Independent developer CreativeForge Games is releasing Aircraft Carrier Survival, a simulator set in World War II on Steam today.
If you like war themed games, Aircraft Carrier Survival, puts you in charge of an aircraft carrier, its crew, officers and planes as you choose the right equipment, crew, and escort for each mission. Your success will depend greatly on your flexibility in managing the available fleet resources.
You must focus on taking the best decisions to survive in a hostile environment in the middle of the ocean. Use maneuvers, aircraft, anti-aircraft turrets, and whatever else you can to survive the enemy attack.
Currently, a free-to-play Tutorial of Aircraft Carrier Survival is available on Steam.
Manage crew and officers
Assign a crew and choose what your officers should focus on. Your ship has many stations to man, and proper management will be the key to executing your plan, whether by taking on an enemy directly, sneaking past them, or taking an alternative route to completely avoid contact.
Damage control
Your damage control teams can handle fire outbreaks, torpedo strikes, hull flooding, enemy bombardment, airstrikes, and suicide attacks from enemy planes, but not all of them at once. Assess which threats need to be dealt with first in order to survive.
Survive and fight back
Use maneuvers, aircraft, anti-aircraft turrets, and whatever else you can to survive the enemy attack. Make sure that any enemy who dares to attack you will end up in the depths of the Pacific.
Hard decisions
Will you risk all lives on the vessel to save the one in need? Do you have what it takes to make a decision on the spot? No matter what, some sacrifices will be necessary and the only source of redemption is victory.
Mission planning
Use intel collected during recon missions to prepare pilots and aircraft for large operations. Target enemy land bases and even their entire fleets. Identify opponents before choosing attack directions and deciding the sequence of targets and maneuvers.
Asmodee Digital and Flaming Fowl Studios have announced that Gloomhaven – Jaws of the Lion, Gloomhaven Digital’s first DLC, will be available on PC and Mac on May 17th. With this adaptation of the eponymous board game; players will be given a new challenge with more than 30 hours of new content. It will include the four mercenaries, new enemies and all 25 scenarios from the original board game, with some tweaks and balance made by the original designer, Isaac Childres.
As a DLC to Gloomhaven Digital, the new Jaws of the Lion scenarios will be playable in the Story campaign once the players have beaten the second scenario of the base game. With 25 new scenarios available, players can explore a new side of Gloomhaven as a new ominous threat looms over its inhabitants. Cultists and vermlings roam the undercity and people disappear night after night. Sinister rumors are spreading, with some speaking of otherworldly howls, strange voices, and blood… so much blood…
In both Story and Guildmaster campaigns, players will be able to choose from four new mercenaries, each with vastly different playstyles: the Red Guard, Hatchet, Demolitionist, and Void Warden, as well as 24 new Battle Goals. As players progress within Gloomhaven – Jaws of the Lion, they will encounter 10 new enemies, from crazed Zealots to terrifying Chaos Demons. They will also have to make tough decisions in 22 new city events, and 10 new items will be added to the market via new chests and scenarios.
Adapted from Isaac Childres’ acclaimed board game, winner of six Golden Geek awards, Gloomhaven Digital offers a unique tactical card-based gameplay rewarding only the most daring players with the sharpest minds. Fully playable in online co-op with up to four players, Gloomhaven features all the content from the original board game alongside an exclusive digital-only Guildmaster campaign and all-new features. Every player will need to have the Jaws of the Lion DLC in order to access the content of the DLC in multiplayer.
Gloomhaven – Jaws of the Lion will be available on Steam, GoG, PC and Mac on May 17th. Players can already pre-order the DLC for £13.99 / $17.99 with a – 15% pre-order incentive.
Gloomhaven is already available on Steam, GoG, PC and macOS for £27.79 / $34.99
The game features text in English, French, German, and Spanish.
April 28 marks the 18-year milestone for Lineage II, NCSOFT’s cornerstone MMORPG franchise, and this week will begin celebrating with in-game events and promotions. But before those details, indulge in a moment to step into the wayback machine and travel back to 2004 to remember a bit about Lineage II’s launch. Shortly before Lineage II’s launch, some lucky college students were among the first to get to try TheFacebook, and Google launched the beta of its new service called Gmail. “Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” grossed a billion dollars at the box office, even against the stiff competition of “Gigli;” “Yeah!” by Usher ft. Lil Jon and Ludacris was topping the charts, and that was also the year that “blog” was declared Word of the Year. What a time.
Back to the task at hand – the events lined up for Lineage II’s anniversary, taking place from April 20 through May 18 include plenty of buffs, items, special raids, and yes, even cake.
Lineage II
Amora’s Gift Event – receive gifts from NPC Amora in each major town
Attendance Event – login each day for special rewards
Dancing Cat Event – talk to dancing cats NPCs in each town to receive stat buffs while in a party
Frederick the Destroyer Raid Event – defeat the Frederick the Destroyer boss in under 60 minutes after it spawns to receive special items and anniversary cake
Master Yogi’s Strange Staff Event – enchant Master Yogi’s staff to craft various reward items
Letter Collector’s Dream Event – find and exchange letters to receive items from NPC Amora
Black Coupon Event – use Black Coupons to restore a failed enchant item or exchange them for useful items
Server Boost Settings – during the anniversary, there will be free teleports, and no party member XP level difference penalty
Anniversary Coupon Code
Anniversary Veterans Rewards – various rewards available to players for each year they’ve played Lineage II.
GM Buff Event – Exclusively on April 28
Lineage II: Aden
Appreciation Event – visit a Mystic Cake in any village to receive the 18th anniversary buff
Black Coupon Event – use Black Coupons to restore a failed enchant item or exchange them for useful items
Memories Event – receive items of memory from the L2 Coin Shop for just 18 Adena. Register the item to receive its effect during the event period
VIP Coin Event – acquire VIP Coins by defeating monsters, and craft them into useful items
Server Boost Settings
Lucky Box Event – Lucky Boxes appear daily on Fantasy Island, which can be opened for up to 18 separate rounds. Players have a chance to get lucky stars when opening the boxes, and the stars can be exchanged for items
Anniversary Coupon Code
GM Buff Event – Exclusively on April 28
Lineage II: Classic
Appreciation Event – visit a Mystic Cake in any village to receive the 18th anniversary buff
Attendance Event – login each day for special rewards
Black Coupon Event – use Black Coupons to restore a failed enchant item or exchange them for useful items
Festival Event – obtain special exchange tickets for the Adventurer’s Guild when completing a mission
Server Boost Settings – +100% XP/SP for Lv. 40-75 characters and Free teleports
Explore Dice Legacy’s dark side in the new Corrupted Fates DLC, available now on PC and Nintendo Switch. Corrupted Fates is the final DLC expansion for Dice Legacy, bringing the experience to its exciting conclusion.
Invaders are at your shores and society – corrupted by Cultists – falls prey to the allure of a dark and powerful entity. The council no longer trusts you and continues to propose powerful but dangerous policies that could make or break your realm.
Escape is your only option, but how much are you willing to sacrifice for your own survival?
Watch the Corrupted Fates DLC trailer on YouTube here:
The management game Coffee Shop Tycoon by Riff Studios is getting a new major update today, bringing a revamped user interface, along with a new skill for your cafeteria’s employees: the Roasting Specialization, which will make them better and faster at roasting your own coffee (a feature implemented in their previous major update). Players can get their hands on Coffee Shop Tycoon’s Early Access on Steam for $7.99 / €6,59.
Along with these new features, the next update of Coffee Shop Tycoon implements several quality-of-life and balance changes, like a new spawn rate for the special beans needed to succeed in some of the game’s challenges. Riff Studios is also happy to announce that Coffee Shop Tycoon will soon get new localizations, including (but not limited to) Spanish; stay tuned for more news about it – and check below for more details about this next update.
A FURTHER LOOK INTO THE UPDATE
New UI. A new user interface with a modern and friendly look.
Roasting specialization. Employees who reach level 4 can get the Roaster Expert specialization and automate the roasting process for your shop.
About the generation of bean varieties. Now the green beans required to complete roasting challenges will appear more frequently. Also, the generation of green beans has been adjusted to make sure that there are always bean varieties that can be roasted without consuming roasting points (the currency you earn after completing certain challenges).
New translations coming soon! We’ll get the game ready for supporting new languages in the future. We’re currently working on a Spanish localization patch. One bean at a time!
Bug fixes. You’ll find new bug fixes in this patch too, here you can read here the full list.
Paradox Interactive, a benevolent megacorp that develops and publishes games for deckers worldwide, today announced that the Shadowrun Trilogy, a collection of three critically acclaimed role-playing games in the iconic fantasy-cyberpunk Shadowrun setting, will launch on consoles on June 21, 2022. The Shadowrun Trilogy, a remastered release of the Shadowrun Returns RPGs originally released by Harebrained Schemes, has been updated for a console experience, with upscaled graphics, improved performance, and controller-optimized gameplay. All three titles in the series will launch simultaneously for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, and are available for pre-order on all platforms as of today*.
See the classic world of Shadowrun in a new trailer for the Shadowrun Trilogy:
Originally funded via Kickstarter in just 28 hours, and the first Kickstarter-funded game to launch after raising over $1 million, Shadowrun Returns is a story-rich RPG with turn-based tactical combat set in the celebrated Shadowrun universe. Designed by Jordan Weisman, the creator of the original Shadowrun tabletop RPG, Shadowrun Returns released to critical acclaim for PC and mobile platforms, with two sequels released shortly afterwards. The standalone sequels, Shadowrun: Dragonfall – Director’s Cut and Shadowrun: Hong Kong – Extended Edition, join Shadowrun Returns as the Shadowrun Trilogy, coming to console platforms later this year.
Sit back and relax with Little Cities this spring, as the cozy VR city creation game releases exclusively on Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2 on May 12th. Developed by UK indie studio, Purple Yonder, and published by nDreams, Little Cities lets players create beautiful miniature cities in idyllic island settings.
We are delighted to reveal the many locations where you will be able to create your perfect Little Cities, across the game’s extensive campaign. Each island or archipelago will feature diverse themes with each bringing unique gameplay elements that you will need to consider to keep your citizens happy.
Volcanic islands bring the risk of eruptions, but geothermal vents can be used to power cities, whilst desert islands feature sandstorms that can be overcome through the planting of trees. Archipelagos with multiple islands also bring the challenge of building bridges to efficiently connect your different neighbourhoods. Each island also features its own set of unique buildings that you will unlock as your city grows from a humble settlement to a bustling metropolis. These include a thermal spa and a water park on Volcano islands and an aquarium and a stadium on Tropical islands.
For a taste of what you can expect when the game releases on April 21st, check out our latest trailer here:
Little Cities is a city creator with coziness at its heart. With an exquisitely composed soundtrack, the gentle hum of an everyday city comes to life, and the tranquil sounds of nature filters through. Offering multiple ways to play, Little Cities has been built for VR from the ground up and is designed to be accessible for everybody. Sit in comfort, or playroom-scale where you can move around and lean in to view the world you created up close. The intuitive controls make building easy, unfussy, and fun, as you relax and make your biggest creations possible!
Little Cities is the first title to be published by nDreams via their third-party publishing initiative. nDreams also recently announced a $35 million investment from the newly formed Aonic Group that will help expand their third-party publishing operation, with multiple games to be announced over the coming months.
There’s still lots of Little Cities news to share in the build-up to release so follow Purple Yonder on Twitter and nDreams on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for further updates in the coming weeks.
There’s something fun for everyone at Knott’s Berry Farm this summer, with original adventures that can’t be found anywhere else. Starting with the exciting return of Ghost Town Alive! with an all-new storyline, the nighttime block party liveliness of Knott’s Summer Nights and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark reopening its gates for another wet and wild summer. There’s only one place to experience fun all day and night and that place is Knott’s Berry Farm.
Ghost Town Alive!
Your favorite town of Calico comes to life once again with the return of the award-winning, interactive Ghost Town Alive! Two years have passed without a celebration and the citizens are determined to make this year’s return a great one. Guests are invited to become the star of this summer’s new action-packed storyline in the streets of Ghost Town. Each guest has the power to unlock secret missions with characters, influence the day’s events, and take on mind-challenging puzzles in this immersive version of the Old West. Ghost Town Alive! will offer new adventures, roles and characters this summer on select days starting May 20.
Summertime Entertainment
Venture into Fiesta Village to be charmed by the colorful and light-hearted showing of Alegre! by the Bob Baker Marionettes, a Southern California treasure since 1963. The entertainment continues with sounds from South of the Border as the Mariachi Angelitas present a lively show filled with rich history and tradition. While in Boardwalk, tune into the coolest station on the dial as our resident K-NOT Radio DJs are back to keep you up to date on all the happenings!
A trip to Knott’s isn’t complete without checking out the shenanigans of Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies in the Wagon Camp. Grab a seat for the most toe tappin’ and downright funniest band of musicians this side of the Calico Mine. Also in Ghost Town is Miss Cameo Kate’s Western Burle-Q Revue at the legendary Bird Cage Theatre. Miss Cameo Kate returns to the World-Famous Birdcage Saloon, bringing with her a vibrant travelin’ troupe of singers, dancers and tuneful musicians who perform a daily rip-roarin’ western musical can-can revue.
Knott’s Summer Nights
The summer adventure continues long after the sun goes down, with a nighttime summer party that will liven up the evening. Knott’s Summer Nights offers a variety of live music, classic summer eats and games for the whole family to enjoy. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of top 40’s bands that rotate throughout the event at the Calico Mine Stage. Those in attendance can also choose between bopping to the beats of the Boardwalk DJs around Charleston Circle Fountain or jamming out to an array of bands, including the genres of Latin, Reggae and Zydeco all performing at Calico Park Stage. Classic backyard games and festoon lighting will set the stage for guests to enjoy their summer nights at Knott’s. The Party Planning Crew of Summer Nights encourages good ol’ fashion fun and games that keep the party going all night.
A summer night party is not complete without an abundance of food and drinks, and no theme park does food quite like Knott’s. The Knott’s culinary team creates tasty twists to classic summer dishes, from Crab Cake Sliders and Korean BBQ Burgers to Vegan Lettuce Wraps– not to mention Peach and Pineapple Shaved Ice. Guests can experience their favorite summer food in a whole new way at Knott’s Summer Nights. A great way to indulge in all the new food items is by purchasing a tasting card priced at $50 (or $45 for season pass holders). The tasting card will offer six tastings from a selection of over two dozen seasonal-inspired dishes and drinks. With a hub of live music, unique summer food offerings, Instagram-able photo opportunities, interactive experiences and family-friendly games, Knott’s Summer Nights will be an event to remember.
Knott’s Soak City Waterpark
Summertime at Knott’s calls for a visit to Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. With its longest season yet, the waterpark opens starting May 21 through September 18. Guests can catch a ride down 23 different speed, tube, and body slides or take a relaxing trip down one of the longest lazy rivers in the country. The 15-acre water park has something for each member of the family, an interactive kid’s area, and for those more adventurous, The Wedge, a rip-roaring raft ride.
Ghost Town Alive! and Knott’s Summer Nights is included with admission to Knott’s Berry Farm or with a special Knott’s Hotel Summer Package. Plan a stay at Knott’s Hotel with packages that include overnight accommodations steps from the park, a tasting card, parking and more. Additional costs apply for food tasting experiences within the event.
The best way to enjoy all the fun offered day and night throughout Knott’s summertime and the other Seasons of Fun is with a 2022 Season Pass. Get unlimited visits, food and merchandise discounts, plus so much more! For more information about summertime at Knott’s and Knott’s Season Passes, please visit knotts.com. Join the conversation about the newly announced summer lineup at Knott’s this year by using #GhostTownAlive, #KnottsSummerNights or #KnottsSoakCity. Download the official Knott’s Berry Farm Mobile App for a complete list of entertainment offerings and showtimes. Showtimes are subject to change without notice.
Limited Run Games, pioneers dedicated to the preservation of classic, current, and influential games in the physical format, announced today it has partnered with video game publisher KONAMI to celebrate over 35-years of the beloved and classic Contra franchise with the physical release of the Contra Anniversary Collection, coming soon to Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4. Three Collector’s Editions — the Classic Edition, the Hard Corps Edition, and the Ultimate Edition — will be made available alongside a Standard version of the game. The Contra Anniversary Collection will be available to pre-order for six-weeks, beginning on Apr. 29, 2022 via the official Limited Run Games website.
The three Collector’s Editions will contain a full loadout of extra collectibles worthy of any longtime-Contra fan. These curated versions include retro-style boxes styles modeled after the original NES and Genesis releases, a CD soundtrack, posters and prints, and much more.
“As lifelong gamers and fans, it is an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to work with KONAMI on the Contra Anniversary Collection,” said Josh Fairhurst CEO and Co-founder at Limited Run Games. “For players who grew up during those halcyon days of console gaming in the late ’80s and ’90s, we’ve put together something extra special with this collection, including the original arcade version, Japan-only releases, and all the landmark titles for this legendary franchise from the original Contra that made the ‘Konami code’ famous to more rare releases, like Probotector.”
Limited Run Games is excited to bring this amazing collection of Contra titles to physical formats, which allows a new generation of gamers to experience this beloved franchise in its full glory. In addition, Contra veterans will be happy to replay many of their favorite titles from the ’80s and ’90s and score these exclusive editions.
35 Years of Contra
This special, physical release coincides with the 35th anniversary of the franchise. On February 20, 1987, Bill and Lance blasted into arcades for the first time, and a year later they would liberate living rooms from the evil Red Falcon Organization. Its fast-paced gameplay and infamously brutal difficulty cemented itself as a must-play title and continues to give it a place on lists of the greatest games of all time. The Contra legacy is alive—and dangerous!
About the Contra Anniversary Collection
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings the classic run and gun franchise back to modern platforms. Released as part of KONAMI’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, this collection highlights the Contra franchise’s most definitive releases, from iconic arcade games to the classic console titles that fans have loved for decades.
Grab power-ups and blast your way through waves of menacing enemies and bosses that will put your reaction skills to the test. Included in the game is a digital Bonus Book featuring concept documents and sketches, the official chronology of the franchise, an exclusive interview with a veteran producer of the series, and more!
Alone or with a friend, Contra provides hours of nail-biting action. In a pinch, make sure you know the code!
The following games are included in the Contra Anniversary Collection:
Contra (Arcade)
Super Contra
Contra (NA)
Contra (JP)
Super C
Contra III: The Alien Wars
Operation C
Contra Hard Corps
Super Probotector Alien Rebels
Probotector
Details for the three Contra Anniversary Collection Edition sets include:
Standard Edition | $34.99:
A physical copy of Contra Anniversary Collection
Classic Edition | $64.99:
A physical copy of Contra Anniversary Collection
Classic-style silver box
Dust sleeve for the game
CD soundtrack
Reversible 18 x 24-inch poster
Hard Corps Edition | $64.99:
A physical copy of Contra Anniversary Collection
Deluxe clamshell case
CD soundtrack
Reversible 18 x 24-inch poster
Ultimate Edition | $174.99:
A physical copy of Contra Anniversary Collection
Classic-style silver box
Deluxe clamshell case
SteelBook® Case
Metal flying capsule replica with stand
Spread and Barrier power-up pins
Reversible 18 x 24-inch poster
Acrylic character standees
Bill & Lance Metal Keychains
Hardcover History of Contra book
Framed lenticular art print
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Publisher Wired Productions, Writer / Director Jörg Tittel and pioneering games studio Wolf & Wood are today thrilled to announce that Zelda Williams (The Legend of Korra) and Tommie Earl Jenkins (Death Stranding) have joined the cast of the upcoming narrative adventure The Last Worker. A brand-new trailer, featuring Zelda, as well as existing cast members David Hewlett, Jason Isaacs and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, unpackages the dystopian, thought-provoking world of the game and showcases its stunning hand-crafted visuals.
Visitors to PAX East, (Boston, MA) this weekend can get the world’s first hands-on with The Last Worker, by swinging by the Wired Productions booth at 14030, located at the heart of the show floor.
Zelda Williams and Tommie Earl Jenkins join a star-studded cast alongside Jason Isaacs (The Death of Stalin), Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (The Deep), Clare-Hope Ashitey (Children of Men) and David Hewlett (The Shape of Water).
The Last Worker is a first person narrative adventure centred around our struggle in an increasingly automated world. Combining a hand crafted art style with uniquely immersive gameplay mechanics in an epic setting, The Last Worker delivers an emotional, thought provoking and comedic story packaged with rich characters performed by an all-star cast.
“Who would’ve thought a casual conversation on Twitter in the middle of a global pandemic would somehow lead us here?”, said Zelda Williams. “I’ll be forever grateful that Jörg saw fit to send another battle-weary warrior woman my way, and it was a joy to lend her my voice.”
“Working with such a stellar cast would be miraculous enough on a major feature film or series”, said Writer, Director Jörg Tittel, whose company, Oiffy, is producing the game. “But to have such world class actors lend their talent to an indie game must make me the luckiest man alive. But ultimately this game has been an equaliser, with every team member pouring heart and soul into every minute detail. No matter how dystopian they want to make the real world, ours at least will be full of colour and crafted with love.”
“The anticipation of seeing the first public demo of the game is really building in the studio” , said Ryan Bousfield, Creative Director of Wolf & Wood, “As a collective, we’ve all had a part in shaping the stylised world and unique characters of The Last Worker, but now, to have such beautiful performances from an amazing cast to top it all off, fills us with confidence for the public response!”
“The Last Worker continues to be a thrilling project to work on with the groundbreaking storytelling from Jörg, and the technical genius of Wolf & Wood,” said Neil Broadhead, Head of Marketing, Wired Productions. “With the addition of Zelda Williams and Tommie Earl Jenkins to the all-star cast, we are so excited for visitors at PAX to get their hands on The Last Worker for the very first time!”
The Last Worker will be released in 2022 on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Meta Quest 2.
For more information, check out the latest news and wishlist via Steam, visit the official website for The Last Worker or follow on Twitter or Instagram.
