Search for:

Within the Cosmos upcoming release announced by debdev

AUG. 30, 2024 — Indie game developer debdev is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Within the Cosmos, a single-player first-person sci-fi RPG set in a richly detailed universe. Set for release on October 4th, this game invites players to awaken in a secluded star system where they will encounter a fractured human society on the brink of collapse amidst an emerging android threat.

Watch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5mGfULVcsA
 

Discover a World on the Brink in Within the Cosmos

The year is 2278, and humanity teeters on the edge of extinction. Players assume the role of one of 500 members of the United Earth Space Agency (UESA), who were placed in cryogenic sleep and launched aboard a starship to the remote Adallio star system, far from the war-torn Earth. Upon awakening generations later, they find a human society divided into factions, each with its own politics, philosophies, and ambitions. To make matters worse, a deadly android enemy has appeared, threatening the fragile peace.
 

Shape the Future of Humanity Through Your Choices

Players must navigate this divided world, where their choices will influence the outcome of the story. Will they unite the factions or deepen the divides? Will they find the truth behind the android threat or become another victim of it?
 

Key Features of Within the Cosmos include:

  • Character Creation: Players can fully customize their character’s appearance, attributes, and background, creating a unique protagonist to navigate the cosmos.
  • Deep Skill System: As players level up, they can invest in 11 different skills, ranging from intimidation to hacking, allowing for diverse playstyles and strategic gameplay.
  • Hacking Mechanics: Use advanced hacking abilities to manipulate the environment, gather intel, disable security, and create tactical advantages.
  • Neural Interface Mods (NIMs): Unlock new abilities such as Cloak and Time Dilation, providing strategic options for combat and exploration.
  • Factions: Engage with various factions, each with its own ideology and goals. Players can choose to ally with them, betray them, or eliminate them, shaping the world around them.
  • Exploration: Explore hand-crafted celestial bodies across the Adallio star system, each filled with unique environments, missions, and secrets.
  • Meaningful Choices: Every decision counts, with multiple ways to approach objectives, engage in dialogue, and shape the game’s ending.
  • Weapon Customization: Upgrade and personalise a wide variety of weapons to suit individual playstyles.
     

A Passion Project Years in the Making

“Within the Cosmos has been a part of my life for nearly a decade,” said Debdev, the creator of Within the Cosmos. “Inspired by the ethical dilemmas of Star Trek and the immersive gameplay of titles like Deus Ex and Fallout, my vision was to create a sci-fi RPG where every choice matters. Despite financial setbacks, I’ve poured my heart into this project and am excited to finally share it with players.”
 

About debdev

debdev is a solo independent game developer with a passion for creating immersive and thought-provoking experiences. With over 8 years of development on Within the Cosmos, debdev brings a unique blend of storytelling, strategic gameplay, and ethical exploration to the sci-fi RPG genre.
 

Contact Information

For press inquiries, please contact:

debdev
Email: contact@debdev.net
Website: https://www.withinthecosmos.com
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/618330/Within_the_Cosmos/

 

Within the Cosmos promises to be a captivating journey into a richly crafted sci-fi world, where every choice will shape the fate of humanity. Prepare to explore, uncover mysteries, and make decisions that will alter the course of history in Within the Cosmos.

Tetris® Forever unveiled by Digital Eclipse

EMERYVILLE, CA — Digital Eclipse, in partnership with The Tetris Company, recently announced Tetris® Forever, the latest in the studio’s acclaimed Gold Master Series. The collection features a variety of playable Tetris games from the last 40 years and a brand-new game created by Digital Eclipse. It launches this holiday season on PC & consoles.

Discover the extraordinary story behind Tetris in more than an hour & a half of all-new documentary featurettes. Explore the lifelong friendship and creative partnership between Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov and The Tetris Company founder Henk Rogers, and dive into the remarkable odyssey that shaped one of the most iconic games in history.

Journey through four decades of Tetris with more than 15 playable classic games, including several being released outside of Japan for the first time. See where it all began in 1984 with an accurate recreation of the first version of Tetris on the Electronika 60 computer; battle your friends in the multiplayer cult favorite Tetris Battle Gaiden; create massive explosions to clear lines in Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss, and many more memorable game experiences.

Tetris Forever introduces an all-new Tetris game with Tetris Time Warp! In this original game variant from Digital Eclipse, players will ‘warp’ between different eras of Tetris in real time to experience a variety of classic graphics, playstyles, and game mechanics.

“We’re incredibly honored to be entrusted with Tetris,” said Mike Mika, Studio Head of Digital Eclipse. “Its impact on the game industry cannot be overstated, and we’re excited to share this international collection of diverse Tetris variations alongside the stories told by Henk Rogers and Alexey Pajitnov of the many challenges they faced bringing this game to the world. “

“Our collaboration with Digital Eclipse on Tetris Forever was a long time coming, and we enjoyed being able to work on a project that honors the incredible legacy of Tetris and the creative brilliance that has driven its lasting success,” said Maya Rogers, CEO of Tetris. “For four decades, Tetris has captivated hundreds of millions, and this interactive experience gives fans an unparalleled opportunity to explore its evolution. Tetris is truly a timeless game, and we are excited for everyone to explore these curated game variants and the new surprises Tetris Forever offers.”

Key Features of Tetris® Forever:

The Game that Started It All: Digital Eclipse has prepared an authentic recreation of the first version of Tetris, which Alexey Pajitnov created on a Soviet “Electronika 60” computer system. Experience the look and feel of Tetris as Alexey envisioned it in 1984.

Interactive Timeline: Explore a virtual museum with archival materials, including video featurettes, photos, original ads, and playable games restored in high-definition and presented chronologically.

The True Story of Tetris: With over 90-minutes of all-new documentary featurettes produced by Area 5—creators of Outerlands, Grounded: The Making of The Last of Us and Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II—unravel the true story of Tetris in its purest form.

An All-New Tetris Game: Tetris Time Warp, an all-new Tetris variant by Digital Eclipse will have up to four players warping between different eras of Tetris in real time to experience a variety of memorable graphic styles and play mechanics!


Tetris® Forever will launch on PC via Steam and GOG, and on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Xbox One and Series X|S later this year. For more information, sign up for the Digital Eclipse newsletter HERE.

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.
 
©Bird Studio/Shueisha, Toei Animation
©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Devolver Digital’s The Crush House Premieres Today on Steam

Acclaimed video game developers Nerial (Reigns) and TV owners Devolver Digital are rolling back the years for the long-awaited launch of 1999’s hottest reality TV show, The Crush House. Available now on Steam for $16.99, The Crush House casts players in the role of Jae, the newest camerawoman tasked with giving the people what they want: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2337820/The_Crush_House/

Jae may have just scored the gig of her dreams, but the demands are high and the stakes are even higher. She must cast, film and produce each season of The Crush House, capturing all the drama, fighting, tension and romance in the show’s iconic mansion.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/ptoBACU80WY

But remember: no matter what, the demands of your audience must be met. If not, you run the risk of cancellation. With dozens of micro-audiences to entertain, you’ll have to be strategic to capture them all. You can’t please all the people all of the time, but you’ll have to try.

Choose between 12 eccentric personalities and find your four-person cast for each season’s run. Mix and match conflicting personalities or complementary attractions and watch as tensions run and sparks fly. Catch the best stuff on camera and watch your ratings soar.

Entertainment this good isn’t free, however, so remember to put down the camera and pull up some tasteful TV ads to keep the cash flowing in. You might lose a few viewers, but you can use the extra revenue generated to furnish the house and mix things up for both the audience and the cast.

As if running a hit TV show wasn’t enough, there’s more to The Crush House than meets the eye. Jae can explore the mansion at night when the show goes off-air, engaging in forbidden conversations with the cast to figure out the many dark and twisted secrets of The Crush House.

Do you have what it takes to crush it?

VALORANT

VALORANT™ now available on Xbox Series X|S & PS5

Riot Games surprises fans with VALORANT’s official launch on console in the United States and Canada, Europe, Japan, and Brazil  

Date: August 2, 2024 (9:00am PT)

What you need to know: 

  • VALORANT is now available to players in the US and Canada, Europe, Japan, and Brazil on Xbox Series X|S & PS5
  • As Riot’s first live service console game, VALORANT on console will bring the same uncompromising, competitive experience that we’ve provided PC players for years: a precise, team-based, tactical shooter.
  • Cross-play will not be available between PC and console player matches to maintain VALORANT’s renowned standard for competitive integrity.
  • Both PC and console players will receive simultaneous platform releases of all live patch balances, new agents, maps, premium content, and additional live service features.
  • Riot is a global games company and will continue to monitor other regions for further expansion onto consoles. 
  • Riot’s goal is that anyone who wants to play VALORANT can play and experience the game at the quality for which it was intended.

Quote from Arnar Gylfason, Production Director of VALORANT at Riot Games: 

  • “We’ve received so much valuable feedback from players during Limited Beta, and feel confident to deliver on our gameplay promise for console players. Whether it’s hitting that perfect shot, executing a flawless team play, or wiping out the enemy team, we look forward to seeing console players experience the same gameplay thrill as VALORANT PC players.”

Learn More:

  • Visit PlayVALORANT.com for more details about VALORANT on console and how to get started.

ABOUT VALORANT

VALORANT is a competitive 5v5 character-based first-person tactical shooter developed and published by Riot Games for PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5. VALORANT is a precise and lethal multiplayer game with high-fidelity gunplay, a diverse arsenal of guns, agents with unique abilities, and competitively tuned maps for unlimited hours of play. In VALORANT, players lock in their agent for the entire duration of the match and then attempt to win a round-based, attackers vs. defenders, best-of-24-rounds fight. 


VALORANT is a free-to-play game and optimized to perform on a wide variety of PC and console platforms, allowing for a global audience to compete. Demonstrated by the game’s best-in-class game server quality, global infrastructure, and proprietary anti-cheat technology, Riot Games is committed to preserving the core tenets of the tactical shooter genre and upholding the competitive integrity of the gameplay experience across all available platforms.

Spiral releasing on Steam and Xbox on September 20th, 2024

Folklore Games announced their narrative-adventure game, Spiral, will arrive on Steam and Epic for a PC Release + Xbox for console, as a self-published title. Taking players on an emotional journey, this is a story that offers a unique perspective on cognitive degeneration, told by the individual experiencing it.

Release Date Trailer – Spiral – September 2024

Spiral puts players in the shoes of Bernard Penfield, an introverted writer who is coming to the end of his journey but invites you to go back to the beginning and help him re-experience his memories one last time. Exploring the memories of Bernard at different phases in his life, players will also meet a cast of diverse characters in his family and friends who guide him through life’s biggest moments. While the cognitive degeneration will gradually become more present within the story, exploring his memories thoroughly may help Bernard to hold onto details longer and share things that might otherwise be lost forever.

“We’re so proud of Spiral; events and interactions with people made us understand the why behind our project even more. It has been helping people to talk about their grief, opening a discussion and bringing people to see the person behind the sickness. Spiral will hopefully be that window where people can share their own story with cognitive degeneration and make us all more aware of the loneliness of it all and how much our presence can help.” – Mikhael, Creative Director

Releasing on Steam at $23.99 USD, Spiral will be available for purchase at 10 AM EST on September 20th, 2024. In the meantime, gamers can also pick up the free demo and add it to their wishlist. Following its PC and Xbox Release, the game will also be available for purchase on PS5 and Switch at a later date.

Find out more about Spiral here

For all media inquiries, please contact Jes Vaillancourt – Producer, at jvaillancourt@folklore.games

Assets, such as screenshots and logos, can be found here

Gameplay footage can be found here: YouTube

Office Fight launching on August 21st, set to debut at Future Games Show

Fenix Studios is thrilled to announce that the Office Fight will officially launch on August 21, 2024. Gamers can get a sneak peek during the Future Games Show, where Office Fight will be featured in the Ones to Play Montage segment.

Wishlist now to join the chaos: 

In Office Fight, you’ve been unfairly laid off by Mega Corp and the news kills you—literally. As a restless ghost bent on revenge, you’ll ‘restructure’ Mega Corp one department at a time in this hilarious physics-based office destruction game.

Key Info:

  • Release Date: August 21, 2024 (immediately following the Future Games Show showcase)
  • Future Games Show: Inclusion in the Ones to Play Montage segment
  • New Demo: Available now on Steam

Prepare to turn the mundane office life at Mega Corp into a chaotic playground. Players will navigate over 100 levels filled with puzzles, destructible environments, and ragdoll fight simulations. Use advanced physics-based mechanics to create chain reactions, customize your ghostly character, and unlock special runes to enhance your abilities.

Combining strategic action with dark humor, Office Fight offers a unique blend of puzzle-solving and physics-based destruction. As a vengeful ghost, your mission is to wreak havoc, using everyday office supplies as tools of mayhem and leaving no cubicle untouched.

Making its debut at the Future Games Show in the Ones to Play Montage segment, Office Fight will provide viewers with an exclusive preview of its chaotic charm. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the hilarious office destruction in action before the official launch.

Launching on August 21, 2024, Office Fight is now available for wishlist on Steam. Wishlist today to stay updated and be among the first to join the mayhem.

Full Release & console version of Railroads Online being released this Fall

Duesseldorf, Germany, July 23, 2024 – astragon Entertainment and developer Stefan Kelnberger are pleased to announce that Railroads Online will leave Steam Early Access later this year. Simultaneously, the sandbox railway simulation will be released for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The announcement trailer showcases what PC and console players can expect: https://youtu.be/bVCdYelwhaw

Numerous improvements and new content
Since the launch of Railroads Online, new features and content have been added to the game through regular, free updates. These include new locomotives and wagons, buildings, production chains and goods, fuels, and two more lovingly designed maps where players can build their own railway networks.

Based on the feedback from the community, many improvements have been implemented over the last three years including adjusted physics performance or construction controls. Last year, the game switched to the Unreal Engine 5, featuring dynamic weather and a day-night cycle. Until leaving Early Access, the game will receive more updates – including a completely revised UI.

Console release and first DLC announced
In addition to the full release on Steam, Railroads Online will be available in stores for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. With a fully optimized controller support on both new platforms, even more players will soon have the opportunity to build their own rail empire in an open sandbox world, either alone or with other players.

As a thank you and appreciation for the support during the Early Access phase, all Early Access purchasers on Steam will receive the Pioneer Pack free of charge with the full release. This applies retroactively to all current Railroads Online owners.

Railroads Online will be released digitally this autumn for PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at a price of 39.99€ / $39.99 USD (SRP) or a regional equivalent. A retail version will be released for PS5 later.

For PC the game is already available in Steam Early Access. With the Full Release in Fall the game will cost 34.99€ / $34.99 USD (SRP). Until the release of the full version, fans of Railroads Online can expect additional updates including more content and general game improvements. A detailed roadmap with all the information can be found here

About Railroads Online
Railroads Online will leave Steam Early Access in Fall of 2024 after numerous updates, improvements, and new content, and will also be released for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. In October 2021, developer Stefan Kelnberger released Railroads Online in Early Access on Steam. A year later, astragon Entertainment joined the project as the publisher.

In Railroads Online, players create the railroad network of their dreams alone or in a multiplayer with up to 16 players. In a large open game world, rails, switches, and stations must be built to transport different goods in authentic locomotives. The game uses the advanced physics systems of the Unreal Engine to create the most authentic railroad simulation possible, rendering collisions and forces dynamically in real time for maximum immersion.

Features:

  • Open sandbox game world to explore
  • Online multiplayer mode with up to 16 players
  • Build your own railroad infrastructure, including tracks, switches, stations and more
  • Authentic, detailed locomotives and equipment
  • Realistic railroad physics system and operation of locomotive controls, valves, brakes and equipment
  • Earn money by transporting goods to develop your own business and buy more locomotives, cars and equipment
  • Customizable locomotives

More information about Railroads Online at:
Website
Facebook
X
Instagram
Discord
Press Kit

© 2023 astragon Entertainment GmbH © 2022 Stefan Kelnberger GmbH © Unreal®, Unreal Engine™, the circle-U logo and the Powered by Unreal Engine™ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Epic Games, Inc. in the USA and elsewhere. All rights reserved.

Multiplayer co-op update for prehistoric builder Sapiens released

July 19th, 2024 – Majic Jungle is excited to reveal that the highly-anticipated Multiplayer Update for prehistoric city builder Sapiens launches today! Team up with friends to construct sprawling cities and collectively manage resources! Explore vast lands larger than Earth itself as you navigate unique landscapes and climates with your tribe.

Sapiens invites players to forge alliances and reshape their environment for the better. Unite with friends to build anything from towering citadels with fortified bastions to humble grass huts to make you and your tribe feel at home. Discover together and learn how to mold the world around you, which has now expanded to cover the globe. Manage the roles of your tribe members and experiment with farming, crafting, and woodworking to build your dream prehistoric civilization.

Multiplayer Update Features:

  • Build Big Together: Every player gets their own tribe in multiplayer. Working together allows you to build major trading hubs, hospitals, and other large-scale builds that would be impossible to build alone. 
  • No More Borders: With the launch of the Multiplayer Update the map has expanded to cover the whole world, allowing for completely free exploration on a global scale. 
  • Complex Interactions: NPC tribes are now controlled by AI and act independently. Moving near other tribes gives access to trading and new resources. Tribes also specialize in one of four industries: Rock tools, bread, pottery, and bronze.

The Sapiens Multiplayer Update launches on Steam today! Those eager to lead their own tribe can begin their journey with Sapiens now via Steam Early Access. Join the official Discord to stay up to date on all of the prehistoric happenings.

About Majic Jungle

Majic Jungle is the work of solo developer Dave Frampton. Dave has been making games for nearly 20 years, with the success of each major release funding the development of the next. He has combined this passion with many years of experience to create his debut PC title and culmination of his career – Sapiens. Dave is excited to lead Sapiens to its full potential, through early access and beyond.

New Update for For The King II now available

London, July 5th, 2024 – Curve Games and IronOak Games have unveiled Dark Carnival, an infinite dungeon mode designed to push fans’ skills to their limits. In this mode players must uncover the secrets of the Ringmaster and face the many challenges the Dark Carnival presents. The deeper you go, the more twisted it becomes. For the King II is available on Steam. Download it today and see how many floors you can conquer before meeting your inevitable demise!

“We are passionately dedicated to making For the King II the best experience it can be for our community. The team has been listening to feedback and working hard to bring new content to players with the Dark Carnival update. We truly hope you enjoy the new mode, and the re-introduction of Bards”, said Sterling Anderson, the Studio Director at IronOak Games.
 

Watch the new For the King II Book of Lore video which delves into the mysteries of the Carnival and gives players a crash course in everything weird and wonderful that the Dark Carnival has to offer.
 

Inspired by tabletop adventures, For The King II builds on the hugely popular blend of strategy, turn-based combat and roguelite replayability and combines an epic new experience that includes the most requested fan feature by far: four-player co-op. For The King II delivers a continuation of the narrative arc for fans of the original and offers brand-new combat mechanics and features, a host of new biomes to explore and much more.
 

To learn more about For the King II please visit the official Steam product page here and follow us on Twitter, Reddit and Discord.

Gaming News and the Ultimate Universe