Whitethorn Games — publisher of inclusive, accessible, easy-going games including APICO, Botany Manor, Calico, and Lake — would like to invite you to experience the joy of painting. Today, the publisher, along with developers North Star Video Games, is delighted to announce the studio’s first major title, Spray Paint Simulator, which merges creativity, ease of play, and a relaxing gameplay experience. Pick up your spray tool, paint, masking tools, and scaffolding, and let your imagination soar and the paint fly as you give a fresh coat of paint to rooms, buildings, and so much more! There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents waiting to happen. There’s no pressure, no rush — just you and your creativity — the world is your canvas. Happy painting, friends!
“Creating Spray Paint Simulator has been a rewarding experience for us,” says Nick Jefferson Tame, Lead Artist and Creative Director at North Star Video Games. “We value the process of transformation, both in the game and in life. There’s something deeply satisfying about taking something old and forgotten, preparing it, and giving it new life with a fresh coat of paint. It’s a stress-free achievement that brings pride and joy. In a world full of challenges, we wanted to offer a space where players can embrace creativity, find calm in the rhythm of the spray, and enjoy the simple pleasure of renewal.”
The town of Splatterville is in dire need of a makeover, and they need you to help them! Spray Paint Simulator is a relaxing and totally satisfying painting simulator that invites you to start your own painting business, starting from the ground up! Embark on a whimsical adventure in Story Mode as you meet with an eclectic group of clients, each in dire need of your painting expertise. Take on each job right from the start by prepping your space to ensure you deliver the best results, selecting the right colors for the task, and unleashing your creativity as you paint to perfection and keep your customers happy! Upgrade your tools, vehicles, and equipment, and use an assortment of ladders and scaffolding to help you get to those hard-to-reach spots. Fill the world with rainbow hues, painting everything from rooms and homes, to cars and bridges, and even giant robots! Unlock Free Spray mode to make the entire town your canvas and unlock the unlimited potential of your creative freedom!
Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer DigiTales Interactive are thrilled to announce that their narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure Between Horizons will launch for consoles including PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on September 19th. Aboard the Zephyr, a ship en route to a distant star, players assume the role of Stella, the recently appointed Chief of Security. Dive into the conspiracy behind the incident that threatens to disrupt the Zephyr’s social order and foil its mission.
Between Horizons is a 2.5D pixel art adventure that emphasizes branching narratives, exploration, and investigation. Decades into the Zephyr’s journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Utilize your detective skills to solve problems aboard the ship – while making decisions that impact the overall story. Along the way, you’ll collect clues, connect evidence, and confront the citizens aboard the Zephyr. Can you find the culprit before it’s too late?
Decision-making is at the heart of the experience, with tough choices that ask you to reevaluate your moral compass. But in Between Horizons, the story continues, even if players select the “wrong decision,” adding weight and gravity to each choice. The team at DigiTales has applied numerous lessons from their first game Lacuna and proven solutions to detective game design problems to maximize player agency in the investigation process – all the while maintaining the tight pacing of a meaningful story.
Between Horizons launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on September 19th, 2024, for $15.99 (with a 25% discount on Nintendo Switch), and is currently available on PC via Steam. Stay up to date by following the official DigiTales Interactive Twitter account. For additional information, follow Assemble Entertainment on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Steam, and join the official Assemble Discord server.
Today, CCP Games is excited to reveal EVE Frontier, a space survival game defined by freedom, challenge, and consequence. You awake from stasis as the last relic of humanity from a brighter age. Civilization has decayed in the ruin of its ambition; feral drone swarms scour its wastes, and survivors fight to gain control over its resources. In the shadow of the Trinary, who will you become?
In EVE Frontier, CCP Games is creating a deep player-driven sandbox for a new era. Cast into a cruel and brutal cosmos, you have been lost to time and lost to light. To survive, you will need to explore, exploit and expand in the face of perpetual annihilation. The Frontier is a shattered region of space, warped by the presence of supermassive black holes gravitationally bound in a macabre dance. Rogue AI infests its depths; corrupting and consuming the remnants of what still stands.
With all players on one single-shard server, death and opportunity lurk in equal measure. Awareness is power: your skill as a pilot and strategic choices determine the outcome of every encounter, whether you favor hit-and-run tactics, stealth, or all-out warfare. Exploit the Frontier’s natural resources to upgrade your ship with vital technology and acquire new capabilities. Obtain fuel, the lifeblood of your journey, to power your travel as you overcome its dangers. A community-driven and dynamic economy allows you to create custom currencies, establish markets, and trade assets, services, and reputation in a truly open environment.
Rebuild civilization from its ashes by using Smart Assemblies, an open-ended platform, to construct and program infrastructure within space. Expand your influence through defenses, trading posts and multiple types of functionality, each imbued with a programmable layer that links the world of the Frontier to the real world outside of it. Develop your own ideas or address the needs of others: from mission systems to private economies, Smart Assemblies unlocks third-party development with a toolkit for creators to build beyond a virtual world.
“EVE Frontier redefines the survival genre by fusing intense space survival gameplay with the limitless emergent potential of a player-driven, persistent sandbox universe,” said CCP Games CEO, Hilmar Veigar Pétursson. “From exploiting space itself to shaping entire economies, every decision ripples across this dark and uncompromising expanse. We welcome you to join us in building this next step in our history; awake eternally.”
For more information and to apply for the upcoming Phase 4 closed playtest, visit www.evefrontier.com.
We are thrilled to share that we have released Jabali into closed beta. Jabali is a robust suite of generative AI tools and engine aimed at streamlining and simplifying the creation of video games for students, small teams, and anyone aspiring to be a game developer or game designer. Those interested can apply to join the closed beta on our Discord: discord.gg/Jabali.
Jabali revolutionizes the creation of 10+ genres of games, including Character Sims, Visual Novels, Interactive Stories, and Classic Arcade games. Using only text prompts, creators at any level can create and customize these games across narrative, environments, visuals, and NPCs.
“We are revolutionizing the future of game development by re-inventing tools, engines and workflows from the ground up, powered by generative AI. Today’s release marks a significant milestone by offering anyone who loves games and desires to make them, the chance to do so. And this is just the start!” said Vatsal Bhardwaj, founder and CEO of Jabali.
Jabali is an end-to-end, customizable AI-native engine that empowers creators to interact with AI from concept to fully functional games. Users can generate character portraits, design choice options in interactive stories, or create game builds. Jabali’s technology is purpose-built using a state-of-the-art software development workflow designed for video games and interactive experiences.
More highlights include:
Create 10+ game genres with text prompts and no-code
Create games 100X faster through simple prompting
Develop intelligent characters, branching storylines, and multiple endings
Endless opportunities for variations of arcade games to support creativity
Rich manual editing features support endless creative expression
Jabali is onboarding through its Discord community. Once admitted, users can generate fully working games in under five minutes and share them with others. To get started, visit discord.gg/Jabali. Jabali is free to use during the closed beta.
Jabali provides the perfect onramp for other game engines by interoperating with existing commercial game engines and custom game engines.
Arc Games and Gunfire Games are excited to announce The Dark Horizon, the third and final premium DLC for REMNANT II, as well as a free major content update that will include a new game mode, Boss Rush. Both will launch September 24 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The DLC will be $9.99, and the update will be available for free. The Dark Horizon marks the final pack in the DLC Bundle for REMNANT II, consisting of three DLC packs. With the base game and all three DLC packs, fans will be able to have the complete REMNANT II experience! Fans who purchased the Ultimate Edition of REMNANT II have access to all DLCs packs at no additional cost.
About The Dark Horizon DLC
In The Dark Horizon DLC, the upcoming and final DLC for REMNANT II, players will return to N’Erud and uncover a mysterious place preserved in time, where alien farmlands are tended by robots for inhabitants who have long since perished. But time corrupts all, and rogue AI and robotic creations threaten at every turn while Travelers search for the secrets of the colossal entity that dominates the skyline. In a brand-new storyline, players will need to uncover the secrets within the necropolis world of N’Erud. As they enter this new overworld, players will explore new dungeons, experience a new glider traversal system not found in other worlds, acquire powerful gear—including a new Archetype, “The Warden”— meet unexpected allies, and face new threats as they set off to defeat the colossal entity that watches over N’Erud!
Below is a detailed list of features for The Dark Horizon:
New Storyline, Dungeons and Area Based in the World of N’Erud: Delve deeper into the world of N’Erud and take on a brand-new storyline where players will enter a mysterious place preserved in time and search for the secrets of a colossal entity that dominates the skyline.
New Glider Traversal System: In this new overworld, players will be able to experience a new glider traversal system that allows them to navigate the overworld and uncover the origins of the ominous presence that lies above. With this system, players can choose which parts of the overworld they want to explore, including how they want to face off against the new world boss.
New Archetype – The Warden: When it comes to enhancing any playstyle, this new archetype, The Warden, and its secret weapon – The Drone – have you covered. The fully automated drone can shield, heal, or even attack enemies, making it the perfect partner to have on the battlefield. More details on the Archetype will be revealed in a new Archetype Reveal Trailer next week!
Many Items and Powerful Weapons that Enhance Gameplay: Outfit the Traveler to survive this more deadly version of the world of N’Erud by choosing from a host of new weapons and modifications, along with new items, like amulets and rings.
New Bosses, Characters and Fearsome Creatures to Encounter: Mysterious threats and survivors of unknown origin emerge from the long extinct civilization with rogue AI and robotic creations lurking around every corner bringing new challenges for all players.
About the Free Boss Rush Update
Along with the final DLC releasing on September 24, as part of a major update, a brand-new game mode, Boss Rush, along with major quality of life improvements will be launching for free across all platforms. Boss Rush will be a new game mode for players who want to get straight into the action and go up against bosses.
Players will have the option to play the mode either solo or with fellow Travelers via multiplayer, choose from three difficulty options (Triple Threat (a three-boss run), Trial by Fire (a seven-boss run) and The Gauntlet (a nineteen-boss run) — and put their survival skills to the test. For the mode, the goal is simple yet extremely challenging: Successfully fight hordes of enemies, including an Aberration, to go up against bosses in the run to earn the elusive drops, including weapons, that you’ve been missing. Along the way, players will earn temporary buffs during the run that grant stat bonuses and/or powerful passive bonuses as well that will prove to be helpful.
Accessing the mode will be easy as players can head to the World Stone in Ward 13 and select Boss Rush (similar to selecting Campaign or Adventure). Here, players will choose their preferred difficulty and go into their run.
In addition to the new game mode, a new system, Prisms, will be introduced in the free content update. Prisms are a new feature to the rebalanced fragment system and can be leveled up to grant additional stat bonuses.
REMNANT II pits the last remnants of humanity against the harrowing forces of evil. The title evolves the co-op survival shooter with new unseen worlds filled with deadly surprises and encounters. Players join the battle to save humanity in a dynamically generated world filled with branching quest lines, unique loot, and overwhelming odds that encourage exploration and replayability, either alone or in three-person co-op. Players can define their own playstyle with an expanded Archetype class system and a wide assortment of guns, armor, and special augmentations as they overcome hard-fought challenges to stave off humanity’s extinction.
REMNANT II is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with an ESRB rating of “M” for Mature.
Developer SpaceRocket Games and publisher Toplitz Productions announce that Permafrost, their exciting survival game set within a frozen open-world urban landscape, will be available to play in October’s Steam Next Fest. Dive into a world, where survival is not just a choice, but a necessity.
From October 14th thru October 21 you can get your first hands-on opportunity to brave the bone-chilling arctic-like temperatures in Permafrost caused by a world changing event that has brought about the near extinction of the human race. Exploration, resourcefulness and the sheer will to survive will see players construct intricate shelters from scrap, cultivate crops to stave off hunger, and harness the power of technology to fend off threats both human and environmental. In Permafrost the sub-zero temperature will have an effect on character capabilities as they fend for themselves in challenging conditions, hunt elusive prey, and repurpose salvaged machinery to craft the tools needed for survival. The demo offers survival game fans a unique opportunity to experience a modern post-apocalyptic setting, combining intricate resource management with deep survival mechanics.
For more details on Permafrost head over the games official Steam page here.
The rails are yours from today! Early Access begins for Train Sim World 5: Deluxe / Special Edition ahead of full release on Sept. 17. This latest iteration in the franchise comes with a host of added gameplay features, allowing players to explore and operate trains like never before.
Conductor Mode, a feature long requested by players and trialed in two back catalogue routes, now features as a full game mode in the three core routes, giving players the chance to check tickets, operate doors and keep bags clear of the aisles whilst the AI does all the driving. Route Hopping, available to those with selected routes in their collection, allows for seamless transition between routes that share a common location, resulting in gameplay sessions that can last up to 200 miles across three route add-ons.
Making use of these features and Train Sim World’s core driving experience are the three new city-centric routes covering London, Los Angeles and Frankfurt. Germany’s high-speed, tilting ICE-T is added to the fleet for the first time and joins America’s biofuel powered Metrolink MP36PH-3C. Britain railfans will rejoice at the inclusion of the West Coast Main Line and Deluxe Edition players can tilt their way through Wembley, Watford and down to Milton Keynes in the innovative, iconic Avanti West Coast Pendolino.
Matt Peddlesden, Train Sim World 5’s executive producer said, “Two innovative trains that feature tilting capability, the Class 390 Pendolino and the DB ICE-T, and the brand-new Conductor Mode make for an entirely new gameplay experience in this substantial new edition of Train Sim World. These, alongside many other awesome features and enhancements give players exciting new things to do and some of the most requested trains and routes to enjoy them on!”
A Free Starter Pack, containing just the Training Center ‘test track’ route and four trains, will be available for 30 days from launch day Sept. 17 to keep permanently. Train Sim World 5: Standard Edition, featuring the three core routes, will also be available on launch to Game Pass players.
Beyond Train Sim World 5, Dovetail Games continue work on their recently announced VR title coming exclusively to Meta Quest and Roblox players will soon be able jump into Train Sim World Tycoon. Both of these were revealed in the recent Dovetail Direct livestream event in August.
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveils the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% empowering gamers with ultimate control and personalization, shattering the boundaries of the traditional keyboard experience. Building on the success of the award-winning BlackWidow V4 75%, this new wireless, hot-swappable gaming keyboard combines Razer HyperSpeed and 4K Hz Razer HyperPolling technology with an onboard OLED display for ultimate customizability. Along with its immersive features, this ensures that the BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% offers an unparalleled gaming keyboard experience.
“The BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is the result of our relentless pursuit of gaming excellence,” said Barrie Ooi, Head of Razer’s PC Gaming Division. “With its hot-swappable design, Razer HyperSpeed wireless technology, and a built-in OLED display, this keyboard empowers gamers to create a setup that truly reflects their style and gain more control than ever before.”
OLED Display with the Razer™ Command Dial – For Maximum Control and Customizability
The OLED display allows gamers to view key information like PC metrics, keyboard status, custom animations and audio meter visualization. It also enables gamers to adjust keyboard settings on-the-fly, including polling rate, lighting effects, power saving options and more. Paired with the Razer Command Dial, the keyboard offers gamers extensive control at their fingertips, with a range of functions including volume adjustment, zoom, track selector, and more.
To ensure users benefit from the latest features, the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% works exclusively with Razer Synapse 4. This guarantees access to all customization options, enhancing the overall user experience.
True 4K Hz Wireless & Bluetooth 5.1 Connectivity – For Seamless Response and Connectivity
Featuring two highly requested features from the gaming community — Razer HyperSpeed Wireless technology and Razer HyperPolling technology at up to 4K Hz, the BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% delivers unmatched responsiveness and ultra-low latency.
Gamers can also seamlessly connect and toggle between up to 3 different Bluetooth devices, and even maintain these wireless connections while charging the keyboard via cable, ensuring continuous control and convenience. In addition, the BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% introduces a robust new Power Saving Mode, designed to maximize battery life by deactivating the OLED display and keyboard backlighting, and pausing communication with Razer Synapse. With it enabled, the keyboard achieves up to 2100 hours of battery life, providing stable, uninterrupted gameplay in its most energy-efficient state.
Hot-swappable Design with Pre-loaded Razer™ Orange Tactile Switches Gen-3
The BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is compatible with both 3 and 5-pin mechanical switches, allowing users to easily customize their preferred key feel. The keyboard’s design, together with the pre-loaded Razer™ Orange Tactile Switches, has been crafted to provide a satisfying key feel and a sound signature that resonates with keyboard enthusiasts.
Optimized Typing Experience with Enthusiast-Grade Typing Acoustics
The BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% features a gasket-mounted white FR4 plate, plate foam, case foam, and screw-in stabilizers factory-lubricated with Krytox™ GPL 205g0, a lubricant preferred by enthusiasts. This configuration ensures a clean typing sound with minimal rattle. The gasket-mounted plate offers a more flexible typing experience, coupled with a tape-enhanced PCB to absorb higher frequencies while reflecting lower ones for a distinctive acoustic profile.
2-side Underglow with Per-Key Lighting Powered by Razer Chroma™ RGB
Gamers can elevate their battlestation aesthetics with vibrant Razer Chroma™ RGB lighting. Featuring per-key illumination and a striking 2-side underglow, users can personalize their setup and experience dynamic lighting effects that react seamlessly to hundreds of integrated games. These vibrant lighting effects can be customized through the new stand-alone Razer Chroma app, allowing gamers to create dynamic lighting profiles that match their playstyle and setup.
Textured Doubleshot PBT Keycaps – For Enhanced Durability and RGB Shine-Through
Reflecting another popular request from the keyboard community, the fadeproof keycaps maintain a matte, textured finish and are optimized for greater backlight illumination, ensuring a premium look and feel.Crafted from Doubleshot PBT with a modified composition to ensure superior RGB shine-through, these keycaps boast exceptional durability and a textured finish for a superior gaming experience.
Magnetic Plush Leatherette Wrist Rest – For Extended Comfort
Thesoft, cushioned wrist rest securely snaps to the keyboard magnetically, providing ergonomically designed support and comfort for prolonged gaming sessions, ensuring gamers can perform at their best in complete comfort.
For more information on the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75%, please visit Razer.com.
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% $299.99 USD / €349.99 MSRP Pre-orders available now exclusively at Razer.com and RazerStores. General Availability: Razer.com, RazerStores & Authorized Resellers – Starting from 24 September 2024
HER GAZE PIERCING HER TARGET MOMENTS BEFORE HER ARROW DOES. The Dragon Age: The Veilguard Lace Harding Statue is now available for pre-order at the BioWare Gear Store.
The joyful, freckled scout has long been beloved by fans. In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, she becomes a full-fledged companion as her search for Solas ends and her experience with unexpected powers begins. With her positive outlook and steady bow, you can count on her to be your ally and guide. Welcome her to your party with the Dragon Age: The Veilguard Lace Harding Statue! This collectible portrays Harding in mid-battle, with her gaze piercing her target moments before her arrow does. Made with Polyresin and painted by hand, it boasts details that captures how she carries herself and her intricate costume design.
Today, BioWare published a development blog titled Exploration Across Thedas, which features all-new flyover videos showcasing several of the diverse areas players will journey through in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, each with their own unique feel and style – Arlathan Forest, Hossberg Wetlands, Minrathous, Rivain and Treviso.
This blog also dives into The Lighthouse, which serves as a central place for Rook to rest, spend time with Companions, and learn more about the world through conversation. Additionally, details are shared surrounding The Crossroads – which allows the Veilguard to traverse Thedas in seconds, connecting the Lighthouse to more of the world than ever before. Last but not least, it shares details about how your companions interact with each other and the world around them as the story progresses.
Today, we’re back to share more about the world of Dragon Age: The Veilguard (minor spoilers below). While the game is a crafted experience telling a rich narrative, there are many areas to explore. The Lighthouse, for example, is a central place for Rook to rest, spend time with Companions, and learn more about the world through conversation. The Crossroads allow the Veilguard to traverse Thedas in seconds, connecting the Lighthouse to more of the world than ever before.
Throughout the story, you will go through many diverse areas, from the beauty of the lush Arlathan Forests to the busy streets of Minrathous. Veterans of the series have heard whispers in the past about each of these places in Thedas, but now you will actually be able to explore and experience them in-game. Each area has its own unique feel and style. There are several areas for exploration; each inviting you to delve deeper into the narrative and uncover the many mysteries Thedas holds. Check out a few of them here:
Arlathan Forest – Ancient magic and powerful artifacts re-awaken and reality thins across the woodlands that once held the heart of the Elvhen empire. The Veil Jumpers, masters of ancient elven magic, seek to stabilize the region and keep reality from crumbling.
Hossberg Wetlands – Much of this once-peaceful marshland has been consumed by the Blight. Darkspawn roam the swamps with impunity, but the Grey Wardens mount a valiant defense of the last safe haven – Lavendel.
Minrathous – Capital of the Tevinter Imperium, the Venatori wield corruption as they try to turn the Empire’s heart to their own dark purposes. Yet the people resist, with the rebel Shadow Dragons leading the charge.
Rivain – An ancient Grey Warden fortress sits among sparkling waters and lush greenery of the Rivain Coast; the Lords of Fortune call this paradise home. The servants of the gods have their own plans, however, and threaten to turn this sanctuary into a battlefield.
Treviso – A merchant city known for the beauty of its canals – and the deadliness of its assassins – Treviso is under Antaam occupation, a state of affairs that sits poorly with the Antivan Crows.
What’s There To Find?
While exploring the world, the Veilguard will come across many things to do and people to talk to. Of course, there will be loot to upgrade your equipment but there will also be puzzles and lore! There will be ancient statues, letters, and artifacts left behind to read and collect those Codex Entries. There are also new modes of transportation to find throughout the world, including fast travel.
There will be new ways for your Companions to interact with the world as well, with specific exploration abilities. For example, you may come across some ancient Elven artifacts for Bellara to Tinker with while you wander through Arlathan. Even when the Companions are back at the Lighthouse, Rook can use the Lyrium Dagger to take advantage of their Exploration Abilities. You may also spot Companions out and about, interacting with the world on their own. When heading to Treviso, we recommend finding Lucanis and enjoying a cup of coffee together.
The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse will serve as your new home during Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Each companion will have their own room, for them to decorate to their own taste. Their rooms will progress over the course of the story, and it will also be the main location for one-on-one chats with them. Rook will have a room of their own, as well! Lastly, you will find the Caretaker’s Workshop here, where items can be upgraded and enchanted.
The Crossroads
From the home base of the Lighthouse, you will be able to access The Crossroads, a meeting place of many Eluvians. This area will serve as the main connection from the Lighthouse to the rest of Thedas, as well as lead to a lot of side content. The Caretaker will act as a guide throughout this area, ferrying the party to different islands in the Fade. Additionally, there will be more puzzles to solve in this area and even some extra missions, but we’ll leave those shrouded in mystery to discover on your own.
We recently held our in-person Preview Event with Content Creators and Press, so keep your eyes out for interviews and coverage in the coming weeks. While you’re waiting, don’t forget to check out our podcast Dragon Age: Vows & Vengeance. Chat soon!
