Mars 2120, a 2.5D side-scroller by indie developer QUByte Interactive (@qubytegames), will leave Early Access and launch on Xbox Series, PlayStation, Switch and PC (Steam) in Q2 2024 (Spring). The game's release was delayed from March.
Mars 2120 is a 2.5D side-scrolling action-adventure game, of the Metroidvania subgenre, in which players take control of Lt. Anna “Charlotte” Right in order to find out what happened to the Colony.
With stunning visuals, a balanced mix of melee and ranged combat, and a story filled with secrets, MARS 2120 promises an experience focused on exploration, discovery, and the use of Charlotte's various abilities, the game's protagonist.
Traverse across different environments and stunning biomes, battle your way through different enemy encounters from deadly robots to colossal monsters, and unlock special abilities tied to the elements including ice, fire, and electricity to discover the secrets that lie beneath the surface, and the fate of the colony.
Mars 2120 launches on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in Q2 2024.
Grindstone revealed that its highly anticipated one-hit-kill multiplayer sword-fighting game Die by the Blade (@dbtbgame) will deliver the final blow on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 16th, with Xbox Series, PlayStation 4|5 and Nintendo Switch to follow in October 2024.
Die by the Blade is a 1v1 weapons-focused fighter where the difference between victory and death lies in a single strike of the blade. Choose your weapon and character combination freely to define your move set, then do battle in neon-soaked back alleys and ancient forests. Take up arms and crush your friends in local or online multiplayer, or test your skills against unknown warriors in online ranked matches.
Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samurai punk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your move set. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill.
Die by the Blade will be available first on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 16, 2024. The title will release in October 2024 for Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Nintendo Switch.
PAMP, the leading brand in precious metals, and Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) team up to create the PAMP x Call of Duty Limited Edition Collection. Available now, the collection boasts a 5g Gold Bar and a 1oz Silver Bar, each with a pendant frame and a game charm featuring Captain Price and Call of Duty emblems.
Following the launch of Call of Duty Modern Warfare IIIin November 2023, and the highly-anticipated arrival of the Season 2 content update last week, the latest brand partnership from PAMP commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Call of Duty franchise with a brand new, innovative collection.
With the pendant frame and in-game bonus collectible charm, the phygital collection marks PAMP’s latest brand-licensing collaboration following successful launches of recent minted collections with Fender, Mattel, Inc. and WarnerBros. With Costco’s recent product listing of PAMP’s flagship Lady Fortuna™ bars resulting in frequent sellouts, the Call of Duty collection is primed to capture the attention of collectors.
Fans of the franchise will need to act fast if they want to get their hands on this unique moment in Call of Duty history and to show-off the highly exclusive charm in their next lobby. The 5g Gold Bar has a limited mintage of 5,000 pieces and a price point of $449.95* and the 1oz Silver Bar has a limited mintage of 15,000 pieces and a price point of $109.95*. Please see below for the product specifications and a link to the global list of retailers here.
In a first for the PAMP brand, the Call of Duty collection innovatively links physical and digital collectibles granting owners a perfect replica of their precious metal bar in the form of an in-game charm players can add to their loadouts. For Call of Duty fans and collectors the combination of the wearable pendant frame and in-game bonus are must-have additions to their collections to be treasured, displayed and worn with pride. Offering a unique and tangible way for fans to celebrate their fandom, both physically and virtually, was a key objective of the collection. Owners can redeem their in-game charm via http://www.callofduty.com/redeem.
Fans of the Neptunia series will have to wait a little longer to play the latest installment on their Xbox consoles. Idea Factory revealed that Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters, which was originally scheduled to launch on April 16, has been pushed back to May 21.
Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters is an action RPG set in the vibrant world of Gamindustri. Hack 'n' slash your way through hordes of dangerous enemies found in the many dungeons throughout the land while trying to defeat a mysterious, new phenomenon that threatens life itself. Lead the Goddess Candidates, the younger sisters of the 4 Goddesses of Gamindustri, through their first adventure to save the world!
While the Goddesses were out responding to a distress call from the faraway PC Continent, Nepgear and the other Candidates were dispatched to an abandoned research facility in order to investigate a monster outbreak.
It was there that they encountered the Ashen Goddess, who trapped them in a capsule and placed them in a deep sleep. By the time they awoke, they were astonished to discover that 2 years had passed.
After they emerge from slumber, they learn that Neptune has been missing since her mission to the PC Continent 2 years ago, and in the absence of its Goddess and Candidate, Planeptune was ravaged by a series of strange outbreaks, collectively referred to as the Trendi Phenomenon.
A new developer playthrough for Realm of Ink (@realmofink), the action roguelike from Leap Studio, Maple Leaf Studio and 663 Games, has been released. The video reveals the gameplay mechanics, the stunning ink-style art, and the time-limited ‘Endless Challenge’ mode.
Join Dai, CEO of Leap Studio and Justin, community manager at 663 Games, as they take you on a journey through this highly anticipated roguelite coming to consoles and PC later this year.
Fans can download the Realm of Ink Steam demo which reveals the full first level of the frigid Ape Kingdom and includes a thrilling boss battle at the finale. Additionally, the three major schools of combat—Scarlet Sword, Shadow Twin Blades, and Azure Aura Blade—enable you to experience diverse fighting styles, ensuring each battle is a refreshing and engaging encounter.
The demo also introduces Ink Pets and adds an extra layer of excitement to your adventure, as these adorable companions become your loyal allies throughout the journey. Depending on various Ink Gem combinations, they have the ability to undergo a transformation, evolving into various distinct forms with unique moves to assist you in combat.
Realm of Ink is coming to consoles and PC later in 2024. Download the PC demo on Steam now.
Western Australian-based studio Bungarra Software (@BungarraS) is riding the wave of fan feedback and has released patch update v1.07 for Barton Lynch Pro Surfing, the ultimate surfing game for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam). Grab your board and download it now on your platform of choice.
Barton Lynch Pro Surfing pits you against the world’s best surfers at the most exotic locations on the planet. The game allows the player to surf as the legendary Barton Lynch himself amongst many other surfing legends, while also featuring an expansive career mode, customisable characters and gear, as well as the freedom to roam around real life iconic beach locations in various weather conditions.
Update v1.07 includes (but is not limited to) the following:
Score:
Fixed PERFECT 10’S SCORE BUG where Scores from one heat are occasionally being applied to another almost immediately when 10’s are scored.
Interface:
Fixed a bug where the interferences were not consistently applying the penalty to the player.
Altered UI message to an “An interference has occurred” to allow for all interference instances.
Arcade Mode:
Added a quicker player Arcade mode component to both Challenges and Free Surf modes.
POV Camera:
Fixed an issue with the camera which would occur when, in Hossegor Round 3, if the user leaves the cutscene to run its course without clicking through.
NPC Cutscenes:
Fixed problem with NPCs walking into the walls during the cutscene in Hossegor.
UI:
Changed the UI wipeout message from “Upside down Landing” to “Bad Landing” so that the terminology captures all scenarios.
Fixed incorrect prize money amounts showing In Tour Contender Series.
Bungarra Software remain dedicated to ensuring long-term support for Barton Lynch Pro Surfing, and are still working on further improvements to the game with new features and quality of life initiatives.
These improvements include, but are not limited to:
Improving water shader graphics (in progress)
Adding more variety in the waves in the same heat or even in freesurfing (in progress)
Adding A.I. to Freesurf along with PWC gameplay considerations (longer term)
Adding Fan Hub to allow for custom character and Tour creation
Steam Deck compatibility UI issues
Researching additional platform porting options
General QA bug list
Barton Lynch Pro Surfing is out now on Xbox Series, PS5 & PC via Steam for USD$49.99 digitally and physically in retail stores.