action-adventure inspired by the mythology of ancient Egypt. Travelling the world via magical portals to foil the evil plans of Set. Sphinx’s Journey will require all his wits, agility, and special powers. He will also rely on his reluctant hero friend, The Mummy, to help when being inconspicuous is the only solution. By finding the stolen magical crowns of Egypt, Sphinx can stop Set and save the world.

Features:

• Use Sphinx and his increasing array of skills to face deadly mythical monsters while avoiding perilous traps with acrobatic ease. Weaken enemies and use capture beetles to store and unleash their abilities at will.
• Take control the Mummy when strength & combat skills aren’t needed — use the Mummy’s stealth and unconventional antics to avoid enemies, solve puzzles and sabotage right under the enemy’s nose.
• Interact with hundreds of unique and imaginative creatures, enemies and allies.
• Fantastic graphics bring this mythical world based on Egyptian legends to life.
• Totally immersive storyline and epic gameplay.

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HONG KONG – Jan. 28 2019 – Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption, the boss battler from publisher Another Indie and the AAA veterans at developer Dark Star Game Studios, incorporates additional game modes, a new boss and two more weapons when it brings the fight to Steam on Feb. 19, 2019. Discord, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox will receive the new content in a free update at the same time.

New Game+ will add three new challenges for the ultimate tests of skill. The Trial of Speed will grant Adam swiftness in exchange for losing invulnerability during dodge rolls, Trial of Consequence will make death permanent and Trial of the Sinner will combine both modifiers for the most challenging experience yet.

The haunting action RPG’s arsenal of bosses will expand with the addition of Cowardly Modic, the fowl-est boss yet, a giant deadly armored chicken. Defeat the brutal bird to unlock two weapon sets based on other bosses’ kits, twin swords and a sword and shield combo, to complement Adam’s already powerful arsenal.

Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption challenges Adam to defeat specters from his past, each based on one of the seven deadly sins. Sacrifice Adam’s vitality, strength or another trait before battle, making each fight more treacherous than the last. The perilous journey through a macabre landscape culminates in a fearsome final boss which Adam must defeat to find atonement in one of multiple endings.

“Our most significant update yet is designed to give players more ways to challenge themselves,” says Iain Garner, director of developer relations, Another Indie. “PC Gamers who have been waiting for Sinner to arrive on Steam won’t be disappointed, as they will receive the most content-packed edition.”

Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption is currently available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Discord for $18.99 in English, Spanish, German, French, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Russian.

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Grab the classic side-scrolling action-strategy game in the eShop today!

We hadn’t told anyone before, but Two Tribes Games is pleased to announce that we’re not just bringing Swords & Soldiers to Nintendo Switch, the game is actually available in the eShop right now!

Players can go to war for the incredible price of 4.94 $/€ (7.49 with a 34% launch discount for the first few weeks).

For those who can’t get enough of the Swords & Soldiers action-strategy blend, Ronimo Games is announcing today that Swords & Soldiers II Shawarmageddon comes to the eShop on March 1st.

Swords & Soldiers is the funniest strategy game in all of history!

Prepare for war on Swords & Soldiers’ side-scrolling battlefields. Build your forces, engage in a tug-of-war for gold and energy, and defeat your foes with a huge grin on your face!

Pick from 4 totally different factions: the brutal Vikings, devious Aztecs, crafty Chinese, as well as Chief Meat’s army. Each faction has its own reason to go to battle and its own campaign to play, adding up to many hours of side-splitting action-strategy.

In this improved Nintendo Switch edition of Swords & Soldiers you can even go head-to-head with a friend on a single touch screen!

• Hilariously playable 2D action-strategy
• Includes the Super Saucy Sausage Fest expansion as free DLC
• Tons of crazy units, including berserkers, giant boulders and ninja monkeys (yes, ninja monkeys!)
• 4 unique factions with their own singleplayer campaigns
• Go head-to-head with a friend on a single split-screen touch screen
• 29 tricky Achievements

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SYDNEY, NSW – Jan. 24, 2019 – JackQuest: The Tale of the Sword, the fast-paced fantasy action platformer from publisher Blowfish Studios and developer NX Games, begins its heroic quest today across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC.

When the evil Korg kidnaps the lovely Nara, Jack fights his way through the orc’s labyrinthine, subterranean lair to save his beloved. Working with Kuro, a cursed prince imprisoned within a magical blade, Jack delves into the underworld to mount a valiant rescue mission.

Explore a massive interconnected maze of caverns teeming with slimy foes and giant bosses to defeat along the way. Solve environmental puzzles and circumvent booby traps with skillful platforming maneuvers. Unlock new abilities to venture deeper into the tunnels and collect a variety of useful weapons to help survive the hidden threats lurking beneath the earth.

JackQuest delivers a fast-paced combat experience in a single, interconnected world full of secrets to uncover. Completionists can enjoy searching for a trove of health and gem upgrades to bolster Jack for the battles ahead. Speedrunners can also rejoice, as the game features no loading screens. Go ahead and rush through the caverns to achieve ever-faster times!

“JackQuest’s streamlined action has made this such an exciting game for us to work on,” said Ben Lee, CEO, Blowfish Studios. “Testing the game proved a challenge since we’d want to keep going whenever we played it. Now we’re ready for the world to get as hooked as we are!”

JackQuest: The Tale of the Sword is available now for $9.99 USD / €9.99 / £8.99 / $14.99 AUD and supports English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian language options.

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BORDEAUX, France – Jan. 24, 2019 – French indie developer Shiro Games is pleased to announce that their first hit, the Evoland series, is coming to consoles in early February.

Available as a bundle in the Legendary Edition, Evoland and Evoland 2 will be playable on PlayStation 4 on Feb. 5, Nintendo Switch on Feb. 7, and Xbox One on Feb. 8. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch will be available on Jan. 29 and players can already wishlist the game on the Nintendo eShop.

Evoland is a journey through the history of action-adventure gaming, allowing players to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems, and graphical upgrades as they progress through the game. Inspired by popular series, Evoland takes players from an 8-bit style to full modern-day 3D graphics and from turn-based battles to real time boss fights, all with plenty of charming humor and references to many classic games.

Evoland 2 deepens its predecessor’s formula and offers a full-blown RPG adventure with an epic story, deep combat and customization options, dozens of characters to interact with and varied locations to visit. Players can expect beat-‘em-up battles in the streets, challenging puzzles, pixel-perfect platforming, a tense shoot-‘em-up, and more!

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Montpellier, France January 23, 2019 — Magic Design Studios is over the moon, announcing today that Unruly Heroes is now available on Nintendo Switch, Steam, Microsoft Store, and Xbox One.

Inspired by the timeless 16th century Chinese novel Journey to the West, players take control of four unlikely heroes. Effortlessly swapping between and Wukong the Monkey King, Sanzang the Sleepy Monk, Kihong the Greedy Pig, and Sandmonk the Sensitive Brute as they travel westward in search of the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll. Along the way, whether it be solo or in local coop, players will encounter a diverse lineup of enemies to battle within a colourful fantasy world.

“We want to invite players to be part of some fantastic universes,” says Creative Director Yang Lu. “We spent a year and a half elaborating, defining, searching for, and shaping the kind of game/story/experience we wanted to offer. It turns out we are video game crafters!” “Journey to the West is a wonderful story,” continues Lu “but I noticed it wasn’t really known in the West.” Set against lushly illustrated environments in a hand-drawn artstyle, Unruly Heroes makes for an epic adventure diving into the essence of what it takes to be a hero.

KEY FEATURES

• Experience the Legend of the Monkey King solo or cooperatively with up to four players in local gameplay.
• Make the fight more challenging with local and online PvP.
• Master the combined strength of the four unique heroes, adapting to use the best one for each new challenge.
• Possess your enemies to harness their strengths and abilities.
• Explore a range of different worlds within a colourful fantasy universe platforming, solving puzzles, battling enemies, and overcoming unexpected obstacles.

Unruly Heroes is out now on Nintendo Switch, Steam, Microsoft Store, and Xbox One, with planned released for PS4 to follow. It is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Russian, Korean, Japanese.

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London, England – January 23, 2019 – Chucklefish is proud to announce that the wait for Wargroove is finally over with a launch date of February 1st on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One, priced at £15.99 / $19.99 / 16.99€, and available to play in 10 languages. Don’t worry PlayStation 4 fans, Wargroove will also be making its way to the platform soon!

The news was announced via Nintendo Europe’s Indie Highlights Showcase, where it also revealed the Wargroove announcement trailer featuring an incredible animation from the London-based animation studio, The Line. Wargroove is available to pre-purchase and pre-download on Nintendo Switch now, and open to wishlisting on Steam.

About Wargroove

Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a solo or multiplayer turn-based strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage war on battling factions, using your ‘groove’ to strategically sway the fight in your favor! Design and share online your very own maps, cut-scenes, and campaign stories with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!

Wargroove is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One on February 1st 2019. Pre-purchase and pre-download on Nintendo Switch! Coming soon to PlayStation 4.

Features

• Choose from one of 12+ Commanders from 4 warring factions – the brave Cherrystone Kingdom, the thoughtful Heavensong Empire, the dark Felheim Legion, and the nature-inspired Floran Tribes
• Strategically use your Commander’s unique “groove” ability to sway the battle in your favor
• Battle your way through the Campaign Mode to discover the story and motivations behind each faction
• Challenge your friends to local and online multiplayer skirmish modes with complete rule customization, as well as local and online competitive and co-op play
• Design and share your own complex series of battlefields online, with branching story paths using easy to master in-game map and campaign editors
• Learn more about each character you encounter through a trial of boisterous bouts in Arcade mode, fighting 5 different opponents in quick succession
• Outwit the enemy in Puzzle mode, using your strategic skills to complete tricky challenges in just ONE turn
• Discover the history and lore of the world of Wargroove and its inhabitants in the Codex, as well as handy strategy tips and rules for use in battle
• Seek out hidden in-game content and unlockables – old school style! Be the first to uncover all the secrets of Wargroove.

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Howdy everyone!

The new year is the time for new things, and today we’re proud to announce that our newest game, SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, is coming first to Nintendo Switch in 2019!

SteamWorld Quest is the roleplaying card game you’ve been waiting for! Lead a party of heroic steambots through a beautifully hand-drawn world and intense battles, using only your wits and a handful of cards. Take on whatever threat comes your way by crafting your own deck, choosing from over 100 unique punch cards!

What awaits you is a luscious treasure chest filled with gold, dragons, vivid worlds, magic, knights in shining armor as well as XP, turn-based battles and all that good RPG stuff! The humorous mix of traditional fantasy and steampunk robots makes for an unforgettable experience with lots of laughs.

For years, the SteamWorld community has asked us to create an RPG. In fact, on multiple occasions we’ve asked our followers what they’d like us to make next, and so far an RPG has been the number one request. So we took it upon ourselves to create a new kind of game, to surprise and delight both fans of the genre as well as existing SteamWorld fans.

We’re very excited to share our latest and possibly greatest adventure yet, and we can’t wait to hear your first impressions! We’ll reveal more details about #SWQuest in the coming months, including price, release date, story, gameplay details, future platforms and so on.

Check out the game’s official website for more screenshots, information, artwork, and other fun stuff!

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January 22, 2019 – Remember when I said it wasn’t quite the future yet? Forget that. The future is now. Extreme sports stunt platformer FutureGrind is out today on Nintendo Switch, PC, and PS4, so get ready to combo your way into a lucrative sponsorship deal and flex those grind skills.

Strap yourself into one of five two-wheeled bikes and flip into action, matching your coloured wheels to the fiendish rail layouts of over 30 unique tracks across a range of lush, sci-fi worlds. With each successful run in FutureGrind’s robust story mode, learn more about its underlying plot. Why have you been brought on to compete in the pro circuit? Can you really trust your new employers? Is it normal to see glitches in the real world?

Considering how much of a role colour plays in FutureGrind’s frantic flipping gameplay, the team at Milkbag Games have made sure to offer a variety of options intended to help make the experience as accessible as possible. According to Milkbag co-founder Owen Goss, “FutureGrind has a color blind mode that lets you override the game’s default colors and pick the colors that work for you. We realized a one-size-fits-all approach wouldn’t work, so we’re putting the control in your hands so that as many people as possible can enjoy the game.”

FutureGrind is available now on Nintendo Switch, PC, and PS4.

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