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Rocket Panda launching for SEGA Genesis on September 16th

Pittsburgh, PA, Sept. 06, 2024 – The confectionary connoisseurs at Mega Cat Studios, Space Pants Games, and Video Game Sage are excited to announce that their upcoming jet-powered adventure, Rocket Panda, will launch for the Sega Genesis & Mega Drive on September 16, 2024.

Get ready to soar in a scrumptious adventure where collecting treats and battling ferocious enemies is the name of the game! In Rocket Panda, players join our heroic panda as he sets out on a delicious quest to gather goodies, rescue badgers, and thwart the nefarious Biscuit Head. With more than 60 maze-like levels to navigate and cookie-crumbling action, this retro gem promises to be a treat for fans of classic 16-bit gaming.

Key Features:

Blast through hordes of enemies commanded by the evil Biscuit Head, such as Flying Pigs, Mines, Toasters, Tanks, UFOs, and other dangerous creatures!

Collect all of the biscuits for the highest score, and drink tea to power up your dash move!

Challenge and defeat 7 Bosses in the game, including a giant Teacup, Dragon, Mega Toast, and Cheese Ball.

Fly through 60+ levels in the game, taking you across seven worlds. From Biscuit City to the Ice Cream Archipelago, the Chocolate Mountains, Candy Catacombs, and more!

“We’re really excited to get this out to the wonderful people still supporting the Genesis / Mega Drive,” said Julian Scott, owner of Space Pants Games.

“Rocket Panda is finally here, and it’s packed to the brim with all that sweet retro fun that ya’ll have been missing,” said Jev Reyes, Retro Marketing Manager at Mega Cat Studios. “We have been working on this with the Space Pants Games Team for a long time, and it means a lot to us that we can finally bring it to you. We hope you enjoy the game as much as we had fun working on it. This game would not be possible without your support!”

As players soar across a smorgasbord of vibrant snack-themed stages strapped to their trusty jetpack, they’ll face the nefarious Biscuit Head’s evil lackeys, collect delectable power-ups, and test their mettle against a legion of bosses dead set on watching your bear-shaped cookie crumble. Whether you’re a seasoned 16-bit veteran or new to retro gaming, Rocket Panda promises to deliver a confectionary experience that’s as enjoyable as it is challenging.

So, mark your calendars for September 16th and get ready to blast off as Rocket Panda buzzes your Sega Genesis & Mega Drive.

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About Mega Cat Studios: Proudly based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mega Cat Studios has a passion for creating unforgettable retro experiences for your favorite classic consoles.

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Award-winning FPS Exophobia is now physically available for the PS4, PS5, & Nintendo Switch

Las Vegas – September 3rd, 2024 — PM Studios is excited to announce that Zarc Attack’s award-winning FPS Exophobia is now physically available for the PlayStation 4 and 5, as well as the Nintendo Switch. 

You can find it at the following retail establishments:

Prepare to dive into the heart-pounding action of Exophobia, the newest first-person shooter that pays homage to the classics while carving out its own legacy with new metroidvania style action. In Exophobia, players navigate the twisted corridors of a crashed spaceship, now a breeding ground for alien nightmares. With each step, the threat intensifies, but so does your arsenal. 

Features:

🛸 Non-Stop Action: Battle through relentless hordes of aliens with a variety of weapons and tactics at your fingertips.
💥 Progressive Power: Grow stronger with each encounter, unlocking powerful weapon upgrades and game-changing powerups.
🕹️ Retro Aesthetics: Immerse yourself in a game that captures the essence of old-school shooters with modern twists for a fresh and exhilarating experience.

Exophobia, is not just a game; it’s a journey back to the roots of the shooter genre, reimagined for today’s gaming landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the scene, Exophobia, offers a challenge that will test your skills and reflexes, all while delivering an adrenaline-fueled narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Make sure to check out the launch trailer for Exophobia in two different flavors.

Oh, and in case you were wondering. Yes, you can still pet that dog!

PM Studios Social Media: Site / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Twitch

PR Contact
Bill Murphy
billiam@pm-studios.com

About PM Studios
Founded in 2008 and based in Las Vegas, and internationally in Seoul, Korea; PM Studios, Inc. is an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment and mobile applications. More information about PM Studios and its products can be found at www.pm-studios.com.

About Zarc Attack

Zarc Attack is a studio run by solo developer and artist José Castanheira. This seasoned game jam veteran from Portugal is going public with his first commercial project, Exophobia: a boomer shooter + metroidvania hybrid. The studio focuses on creating experiences that are fun and original; set in colourful worlds with exciting characters. Stay tuned for the launch of Exophobia and even more brilliant projects to come!

New DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Trailer highlights the Android & Cell arcs

The legendary saga continues with a new DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO trailer highlighting the Android and Cell arcs. Relive the epic battle from Trunks’ arrival to Cell’s defeat!
 
Get ready for non-stop action and ignite the spirit of battle
 
The Android and Cell sagas are iconic arcs in Dragon Ball Z that follow the Z Fighters as they face off against powerful androids created by Dr. Gero and the ultimate life form, Cell, with the sole purpose of eliminating Goku and his friends.
 
From Goku’s rise to legendary battles, experience some of the epic clashes that defined the franchise. This trailer features iconic villains like Mecha Frieza, King Cold, Android 17 and Android 16, leading up to the ultimate showdown with Cell as Gohan strives to prevent Earth’s destruction. Players can witness Cell’s first form, second form and finally his perfect form – his transformations are a testament to his power.
                                                           
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO will launch on 11th October 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For more info on DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO visit the official page. For other BANDAI NAMCO Europe products, visit our website, follow us on Facebook or X, or subscribe to our YouTube channel.
 
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Biomutant OUT NOW on Nintendo Switch

Vienna/Austria, May 14th, 2024: Today, THQ Nordic releases the port for the RPG Biomutant on Nintendo Switch! In docked mode, experience gameplay in 1080p (with Dynamic Resolution) at a stable 30 FPS. Handheld mode will feature 720p (with Dynamic Resolution) at a stable 30 FPS. Watch the OUT NOW video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yI3774Q3IXo. Use a unique martial arts-styled combat system to mix melee, shooting, and mutant ability action while exploring and traveling through a beautiful post-apocalyptic open world, filled with unique creatures, friends, and foes. Re-code your genetic structure to change the way you look and play, mix and match parts to create your own weapons, and fight or team up with several tribes.

Visit the website for more information: https://www.biomutant.com/en/

Biomutant, developed by Experiment 101, ported by Saber Interactive and published by THQ Nordic, is available for Nintendo Switch NOW at a suggested retail price (SRP) of €39.99 / $39.99 / £34.99, which includes the Mercenary-Loadout DLC.

Get the game: https://biomutant.thqnordic.com/#order

Biomutant is already available for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One™, and Xbox Series X/S.

A Blockchain Wargame – Faraland

Faraland has exquisitely digital collectibles created with blockchain technology. Each collectible is matchless, genuine and varies in rarity. The Faraland Universe has many different races – such as human, orc, angel, demon, dragonborn, elf and fairy which are waiting for you to discover and collect.

Faraland is also a multiplayer RPG NFT GAME that lets the user engage in the combat arena and profit from battles.

Kinda Kool, Huh?

Faraland

Check out this video voiced by Dee Alvis.

Golf Club: Wasteland

This is no ordinary golfing game: it’s a surrealist post-apocalyptic golfing game.

You walk and jetpack your way around the remainders of life on earth as you play ball.

To be released on September 3 by the publisher Demagog Studio on Steam.

The story of Earth’s last hurrah is told from multiple points of view, building as the game progresses.

The Game has 3 different modes, from casual to expert.

The art style has a dream-like vibe, with the haziness and destruction of the background fitting perfectly with the depopulated planet that used to be our own

From the Steam Page

Dies Mortis

This is a game made by architecture students. I see it more of an art piece, for those times when people say that video games are an art- which this game really proves.

The Stages of death mark the stages seen in the game, rendered lovingly by first-time creators, by a team of 3 students from National Superior School of Architecture of Versailles. It’s a variation on 3-D platformers with stunning lighting an easy-to learn gameplay.

Even if the entire game runs for a mere hour, I believe that it will be an hour well spent.

Link to download here.

from their download page

by Abby Zarakovich

Just Read the Instructions (yes, that’s the name)

Bored of Games where all you do is shoot a bunch of zombies? Just read the Instructions adds in puzzles as you mow your way through waves of robo-like enemies!

Explore a surreal environment with your friends! This game is a co-op, and solving the set of instructions given to yuo allow you to access the next level.

This game is for those who want just a little something more in their classic shooters.

Both the environments and the monsters give you something interesting to look at as you brainstorm your path through the game.

Just read the Instructions is available to Beta, and is due to come out sometime in 2021 on Steam.

From their Steam page

by Abby Zarakovich

Filament

Filament (released back in April of 2020) is a sci-fi Puzzle game with a story thread running throughout.

In Filament, you explore the ship and its crew while solving delightfully colorful puzzles.

The game is known for its notorious difficulty, but even as those that review it flounder, they insist that the story and aesthetics make the game worth it.

Filament looks gentle on the eyes, the brightly colored (and titular) filament and the poles are high-contrast, and don’t get lost in the background.

from the Steam page

Hacker vs. Corporation: the Card Game a.k.a. , “Android: Netrunner”

While researching Magic the Gathering (I had heard it was a fun play), I came across something else that piqued my interest: an extinct game by the name of Android: Netrunner.

At the Brain-dead hour of 4 am, the fast-paced commentary on the Netrunner U.S. Nationals 2019 The Cut was a pleasant listen. From what I’ve gathered on a brain full of sleep soup (probably better known as melatonin), I’ve gathered that it’s a combination of Magic the Gathering and Poker.

The game runs as follows: You and another player oppose eachother; one plays a corporation, and the other plays a hacker. Each team has to get 7 “agenda points”. Hackers gain them from taking the cards from the corporation, and the corporation from completing agenda card requirements.

Entertaining, or at the very least, compelling!

This game involves Resource management, and much like our own monetary system, there is some complexity. The game involves 6 kinds of tokens, most of which are double-sided to signify different things.

The Artwork is lovely as well!

An Example of the art
“The Personal Touch” Card Art

For those who want a true cyberpunk experience, this is the game for you.

Since it was cancelled in 2017, there’s no chance of getting new cards, but there is an online deckbuilder/play site here.

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