...and I have been playing NHL games since. It didn't matter whether it was EA or another game like 2K in the 2000s; I loved hockey games and still do, but is NHL 27 a step in the right direction?
With these annual seasonal renewals of the sports season comes the related video games as well, and the question reviewers such as myself always face is this: Is this year’s game worth purchasing one year after the last one? My answer? Yes, absolutely. NBA fans are going to almost certainly enjoy NBA 2K27.
Midnight Moments is a cozy cyberpunk diorama-building game that is stunning. Unlike games that require you to complete quests or take out assailants or even solve challenging puzzles, this one only requires one thing: imagination.
Isle of Reveries is a top down 2D action adventure game that made my nostalgia for old school Zelda games flare up really hard. A good blending of puzzle, exploration, and combat, Isle of Reveries is a wonderful title to experience inside and out.
Let me tell you about this cozy game my daughter and I are playing together called Outbound. Now, I've been following this game from the initial Kickstarter back in April 2025 to its full release in May 2026. The best Mother's Day gift for myself and my first ever collector's edition in a physical copy!
In OVER REQUIEMZ Yuhiru is thrown into the castle of Oz and is immediately accused of trying to assassinate the King and shoved into the dungeon. Not only is she treated like a criminal...
Today we’re looking at what has rapidly become an absolute favorite in the open-world RPG genre for me. An interesting story, memorable NPCs, stunning visuals, and a setting absolutely dripping with flavor, Dread Delusion sets its tone immediately and sticks with it.
...Now Milestone, the original developer of the two Hot Wheels Unleashed games, is back, and I was hoping it would be as fun as the last two Hot Wheels games they made...
Asdivine Knot is the latest title in the Kemco JRPG library. Following protagonist Verselio, who's on the run from the church that they once served, he'll be accompanied by an odd selection of party members as they all find a reason to band together…
Our story begins in Akihabra, Tokyo Japan. The protagonist Okarin… Or rather Rintaro Okabe, (Voiced by Mamoru Minyano) is a recent high school graduate who rents an apartment with his best friend and resident computer hacker, Itaru ‘Daru’ Hashida (Voiced by Tomokazu Seki) during the summer of 2010.
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No fools allowed! Yesterday, Nightdive Studios surprise announced PO'ed: Definitive Edition, an updated version of the classic 1995 adrenaline-pumping first-person space shooter coming soon to PC and consoles.
🤌YES, IT’S REAL. DON'T JUST GET MAD, GET PO'ED! 👊
Inspired by generational powerhouses DOOM and QUAKE, the original PO'ed
pushed first-person action games to new heights with its over-the-top,
action-packed, fast-paced, explosive, ridiculous, bloody, smelly,
scrumptious, adjective-filled, ultra-violent 3D gameplay. You play as a
chef who crashes on an alien planet infested with extraterrestrial foes,
using a menu of “household” weapons to deliver a dish best served cold
(by dish, I mean revenge, just in case you were confused).
Nightdive Studios’ PO’ed: Definitive Edition
spices up the classic 1995 shooter with updated visuals, antialiasing,
increased framerate, redefined controls, and up to 4K 144 FPS
performance.
Your ship has been overrun by aliens. Your comrades-in-arms have
been annihilated, and your soufflé has been ruined! What do you do? Grab
your jetpack and rocket launcher, and fry those suckers! PO'ed
features 16 of the baddest, maddest, and most unattractive monsters in
the galaxy. Rock-throwing ogres, plasma-shooting robots, giant bats ...
and walking butts!
🍳BON APPÉTIT, *****! 💣
PO’ed: Definitive Edition Key Features:
A plate full of quality-of-life features to
enhance the gameplay and fix bugs present in the original game (which
can be toggled off)
Wet your whistle with widescreen support for the HUD and other on-screen graphics
A new delicious difficulty mode has been added for hardcore players
15 appetizing achievements
A dash of localization support for English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish
Total freedom! Cruise on foot or fly with your jetpack through 25 wild 3D environments
PO'ed: Definitive Edition release for Windows PC
via Steam and GOG, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and
Nintendo Switch in the very near future. Chefs can wishlist the game on
Steam today at https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697470/POed_Definitive_Edition.
The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered is coming to Nintendo
Switch™, PS4®, PS5®, and Steam® on March 22, 2024!
Discover the
story of a lost land in The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered!
Experience
classic RPG combat with a twist!
Battle enthusiasts will enjoy the combat
innovations as victory relies on overcoming the odds in a multi-layered battle
system! Use formations and stances to assign flexible combat roles instead of
fixed classes!
Mastering these new features will provide an upper hand on
the battlefield!
Watch the Gameplay Trailer for a closer look
into an adventure that is one-of-a-kind!
25 September, London: Watch our new trailer here and get ready to explore the SAND LAND and save the world!
How did this unlikely alliance between humans and demons come to be and what is their goal?
A new trailer of SAND LAND shows more about this world turned into a scorching desert, where the greed of the King makes life impossible for its inhabitants by controlling access to water. Sheriff Rao strongly believes another oasis, capable of ending the terrible drought, is here somewhere…
In order to find this Legendary Spring, Rao knows he cannot undertake this dangerous journey alone and travels to the Demon Village to seek help. With the consent of the King of Demons, Beelzebub the Friend Prince and his chaperone Thief join Sheriff Rao on their thirstiest adventure ever, searching the world for this life-saving spring.
As they progress in their journey, the group realises they shouldn’t let their guard down as heat and thirst are not their only enemies. General Are, accompanied by the Royal Army, will pursue Beelzebub and his companions around the world and try to stop them.
SAND LAND is set to release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC. Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening - developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.
Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.
ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS — September 18, 2023 — Last Thursday, on September 14th, the previously unannounced We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip was released for free! Within the first weekend, 3 million Explorers joined The FriendShip and embarked on a thrilling ride to test the strength of their relationship on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. This bite-sized puzzling experience contains all the familiar elements of the We Were Here Series, so get it while it’s free until October 13th!
To celebrate the success of We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, Total Mayhem Games released a new co-op gameplay trailer:
Geoff van den Ouden, the Executive Producer of Total Mayhem Games, says, “We are blown away by not just the community’s response, but the response of the industry as a whole to the surprise launch of our newest project, We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip! The game is a token of appreciation to all the Explorers who have supported us this far as well as a great ride for newcomers to jump onto. This first weekend we welcomed 3 million Explorers onto ‘The FriendShip’, surpassing all our biggest expectations!”
The FriendShip is the first game of the new bite-sized series We Were Here Expeditions and serves as the ultimate friendship test. With asymmetrical co-op puzzles and communication via walkie-talkies, the Expeditions will include everything the We Were Here Series has to offer, focusing primarily on each player having a unique and essential role in solving puzzles together.. This standalone We Were Here game is the perfect starting point for anybody curious about the series and is all about Communication, Teamwork and Trust!
Friends can play this asymmetrical co-op puzzle game together across all platforms! The FriendShip is free to claim on PlayStation 5 & 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Epic Games StoreandSteam until October 13. Xbox players gain free access to the game on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for ten hours after starting the trial. From October 14 on, The FriendShip will be available for € 3,99 / $ 3,99 / £ 2,99 on all platforms.
The co-op puzzle adventures of the We Were Here Series have been enjoyed by almost 10,000,000 players since the release of We Were Here in 2017, with We Were Here Forever breaking all records within the series! The puzzling adventures are playable in any order, although there is a common narrative thread running through them.
We Were Here,We Were Here Too,We Were Here Together and We Were Here Forever are all available on Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, of which We Were Here Forever also launched on Epic Games, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation5. We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip is the first of the Expeditions and also launched on PC, PlayStation 5 & 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on September 14th, 2023. The bite-sized We Were Here Expeditions experience is free until October 13th, 2023.
Since the console release of We Were Here Forever,all subsequent We Were Here games have launched with a cross-platform feature, allowing Explorers to play together across all platforms.
The We Were Here Expeditions
From the makers of the renowned We Were Here Series comes the bite-sized We Were Here Expeditions! The perfect chance for new Explorers to get a taste of Total Mayhem Games’s iconic co-op puzzle fun, while long-time fans can try to achieve the perfect score.
Playing with a friend and communicating well is key to the series: asymmetrical puzzles give players different perspectives and can only be solved together. But don’t worry, your walkie-talkies will let you keep in touch. And if you enjoy The FriendShip, then you should definitely consider making your own visit to Castle Rock. Over and out!
Total Mayhem Games
Indie studio Total Mayhem Games started out in 2017 with the release of We Were Here for free on Steam. It was a great success with more than 1,500,000 downloads! They soon followed up with their first commercial games We Were Here Too and We Were Here Together on PC and consoles.
The studio has only gone from strength to strength since, with the release of We Were Here Forever on PC in 2022 and on consoles on January 31st 2023. The console version was released with the addition of a cross-platform feature that allowed for collaboration across all platforms for the first time in the series.
On September 14th 2023, the studio released the first game of the We Were Here Expeditions on PC and consoles. We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip is free to claim during the first month after launch and offers a bite-sized We Were Here experience.
Developed over 10 years by Rob Wass, sole developer at Dinosaur Bytes, Clive ‘N’ Wrench reimagines the classic genre for enthusiasts and first-timers alike.
24th February, [LONDON, United Kingdom] – Numskull Games is proud to announce that Clive ‘N’ Wrench is now available digitally and physically for the Nintendo Switch™ (UK/US), PlayStation®5 (UK/US) and PlayStation®4 (UK/US), PC via Steam, and coming soon to GOG. (Physical release date is 28th February 2023 in US/CAN)
Starring Clive the rabbit and best
friend Wrench, the monkey on his back, players will jump, roll, hover,
and spin their way through time and space in a magical 1950’s
refrigerator, on a heroic quest to thwart the tyrannical Dr Daucus.
Players can expect 11 vibrant and exhilarating worlds, with challenging
boss battles and collectibles to find throughout every level.
Inspired by platformer classics such as Spyro and Jak & Daxter, Clive ‘N’ Wrench
is a love letter to 3D platformers. Developed over 10 years by sole
developer Rob Wass, the game features jam-packed cameos, endless jokes,
and hat-tipping easter eggs for fans of the genre to enjoy.
Clive ‘N’ Wrench also features a
brand-new move set, including agile parkour, that make the game a
perfect update for 3D platformer enthusiasts and first-timers alike.
Wass commented: “Clive ‘N’ Wrench
has been a huge part of my life over the past 10 years. This project
has been a real labour of love for me. I’m beyond excited for everyone
to get their hands on Clive ‘N’ Wrench.”
For an extended look at Clive 'N' Wrench check out the Big Gameplay Preview below!
More about Clive 'N' Wrench...
Clive ‘N’ Wrenchis
a brilliantly crafted 3D platforming paradise full of challenges,
collectables, and charismatic characters. Starring Clive the rabbit and
best friend Wrench, the monkey on his back, players will jump, roll,
hover, and spin their way through time and space in a magical 1950’s
refrigerator, on a heroic quest to thwart the tyrannical Dr Daucus.
Players will adventure through the
prehistoric ice age in Iceceratops, to ancient Egypt in Tempus Tombs,
and even across the Wild West in 11 distinct levels each with its own
boss battles with varying difficulties. Clive ‘N’ Wrench has been
tailored for both experienced players and newcomers alike.
About Numskull Games
Since 2019, Numskull Games has quickly established itself as a
publishing force with a global physical and digital proposition.
Launching and curating games from both new and veteran development
studios as well as international games publishers, Numskull Games
publishes titles across all major gaming platforms. Additionally, by
utilising the infrastructure and resources of its sister companies
Rubber Road / Numskull Designs, Numskull Games creates unique and
compelling Collectors' Editions for its elite releases.
About Dinosaur Bytes
Founded in 2018, Dinosaur Bytes Studio
is a small independent game developer based in the UK. Dedicated to
creating new handcrafted experiences inspired by the golden era of the
medium, for both PC and major console platforms.
PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo
Switch, Windows PC, Oculus, and HTC Vive to arrive 2023 alongside PC’s 1.0
update
MELBOURNE – Nov. 30, 2022 –22 Racing Series,
the real-time physics-based racing playground set in the 22nd century, drifts
onto Steam Early Access today courtesy of developer GOATi
Entertainment, a team comprised of AAA veterans involved with creating
some of the industry's biggest titles such as LA Noire, The Darkness 2, and Darksiders 2.PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC,
Oculus, and HTC Vive versions will be available in 2023 alongside the 1.0
update on PC.
As the world hovers on
the brink of total climate collapse a century in the future, daredevils, speed
freaks, and adrenaline addicts turn to a virtual future physics racing (FPR)
sphere for sport and entertainment accessible to all.
Leave the shackles of
peril behind as vehicles tear and speed through twisted tracks based on real
locations from around the world. Master traditional racing modes like Time
Trials, Circuit Racing, Elimination Rounds, and Point-to-Point Racing. Expand
horizons in modern multiplayer-inspired modes like Sector Captor, a vehicular
spin on capture the flag, and the massive Race Royale featuring 100 to 1000
players.
22 Racing Series’ RaceHub
makes racing technology, infrastructure and marketplace accessible to everyone.
Try out track, vehicle, race and tournament builders, as well as RTS resource
management and build mechanics. Modders can build any racing experience they
like, from future racer, to karting, sim, arcade, maglev, magrip, drones, and
bikes. In collaboration with global automobile manufacturers, drive licensed
next generation vehicles including GT by Citroën, Citroën Revolte, DS E-tense
Performance, and classic heritage vehicles such as MGB-GT and Austin-Healey
3000.
Join a community of
fellow racers and modders as they bring their racing visions to life with dream
vehicles, tracks, race rule sets, and tournaments to share with other racers to
enjoy.
“Building a group
of people around a next generation collaborative racing experience has been a
tremendously fulfilling adventure. We hope 22
Racing Series brings racing enthusiasts from all walks of life together.”
Garth Midgley,
Managing and Creative Director of GOATi Entertainment
GOATi Entertainment is
a AAA game development company specializing in engine technology, physics
simulation, blockchain integration, and global
microtransaction business models for games and esports. Built upon their
proprietary engine ‘RevGen’, they have developed globally recognized and
award-winning emergent AI simulation programs and the world’s first RTS-Racing
game ’22 Racing Series’. They have pioneered the development of Smart NFT
blockchain technology, and in April 2020, they released ‘Pavillion Hub’, the
world’s most advanced blockchain gaming platform, which is environmentally
friendly and carbon neutral, and was purpose- built with ease of use sign-on,
transact, play, and cross-platform connected features that make the mass
adoption of blockchain technology in AAA games a near reality.
MELBOURNE
– Oct. 5, 2022 – 22 Racing Series, the real-time physics-based
racing playground set in the 22nd century, starts its engine on Steam Early
Access beginning Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. The AAA veterans (outsource animation
director for LA Noire, Darkness 2,
Darksiders 2; outsource art lead for Zelda:
Twilight Princess HD) at developer GOATi Entertainment will bring 22 Racing
Series to pole position on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch,
Windows PC, Oculus, and HTC Vive in 2023 and beyond, simultaneously alongside
PC’s 1.0 update.
The world's first future physics racer
(FPR) takes place on an Earth 100 years from today, where climate change has
ravaged the environment. Resource-intensive racing series have moved online,
limiting their ecological impact and enabling a global sport to be accessible
to all.
Experience terrains throughout
environments most affected by climate change including Florida, Bangladesh,
Solomon Islands, and Antarctica. Speed through clocked Time Trials, diverse
Circuit Racing, difficult Elimination Rounds, scored Point-to-Point Racing, and
a capture the flag-inspired Sector Capture.
Gain a competitive edge by allowing
creativity to run free. Fill a virtually unlimited inventory with custom-built
vehicles featuring personalized engine torque, tire grip choices, and more in a
next-generation adaptive ‘keyframe’ setup that adjusts vehicles based on speed
and action to achieve the ultimate grip and downforce.
Compete in a massive 100-player casual
racing event and obtain an impressive rank to avoid elimination in Race Royale
mode. Attempt to catch another racer in the “catch me if you can”, Streaker,
mode. Reach new heights of lightning-fast speed using real-time strategy
resource management and implementing build mechanics for an RTS-inspired Racing
(RTS-Racing) experience.
Vehicles, tracks, race rules, and
tournaments will be available for modders to bring their own racing visions to
life, publish them to share with a community, and monetize them via the
Pavillion Hub. Construct a brand new circuit using the fast and flexible track
builder to create detailed, simple, lengthy, or quick custom tracks tailored to
each racer’s style.
“We are extremely excited to aid the
racing community in bringing their video game dreams to life,” said Garth
Midgley, Managing and Creative Director of GOATi Entertainment. “Combining
future physics racing and real-time strategy racing has been a huge step in our
development process to create a next generation of racing experience.”
GOATi Entertainment is a AAA game
development company specializing in engine technology, physics simulation, blockchain integration, and global
microtransaction business models for games and esports. Built upon their
proprietary engine ‘RevGen’, they have developed globally recognized and
award-winning emergent AI simulation programs and the world’s first RTS-Racing
game ’22 Racing Series’. They have pioneered the development of Smart NFT
blockchain technology, and in April 2020, they released ‘Pavillion Hub’, the
world’s most advanced blockchain gaming platform, which is environmentally
friendly and carbon neutral, and was purpose-built with ease of use sign-on,
transact, play, and cross-platform connected features that make the mass
adoption of blockchain technology in AAA games a near reality.
TRONDHEIM,
Norway — Sept. 28, 2022 — Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets,
the deliciously silly rhythm game from developer SURT and publisher tinyBuild, slices and dices its way to
PlayStation 5|4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Epic Games in Q1 2023. A brand new
Steam Next Fest demo will be available for harvest starting today.
Embark on a scrumptious journey as
Sprout, the Chosen Onion, to stop the onslaught of King Sugar Daddy’s Bad
Sweets army invading the Vegetable Kingdom and save Princess Cauliflower.
Explore eclectic levels, each with its own musical theme from different genres
and time periods to groove to.
Step, dodge, and attack to the beat of a
chill track in an icy wonderland, or explore a spooky mansion to the tune of a
haunting trap beat. Discover colorful new lands and enemies that are as
charming as they are sweet, from dastardly ice cream cones to despicable
gingerbread people. It’s up to Sprout to stop the nasty treats in their tracks.
Get lost in catchy tunes from the
original soundtrack and high-sync beatmaps that provide a refreshing challenge
for rhythm game veterans as they master enemy attack patterns and experience
new twists while replaying familiar levels. Remix levels with modifiers to add
to the challenge and replayability, and unlock sweet skins to customize
Sprout’s looks and his weapon.
The all-new expanded Steam Next Fest Demo
for Rhythm Sprout features a
demo-exclusive story with never-before-seen cutscenes and two brand-new stages:
Mansion Dungeons and Daddy’s Club. In addition, all three previously debuted
levels, Winter Woods, Fruitopia, and Haunted Mansion have been completely
revamped. All stages will be available to try out in all game modes including
turbo, mirror, shuffle, and totally random.
“With Rhythm Sprout, our goal has been to deliver a combination of
easy-to-understand gameplay with a surprising amount of depth, a light-hearted
and self-aware story, and of course, sick beats,” said Jon Vait, CEO at Surt.
“We’re so excited for players to meet the colorful cast of characters and
vibrant world we have created, and can’t wait to show off more soon.”
Rhythm
Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets debuts on
PlayStation 5|4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam
in Q1 2023. It will support English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean,
German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Polish, Norwegian, French, and
Spanish (European and LATAM) languages.
A three-person studio for Norway, SURT
originated from a desire to create wholesome experiences and fill the gaps in the
industry with the games they would love to play. Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets is their first title.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild is a Seattle-based indie label
behind the Hello Neighbor franchise and over 30 renowned titles, including
Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and Party
Hard. With additional development offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and
Riga, Latvia, tinyBuild is rapidly building a portfolio of fun, high-quality
games across multiple platforms.
NEW
YORK — Sept. 6, 2022 —LUCID, the crystal-hopping adventure
platformer by Eric Manahan of The Matte Black Studio, jumps, pulses, and
slashes its way onto Steam for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation
4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2024.
Published by Apogee Entertainment (Turbo Overkill, Duke Nukem,
Prey, Max Payne), LUCID presents
aheartfelt adventure in a
crystalline fantasy. Venture across a massive overworld, solve challenging
puzzle dungeons, and conquer white-knuckle combat to unlock powerful new
abilities, revealing more secrets in previously explored areas. Tightly tuned
for platforming perfection, LUCID embraces
the flow-state fun of genre giants like Celeste
while writing a love letter to the 2D golden age of Mega Man X, The Legend of
Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Super
Metroid.
Explore Aedyn, an enigmatic land replete
with crystals, in the wake of the apocalyptic Great Fall. The Lucid Giant has
fallen and only the few remaining Sentinels, practitioners of the Crystal Arts,
can stop the corruption soaking the land. Take up the fight as Oenn, a young,
stone-skinned Junior Sentinel. Seek the shattered pieces of the Lucid Giant and
confront the ancient, celestial entity which threatens Aedyn.
Expand Oenn’s mobility and enhance his
combat arsenal with the five Crystal Arts—rewards for braving memorable
dungeons like the icy climb of Onyx Ridge or the toxic gloom of Welltown. While
Oenn can jump, dash, and pulse on his own, chain the Crystal Arts together to
traverse impossible gap distances and unlock devastating combo attacks. Soften
enemy armor from afar with the ranged Crystal Pulse before crushing their
defenses with an overhead Crystal Axe slam. Fire the Crystal Spear to break
open a pathway above or use its “down air” as a pogo to extend Oenn’s jump.
By equipping up to two Crystal Arts at
once and fluidly swapping them mid-combo, lay bare the secrets of Aedyn. Solve
devious puzzles in the deepest depths, defeat formidable bosses, and explore the
overworld, aiding villagers and piecing together Aedyn’s history. Every item on
Oenn’s journey possesses a world-building lore description, and translating
runic language or defeating enough of one enemy will unfold a bigger narrative
tapestry.
“With LUCID, I’m devoted to letting players tell as much of the story as
they like, in precisely their own way,” said Eric Manahan, founder of The Matte
Black Studio. “From the narrative threads you choose to tug on, to the Crystal
Arts and movement tech you embrace the most, LUCID aims to let you write your own legend in a shattered world of
platforming bliss.”
“Apogee got its start with some pretty
famous platform games in the early ‘90s, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem,
Cosmo’s Cosmic Canyon, Bio Menace, and Monster Bash,” said Scott Miller, Apogee's original founder. “It
makes total sense for us to get back into platformers and with LUCID, we finally found one that’s
innovative, deep with story, and has a super fun lead character with a ton of
tricks up his jacket sleeve.”
Based in New York, The Matte Black Studio
is headed and created by Eric Manahan, who wears many hats, including that of
artist, coder, and designer behind the high-action, crystal punk, dark fantasy
game LUCID.
As The Matte Black Studio, Eric aims to
fuse his love of the classics with modern sensibilities.
About Apogee
Entertainment
The "Apogee Model," as
described in the new book, Shareware Heroes (Aug. 2022 release), was the
starting point for talented indie developers to bypass retail and sell their games
using online distribution in 1990. Apogee founder Scott Miller created this new
model and soon funded, mentored, and published many indie upstarts and released
a legendary string of global success stories, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem,
Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, Shadow
Warrior, Max Payne and Prey, earning over a billion dollars
commercially. Miller also created the 3D Realms label for Apogee, which was
sold to Embracer Group in 2021.
The new Apogee Entertainment, with
founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy at the helm, will empower
today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global
success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same
fearlessness that changed the industry.
Lakewood,
Colorado — Aug. 18, 2022 —Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, a 4v1 hunt or
haunt action-packed asymmetrical multiplayer is available for pre-order, August
18, 2022, 8 a.m. PT. The latest game from IllFonic, Inc. will be playable
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, on PC via Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Form a team with up to three other
Ghostbusters to track down Ghosts haunting a number of locales. Sniff out
paranormal activity with the P.K.E. Meter and charge it to unleash a
short-range pulse disabling Ghost movement. Unveil hidden rifts acting as the
Ghost’s spawn points and teleportation portals, and destroy them. Use the
powerful Particle Throwers to capture the Ghost, deploy a trap, and wrangle
them into it before they escape!
Meanwhile, the Ghost works alone, roaming
around stages like the Museum, an abandoned Prison, and other spooky locations,
including a new one to be revealed at Gamescom. Frighten civilians to scare
them away. Possess objects to raise the overall Global Haunt percentage, to
regain ghost power, or just cause mass hysteria. Use slime to temporarily stun
Ghostbusters. Move the rifts to keep them guessing, summon minions to make an
escape, and show the Ghostbusters they should
be afraid of this Ghost!
Explore the Firehouse, a familiar home
base filled with new and recognizable characters alike, before departing on a
mission with any combo of friends, random matchmaking, and/or AI bots online or
offline in solo mode. Personalize your Ghostbuster’s equipment at the workbench
and test out the changes with some target practice in the neighboring alley.
Visit Ray’s Occult Books to enter the spectral realm and customize the Ghost’s
loadout, skin, and various otherworldly options.
“The reaction from fans of Ghostbusters has blown us away,” said
Charles Brungardt, CEO, IllFonic. “Putting a date on and opening up preorders
for Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed feels
like an out of body experience, and we cannot wait for everyone to feel the
same sensation on Tuesday October 18th.”
Pre-orders for Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed starts Thursday, August 18on Epic Games Store for PC, PlayStation
5|4, Xbox One, and Xbox X|S. An Internet connection is required for cloud save
and online play. Multiplayer functions also require a PlayStation®Plus
subscription and/or an Xbox Live Gold subscription.
Founded in 2007, IllFonic is an
independent video game developer with studios in Lakewood, Colorado; Tacoma,
Washington; and Austin, Texas. Our staff is composed of video game, music, and
technology veterans redefining how games are made and marketed. Current and
past titles and collaborations include Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Arcadegeddon,
Predator: Hunting Grounds, Friday the 13th: The Game, Dead Alliance, Star
Citizen, Evolve, Armored Warfare, and Nexuiz.
Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is
the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group
and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a
subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE's global operations
encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television
production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content
creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of
new entertainment products, services, and technologies. Sony Pictures
Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production
companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations
include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony
Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International
Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html
