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GUNDAM BREAKER 4 Celebrates the series’ 11th Anniversary with new story details & teases demo at Anime Expo 2024

IRVINE, Calif. – June 18, 2024 – Get into the world of Gunpla with GUNDAM BREAKER 4, as the game franchise blending the joy of building custom Mobile Suits with the thrill of taking them into battle celebrates its 11th anniversary this month. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is revealing more story and world details and helping fans get caught up as they gear up for the first numbered sequel in more than 6 years. Fans attending Anime Expo® 2024 can be among the first to try the game, with demos available at Bandai Namco booth #2406. Anime Expo takes place July 4th-7th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. GUNDAM BREAKER 4 will be available on August 29th, for Switch™, PS5, PS4, and PC via Steam®. For details and pre-order information visit the game’s official website. 
 
The legendary hack-and-slash action and model building game takes place in a not-too-distant future where hobbyist builders use simulations to create custom suits and fight them in virtual battles. Players collect loot by breaking off pieces during combat, then use those pieces to build new, more powerful hybrid creations using the game’s customization options to take on more difficult challenges. The series features an engaging take on the GUNDAM universe. The new story trailer reveals more details and also highlights how, for the first time in franchise history, the game will feature English VO in addition to the original Japanese. 
 
In the story of GUNDAM BREAKER 4, players take on the role of an aspiring Gunpla hobbyist as they participate in the beta test of the revamped Gunpla Battle Simulator, renamed GUNPLA Battle Blaze: Beyond Borders or GB4 for short. They meet two other aspiring Gunpla enthusiasts, Tao and Lin, and form a clan to compete in the globally popular virtual action hub. As they participate in battles, they encounter new friends and rivals, growing their clan’s popularity, and pursuing the goal of developing enough skills to earn an invite to the Battle Tournament, the biggest event of GB4. Along with Tao and Lin, protagonists such as Reco, the AI character that delivers news and hosts events, Mister Gunpla, the commentary and emcee for GB4 events and Misa, the veteran who led the Ayato Shopping District Gunpla team in GUNDAM BREAKER 3 and prevented a cyberterrorist from dropping a satellite station onto Earth, will all have a part in the game’s story. 
 
GUNDAM BREAKER 4 will let players customize their Gunpla with more than 250 base kits, parts that can be acquired by defeating enemies and battles that will feature Gunpla of different grades. Fight through missions to hack, slash and shoot through hordes of enemy mechs, breaking off their parts to collect and upgrade builds. The game introduces an all-new feature to the series, where players will be able to use two different weapons for unique combos in their quest for the best parts to build the perfect Gunpla. In between battles, players access a robust mecha garage where they can customize their creations with new parts as well as paint, decals, and weathering to make the ultimate mecha expression for Gundam fans. An all-new feature in the game, Diorama Mode, lets players construct elaborate scenarios with a variety of backgrounds, environmental elements, and special effects, and place and pose their Gunpla creations as highly articulable models to create memorable scenes. 
 
For information on this title and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., please visit www.bandainamcoent.com. Join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS, check us out live on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/bandainamcous, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

Monster Hunter Stories™ and Monster Hunter Stories™ 2 now available on new platforms

Today, Monster Hunter Stories™ launches on Switch™, PS4, and PC via Steam along with Monster Hunter Stories™ 2: Wings of Ruin, which is also now available on PS4. Both of these acclaimed turn-based RPGs are also compatible with Steam Deck. Apprentice and veteran Riders alike can embark on both of these adventures together now in one thrilling collection!

In Monster Hunter Stories, step into a vibrant world where Riders form bonds with wild Monsties instead of hunting them. This enhanced version of the first RPG set in the Monster Hunter™ universe now comes with exciting new features for an even more thrilling and immersive adventure:

Enhanced Visuals: Dive into action with upgraded graphics, featuring improved modeling, textures, and lighting on larger screens.
New Voiceovers: Enjoy the story with full English and Japanese voice acting.
Museum Mode: Explore over 200 pieces of concept art, background music, and special developer sketches.
Added Title Updates: Players also get access to content previously exclusive Japan, including Title Updates 1.20 and 1.30.
Continue the journey with Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Follow the legendary Rider Red’s legacy and join Ena, a Wyverian girl, on a quest to protect a Rathalos egg that could hatch into a monster of immense power. In this sequel, players can explore an even more expansive and dynamic world with new Monsties to befriend. Enjoy engaging in turn-based combat and discover a captivating narrative delving into ancient legends and the deep bonds between Riders and Monsties.

For even more Monster Hunter fun, Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Now will host a celebratory launch collaboration event! In the mobile game, players can explore the real world and enjoy the thrill of monster hunting on the go! Starting on June 24, 2024, players can win limited hunter medals and layered armor by clearing event quests, as well as gain access to a special Rider Card!

Monster Hunter Stories is available for $29.99 and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is available starting at $39.99. The Monster Hunter Stories Collection includes both titles for $59.99.

For more details, visit the Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin official websites. Additional assets can be found on the Capcom Press Site.

Ride on,
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RoboCop: Rogue City Coming to Mac This Fall

Lesquin, France, 11 June 2024 – Teyon studio and the publisher NACON are excited to announce the release of RoboCop: Rogue City for Mac this fall. The game will be on the Mac App Store and Steam.

RoboCop: Rogue City runs natively on Macs with Apple silicon, featuring incredible performance, smooth and immersive gameplay, with support for software technologies in macOS like HDR and MetalFX Upscaling.

Michał Tatka, CEO of Teyon had this to say: “We’re so excited by the momentum we’re seeing on Mac, which attests to the great tools Apple provides for game developers. RoboCop: Rogue City takes full advantage of Apple silicon Macs, delivering smooth frame rates and providing high quality visuals. We are delighted to ensure that Mac gamers have the opportunity to hit the streets of Old Detroit, and experience the adventures of the iconic pop culture character – part man, part machine and all hero. Dead or alive, don’t miss out this fall!”

RoboCop: Rogue City immerses the player in Old Detroit, in an original story taking place between the RoboCop 2 and 3 films. In this new first-person adventure, the player must restore law and order to a city plunged into chaos in the wake of the arrival of a new crime lord. The gameplay switches between explosive battles, investigations in the field and side quests, in which the player will decide citizens’ fates, thereby affecting the game progression.

Out of their desire to pay tribute to the franchise, the Teyon team have also left numerous references to the RoboCop world for players to discover, such as the iconic locations, weapons and characters, including the actor Peter Weller, who returns to duty as the face and voice of the cyborg cop in RoboCop: Rogue City.

RoboCop: Rogue City is the creation of the development studio Teyon and video game publisher NACON in collaboration with and pursuant to a license from Amazon MGM Studios Consumer Products and Interactive Licensing.

RoboCop: Rogue City will be released this fall for Mac via Steam and the App Store.

DEMO OF ACTION-RPG SOCIAL SIM DUNGEONS OF HINTERBERG DROPPING JUNE 8TH

London, Tue 4 June 2024 – Curve Games and Microbird Games today revealed that Dungeons of Hinterberg, a single-player mix of Action-RPG and social sim set in the Austrian Alps, launches its first playable demo on June 8th.

Steam URL: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1983260/Dungeons_of_Hinterberg/

 

Dungeons of Hinterberg will also be part of Steam Next Fest June 2024, which runs from June 10th to 17th at 10am PT/6pm BST, giving players a taste of a day in the life of Luisa, as the protagonist explores Kolmstein. The demo will also be featured in the official Steam Next Fest livestream, which will broadcast June 10, 11am to 1pm Pacific Time, and can be viewed on the Steam Next Fest event page; Twitch; YouTube; and Facebook.
 

The new demo allows players to experience a full in-game day cycle beginning on Day 7. Fans can explore the Glacier Overworld (Kolmstein), which includes a gravity-defying dungeon that requires players to solve puzzles and slay monsters while mastering an array of magical skills, before returning to the village of Hinterberg and hanging out with a selection of characters.
 

Dungeons of Hinterberg blends hack ‘n’ slash action, puzzle solving and social elements, allowing players to battle creatures from Alpine myths, explore dungeons, and forge friendships. The game is available to wishlist now on Steam here and launches on Steam, Xbox, Windows 10/11 PC, and with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud on 18th  July 2024.

Fading Afternoon launching digitally June 6th on Nintendo Switch

Las Vegas – May 31, 2024 — Innovative developer Yeo is excited to announce the launch of their latest title, Fading Afternoon. This game invites players into the gritty underworld of the yakuza through the eyes of Seiji Maruyama, a middle-aged former enforcer known as Gozuki. Fresh out of prison, Maruyama confronts the inevitable tide of time and change, challenging players to navigate the twilight of a once-feared legend.


Coming Digitally to Nintendo Switch!

Fading Afternoon is a journey through the life of a man who stood at the top, only to find himself questioning the value of his past as he faces an uncertain future. The game offers a unique blend of narrative depth and interactive gameplay, featuring:

🌆 City to Explore: Roam the gritty streets of Tokyo, uncovering secrets and unraveling the complexities of yakuza life.


💥 Complex Beat’em Up Action: Sharpen your fists and take on rival gangs in intense combat sequences. The adrenaline-pumping fights will test your skills!


🎭 Multi-Endings: Your choices matter! Craft Maruyama’s destiny—will he find redemption, or spiral into despair?


🎮 Mini-Games: Take a break from the action with entertaining mini-games that add depth and variety.


🤔 Does Anything Really Matter?: As Maruyama grapples with aging, reflect on life’s purpose and legacy.


Embark on the path of Seiji Maruyama and find out for yourself. Fading Afternoon will be available on the Nintendo Switch on June 6th!

Ylands: Nintendo Switch™ Edition Set for Launch June 20th

28th May, 2024 (PRAGUE, Czech Republic): Calling all seaworthy explorers! Bohemia Interactive is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Ylands: Nintendo Switch™ Edition, which will be released exclusively for digital download on the Nintendo Switch on June 20th worldwide. This release marks Bohemia Interactive’s second game on the Nintendo Switch platform, following the previous success of Vigor.

Ylands: Nintendo Switch™ Edition (priced at $24.99 USD/€24.99 EUR) is the ultimate creative open-world adventure game. Prepare to be immersed in an enchanting, low-poly universe, optimized to deliver a seamless gaming experience on the Switch. The game features core gameplay mechanics focused on exploration, sailing, crafting, building, and light survival elements. This combination of mechanics offers a unique and engaging experience for players of all ages.

Watch Ylands: Nintendo Switch™ Edition’s announcement trailer to see this unique exploration experience in action – youtu.be/pggka5-uR1k

On their own fully customizable ship, players will traverse six distinct regions, each filled with unique fauna, flora, and random encounters that keep the adventure fresh and exciting. Ylands empowers players to make use of thousands of items to craft and build with, progressing through a comprehensive tech tree that adds depth and variety to the gameplay. The game gently onboards players by recruiting them to the Classy Adventurers Guild, where they embark on an incredible journey, armed with their trusty handbook, and sail towards endless adventures.

What makes the Ylands: Nintendo Switch™ Edition version of the game unique, is that it will be available as a single-player offline game, which offers the popular Adventure and Creative game modes to cater to different play styles.

Perhaps better known for their genre-defining hits Arma and DayZ, Bohemia Interactive has been redeveloping Ylands to ensure players have a fantastic experience whether they are playing at home or on the go, on their TV screens or via handheld with the following changes worth highlighting:

Play Ylands Offline For The First Time
Ylands will be able to be played fully offline only on the Switch, which is a first for this series. After download and initial launch, players don’t need an active internet connection to play the game. All player game worlds, creations and progress is stored locally which ensures smooth uninterrupted sailing, wherever they choose to play.

Buy Once, Play Forever
While Ylands on PC is a free-to-play title Bohemia Interactive has elected for a simpler pay upfront premium model for the Switch edition This, in combination with its offline nature, means there are no pay-to-progress mechanics, less of a need to grind in order to accumulate resources and no monetization pushes. All planned updates for Ylands: Nintendo Switch™ Edition will always be included for no additional cost with the option to purchase optional cosmetic DLC packages also supported.

Optimised Controls and UI with Stable Framerate
Ylands: Nintendo Switch™ Edition has been optimized to take full advantage of the hardware & boasts a stable framerate plus a user interface that has been designed with both TV and handheld play in mind.

Safe Single Player For All Ages
Due to its offline structure, Ylands: Nintendo Switch™ Edition is a 100% safe gaming environment for younger players with zero microtransaction prompts and no risk of negative interactions with other players. There is no gore or graphic violence in the game, which makes it a perfect experience for younger players.

Adventure and Creative Modes
Ylands: Nintendo Switch™ Edition is an experience that supports and encourages creative development and thinking at every stage. There are virtually unlimited building opportunities available to the player; both in the more story-centric Adventure mode and the sandbox-orientated Creative mode. If players don’t wish to create from the ground-up it will also be possible to purchase different types of buildings, ships and even pets via the Nintendo eShop.


With the full release scheduled for next month (June), excited adventurers can now add Ylands: Nintendo Switch™ Edition to their wishlist on the Nintendo eShop. This is the perfect opportunity to prepare for an engaging and creative adventure where your skills in exploration, crafting, and survival will be put to the test in a beautiful and enchanting world. Find out more via the official Nintendo eShop product page here: ylands.com/nintendo-switch-edition

To see what else Bohemia Interactive has in development, as well as further updates on Ylands, please visit the developer’s official website: https://www.bohemia.net/

An English Haunting, a ghost story adventure game, now available on PC

Barcelona, May 15 | A madness for spiritualism has gripped London in 1907. Séances and theatrical shows where spirits make contact with their living families are all the rage, and there are a legion of investigators trying to discover the secrets of the supernatural.

Among them, Professor Patrick Moore stands at the forefront. But he will now find himself in a situation he never saw coming.

Discover the full story now, as An English Haunting is out for PC on Steam and Itch.io, at a price of $13.99 USD / 11.99 € / £11.99 GBP — 10% discount on top until May 29!

Steam link

Itch.io link

Watch the launch trailer

Get the presskit

Review keys available on request!
Key features

  • Point & click adventure gameplay based on inventory puzzles.
  • More than 60 detailed pixel art backgrounds to explore.
  • A cast of more than 70 characters to interact with, including real figures from the period, such as the medium Florence Cook, physicist William Crookes, illusionist Harry Houdini, and even writer Arthur Conan Doyle, whom you will control to solve one of the game’s mysteries.
  • Take a breather from history by reading horror stories at Falk’s Horror Books, perusing an archive of supernatural cases, or going to the theater to watch the last film sensation by Georges Méliès: Évocation Spirite.
  • Inspired by the works of the greatest horror authors from the beginning of the 20th century, M.R. James, Algernon Blackwood, and Arthur Machen.
  • From the creator of award-winning Nightmare Frames and Urban Witch Story.

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM LEGENDS TO JOIN THE FRONT LINES OF CALL OF DUTY NEXT MONTH

Lyon, FRANCE – 21st May, 2024 – Battles are colliding in CALL OF DUTY with a new collab between Bandai Namco Europe and Call of Duty, bringing legends from the Gundam series to the front lines. Inspired by the towering mecha that captured the imagination of Gundam fans for generations, CALL OF DUTY has new Operator Skins based on iconic Mobile Suit from the series. Soon, in-game battles will see Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, Finishing Moves, and more inspired by fan-favorite Mobile Suits: The RX-78-2 Gundam complete with Beam Rifle and RX-78-2 Shield; Char’s MS-06S Zaku II and its devastating Heat Hawk, and the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial with its powerful Aerial Rebuild Beam Rifle. Learn all about the Tracer Pack Bundles in CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE III (PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC), CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE (PS5®, PS4®, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC), and CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE MOBILE (Android, iOS) by checking out the official CALL OF DUTY BLOG post.

The Mobile Suit Gundam Legends bundles will begin deploying to the front lines next moth for a limited time. But since Gundam is for everyone, for the duration of the event, a variety of progression rewards will be available to anyone playing CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE III, CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE, and CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE MOBILE, including a Gundam-themed Weapon Blueprint, Weapon Camo, Vinyls, Sticker, Emblem, Weapon Charm and Calling Cards.

The three Gundam Tracer Packs available for purchase during the event celebrate Gundam in style. First up, the Tracer Pack: Mobile Suit – RX-78-2 Gundam puts Amuro Ray’s classic Mobile Suit on full display, with in-game weapon blueprints for the Beam Rifle, Beam Saber and RX-78-2 Shield. Dispatch enemies with the Newtype Finisher finishing move, bring the lucky Haro weapon charm into battle, and more for even the most ardent EFSF fan. Next up, the Tracer Pack: Mobile Suit – MS-06S Zaku II shows off Zeon’s ace pilot, Char Aznable.

The Red Comet takes to battle with the classic Zaku Machine Gun, Heat Hawk melee weapon, and Warship Destroyer rifle. Ruthlessly eliminate foes with the savage Searing Slash finishing move, and proudly display loyalty to Zeon with weapon charms, stickers, and more. Finally, win glory for GUND-ARM with Tracer Pack: Mobile Suit – XVX-016 Gundam Aerial. The Witch from Mercury-inspired kit brings Gundam Aerial’s Beam Rifle, Aerial Rebuild Rifle, and Escutcheon to battle, along with key figures from the series including a Suletta and Miorine weapon vinyl, Gundam Calibarn weapon sticker, Holder Mark weapon charm, and “The Witch and the Bride” loading screen. Mobile Suit Gundam Tracer Packs will be available to purchase beginning in June, and full details of each of their contents can be found on the official blog.

Since its debut in 1979, the Gundam franchise has centred around gifted pilots commanding technologically advanced machines into the onslaught of conflict – mirroring the challenges players face in CALL OF DUTY. The Gundam franchise first started as an anime in 1979, and now spans a collection of toys and collectibles, animated series, feature-length films, and a wide variety of video games.

Learn more about Gundam by visiting the official site, and watch full episodes for free of the recent Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury series.

For more information about Gundam and other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu or follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU. Join the conversation on X at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.

The Stairway 7 now available on Steam

The new horror game where you are now stuck in a loop with a cat has been released.

Europe, Malta, 2023 – Steelkrill Studio, the creators of the popular horror games The Backrooms 1998 and Rotten Flesh – just released The Stairway 7 which is an Anomaly loop game with a twist, you have a cat alongside you.  
 
The Stairway 7 is an endless loop anomaly hunter game where you are stuck in a endless loop of stairways with a cat and you have to observe your surroundings carefully to reach the exit. Anomalies are watching, and ready to hunt you down. Don’t take them with you up the stairways to the exit otherwise they will eventually kill you. The game was just released on STEAM!
 
The rules are very simple: Don’t overlook any anomalies. If you find anomalies, go down the stairways to banish and remove them. If you don’t find anomalies, continue up the stairways. However, how carefully can you scan and memorize the environment and your surroundings? This game will make you find out. Do you have what it takes?
 
Watch the official release trailer: https://youtu.be/SyWOqpgDXss
 
Will you (and the cat) escape from the looping stairway?
 
Watch the announcement trailer for Stairway 7 on Youtube: https://youtu.be/f1c-hQ0xro0
Download the PRESS Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rD5uBnkVCv5VvW9Vjk3BI1T_wyONH9eU?usp=sharing
You can check out the game here on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2911820/The_Stairway_7__Anomaly_Hunt_Loop_Horror_Game/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteelKrill
For more information, visit Steelkrill’s official website at Steelkrill.com

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.

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