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Monday August 11th, 2025: German publisher BBG Entertainment GmbH starts the countdown to the releases of the eagerly awaited BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary edition starring the much loved central character Rockford in more mayhem boulder challenges that will delight, or should we say excite fans of this genre and IP. Releasing on all major platforms, priced at €19.99 / $19.99, which include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Xbox, Mac and Sony PlayStation 4 and 5.

What more can be said of the brand that hasn’t been said before? Well, for a start, there are 180  brand new creatively designed levels of explosive action and with a completely redesigned engine. While sticking to its roots and ideals that made it so playable originally it now with extra polish, slickness and inventiveness! It’s sort of back to the future – the 80s but now in 2025 but with 80s retro essence!

What’s it ALL ABOUT

Basically some would say gather enough diamonds in a cave filled with treacherous enemies and falling rocks to open the door to the exit. Simple right – WRONG! Fast reactions, forward thinking, a touch of luck but loads of skill and anticipation is essential! It isn’t called Boulder Dash for nothing! Think of a maze,  with lots of compartments all with hazards galore and safely make your way out of it, without some fateful ending!

Award Winning!

Already BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary has distinguished itself at a number of shows where the game has been shown collecting a number of awards and recognition for the fresh new look and exciting and progressive challenges it presents!

Some exciting FEATURES…

• 6 new, never-before-seen worlds

• 3 new worlds created by hardcore fans

• 180 completely new, balanced, and refined levels

• Variety of new and unique items, including growing walls, slime, enemy generator, eggs, plus more

• Construction kit to create, share, or download other players’ levels

• Distinctive visual style that aims to blend original color schemes with contemporary themes

• Option to select and play for one of the three main heroes, each crafted in line with the game’s original vision

• Music and sounds composed by Germany’s most famous video game musician Chris Huelsbeck (Giana Sisters, Turrican, Star Wars Rogue Squadron, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and many more)

Stephan Berendsen – CEO and Owner – publisher BBG- Entertainment – “ It’s now not long before BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary is released to the world and the feedback we have received from attending shows and gamers who have played the demo has been exceedingly rewarding. It really justified our effort in creating this brand new version of Boulder Dash and proves that Retro titles can still make a big impact and fans can discern  a game that offers up a real challenge – Boulder Dash being a prime example.”

Monday June 10th, 2025: Today German publisher BBG Entertainment GmbH is proud to announce the forthcoming release on all major platforms on July 24, 2025 priced at €19.99 / $19.99, which include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Xbox, Mac and Sony PlayStation 4 and 5, of one video game industry’s iconic and much loved franchise Boulder Dash with a superb and exciting 40th Anniversary release. Starring the loveable central character, Rockford, this brand new 180 level dash and bash blast comes with a completely redesigned engine but staying close to the ideals, look and essence that resembles the original from the 80s.

The Definitive Purchase

The original million seller from way back  in 1984 is a true pioneering genre marker, with its simplistic ideas, that has gamers hooked from the moment they load up the game. Immerse yourself in 40 years of video game history and experience the classic BOULDER DASH® in an epic anniversary edition! Now, the iconic title returns with a completely new, faithful game engine and 180 new levels. A treat for long-time fans and newcomers alike. Your task: Collect enough diamonds in a cave filled with treacherous enemies and falling rocks to open the door to the exit. Here, you not only have to be skillful and quick to react, but also develop a suitable strategy more than once in order to survive. And once you’ve completed all 180 levels, you can use an editor to not only design new levels, but also download and play content from the worldwide Boulder Dash community for free. Never before has Boulder Dash looked better or sounded more spectacular!

FACTS ATTACK!!

• 6 new, never-before-seen worlds
• 3 new worlds created by hardcore the fans
• 180 completely new, balanced, and refined levels
• Variety of new and unique items, including growing walls, slime, enemy generator, eggs, plus more
• Construction kit to create, share, or download other players’ levels
• Distinctive visual style that aims to blend original color schemes with contemporary themes
• Option to select and play for one of the three main heroes, each crafted in line with the game’s original vision
• Music and sounds composed by Germany’s most famous video game musician Chris Huelsbeck (Giana Sisters, Turrican, Star Wars Rogue Squadron, Teenage Mutant Ninja  Turtles: Splintered Fate and many more).

BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary is distinguished and is equally vibrant and challenging as it ever was and will appeal to all gamers that love a challenge and puzzling out how to avoid the boulders so that ROCKFORD can pave a way to the exit without being crushed. Such a simple idea but one that has been copied and cloned 100s of times but Boulder Dash stands heads and shoulders above all comers and imitations!! The fact that BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary won at the prestigious Pixel Awards Europe 2025 in Warsaw on 7 June in the ‘Retro Roots’ category confirms the exceptional quality of the title. On the same day, the Boulder Dash Master Challenge took place for the first time. The winner was Adam Strzelczyk, who will now represent Poland at the Boulder Dash World Championship on 23 August at gamescom in Cologne.

Facts speak louder than words!

“We pursued two goals: Firstly, we wanted to bring the first three parts Boulder Dash I, II and III to life as faithfully as possible on current machines. Secondly, we wanted to spice up the classic gameplay with contemporary visuals and suitable new ideas such as growing walls, slime, an enemy generator, eggs and other things. All in all BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary is certainly the most comprehensive game in the series of all time: The first three games in the original Commodore and Atari look, more than hundred of brand new levels in a new look, and all tested and approved by the best Boulder Dash players worldwide. On top we have integrated a level editor which allows the users to create, play and share all these levels to Boulder Dash players worldwide plus stunning music and sounds from Chris Huelsbeck.”

For those that love the Boulder Dash experience or have yet to experience what this acclaimed brand offers and own a Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC or Mac!

Source: PR Email

Stuttgart/Munich, February 15th, 2022: ININ Games together with BBG Entertainment are excited to release the Boulder Dash Ultimate Collection boxed version in Europe this week! This collection of all-time classics in gaming history, that delighted generations of gamers, will be available through selected retailers for Nintendo Switch on February 18th.

With the Boulder Dash Ultimate Collection, fans of the video game hero back from the ‘80s now get the new 2021 relaunch Boulder Dash Deluxe, and also Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary in one collection!

Embark on an adventure through dangerous caves by digging through the sand and manipulating the environment to your advantage. Avoid falling boulders and use them strategically against different devious enemies. Collect valuable gems and hunt for high scores to advance to even more difficult stages.

Two amazing iterations of THE ‘80s action puzzler!

With this collection, players get the ultimate Boulder Dash experience, including several beautiful game worlds with numerous levels to master. Combining Boulder Dash Deluxe and Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary, fans get:

• More than 400 newly designed levels across two games

• New gameplay mechanics and tools

• 20 levels from the original 1984 version

• Many unlockable characters, upgrades and character customizations

• 30+ new levels by video game legend Peter Liepa, the developer of the first Boulder Dash® versions

• Several different worlds with unique textures, animations and creatures

• Diagonal walls and movement

Source: PR Email

Stuttgart/Munich, January 31st, 2022: ININ Games and BBG Entertainment are excited to announce that the Boulder Dash® Ultimate Collection boxed version is out now in North America! This collection of all-time classics in gaming history, that delighted generations of gamers, is now available through selected retailers for Nintendo Switch, with the European release following on February 18th.

With the Boulder Dash Ultimate Collection, fans of the video game hero back from the ‘80s now get the new 2021 relaunch Boulder Dash Deluxe, and also Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary in one collection!

Embark on an adventure through dangerous caves by digging through the sand and manipulating the environment to your advantage. Avoid falling boulders and use them strategically against different devious enemies. Collect valuable gems and hunt for high scores to advance to even more difficult stages.

Two amazing iterations of THE ‘80s action puzzler!

With this collection, players get the ultimate Boulder Dash experience, including several beautiful game worlds with numerous levels to master. Combining Boulder Dash Deluxe™ and Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary, fans get:

• More than 400 newly designed levels across two games

• New gameplay mechanics and tools

• 20 levels from the original 1984 Version

• Many unlockable characters, upgrades and character customization

• 30+ new levels by video game legend Peter Liepa, the developer of the first Boulder Dash® versions

• Several different worlds with unique textures, animations and creatures

• Diagonal walls and movement

Source: PR Email

Stuttgart, December 14th, 2021: ININ Games and BBG Entertainment are truly excited to announce a collection of all time classics in gaming history. The Boulder Dash Ultimate Collection will release a boxed version of this bygone gaming experience that captivated the hearts of many gamers. The action puzzle retro classic will be available for Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe.

The Boulder Dash Ultimate Collection delivers both, the fresh 2021 relaunch, Boulder Dash Deluxe and Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary – now available for pre-order!

Boulder Dash Deluxe

The original Boulder Dash set a milestone in interactive gaming back in the ‘80s. For many players, regardless of age, the action puzzle adventures with Rockford were a challenge but also a delight to master. Loyal fans of this classic and new players alike can now take up the challenge again – Rockford is back in the awesome 2021 relaunch of this action-puzzle digging and collection game!

Boulder Dash Deluxe comes with some amazing new content, features and fresh graphics:

• 180 all-new levels with advanced features!
• Includes 20 levels from the original 1984 Boulder Dash® version
• 9 exciting new worlds with high-end graphics, having their own, unique textures, go to Macmarnua Sea or Urath Castle – or back in time to the classic 1984 world with its caves
• 15 new special opponents like Octopus, Shark Polar bear, and Snow tiger will keep your mind agile and you on your toes.
• Full character customization of your game character Rockford™, e.g. shirt, pants, shoes, eyewear, headgear, hair, and facial hair

Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary

Guide Rockford™ and help him dig his way through spectacular caves and collect as many diamonds as required whilst avoiding the many dangers that surround you. Watch out for falling boulders, discover treasure chests, collect potent power-ups and unlock 9 other playable characters.

Coming with family-friendly, pretty pixel-art style, it seems like a nice puzzle experience, but beware! One wrong move could end in disaster. Boulder Dash offers an all encompassing challenge for all gamers – from newbies to hard-core players!

• 280 all-new levels with advanced physics!
• 12 Never-before-seen worlds, with new creatures with 3D animations!
• Premium world by videogame legend Peter Liepa – with 20 of the most mind-bending levels yet!
• New multicolored gem combos, treasure chests, rare collectibles and spectacular power-ups!
• Play as Rockford™ or unlock 9 other playable male and female characters including Crystal!
• First Boulder Dash game ever to include diagonal walls and movement!

With this Collection, players get the ultimate Boulder Dash experience – more than 400 levels across both games waiting to be mastered. There are several different beautiful game worlds to discover, created by the video game legend Peter Liepa, making his return to the game he created 30 years ago.

Source: PR Email