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KILL KNIGHT Launches on Epic Games Store

PlaySide Studios is excited to announce that KILL KNIGHT is now available on the Epic Games Store, bringing the pulse-pounding action and critically acclaimed gameplay of this ultra-responsive, top-down action shooter to even more players. Additionally, for 24 hours, KILL KNIGHT will be available for free on the Epic Games Store, allowing new players to dive into the Abyss guilt-free.

Celebrated as one of the best-reviewed games of the year on Metacritic, KILL KNIGHT offers an electrifying mix of layered gameplay, retro-inspired visuals + blood-pumping music. Players must weave through their arsenal, exploit enemy weaknesses, enact brutal executions, manage resources and unleash destructive wraith blasts to lay carnage upon endless demonic hordes.

GAME FEATURES:

  • Fast and visceral top-down, push forward combat that rewards aggression and precision
  • Descend through five fatal layers, each more deadly than the last
  • Four distinct difficulty settings to choose between and overcome
  • Complete challenges to unlock powerful weapons, augments and abilities
  • Ascend the global leaderboards, and compete for high-score supremacy

The Epic Games Store release will also feature the latest KRYSTALIZED UPDATE, which includes powerful new equipment, weekly challenges and updated game modes, designed to both test the most veteran of players and welcome newcomers alike. Speaking of newcomers, tweaks have been made to the lowest difficulty level (Regret) to ensure it is a little more manageable to overcome.

UPDATE FEATURES:

  • New Equipment:
    • INCULCATORS (Pistol): Fires puncturing shards that spike into enemies.
    • DREADFALLER (Heavy Weapon): A laser caster that emits combusting plasma beams and ruptures foes.
    • HOLLOWBRANDT (Sword): Utilises powerful jumping slam attacks that convert kills into empowered heavy weapon shots.
    • UMBRARITE (Armor): Spawns a vengeful Shade to assist in combat.
  • Expanded Augments:
    • METICULOUS AZURITE: Restores heavy ammo when firing Wrath Bursts.
    • ABYSSAL FLOURITE: Pulls in Health Shards when Quick Absorbing.
  • Updated SEVER Mode: Encounter powerful Krystalized Demons that unleash enhanced attacks and offer bonus Carnage Score when slain.
  • New WEEKLY DESCENT Mode: Compete in randomized weekly challenges, featuring rotating equipment and layers. Leaderboards refresh weekly for ultimate bragging rights.
  • DEMON BESTIARY KODEX: Unlock lore and insights on every Demon by spending TOKKENS.

KILL KNIGHT is now available on the Epic Games Store. It’s free for 24 hours, so don’t miss your chance to grab it while it’s available at no cost. After the 24-hour free period, the game reverts to its full price. Stay up to date by checking out KILL KNIGHT on X and TikTok, and following Playside on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

ABOUT PLAYSIDE STUDIOS

PlaySide Studios is an award-winning, independent video game developer and publisher based in Melbourne, Australia – behind games such as Age of Darkness: Final Stand, and the Dumb Ways to Die franchise, as well as the publishers for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown, and Dynasty of the Sands.

Team Phoenix – the development team at PlaySide behind KILL KNIGHT – consists of a small team of experienced, talented developers, tasked with driving innovation and showcasing PlaySide’s internal development capabilities. KILL KNIGHT marked the premier console project for PlaySide Studios – following more than a decade of game development, with over 70 titles launched across mobile, PC, and VR/AR. 

PlaySide Studios’ recent original IP launches have included the award-winning RTS Age of Darkness: Final Stand, and have seen the studio recognised as Studio of the Year at the Australian Game Developer Awards 2023. 

For more about PlaySide Studios, check out our website: https://www.playsidestudios.com/

Terminull Brigade Opens First Alpha Test, can now be added to Steam Wishlists

Shenzhen, China – December 16th 2024 – Pew Pew Games has confirmed its exhilarating team-based roguelike PVE shooter, Terminull Brigade, will hold its first Steam Alpha test commencing on December 16th at 8am EST. For five days, players can shoot ‘em up in a vast virtual “Nullverse” where every ending is a new beginning.



About The Terminull Brigade Alpha Test

The main function of Terminull Brigade’s first Alpha Test is to identify any technical issues that may have been missed so far or need further fine-tuning. This Test build contains only a small snapshot of content available in the final game and will only be available to a small number of players.

Players who previously participated in the pre-alpha test in October will also be invited back for an opportunity to experience two new characters! Who Gets to Participate?

This Alpha Test will be open to players living in the United States and Canada, who will need to complete a short survey, before requesting access to the Steam Alpha Test.Alpha Test Duration

The Alpha Test will run from December 16th until December 20th, between the hours of 8am – 2am (EST).Adding Terminull Brigade to your Steam Wishlist

Players interested in following the development of Terminull Brigade can wishlist the game now on Steam and Follow to receive the latest updates and news as it progresses toward its official release.

Revenge of the Savage Planet locked in for May 2025 as Raccoon Logic Announces Release Window

Montreal, 5th December, 2024 –  Raccoon Logic have revealed their self published, sci-fi adventure Revenge of the Savage Planet will release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox one, and PC in May 2025. Shown as part of the PC Gaming Show, the new trailer also sees the return of Martin Tweed (of Journey to the Savage Planet fame), and reveals his new nemesis, Gunther Harrison, along with some never before seen gameplay.

Bringing back everything players love from their first intergalactic adventure, but bigger and better in every way – Revenge of the Savage Planet has more planets, gear, critters, laughs, and is 1000x more gooey. The second chapter in the Savage Planet universe also welcomes back Kindred Aerospace CEO Martin Tweed, as he sets his sights on knocking fellow CEO, Gunther Harrison, down a few pegs in some interstellar corporate conflict. 

Abandoned on an alien planet after your mission to colonize space is deemed too costly by Alta Interglobal, your now former employer, you’ll head out to explore strange new lands, scavenge what you can from the vibrant landscape, and repurpose your salvage in an attempt to return home. Your intergalactic exploration will see you scanning plants, capturing creatures, upgrading gear, and unearthing secrets aplenty as you jump, slide, and shoot your way across alien worlds.

Welcome Back, Explorer!
https://youtu.be/7WQ8EEDycDk?si=y9bJCHD20yKMqBVS 

Alex Hutchinson, Creative Director, Raccoon Logic said: “We’re thrilled to share that Revenge of the Savage Planet launches in May next year. This new chapter sees the return of everyone’s favorite Kindred Aerospace CEO, Martin Tweed, as he rallies the troops against his new nemesis, Gunther Harrison, the CEO of Alta Interglobal. While that’s all we can say on Tweed and Gunther for now, we hope you enjoy watching the story unfold as you explore the far reaches of space, stick your nose in every nook and cranny, and work on serving up some delicious, delicious revenge.”

Depending on your preference for pioneering, Revenge of the Savage Planet can be played solo, or co-op (either split screen / couch co-op or online!), with the latter allowing you to use the marvel of the modern day internet to play with your pals on your platform of choice with crossplay. 

An in depth look at  Revenge of the Savage Planet will drop 17th December at 2pm GMT, so stay tuned as we throw back the curtain and reveal more on some of the new planets, equipment, creatures, abilities, and laughs that await you at launch next year. 

Revenge of the Savage Planet will be available in both digital and physical formats from select retailers, with a Day One Edition available which includes an exclusive in-game ‘Hot Wizz’ spacesuit, and an aromatic scratch ‘n’ sniff art card.  

Revenge of the Savage Planet Key Features:

  • Third-Person Online Co-Op & Crossplay – Play with your best friend, partner or hellspawn on/or between any platform and now in third-person! You’ll be tasked with fully exploring and understanding these beautiful alien landscapes and uncovering its secrets.   
  • Couch Co-Op with Split Screen – Experience the nostalgia tinged joy of sitting on the same couch and playing on the same screen with someone you love, like the olden days but with 100% more corporate satire
  • Survive a FOUR Savage PlanetS – Populate your Kindex by exploring four large, vibrant worlds each with their own weird and wonderful plants and creatures. Scan everything, catalog everything, hopefully increase your clearance level… and you might even unlock new (yet still 4th best) gear! Plus… there may be more than four planets. Maybe.
  • Space Action & Adventure – Run, Jump, Shoot, Grind, Stomp, Dodge, Slide, Lasso and Grapple your way through the world! While you’re at it you’ll also be experimenting with three different types of gameplay goo, most of which are highly flammable! Overcome challenging combat encounters with alien boss battles, suggestive fauna, problematic software and maybe even a greedy CEO.
  • Habitat & Character Customization – Alien plants! Exciting gear! Weird rocks! Each planet is packed with nooks and crannies hiding all manner of rewards and secrets.  While you’re at it you can even customize yourself,  and your tiny habitat-like corner of the universe.
  • Collect Alien Creatures –  Intergalactic Hoarders can also use their Lasso to Capture and Collect dozens of strange creatures, then go visit them once they’re relocated “happily placed” in Pens outside your customizable space trailer in scenic Nu Florida.  After all, who is the real dangerous enemy, the corporate profiteers who fired you or a slimy exploding alien creature? 
  • SAVAGE PLANET FRANCHISE – Originally released on Xbox, PS4, Epic Games Store, Steam, Stadia and Switch platforms enabling fun space adventures for millions of players across the globe.  The original game earned multiple awards as a humorous, cooperative indie adventure, Typhoon Studios captured attention of press, creators and earned its Very Positive consumer ratings and Critics endorsements. 

For more information on Revenge of the Savage Planet please like us on X and Instagram, follow on Facebook and Tik Tok, subscribe on YouTube, and check out the official website. 

About Racoon Logic

A friendly pirate crew having fun making indie games, and sometimes causing mischief. Hand crafted. Super spicy. Irreverent and earnest.  We make games we want to play, for people who love discovering new wacky worlds, messing around with surprising and fresh mechanics, and playing games their own way.

For more information, please contact:

Stefano Petrullo, CEO, Renaissance PR

stefano@renaissancepr.biz 

Greg Jones, Head of Comms, Renaissance PR 

greg@renaissancepr.biz 

Rebecca Nicol, Senior Account Manager, Renaissance PR

rebecca@renaissancepr.biz  

Matthew Taylor, Content Creator Specialist, Renaissance PR 

matthew@renaissancepr.biz 

Reid Schneider, Studio Head, Raccoon Logic

reid@raccoonlogic.com

NEW DLC FOR GUNSMITH SIMULATOR – FLINT & POWDER ANNOUNCED

The creators of Gunsmith Simulator are happy to announce the upcoming first DLC for their popular game – Gunsmith Simulator – Flint & Powder. This is a unique opportunity to travel back in time and uncover the secrets of the ancient masters of firearms.

With this DLC, players will be able to explore the intricacies of flintlock firearms from the black powder era, reconstructing, repairing, and testing unique models that have forever made their mark in the history of firearms.

Gunsmith Simulator – Flint & Powder is an offer for all firearms history enthusiasts who want to feel like true gunsmiths. The DLC will feature legendary gun models such as:
 

  • Spanish Miquelet Pistol – a classic Spanish pistol, known for its reliability and elegance.
  • Flintlock Derringer – a small but deadly pistol, popular among those seeking compact weaponry.
  • Kozienice Rifle– a precise Polish musket used by soldiers of the First Polish Republic.
  • Brown Bess – a musket that served as the standard armament of the British army for nearly a hundred years.
  • Danish M-1772 Flintlock Dragoon Pistol – a Danish dragoon pistol from 1772, a reliable choice for cavalry.

We are also excited to present a short trailer introducing players to the atmosphere of the upcoming DLC:

https://youtu.be/ObzGlQfeiGo

The release date of the DLC is yet to be determined, but more information will be available soon. You can already add Gunsmith Simulator – Flint & Powder to your wishlist on Steam and stay updated on the latest news regarding the release.
 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3288480/Gunsmith_Simulator__Flint__Powder/

For any questions, the game developers encourage you to contact them by email at press@gamehunters-studio.com.

Don’t wait – join the ranks of historical gun enthusiasts and discover the secrets of the ancient gunsmiths!

Beff Jezos Simulator Launches on Steam November 15th, 2024

TALLINN, ESTONIA — November 13, 2024 – Joyjutsu Games is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Beff Jezos Simulator, an innovative e-commerce simulation game, debuting Friday, November 15, 2024 on Steam. Players build and scale a virtual online retail empire, managing tasks from product sourcing to order fulfillment. The game emphasizes realistic challenges like inventory, pricing, and customer satisfaction, and every decision matters.

Key Features Include:

  • Complete E-Commerce Management: Set up and brand your online store, source products, pack orders, and maintain smooth logistics to ensure happy customers.
  • Realistic + Dynamic Gameplay: Make data-driven decisions, adapt to market trends, and build a reputation by managing customer feedback and competitor pricing.
  • Scalable Business Growth: Unlock new product categories, expand your workspace, hire employees, and streamline operations to meet the rising demand.
  • Skill Progression: Develop business skills through an in-depth skill tree, including upgrades in bulk shipping, analytics, and strategic marketing.

Release Information:

Beff Jezos Simulator will release worldwide on Steam. A free demo version is also available for players who want to get a feel for the gameplay before diving in.

Media Assets and More:

Press Kit

Official trailers

Official website

Steam page

Discord community

About Joyjutsu Games

Based in Estonia, Joyjutsu Games is an innovative development team bringing their expertise in mobile gaming to PC for the first time with Beff Jezos Simulator.

Contact Information:

Mehmet Joyjutsu

Joyjutsu Games

Email: mehmet@joyjutsugames.com

Mullet MadJack shines at NYX Game Awards and SBGames 2024

Porto Alegre (Brazil), October 4, 2024 – Mullet MadJack, the fast-paced FPS developed by Hammer95 Studios and published by Epopeia Games, is breaking more than just billionaire robots – it took home wins at the NYX Game Awards and SBGames 2024 in three categories at each event. At SBGames alone, the game claimed two of the top honors: Best Game (Jury Award) and Best Game (Popular Vote). And since the most badass mullet in gaming never stops, it has also been deck verified for the Steam Deck, so now you can take the action wherever you go!

Achievement Unlocked: Mullet MadJack wins six awards!

MadJack isn’t just about collecting the coolest sneakers and saving super famous streamers. The 100% Brazilian fast-paced action FPS is also expanding its collection of awards! Recently, the game, with a 98% approval rating on Steam, won in the following categories at the NYX Game Awards:

PC Game – Indie

PC Game – Best Audio Design

PC Game – Best Music

The NYX Game Awards is a competition designed to recognize and reward creativity and technical excellence in the global gaming industry.

In addition to securing its spot on the international stage, Mullet MadJack also shone at the Games Festival of the Brazilian Symposium on Games and Digital Entertainment (SBGames) 2024. The game triumphed in the following categories:

Best Game – Jury Award

Best Game – Popular Vote

Best Audio

Play Mullet MadJack on the Steam Deck too

Tired of sitting in front of your computer to play? If you have a Steam Deck, you can continue destroying billionaire robots on Valve’s handheld console. The game has been deck verified for it!

Mullet MadJack: a unique action game experience

Since its release, the feedback for Mullet MadJack has been overwhelmingly positive, with the game amassing 500,000 wishlists and an impressive 98% approval rating on Steam. It was also recently launched on GOG.

Watch the thank-you video for the 500,000 wishlists

In this first-person shooter, classic elements from old-school anime meet a modern cyberpunk universe. In Story Mode, you’ll battle billionaire robots in a frenzy of gunfire and explosions to save the world’s biggest influencer. Remember: your life depends on dopamine; the more robots you destroy, the longer you stay alive!

For an even greater challenge, try Endless Mode, offering non-stop adrenaline. Plus, you can also unlock modes like Weapon Roulette, where weapons are randomly generated, and Happy Foot, where you face enemies unarmed, using only creativity and kicks to survive.

What are you waiting for? Play Mullet MadJack now on Steam or GOG!

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?

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

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.

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.

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