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MUNICH – May 17, 2018 – FOX n FORESTS, the retro action platformer from developer Bonus Level Entertainment and publisher EuroVideo, springs onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac and Linux today, with a release on Xbox One to follow in the upcoming weeks.

Take control of Rick, a mischievous fox who embarks on a quest to free the forest from a mysterious power. Wield his magical crossbow against hordes of monsters and enchanted animals. Change between two different seasons in each level, manipulating the environment to create falling leaf platforms in autumn, freeze enemies in winter and more.

The mystic forest is full of hidden secrets waiting to be explored with this powerful ability. Uncover the truth behind the fifth season by solving puzzles with power-ups which become available after defeating gigantic bosses.

FOX n FORESTS takes the most beloved aspects of timeless classics such as the Castlevania, Mega Man and Zelda series to combine nostalgic gameplay with modern game design. Developed completely in 16-bit graphics, FOX n FORESTS uses an SNES art style and a chiptune soundtrack to recreate the look and feel of one of the most cherished consoles of all time.

Successfully funded via Kickstarter in 2016, FOX n FORESTS will be the first title from EuroVideo’s new games label Wild River.

For more information on the title, please visit the official website and follow FOX n FORESTS on Facebook or Twitter.

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If you’ve been curious about the roguelike gameplay of Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded, check out our newest Gameplay Trailer!

Featuring the original cast from Touhou Genso Wanderer, in addition to a brand-new cast of characters and a whole new story arc including the spunky magician Marisa and the wind priestess Sanae, you’ll be exploring for hours on end in the dungeons of the Tower of Desire.

You can dive into the epic world of Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded when it arrives on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 this July. For more information, check out the official website.

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Los Angeles, CA – May 15th,  2018 – Flying Tiger Entertainment presents the Japanese arcade hit, Super Burger Time.  This is the fourth action game released from Johnny Turbo’s Arcade featuring classics by Data East.

Super Burger Time is a sequel to the original hit 80’s Burger Time Classic game with updated graphics and game play with 2-player competitive Co-Op play action. You’ll play as Peter Pepper Jr. and complete burgers, but will you need to watch out for Mr. Hot Dog, Mr. Egg and the dangerous Mr. Pickle and many more new enemies.

This time you have help with your Brother. Pick up the power ups Spatula, Frying Pan,  and tame those burgers.

• 2x the fun
• Great Power-up’s
• 2 players Co-op
• Larger Playfield

You’ve got to complete the BURGERS to win!

Super Burger Time: Use your Spatula, Pepper and Frying pan and Rule the Burger Kingdom!

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VANCOUVER, Canada (May 16, 2018) — Without you, will the forest still come alive? Kickstarted in 2015, Shape of the World – the upcoming first-person explorer from developer Hollow Tree Games – is set to release on June 5, 2018 on PlayStation 4 and Steam and on June 6 on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. Hollow Tree Games has made a new trailer available for the occasion.

The world that grows around you… The environment and flora continuously flourish and fade as you wander in Shape of the World, a serene and surreal first-person explorer. You’ll travel through dream-like forests, aquatic caves and peaceful shores accompanied by psychedelic wildlife. No ticking clock or hidden perils laying in wait will prevent you from enjoying your journey… Experience a couple of hours escape from work, anxiety and stress.

“I’m thrilled to officially announce that Shape of the World is coming to multiple platforms this June,” said Hollow Tree Game’s founder, Stu Maxwell. He also works as a senior VFX artist for The Coalition, the studio behind Gears Of War 4. “After four years of developing the game in my own time after work, it’s exciting to see my project finally hitting the (digital) shelves.”

Game features:

• First-person explorer: Unwind as you wander at your own pace in surreal environments that beckon you to explore, hinting at distant landmarks and encouraging you to delve deeper into the woods.
• 4K support: Enjoy the experience in native 4K on PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X.
• Play with an organic and mysterious ecosystem: Interact with graceful animals, ephemeral flora, and intriguing monoliths. Your actions will alter the world you discover in vibrant and unexpected ways, leaving you to wonder what will happen with each new path you forge, each abandoned hollow you stumble upon.
• A living world: The forest only materializes as you move through it, and regrows anew as you pass through areas you’ve previously explored. The handcrafted world offers you landmarks and familiar terrain to guide you through to the end of your trip.
• A dynamic soundtrack that responds to the player’s travels: The audio shifts along with the visuals, providing an enveloping aural experience to match your psychedelic journey and amplify your immersion. Listen to a sample of the soundtrack by Brent Silk here: https://brentsilk.bandcamp.com/releases

Shape of the World will launch on June 5, 2018 on PlayStation 4 and Steam and on June 6on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One

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CARACAS, Venezuela – May 16, 2018 – VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action, the booze em’up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life with more than 200,000 copies sold on Steam from Ysbryd Games and Sukeban Games, will launch on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in Q1 2019.

VA-11 HALL-A puts a twist on traditional point and click games with the story branching based on bartending decisions. Chat with customers and serve them life-changing drinks as Jill, a bartender at a dive bar frequented by average citizens in a cyberpunk future ruled by megacorporations.

With 24 drinks to concoct, there is no one correct drink to serve in any given situation, as characters are impacted by whatever cocktail they are poured. Every character that comes through has a story to tell which reveals more about both their lives and the futuristic Glitch City, run by the mysterious Zaibatsu Corp.

Explore what it means to be human by creating bonds with characters while listening to Garoad’s pulsating electronic soundtrack, customized in a jukebox-style playlist. Discuss transhumanism with Stella Hoshii, a human who has cat-like genetic modifications. Debate the finer points of morality with Dorothy Haze, an android sex worker. These are just two of the bar’s regulars, depicted in a cool, subdued pixel art style infused with anime and modern influences.

“We were inspired by old-school adventure games, and really wanted to create a narrative experience without the pressures of obtaining a particular ending,” said Christoper “Kiririn51” Ortiz, co-founder, Sukeban Games. “Every story you hear is important, and drinks served to even the supporting characters can have tangible impacts on progression through the game.”

VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is currently available on Steam and PS Vita for $14.99 USD and supports English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.

For more information, please visit the official website or follow @YsbrydGames and @SukebanGames on Twitter.

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Austin, Texas / Vienna, Austria, May 15th, 2018: All great adventures start with a journey and now you can take one of the greatest adventures with you on any journey you make: Battle Chasers: Nightwar is finally on Nintendo Switch!

Take control over Gully and her unlikely band of adventurers and guide them through the Lost Continent, a world full of hidden dungeons, rare bosses and tons of loot. Follow the deep story line to find long-lost Hero Aramus. Defeat your foes in turn-based combats, level up your companions, gather or craft new equipment and challenge yourself in randomly generated dungeons with different difficulty options.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is now available on Nintendo Switch for an SRP of $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 as digital and retail distribution.

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May 15, 2018 – 11 bit studios and Digital Sun are ecstatic to reveal the super serious and one hundred percent definitive Moonlighter ‘Super Official Platforms Comparison’ Trailer. Highlighting all the big differences between the ‘PC Master Race’ version and consoles, viewers will experience nothing short of shock and awe when they see it for themselves. In this Action-RPG game about Will, an ambitious shopkeeper by day and an adventurer by night, every little detail, from hair rendering to realistic water effects, will blow your mind. See it in all its stunning graphical realism now! (Moonlighter look fantastic across all systems, and its pixel animation is deliciously charming!)

After you’ve been convinced that all those differences are vitally important, you can go to GOG.com and Humble Store to pre-order the game. For PS4 owners the pre-order is launching today as well. Moonlighter will land on Xbox One, PS4, and PC on May 29th and the Nintendo Switch version is planned for Q3 2018.

Created by Digital Sun, published by 11 bit studios, and partnered with Merge Games for retail distribution, Moonlighter’s story dates back to a time long past when a set of magical gates was discovered during an archaeological excavation. People quickly realized that these ancient passages lead to different realms and dimensions — providing brave and reckless adventurers with treasures beyond measure. Rynoka, a small commercial village, was founded near the excavation site providing refuge and became a place for adventurers to sell their hard-earned riches. Moonlighter is an Action-RPG with rogue-lite elements following the daily struggles of the aforementioned Will, Rynoka’s ambitious shopkeeper that dreams of becoming a hero.

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The very well received 8-bit adventure game Alwa’s Awakening is landing on Switch this summer. After making a splash on PC it’s finally making its’ first ever console debut. It’ll run deliciously in 60 fps and will include HD Rumble and an all-new optional Assist Mode, which enables you to play the game in any way you want.

Alwa’s Awakening is a game that tries to stay as close as possible to the authentic 8-bit look with sweet pixel art, a soundtrack filled with catchy chiptunes and so much charm it’ll bring you right back to the NES era. With easy to understand controls the game is easy to learn but tough to master, just like how games were in the old days!

• A new challenging NES-inspired adventure game

• Use the magic staff to solve puzzles and defeat enemies

• Find and unlock upgrades to your items and abilities

• Explore a large interconnected map in true ‘Metroidvania’ style

• Listen to a completely new 8-bit soundtrack with over 25 new original tracks

• Optional Assist Mode – Quick respawn and option to turn on/off item locations

From indie company Elden Pixels, which consists of former Image & Form and Zoink Games employees comes a game that’s very true to the feel, look and design of actual NES games. With inspirations that range from old classics like Battle of Olympus to newer games like Trine 2, Alwa’s Awakening is bound to make an impact when it launches this summer.

“Ever since the Switch console was first announced people have been asking us for a port and now we’re finally able to say – Yes, Alwa’s Awakening is coming to Switch!” says lead designer Mikael Forslind. He continues, “When we made Alwa’s Awakening we stayed true to the old NES limitations as much as we could. So much that we actually released the soundtrack on an actual cartridge.”

Alwa’s Awakening will launch on Nintendo Switch this summer with a price of $9.99 / €9,99 or the equivalent.

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