Italian game studio LKA.it, UK publisher Wired Productions (@WiredP), and Swedish film-production company Studios Extraordinaires have teamed up for an exclusive partnership to create a feature film adaptation of the video game Martha Is Dead (@MarthaisDead).
Set in the picturesque yet war-ravaged landscape of Tuscany in 1944, “Martha Is Dead” weaves a haunting narrative against the backdrop of World War II. Players step into the shoes of Giulia, a young woman ensnared in a chilling mystery following the death of her twin sister, Martha.
"Every element of 'Martha Is Dead' was created with extraordinary precision and care. The narrative's complexity was meticulously planned, visualized, and even shaped with a cinematic quality in mind," says Luca Dalcò, Founder and Director of LKA, writer and designer of “Martha Is Dead”. “Bringing this to life as a film is a dream come true.”
Celebrated for its breath-taking detail and realism, “Martha Is Dead”, has garnered worldwide critical acclaim for its ability to blend the lines between reality, superstition, and the tragedy of war, into a captivating mystery that keeps players on edge until the very end of the game.
“The game's gripping narrative and unique setting make it a perfect candidate for a film adaptation,” says Leo Zullo, Managing Director, Wired Productions. “We're thrilled to join forces with Studios Extraordinaires to create a landmark cinematic experience, merging the artistry of gaming and filmmaking in an unprecedented way.”
Conquer battlefields alone or with up to three other strategists, taking down a nefarious Mastermind and his army of malicious minions. Engage in the ultimate game of wits combining the depth and complexity of turn-based strategy with the fun interactivity of tabletop gaming. Each pawn offers special abilities, allowing for a plethora of turn options to counter even the most well-planned attacks.
Tactical veterans and fresh-faced novices alike can come together with easy-to-learn, yet complex-to-master matches. Utilize handy modifiable player settings to give newcomers an edge and seasoned pros a good challenge. Play by the book or spice it up with a creative array of wacky house rules with near limitless possibilities. Perfect board skills with adjustable AI opponents ranging from beginner to grandmaster difficulty levels.
Dominate in both single and multiplayer experiences through several different modes, and experiment with 10 distinct Captains across seven map themes with 21 different layouts. Enter aggro mode and knock characters clear across the map, wield a cartoonishly large speaker, and blast opponents into a music-induced stupor. Throw down in friendly or hyper-competitive 2v2 battles with buddies using Steam Remote Play support.
Hex Gambit: Respawned will be available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4|5, and Nintendo Switch, as well as Windows PC and Mac via Steam on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD is a tower defense action roguelike where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory. The game fuses Tower Defense and Bullet Heaven (Vampire Surviors-like) into an interesting concept, where you command a single tower equipped with manual skills to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. After each fight, you get to choose from hundreds of items and upgrades to craft your unique powerful builds.
Dark Atlas: Infernum is a disturbing first-person story where an esoteric end of the world meets psychological survival horror with a strong narrative component.
Following a spate of violent electrical storms, ghostly-looking humanoid figures suddenly start to appear in living rooms, on the streets, in parks, shops and in churches. They do not move. They do not speak. They do not react. Scientists are baffled but the true sorcerers of our time have had visions, nightmares, and premonitory dreams where the world falls apart tyrannies proliferate and sects, secret organizations, and demonic cults seek a way to gain control of what remains of humanity.
In order to ensure that Dark Atlas: Infernum is available to a wide audience of gamers, the developers are working to implement additional accessibility features to aid player’s gameplay experience
The accessibility features include:
Guided movement system (when a destination is selected from a menu, and the character moves automatically).
Audio description (auditory description via a bot that describes the game scene).
Audio descriptions - sound subtitles.
Subtitles, Colorblind filters and Stereo/mono system.
Roberto González, (programmer) and Álvaro Aparicio (game designer) from Night Council Studio will also be attending the inaugural International Event of Inclusivity in Videogames in Cuenca, Spain from 18-20 January. On 19 January at 17.00 CET Roberto and Álvaro will give a talk on Dark Atlas: Infernum, the first project on the platform for the development of accessible video games.
Watch the chilling new teaser trailer and browse through our coverage including the latest screenshot and game trailer via the Xbox Games Hub.
Dark Atlas: Infernum launches in 2024 for Xbox, PlayStation and PC via Steam in 2024.
WWE 2K24 features several franchise advancements, including 2K Showcase… of the Immortals celebrating 40 years of WrestleMania, four new match types such as Ambulance and Special Guest Referee, two new MyRISE experiences, and much more. In addition, fans can also look forward to a massive roster of more than 200 WWE Superstars and Legends including Roman Reigns, Andre the Giant, Becky Lynch, Batista, Kurt Angle, Asuka, Bret Hart, Brock Lesnar, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Chyna, and more. Incredibly realistic graphics and improved animations—with over 90 percent of facial expressions updated—plus improvements to Ramp cameras and Dive cameras, and the ability to move the camera during live gameplay provide the most visually impressive WWE 2K experience to date.
WWE 2K24 Editions:
Standard Edition – The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 on previous-gen platforms (PlayStation 4, Xbox One consoles) and PC, and for $69.99 on current-gen consoles (Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5).
Pre-Order Bonus – Players who pre-order the WWE 2K24 Standard Edition will receive the Nightmare Family Pack a bonus pack of content including four playable Superstars—two alternate versions of Cody Rhodes (The “Undashing” masked Cody and the flamboyant Stardust), as well as the 1976 version of his father, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, plus one of Dusty’s greatest rivals, “Superstar” Billy Graham, all available as playable characters. Additional MyFACTION content includes three MyFACTION cards—a Mattel “Bruised” Cody Rhodes Gold Rarity card and, for the first time ever, Cody’s dog, Pharaoh, appears in WWE 2K as a Gold Rarity Manager card. In addition, all Digital Pre-Orders of any edition of WWE 2K24 will include the Standard Edition of WWE 2K23, the highest-rated game in franchise history according to Metacritic.
Standard Cross-Gen Edition – The Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available for $69.99 on Xbox and PlayStation consoles. The Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition includes the Standard Edition across previous and current-gen platforms within the same console family and the same Xbox or PlayStation account.
Deluxe Edition – The Deluxe Edition will be available for $99.99 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Cross-Gen Edition, Nightmare Family Pack, plus a Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC content packs; the MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger; Gold Rarity Rhea Ripley MyFACTION Card, Gold Rarity Bianca Belair MyFACTION Card, and alternate attires for Bianca and Rhea. The Deluxe Edition will be available from March 5, 2024—three days ahead of Standard and Cross-Gen Editions!
In addition to the Standard Cross-Gen Edition and all bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition, the Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition includes the Forty Years of WrestleMania Pack, which features alternate attires for “Macho King” Randy Savage (WrestleMania 6), Rey Mysterio (WrestleMania 22), Triple H (WrestleMania 30), Charlotte Flair (WrestleMania 33), and Rhea Ripley (WrestleMania 36), as well as Gold Rarity MyFACTION cards for each, instant unlocking of all playable Showcase characters, and the WrestleMania 40 Arena, which will be available after launch. The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition will be available from March 5, 2024—three days ahead of Standard and Standard Cross-Gen Editions!
WWE 2K24 will be available for Xbox Series, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam on March 8, 2024. Early access for Deluxe and “Forty Years of WrestleMania” editions begins on March 5, 2024.
Dave from RageCure Games gives players a little tour of the world of Zambonia, detailing the additions they have been making to the game as they edge ever closer to release. This includes a full campaign, story cinematics, localization, cosmetic items, new UI and even a new cat character called Cosmo for you to take onto the ice.
Following in the footsteps of titles like Mario Strikers and Windjammers, Goons: Legends & Mayhem takes the beloved sport of icy hockey and injects a healthy dose of colourful cartoon brawling action, delivering fun multiplayer matches where outrageous special abilities bring over-the-top madness to the ice. Goons: Legends & Mayhem story campaign takes players on a varied journey across ice rinks nestled in forests, to floating ice rinks sailing the sea on pirate ships as they try to stop the Grand Mascoteer’s mission to ruin hockey for everyone.
Supporting 1-6 players for up to 3 vs 3 matches, Goons: Legends & Mayhem is a hockey action game with a variety of PvE and PvP modes, including a full story campaign. Players can choose from one of eight characters divided into 3 classes - the attack-focused sharpshooter, the defense-oriented enforcer, and the wingman, a wildcard that can either focus on supporting their team or act as a constant pain in the neck of opponents. Each character has their own special ability, including explosive mines, freezing opponents in a cube of ice, and teleportation, adding an element of cartoony brawling to this hockey title where teamwork is the key to success.