Burst2Flame (@burst2flame) announced that simultaneous turn-based tactical RPG, Stolen Realm, will be exiting Early Access and releasing on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC in Q2 2023. The studio today also released the new World Map Update, removing the transition between the map and battles and introducing three brand new areas to the game, along with a host of other additions and improvements.
Praised by the likes of Shroud and Sacriel for the flexibility of its class customisation and a design that avoids RPG bloat, Stolen Realm takes the deep tactical systems of RPGs like Divinity: Original Sin and gives it a unique twist. Simultaneous turns allows all members of the player and enemy team to take their actions at once, creating the kinds of fast-paced encounters you’d typically find in action RPGs, without sacrificing the strategic richness that turn-based RPG fans love.
Stolen Realm features a highly customisable class system that allows you to create traditional RPG
classes or break the mould to forge a unique champion of your own. Make a spell-slinging assassin, a priest born of frost, or a shadow-infused knight as you draw from a pool of over 300 possible skills. With over 700 items to loot, each fully customisable with modifiers, there’s even more opportunity to change the way you play: wield Abbadon the Soul Crusher, a mythic mace that raises slain enemies as skeletal warriors to fight for you, or unsheath the Bloodletter, a cursed sword that grants additional power at the cost of your lifeblood. D&D-like special events where attribute-based rolls will have permanent effects on your character add yet another layer to building a character that is truly your own in a title that keeps a constant stream of compelling choices at the forefront of your experience.
With the release of the latest update, a world that changes with every expedition you undertake – either alone or with up to six players together via Stolen Realm’s friction free drop-in/drop-out co-op system – gets even bigger. Delve deep into the forgotten ruins of the once great Dwarven Halls, adventure into the untamed wilds of the Emerald Jungle and uncover the mysteries of the Sunken Swamplands, facing all new foes like creeping spiders, giant scorpions and Great Wyrms along the way. The transition between the world map and battles is now gone - now you can take your fight directly to enemies on the world map.
Team17 and developer Black Salt Games confirmed that sinister fishing adventure DREDGE unearths its secrets this month on Xbox Series, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Pre-order dates will be announced soon alongside a free demo for Nintendo Switch players.
In DREDGE, players will step into the boots of a down-on-their luck fisherman and explore a collection of remote isles while scouring the surrounding depths for a variety of fish and valuable deep-sea curios. Once their trawler is full, they can sell their haul to the peculiar locals while completing quests and unravelling more about each area. They can also reinforce their vessel, skills, and knowledge to dredge deeper and reach more secluded lands.
Beginning in their new home in the remote islands of ‘The Marrows’, players will be able to investigate each inlet while completing tasks for the yesteryear locals and taking trips to neighbouring regions - each with their own unique fish to find, inhabitants to meet, and secrets to uncover.
Newbie anglers will be able to pick up the DREDGE base game for £21.99/$US 24.99/€24.99 on Steam and consoles, or a Digital Deluxe Edition for £24.28/$US 26.99/€26.99 on Steam and £23.99/$US 26.99/€26.99 on consoles. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the Blackstone Key DLC item, granting players access to the mysterious workshop on Blackstone Isle and all pre-orders will also feature an in-game, exclusive custom fishing rod, giving players an upgrade to their starting gear to help jump-start their thalassic career. A Physical Deluxe Edition of the game will also be announced soon.
Watch the brand-new release date reveal trailer below.
SNK confirmed that they will be hosting their own booth at EVO Japan 2023. Taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from March 31st through April 2nd, 2023, EVO Japan 2023 will feature KOF XV as a main tournament title and is free on the first two days. The SNK booth will offer official side tournaments and exclusive items.
EVO Japan 2023 will feature KOF XV as a main tournament title. Registrations are now open, so players can join if they want. Registration is free and closes on February 28th, 2023. More information about EVO Japan 2023 is available on the website.
All KOF XV Tournament entrants at EVO Japan 2023 will receive a free KOF XV T-shirt. Players can visit the SNK booth on March 31st to claim theirs. They have to show their KOF XV Tournament pass and write their name at the SNK booth. The shirt is limited to one per person and is available in sizes M to XXL. Stock is limited.
The winner of the KOF XV Tournament at EVO Japan 2023 gets an invite to the SNK World Championship 2023 (SWC 2023). Hosted by SNK in Spring 2024, SWC 2023 will determine the world’s greatest KOF XV player. More information about SWC 2023 will be released at a later date.
Players can battle it out in four legendary fighting games, as part of SNK official tournaments. Fans can put their KOF '98 UM FE, SAMURAI SHODOWN, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, and FATAL FURY SPECIAL skills to the test at the SNK booth. Registrations are now open. 64 players can join per game, the tournaments will be held in a double-elimination style. Tournaments will be held at the following times:
Dates:
Friday, March 31st from 10 AM JST - KOF '98 UM FE Friday, March 31st from 4 PM JST - SAMURAI SHODOWN Saturday, April 1st from 10 AM JST - GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES Saturday, April 1st from 4 PM JST - FATAL FURY SPECIAL
Prize:
1st place ¥100,000; 2nd place ¥50,000; 3rd place ¥20,000
The first 1,000 visitors to the SNK booth on April 1st will receive a free KOF XV poster. It features special artwork by the game’s main designer, Tomohiro Nakata. On April 2nd, a play corner will be set up where fans can be one of the first to play KIM KAPHWAN, the second DLC character to hit KOF XV Season 2. They will get an early feel for the Taekwondo master and champion of justice ahead of his release in Spring 2023. The first 1,000 visitors to the SNK booth on April 2nd will also receive a free KOF XV file folder. It features special artwork by the game’s main designer, Tomohiro Nakata.
GS2 Games announced today that the company has reached an agreement to distribute physical versions of several popular titles from Toplitz Productionsin North America on consoles and PC.
The first half of 2023 will see the launch of games in the best-selling Dynasty series, as well as the challenging survival game Starsand and the acclaimed dystopian political sim Beholder 3. Additional titles are planned for the second half of the year and beyond.
Medieval Dynasty Digital Collector’s Edition (PC; March)
Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! A unique mix of life sim, survival and strategy, Medieval Dynasty lets players explore a huge and living open world, build up a village and lead their people through the middle ages. This edition contains the original game plus all DLC at an unbeatable price.
Lumberjack’s Dynasty (PS4; March)
A unique life simulation where you are a lumberjack building up a business and founding a lasting dynasty for generations to come. A mix of forestry, logging, business- and life-simulation with role-playing elements, players start at a run-down logging camp and slowly take over from your aunt and uncle as it is restored to its former glory. Along with cutting timber and hauling it to the mill for further production, enjoy various quests that will help improve not only the business, but your character’s skills. As you build your business, you can socialize with locals, find love and start your own family. Lots of fun (and hard work) is waiting for you as you build a successful Lumberjack’s Dynasty.
Starsand (Xbox Series, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch; April)
Starsand is a mystic survival game set among the dunes of an arcane desert. An open world full of danger, vast environments and mysterious happenings await you! Explore, hunt, craft, build and SURVIVE!
Beholder 3 (Xbox Series, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch;June)
Nominated for Game of the Year, the cult-hit series returns for another paranoid adventure. When a high-ranking security officer saves you from prison, you end up a pawn in her schemes. Now you must eliminate anyone standing in the way of her secret plans and try to get your life back while working two jobs. No tenant, employee or superior is safe from your spying. Will you fight for change and truth or uphold the status quo? Who are you willing to sacrifice to get what you want?
“Toplitz publishes a wide variety of unique, immersive and great-looking games,” said Len Ciciretto, founder and CEO of GS2 Games. “We’re excited to be bringing these titles to a wider audience.”
Chris Wanstrath, founder of the software development platform GitHub, announced the formation of Null Games. Wanstrath co-created GitHub in 2007 and served as the company’s CEO for eight years culminating in its acquisition by Microsoft in 2018. Wanstrath is utilizing his background to create a healthier, more sustainable game development environment through Null Games.
“Null is part of a new wave of indie game publishers that put developers first.
So many of us grew up exploring amazing digital worlds. But as we got older, we learned that the games industry isn't always fun. The creative people directly responsible for making great games are often treated the worst. In the world of indie games, the publishers have all the power and they know it. Contracts are often one-sided, as is the risk.
We think there's a better way.
When I co-founded GitHub in 2007, the story wasn't so different. App and web developers were treated as disposable. The tools they used weren't always built for them. But companies like GitHub and Heroku changed that by focusing exclusively on the developer experience. Today, app and web developers have fantastic tools and much better working conditions than they did a decade ago.
Null is just one publisher. We can't change the industry, but we're part of a growing movement that can. By partnering with developers and offering great terms, we believe they’ll make better games in a more sustainable way. At the end of the day, this is really all about the games. We've seen what the developer-unfriendly, crunch culture produces. It's time
to see what happens when you treat developers and gamers with respect.” - Chris Wanstrath
Null’s first title, Tape To Tape, comes from Canadian developer Excellent Rectangle. The game tasks players with taking charge of a ragtag hockey team in a roguelite journey to the major leagues. Combining modern precision with fast-paced 90s-inspired action, Tape to Tape features a unique battle system in the form of a balanced simcade hockey experience. Hire superstars in the making, wield and upgrade puck-crushing equipment, and set out on the frigid path to victory. Players eager to take a slapshot at the championship will get their chance when Tape to Tape launches in 2023.
505 Games (@505_Games) and renowned automotive game developer ECC Games S.A. (@eccgames) revealed DRIFTCE, a brand-new drift racing simulator coming in Spring 2023 to Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Burn Rubber and Light Up the Streets in New Racing Simulator DRIFTCE!
Get behind the wheel of one of 12 of the finest, officially licensed drift cars on the planet, including the Toyota AE86, Mazda MX5, and BMW E46 M3. Master the curves of more than a dozen tracks recreated through Laserscan technology, including the new Mount Haruna track, as well as familiar tracks from DRIFT21.
Feed your inner gearhead with 1800 replaceable components like engines, suspensions and wheels to tweak each vehicle to meet the driver’s demand. Customize vehicles’ body kit, paint colors, and add stylized decals for a one-of-a-kind winning machine. Leave rivals in the dust in both singleplayer and online multiplayer modes including Career, Quick Race, Sandbox, Free Ride, Solo Run, Time Attack, and Gymkhana.
Let's check out the first official trailer!
DRIFTCE will be available for Xbox and PlayStation consoles later in 2023.
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