We are proud to announce that Dagon: Complete Edition will launch on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch on October 10th, 2024. The game will contain all the content previously available on PC, along with a brand new console-exclusive DLC – What the Moon Brings.
This was made possible through the cooperation of Feardemic (Console Publisher) and BitGolem (Developers).
Explore the unique works of H. P. Lovecraft via the interactive stories of Dagon: Complete Edition – an extraordinary collection depicting the horrors creeping beneath the waves, festering within delirious minds, and more.
Dagon: Complete Edition includes:
Base game Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft – step into the shoes of a former WWI ship officer and experience the story that shattered his sanity
The Railway Horror DLC – dive into the writer’s mind and uncover what haunted his very dreams (based on Lovecraft’s actual nightmare)
The Little Glass Bottle DLC – experience a treasure hunt story written by the author when he was just 7 years old
Brand new console exclusiveWhat The Moon Brings DLC – enter a dream-like world and immerse yourself in cosmic horror behind the wall of sleep
Matrix Games is the home of serious wargamers, with “grognard” and turn-based strategy titles. The publisher unveiled exciting announcements throughout today’s event and highlighted many updates for several of its key titles such as Modern Naval Warfare, Armored Brigade 2, Commander: Europe at War, featuring developer interviews, showcasing pictures and revealing videos.
Marco Alessandro Minoli, Director of Publishing in the Slitherine Group has stated: “We continue to invest in the wargaming niche because we believe games have the unique ability to engage audiences beyond the more mainstream market. The goal of the Matrix Games brand is to nurture and serve this audience by offering a blend of traditional hex-based wargames and innovative titles we believe represent the future of the hobby.”
Games covered during HOW 2024
Modern Naval Warfare Modern Naval Warfare is a next-generation naval combat simulator. Lead developers, the Maslas Brothers, had a livestream to showcase their progress. Today, during HOW 2024, Matrix Games released a new trailer featuring American surface ships, along with a gameplay sequence showing a P-8 Poseidon aircraft attacking a Chinese DDG, and a submarine torpedo tracking an enemy surface vessel.
Armored Brigade II
Nikola Sandic, from Veitikka Studios, discussed the features and improvements in Armored Brigade II. A substantial amount of gameplay was showcased in a 15-minute video, highlighting Armored Brigade II’s leap to the new 3D engine. Matrix Games also announced that Armored Brigade II will be published this November, exclusively on the Matrix Games Store.
Rule the Waves 3 Rule the Waves 3 has its first DLC on the way. Rule the Waves 3 – Expanded Battles will allow players to design fleet battles outside of the regular campaign. Players will be able to customize options, such as the time period of each fleet. Custom ship designs will be available for the new skirmish mode. Additionally, several pre-made historical battles will be included, such as the Battle of the Denmark Strait, where HMS Hood and HMS Prince of Wales fought the Bismarck and Prinz Eugen. Get ready to sail: Matrix Games announced that the Beta testing will begin in early 2025.
Commander: Europe at War
The game was presented through an in-depth interview with Hubert Cater from Fury Software, the developer. This is an impressive 3D remake of the 2007 Matrix game Commander: Europe at War. From a technical standpoint, it features AI improvements and enhancements to the user interface, offering greater visual clarity for smoother gameplay and a broader game view. In terms of gameplay, compared to the 2007 version, a more intricate decision-making system has been added, along with a deeper, more elaborate diplomacy system that allows players to influence the course of matches.
Today at Tokyo Game Show 2024, KOEI TECMO America and developer Gust unveiled new details about the combat system in FAIRY TAIL 2, the new action RPG based on the popular manga and anime franchise FAIRY TAIL. In an epic new trailer, fans can discover more about real-time battles that Natsu and his friends will encounter when fighting against Emperor Spriggan Zeref and his elite team, the Spriggan 12. A direct sequel to KOEI TECMO’s 2020 game, FAIRY TAIL 2 will be released Dec. 13 across the PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch™, and Dec. 11 on Windows PC via Steam®.
To capture the intensity and thrill of the Alvarez Empire Arc, FAIRY TAIL 2 features revamped real-time magical battles packed with even more spectacular action. In addition to their powerful emblematic attacks, the FAIRY TAIL guild members will unleash impressive attacks in cooperation with their allies by using “Link Attacks” and “Unison Raid” to defeat their enemies. Speed, precision and synergy will be the key to a triumphant strategy over the formidable Spriggan 12 mages.
In the newly unveiled trailer, fans get a glimpse of the new character progression mechanics that will allow them to create their own FAIRY TAIL experience by managing the skill progression of their favorite characters. Players will also be able to deepen their FAIRY TAIL experience by unlocking character stories as they advance through the story, giving them the opportunity to discover new facets of these beloved characters thanks to brand-new, original sequences and interactions.
Additionally, during the “KOEI TECMO LIVE! at TGS 2024” livestream on Sept. 27, 2024, fans will discover more about the game through live gameplay footage with special guests Tetsuya Kakihara (CV Natsu), Sayaka Ohara (CV Erza), and the game’s producer, Hiroshi Kataoka.
In addition to the standard edition which is now available for pre-order, a special edition will also be exclusively available through the NIS America store. The “FAIRY TAIL 2 GUILD BOX” edition includes the base game, the visual artbook “Sorcerer Magazine Special Issue: Game Release Edition Vol.2” inspired by the “Sorcerer Magazine” as seen in the original work, a Special Shikishi with Holographic Finish (three types in total), and more.
Fans will be also able to digitally pre-order the “FAIRY TAIL 2 Digital Deluxe Edition” at a later date which will include additional in-game content such as costumes, characters, scenarios, and various DLC to enhance the game experience! More information will be shared soon.
Everyone who either physically or digitally purchases FAIRY TAIL 2 will also have access to the “Miss FAIRY TAIL Contest” costume for Lucy as an early purchase bonus which will be available to download from the digital storefronts until Dec. 27, 2024.
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Publisher Microids and development studio Tower Five are thrilled to present new images from the video game inspired by Bernard Werber’s work, Empire of the Ants. These reveal new, exclusive gameplay sequences from various missions: Exploration, Tactical, and Strategic. The release is scheduled for November 7, 2024, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Additionally, the game will be one of the first to fully harness the power of the PlayStation 5 Pro at 60 frames per second, ensuring a smooth and immersive experience.
Discover the Retail Limited Edition of the Game:
Full game
Official Steelbook
Exclusive lithographs
Digital artbook
Downloadable soundtrack
Also Discover the Digital Deluxe Edition:
Full game on PC with 3 days of early access
Digital artbook
Exclusive wallpapers
Downloadable soundtrack
Immerse yourself in an ant-scale ecosystem in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest. You play as the 103,683rd ant determined to protect its colony. With Empire of the Ants, every decision matters, every move is strategic, and every conquest reflects your skill in exploring a world where the small are mighty! Strategy, exploration, battles, and alliances with local fauna will be necessary to overcome the many challenges awaiting players.
Developed by Tower Five using Unreal Engine 5, the video game Empire of the Ants will offer players a real-time strategic experience inspired by Bernard Werber’s iconic saga. Players will dive into a thrilling adventure where they must make a colony of ants prosper through tactical and strategic battles in a world of enormous proportions. Strategy, exploration, battles, and alliances with local fauna will be necessary to emerge victorious from the many challenges awaiting players.
“THE WORLD OF THE INFINITELY SMALL IS ABOUT TO DELIVER ITS GREATEST BATTLE”
Bernard Werber’s saga has captivated millions of readers worldwide with its fascinating universe and reflections on human nature. We are very happy to offer players the opportunity to discover this universe from a new perspective through this video game adaptation.
CCP Games today announced the official launch date for EVE Galaxy Conquest, the free-to-play 4X strategy game that brings the intense player-driven conflict of New Eden to mobile devices. Aspiring Commanders can prepare for galactic warfare on October 29, 2024, when the game launches worldwide on iOS and Android devices. To mark this occasion, CCP has released a breathtaking cinematic trailer and opened pre-registration in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Developed by CCP Games’ Shanghai studio, EVE Galaxy Conquest transports the intense player-driven conflict of EVE Online’s renowned universe to mobile devices. Nefarious forces have unleashed an unprecedented assault, overwhelming the established Empires. To combat this extreme threat, Empire leaders have initiated the Valhalla System, resurrecting heroic Commanders to spearhead the fight in retaking New Eden. Choose your Empire and form fleets with iconic ships from EVE Online to dominate the galaxy, whether by forming alliances or acting alone in a seasonal battle for factional supremacy. Build unstoppable armadas, form corporations with allies, and vie to conquer the cosmos itself.
“October 29 marks the day when Commanders will rise to reclaim New Eden from the forces that seek to destroy it,” said Bing Mikael Xi, EVE Galaxy Conquest’s executive producer and CCP Shanghai’s General Manager. “The galaxy’s fate hangs in the balance, and we can’t wait to see the alliances and rivalries that will shape its future.”
The cinematic trailer plunges viewers into the heart of New Eden’s crisis, showcasing the fall of the great Empires to an unprecedented pirate assault, the activation of the mysterious Valhalla System, and the resurrection of legendary Commanders tasked with leading the counterattack.
“EVE Galaxy Conquest translates the vast, player-driven universe of EVE Online to the palm of your hand in a new 4X experience,” said Michael Lee, Brand Director at CCP Shanghai. “Whether you choose to forge alliances or stand alone, your decisions will shape the future of the galaxy.”
Pre-Registration is now live, offering escalating rewards as more players join the cause:
600K Players Registered – 5 Encoded Tickets
800K Players Registered – Nova Kredits x288
1M Players Registered – The formidable Vexor Ship
100k Social Followers – Legendary Commander Santimona joins your forces
“By pre-registering today, players secure their place in the fight for New Eden and earn coveted rewards to fuel their initial conquest,” Lee added.
In EVE Galaxy Conquest, players will build unstoppable armadas, establish powerful corporations, and vie for control of strategic territories. Choose your Empire, form fleets with iconic ships from EVE Online, and decide whether to forge alliances or carve your own path to galactic dominance.
For full details on pre-registration rewards and to reserve your place in leading the charge to retake New Eden, visit www.evegalaxyconquest.com.
Publisher indie.io and developer, Maple Powered Games, have announced that G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA, the arcade beat ‘em up by Maple Powered Games is now available on PC via Steam for USD $24.99 as part of the Hasbro Retro Arcade series. The studio has also detailed their post-launch free DLC plan including online multiplayer and new playable characters. A release on Epic Games Store, GOG, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles is also planned before the end of the year.
G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA offers nostalgic action revamped for the modern era, with smooth gameplay and high replayability, all imbued in an easy-to-play, fun-to-master experience. Players can choose their favorite G.I. JOE heroes, including Duke, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Gung-ho, and Roadblock. Fight Cobra’s mightiest villains such as Cobra Commander, Storm Shadow, Destro, Zartan, and Baroness across land, air, sea, and space while visiting iconic locations like Cobra Island, the Pit, and Cobra’s top-secret underwater base.
“This celebration of all things G.I. JOE will take players right back to days in the arcade and watching the Saturday morning cartoon and remind them of the joy of taking down Cobra,” said Eugene Evans, SVP Digital Strategy and Licensing at Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast. “It’s a game that refreshes an iconic franchise for a whole new audience, while also staying true to its roots. This continues Hasbro’s digital strategy of working with great license partners and our own internal game development.”
Played solo, or couch co-op with up to four friends, G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA offers players an arsenal of weapons, combo options, and special abilities to choose from as they battle through Arcade or Story mode. By completing levels, players can unlock new characters, and new modes including Boss Rush, 1 Hit, Double Trouble, and Item Shuffle, alongside other extras that make G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA a more challenging experience for classic beat’em up fans with endless hours of gameplay.
Offering pixel-perfect hand-drawn art and classic-style cutscenes inspired by the classic TV series aired in 1983, players fight alongside an arcade-inspired soundtrack from legendary composer Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania, TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4 – Mr. X Nightmare DLC), and from Crush 40’s lead vocalist Johnny Gioeli (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020).
Free Updates for all!
Maple Powered Games plans to support G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA with free content updates, with online multiplayer co-op in the near future. The developer will also introduce three new playable characters (Shipwreck, Lady Jaye, and Timber), along with new gameplay options featuring ‘mixers’—modifiers designed to spice up play sessions, including Lightning Mode (facing faster enemies), Low Gravity, and Time Attack.
SnowRunner, the blockbuster off-roading experience from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment, today releases the second season of its Year 4 Pass with “Season 14: Reap & Sow” on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Mac, with the Nintendo Switch version coming at a later date. Watch today’s overview trailer for a taste of the new content that awaits!
Available for free to all Year 4 Pass owners, Season 14 invites players to Austria, a brand-new and picturesque region nestled in the heart of the Alps. A set of 10 new stickers is also available for all players as a free update.
Renovate a castle before the Renaissance fair!
In “Season 14: Reap & Sow,” Austrian officials are looking to breathe life back into their region with investments in tourism and domestic agriculture following a streak of heavy rainfall and landslides. This is where you come in! Your mission consists of rehabilitating bridges and maintenance sites across two brand-new 4km² maps, setting up solar panels to kickstart the project and delivering materials to the castle grounds at the top. In the valleys, you’ll be taking on the more down-to-earth duties of revitalizing Austria’s logging and agricultural industries.
To help you in these tasks, Season 14 brings you a whole suite of four new vehicles and an exciting new brand making its SnowRunner debut: Earthroamer. The Earthroamer SX and LTI will bring unprecedented versatility to your fleet with their strong scouting capabilities, thanks to their sizable built-in repair and reconnaissance modules. When the time for farming and harvesting comes around, hop on the Futom 7290RA and Ankatra 1160, two powerful and agile tractors fitted with logging cranes to help you take on farming and logging duties.
SnowRunner’s “Season 14: Reap & Sow” is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Mac, with the Nintendo Switch version coming at a later date — and automatically granted to all owners of the Year 4 Pass or 4-Year Anniversary Edition. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Store.
Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Buckshot Roulette) and developer Wrong Organ (How Fish is Made) invite you to join the damned crew of The Tulpar as the sci-fi psychological horror game Mouthwashing launches on Steam today for $12.99/€10.99/£12.79, with an additional 10% off discount available for a limited time at launch. Explore the rotting shell of your ship and uncover the dark secrets behind each crew member while battling your own sanity.
When the Pony Express’ interplanetary freighter Tulpar goes off course, its five crew members find themselves stranded with a diminishing supply of resources. As they face the threat of starvation and endure crippling isolation, the crew must fight back paranoia and hallucinations as they come to realize the question is not whether they will survive, but when they will perish… and who will be responsible.
Key Features
Inescapable Isolation: Explore claustrophobic corridors as time closes in on you.
Immersive Storytelling: Every detail tells a story. A keen eye is key.
An Unfolding Narrative: Uncover the truth about your captain, your crew, and your cargo.
Descend into Madness: Question everything, trust nothing. Not even your own mind.
Mouthwashing is part of a spine-tingling lineup of indie horror games under the CR Channel publishing label, which CRITICAL REFLEX announced last year. The collection includes Mike Klubnika’s viral hit Buckshot Roulette, retro-inspired dark fantasy RPG Lunacid, surreal egg-flipping simulator Arctic Eggs, free found-footage horror game TELEFORUM, and four upcoming titles: eldritch fixer-upper Regular Home Renovation Simulator, disturbing totalitarian adventure Threshold, Brazilian fishing thriller Drowned Lake, and the surreal hand-painted world of disturbed dreams Flawless Abbey.
cRPG developer and publisher Owlcat Games invites players to battle threats from within, as it launches Void Shadows, the first expansion for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader today. Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam GOG, and Epic Games Store, Void Shadows offers hours of all-new content, all fully integrated into the game’s main story.
Experience an enthralling new story that lets players, as the Lord Captain, explore the lives of their voidship’s denizens and tackle a new looming threat from its deepest, darkest corners: the Genestealer Cult. This horrific breed of xenos works from the shadows and infects the crew with their genetic code to convert them and slowly twist their loyalties for their wretched goals.
Thankfully, the Lord Captain has a new companion on their side: the Death Cult Assassin Kibellah. True to their name, the Death Cults worship the Emperor through the art of death and killing. One such group has worked in the shadows for the benefit of the Von Valancius dynasty for generations on the voidship and now they have achieved the attention of the mighty Lord Captain. It is here where players meet Kibellah, the second-ranking Assassin in the cult. Earn her loyalty and even her admiration (available for Lord Captains of any gender) while facing the xenos threat emerging from the bowels of the voidship.
Following the release of Void Shadows, the team will focus on the next massive update of the main game: Patch 1.3. This update will bring tons of QoL improvements together with important changes in various aspects of the game.
A second expansion is already in development and will be released in Spring 2025.
In Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre,’ Dark Sky Films is proud to release a brand new trailer, which was created by the renowned Mark Woollen. Texas Chain Saw Massacre will be re-released in theaters nationwide this October.
1974-2024 50th ANNIVERSARY – RESTORED IN TERRIFYING 4K – SUPERVISED BY TOBE HOOPER – IN THEATERS FOR SPECIAL RE-RELEASE THIS OCTOBER
Director Tobe Hooper | 1974 | 84 minutes | Horror | English
50 years ago, five youths on a weekend getaway in the Texas countryside fell prey to a butcher in a mask made of human skin and his cannibalistic family, and horror cinema would never be the same. Violent, confrontational, and shockingly realistic, director Tobe Hooper’s THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE terrified audiences in a way never thought possible when it was unleashed on a politically and socially tumultuous America in 1974. Facing a storm of controversy, censorship, and outcry throughout its troubled release, this masterpiece of horror has stood the test of time to become a landmark motion picture and cultural milestone.
“THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE IS ONE OF THOSE PERFECT MOVIES.”
– QUENTIN TARANTINO
“THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE IS A CLASSIC. ITS A TERRIFYING MOVIE THAT STILL HOLDS UP TODAY. THE TENSION IS RELENTLESS.”
– STEVEN SPIELBERG
“IT’S THE MOST HORRIFYING MOTION PICTURE IVE EVER SEEN.”
– STEPHEN KING
“IT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT FILM IN THE HISTORY OF HORROR MOVIES. IT CHANGED EVERYTHING.”
– ELI ROTH
“IT’S THE ULTIMATE HORROR MOVIE. IT HAS A BRUTAL BEAUTY, AN ENERGY THAT IS ABSOLUTELY RAW.”
– GUILLERMO DEL TORO
“THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE IS ONE OF THE MOST TERRIFYING FILMS EVER MADE AND A FILM WITH AN INFLUENCE THAT CANNOT BE OVERSTATED.”
