Team17 (@Team17) unleashed a torrent of information for new and
existing titles during its ‘Team17 Presents’ showreel at the 2021 Golden
Joystick Awards. From action RPGs to shooters and strategy sims, indie games label has something for everyone in jam-packed Golden Joysticks showreel.
As part of the event, the indie games label announced an exciting mix of release dates, new titles, and updates, including the eagerly
anticipated Blasphemous: Wounds of Eventide DLC, which arrives as a free update on 9th December; upcoming punishing action-RPG Thymesia, which received a 2022 release window across new-generation consoles and PC; as well as The Unliving and The Serpent Rogue, both of which nowhave free demos available to try on Steam.
The showreel also highlighted an array of recently released titles including Epic Chef; Hammerting; and Before We Leave, as well as confirming that multi-award-winning platformer Greak: Memories of Azur is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on 14th December.
Updates are also on the way for intense WWII shooter Hell Let Loose, whose Steam version receives the free ‘Outflank’ update on 7th December; survival-RTS Age of Darkness: Final Stand, which today receives the free ‘The Queen’s Fury’ update; and Honey, I Joined A Cult, which unwraps a special Christmas update next month.
Team17 also hinted at another reveal in December for a new title. More information will be made by royal appointment next month.
Team17 Presents - Full List
The Serpent Rogue – Sengi Games – Demo available now on Steam, full release coming 2022 (Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch)
Blasphemous: Wounds of Eventide – The Game Kitchen – Free update arriving 9th December (Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4)
Epic Chef – Infinigon Games – Available now (Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4)
The Unliving – RocketBrush Studio – Demo available now (Steam)
Age of Darkness: Final Stand – Now available in Early Access alongside free update ‘The Queen’s Fury’ (Steam)
Hammerting – Warpzone Studios – Available now (Steam)
Honey, I Joined a Cult – Sole Survivor Games – Available now in Early Access, Christmas Update coming 15th of December (Steam)
Before We Leave – Balancing Monkey Games – Available now (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, Steam, Epic Games Store)
Greak: Memories of Azur – Navegante Entertainment – Available now (Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5), coming 14th December (Xbox One, PlayStation 4)
Thymesia – OverBorder Studio – Coming 2022 (Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5)
Hell Let Loose – Black Matter – Available now (Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5), free ‘Outflank’ update coming 7th December (Steam)
Curve Digital (@CurveDigital) and Skyhook Games (@SkyhookGames) have announced that their popular simulator and business management game Lawn Mowing Simulator, is launching its Ancient Britain DLC pack, available today on Steam for PC players and on 2nd December for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass on both PC and Series X|S consoles.
Lawn Mowing Simulator's new DLC will launch alongside a new update that adds string trimmers for all current game owners, which has been highly requested by the community - allowing players to add another layer to their lawn care experience and perfect their virtual grassy borders. The Ancient Britain DLC allows keen mowers to explore the quintessentially historic British countryside, whilst peacefully mowing the lawns surrounding four ancient heritage sites.
Let's take a look at the official trailer:
The Ancient Britain DLC is available for $8.99 / £6.99 / €8.99.
Lawn Mowing Simulator will be available for Xbox Game Pass on 2nd December 2021. The Ancient Britain DLC is out today on PC and will be available for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass on both PC and Xbox Series X | S consoles on December 2, 2021.
Disney Classic Games Collection, the latest and greatest compilation of classic Disney games based on some of the most beloved Disney movies of all time, is Out Now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PCs! This updated collection includes the SNES version of Aladdin and The Jungle Book.
The Disney Classic Games Collection combines Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King with the ALL NEW “The Jungle Book and MORE Aladdin Pack”. Now you can play ALL of the critically acclaimed 16-Bit console versions of “Aladdin”, along with classic games based on Disney's “The Jungle Book”!
These all-new, fan requested, and beloved games complete this collection, making this the only way to experience all 16-bit console versions of Aladdin and The Jungle Book. Play as some of your favorite Disney characters, including Aladdin, Simba, and Mowgli, all while experiencing some of the best graphics the 16-Bit era had to offer. Play through multiple versions of each included game and enjoy tons of new features, enhancements, game modes, easy game saves, and display options.
Disney Classic Games Collection features:
The Expanded Collection: Play through multiple different versions of the beloved Aladdin, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book games that have been created over the years, including both console and handheld versions. This incredible combination makes this the best edition yet of Disney Classic Games.
BOTH 16-Bit Console Aladdin Games included for the first time since their original release. By popular demand, two completely different and equally adored Aladdin games are finally available and enhanced for modern consoles. Which Aladdin game is YOUR favorite?
Display Options and Updated Visuals:
1080P graphics and enhancements for modern HD TVs
Adjustable screen aspect ratios and borders
Custom filter options designed to replicate classic CRT TVs and other popular screen types
Modern Features: Instantly rewind any of the games in real-time to retry difficult areas, view full game playthroughs with the ability to skip forward, jump in, and start playing at any point, and quickly save your progress and continue your adventure wherever and whenever you want.
Museum Features: Take a journey behind-the-scenes and learn more about the creation of these incredible games. Watch video interviews with the original development teams or explore numerous galleries containing hundreds of previously unreleased HD concept images and marketing assets.
Soundtrack: Listen to the entire soundtracks for all games in the included music players. The ability to repeat and shuffle the songs is also supported. Enjoy 16-bit versions of classic songs like “A Whole New World”, “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King”, and “The Bare Necessities”!
Team17 and OverBorder Studio announced that their punishing action RPG Thymesia will be launching on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, and PC in 2022.
Set in a hauntingly beautiful world, Thymesia follows the mysterious half-human, half-raven Corvus as he tries to piece together his lost memories in an attempt to save himself and the kingdom he once called home. With punishing combat focused on Corvus’ ability to steal enemies’ plague weapons and use them for himself, perfect parries, dynamic dodges, and aggressive attacks are at the core of the challenges Thymesia has to offer.
Let's take a look at the newly released trailer:
Thymesia Key Features:
Weaponising diseases: As Corvus, players can seize diseases from enemies and wield them as deadly weapons
Engaging combat: Players will need to use their
entire arsenal to avoid death; dodging attacks and parrying at precisely the right time will be instrumental to survival
A dark and deadly world: With a sinister and gloomy backdrop, Thymesia oozes character through its environments and setting
Unforgiving enemies: Corrupted by the plague, and mutated into monsters, the enemies are twisted and incredibly hostile, challenging players at every turn
Replayability: The ability to customise Corvus and try different builds, coupled with the multiple different endings available, means no two playthroughs are ever the same.
BANDAI NAMCO has announced that PAC-MAN MUSEUM+, a collection of 14 Pac-Man games from the legendary PAC-MAN series, is coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PCs early next year. Let the nostalgia eat you up as you make your way through PAC-MAN Museum + with 14 of the series' legendary titles!
PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ presents a unique curated collection of classic and modern PAC-MAN games from the over 40-year history of the storied iconic videogame character’s library. Fans and enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the iconic original arcade classic alongside more modern frenetic titles, including PAC-MAN BATTLE ROYALE, PAC-MAN 256, and more!
*Featured Games in PAC-MAN MUSEUM+, include:
PAC-MAN
SUPER PAC-MAN
PAC & PAL
PAC-LAND
PAC-MANIA
PAC-ATTACK
PAC-IN-TIME
PAC-MAN ARRANGEMENT Arcade ver.
PAC-MAN ARRANGEMENT CS ver.
PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION
PAC Motos
PAC’N ROLL REMIX
PAC-MAN BATTLE ROYALE
PAC-MAN 256
Additionally, PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ features a unique visual interface that resembles an Arcade game center. Players can customize their game center by placing cabinets, decorations, and memorabilia throughout their personalized arcade. In addition, there is a mission-based progression system where completing game missions rewards players with coins which can be used to unlock more missions or items that players can place in their virtual arcade room.
Portal-hopping platformer adventure, Unbound: Worlds Apart, is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5 in February 2022! Digital versions of the game will be published by Digerati, while physical copies will also be available for PS4 and PS5, published by Perp Games.
A dark fantasy platformer developed by Alien Pixel Studios, Alien Pixel Studios allows you to wield the power of portals at the press of a button! Players must harness these world-altering abilities to overcome malevolent monsters, mind-boggling puzzles and stop a perilous evil from tearing reality apart.
Players teleport in as Soli, a young mage with the power to open portals and control the properties of each world - such as inverse gravity, time manipulation, super strength and more. There are 10 different portals with unique mechanics to discover.
On the journey to master Soli’s ever-growing powers, players will traverse ethereal hand-drawn environments, complete quests, collect ancient lore, outmaneuver enemies and meet a cast of otherworldly characters - all while unraveling the mysterious story of Unbound: Worlds Apart.
Already available on PC and Switch, Unbound: Worlds Apart has been heralded as “an excellent Metroidvania that is a must for fans of the genre” and “a really enjoyable platformer game, with some thoughtful puzzles and a delightfully dark atmosphere”.
Unbound: Worlds Apart will be available digitally for PS4/PS5 on February 9, 2022, and on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on February 11, 2022, with a PS4 + PS5 physical release coming soon after.
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