Ukrainian developer Frogwares have released the launch trailer for Sherlock Holmes The Awakened ahead of the game’s release on 11 April 2023.
A young Sherlock Holmes and John Watson undertake their first case together, a chilling and psyche-shattering mystery that has them confront a secretive, Cthulhu-worshiping cult.
The story is a creative re-imagining of what traumatic and sanity-breaking experiences the young detectives could have endured at this crucial point in their relationship. Memories, secrets and scars that would go on the shape them into the famous yet flawed detective duo the worlds knows them for.
“I’m not sure if any one of us will ever release another game with so many memories and emotional baggage attached to it. This game came about as necessity to keep the studio alive during the war in Ukraine but it also gave us all a very strong purpose and a much-needed distraction from everything going on around us. What is next is already in the works now that we have proven to ourselves, we can keep going, despite the war.”
– Sergiy Oganesyan, Head of Publishing, Frogwares
The Awakened will be available on April 11, 2023 on PC, PS4, PS5, XB1, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch.
Tomorrow, Ziggurat interactive is taking to the skies to bring back a classic flight sim! Megafortress Collection is the latest Retro First release and will be available on Steam and GOG! Get ready to take on challenging air assault missions in this collection that features the original Megafortress, plus its two expansions: Operation Sledgehammer and Operation Skymaster.
In the Megafortress Collection, players can jump into the cockpit of an experimental B-52 bomber that is nearly invisible to destroy heavily fortified enemy installations. Assume multiple roles, including Pilot, Navigator, Electronic Warfare Officer, and Offensive Weapons Officer while engaging in strategic air assaults on location in historic battlefronts around the world.
The two expansions add even more aviation fun in the form of 46 additional missions across the globe. These missions feature new enemy targets, including terrorist training camps, chemical weapons facilities, nuclear research plants, amphibious vessels and ships. In addition, the expansions feature new weapons including the CBU-95 FAE and Penguin MK 3 anti-ship missile, and new enemy defenses like the Chinese HQ-61 SAM system.
Megafortress Collection will be available tomorrow on Steam and GOG. For a limited time, pick it up for a 33% discounted price!
Bohemia Interactive is pleased to announce a brand new IP title called Silica – an RTS/FPS crossover game set on the fictional planet of Baltarus, located thousands of light years from Earth. In Silica, players can choose to play either as a Commander in RTS mode, or as an Infantry soldier who gets to control all units and vehicles along with their arsenal in FPS. Their mission on this seemingly barren planet is simple: locate and harvest Balterium, an element with a tremendous amount of untapped potential that can power up the human civilization for generations to come! Silica is the first title born in Bohemia Incubator – a new label of Bohemia Interactive aimed to help indie game makers develop and introduce their dream games to a global audience. Silica is entering Early Access on Steam soon.
Silica was mostly developed by a single dev – Martin “Dram” Melichárek. His name might sound familiar to fans of Bohemia Interactive games as he was the lead developer behind Take On Mars. His idea of creating Silica dates back to 2008. Now, thanks to Bohemia Incubator, his dream of releasing the game has finally come true.
The game will be available in Steam Early Access soon and will stay in early access for 9-12 months. Several major updates are already lined up throughout the year.
Command From Up High or Put Your Boots on the Ground
Silica is an immersive blend of first person shooter and real time strategy, each true to its respective genre. The game allows players the freedom of choice, without forcing them to play as both.
If you prefer sand-filled boots, bullets whizzing overhead, and menacing alien jaws closing in, the infantry role is for you. Not limited to merely foot-based soldiers, you can also take control of any available vehicles, including the colossal Harvester, the speedy Light Quad, or the insidious Siege Tank, just to name a few. Or, if chewing metal is your niche, then the hive-mind, insect-like aliens are your faction of choice. Shift your consciousness between creatures such as the stealthy Crab, the nimble Hunter, or the armored Goliath.
For those who’d rather command their forces from a distance, the esteemed role of Commander awaits you in the relative safety of orbit. Deploy Harvesters to silica crystal fields, hiding the valuable resources you’re after. Construct and place immense structures to produce and dispatch units that will dominate the battlefield.
Three Game Modes to Choose From
The game offers variety in terms of game modes. Strategy is the flagship game mode of Silica. In this mode, players battle for dominance by building, harvesting, and striking the enemy. Strategy mode seamlessly combines both RTS and FPS elements and is playable in any combination, up to a 3-way conflict between factions. Prospector mode acts as a tutorial for Silica. It is offered as an FPS, which can be played in single or multiplayer mode. Players start off near a landing pod and are tasked with exploring the area in search of a Balterium field. They will encounter enemy forces along the way and must complete all the objectives in order to make it out alive. The third mode – Arena – introduces a fun and crazy environment where players select their favorite unit and face off in an unbalanced FPS free-for-all.
Silica Features
First/third-person shooter with vehicles
6 unique locations
3 engaging game modes
Singleplayer and multiplayer options
5 infantry classes
11 distinct vehicles
8 alien creatures
AI control for both commander and units
Introducing Bohemia Incubator: A New Opportunity for Indie Game Devs
Historically, Bohemia Interactive has not only been associated with game development, but with publishing activities as well. Bohemia has successfully helped launch titles by smaller studios and indie developers which have gone on to gain success on the global market.
“In this respect, we are returning to our roots. We are transforming the existing Bohemia Incubator, which has so far served as a platform for our internal projects to investigate interesting concepts, implement new technologies, and develop games outside our main game series. But now, in its new form, we are also opening Bohemia Incubator to third-party developers who are working on interesting game projects but lack the necessary publishing and financial resources. To indie devs who want to join forces and enter the Bohemia Incubator, we can offer over 20 years of experience in game development and top-level know-how, as well as assistance with QA, marketing, and publishing. Eligible projects need to have reached the playable prototype stage at minimum,” says Marek Španěl, founder and CEO of Bohemia Interactive.
Bohemia Incubator aims to help cultivate the indie game dev scene primarily in the Czech Republic and help talented developers realize their dreams of proudly presenting their games to the world. Silica is the first title to be fully “born” in this new era of the Bohemia Incubator.
This year’s STAR WARS Celebration got off to a sensational start today in London with the stars and filmmakers of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” wowing the fans with the first look at the never-before-seen trailer and an extensive exclusive look at the film as well as the new poster. Appearing in person were cast members Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen, Director/Co-Writer James Mangold and Producer Kathleen Kennedy, with a message from star Harrison Ford, to reveal new details about the highly anticipated installment of the iconic franchise. The film, which will be Harrison Ford’s final Indiana Jones adventure, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18 and opens in theaters on June 30. The trailer, poster and new images are available to download.
In Lucasfilm’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” Harrison Ford returns as the legendary hero archaeologist, starring along with Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”), Antonio Banderas (“Pain and Glory”), John Rhys-Davies (“Raiders of the Lost Ark”), Toby Jones (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”), Boyd Holbrook (“Logan”), Ethann Isidore (“Mortel”) and Mads Mikkelsen (“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”). Directed by James Mangold, the film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas serving as executive producers. John Williams, who has scored each Indy adventure since the original “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in 1981, has once again composed the score.
Gameloft, a leader in the creation and publishing of games, today announced the release of Disney Dreamlight Valley’s next free major content update for Early Access players, “Pride of the Valley,” which brings to the game a completely new realm along with Simba and Nala from Disney’s The Lion King. The free update also adds new story quests for some of Dreamlight Valley’s beloved Disney and Pixar residents, and a Star Path that celebrates Disney Parks’ fans with exclusive outfits, furniture, souvenirs, and even Disney Parks attractions.
A magical new door has opened in the Dream Castle, inviting players to discover a brand-new realm adventure and meet two iconic Disney characters – Simba and Nala. Beyond the new realm, players will help Simba and Nala settle into Valley life and embark on adventures that build upon this newfound friendship . In addition to exploring The Lion King Realm, players can embark on brand-new missions such as investigating a possible alien invasion with Buzz, helping Minnie solve a magical problem, and investigating Ursula and Mother Gothel’s mysterious meet-ups!
Along with all-new quests, this update’s Star Path season brings the magic of Disney Parks to the Valley. Complete Dreamlight Duties to unlock special Disney Parks themed rewards, including iconic attractions such as the Mad Tea Party and Pixar Pal-A-Round and new clothing and souvenirs to make the Valley an even more magical experience. Disney Dreamlight Valley’s social pages will host a unique Park-building milestone challenge for opportunities to earn additional in-game items such as balloons, rides, topiaries, and more!
Finally, to celebrate the arrival of spring, players in Disney Dreamlight Valley will also be able to take part in a special Eggstravaganza mini event from April 8th to the 29th! Players can collect all kinds of eggs, complete daily missions with WALL·E, and more to unlock exclusive cosmetics and rewards.
Disney Dreamlight Valley is available in Early Access with the purchase of a Founder’s Pack for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X,
Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles, and for PC on Steam, Epic Games Store, and The Microsoft Store, and for Mac on the Mac App Store
SQUARE ENIX® today announced that STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™ is available now on PC via STEAM®. Developed in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, creators of the NINJA GAIDEN and Nioh series, this action RPG brings a bold, new vision to the FINAL FANTASY® series that both existing fans and new players alike can enjoy.
The game is now permanently available at a lower price across all platforms, making it the perfect time to experience Jack’s quest to destroy Chaos. For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix-games.com/sopffo
Newcomers can get caught up on the game’s story by watching the new STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN recap trailer here:
In STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN, players can experience an alternate retelling of the classic FINAL FANTASY story, with a blend of challenging and strategic action-packed gameplay set in the world and lore of the beloved series.
Join Jack and his allies Ash, Jed, Neon and Sophia, as they throw open the gates of the Chaos Shrine and step into a world of dark fantasy and take on exhilarating battles to discover if they are truly the Warriors of Light the prophecy foretold.
Players can also enjoy three expansions for STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN. Players can access each of the expansions through the game’s Season Pass, which is included in the Digital Deluxe Edition. Those who already have the Standard Edition of the game can purchase the Season Pass separately.
Jack and his allies must face new challenges in Trials of the Dragon King, which sees appearances from Bahamut, the king that rules over dragonkind, and the Warrior of Light, who fights to restore light to the crystals and save the world.
Wanderer of the Rift picks up the storyline from Trials of the Dragon King, in which players can pit Jack and his allies against Gilgamesh, the dimension traveling fan-favorite character from the FINAL FANTASY series.
DIFFERENT FUTURE sees Jack and company guided by the spirit of a moogle to reach a city in an alternate time and space to face one last challenge, concluding the STRANGER OF PARADISE storyline.
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and is now available on PlayStation®5 consoles, PlayStation®4 consoles, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One as well as PC via STEAM® and the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix-games.com/sopffo
Publisher Wired Productions and Rogue Sun, crafters of artisanal interactive entertainment, are proud to confirm that narrative puzzle adventure Tin Hearts will be releasing exclusively on Nintendo Switch for one month prior to PC, Xbox and PlayStation who will now see a May 16th launch. Find out where to pre-order or wishlist now via the Wired Productions website.
Winner of the ‘Most Wanted Nintendo Switch Game’ Accolade during Gamescom 2022,Tin Hearts is an immersive, narrative-based, puzzle adventure wrapped up in a powerful tale of love and compromise. March through over 40 levels of time-bending, soldier-routing riddles, forge new paths for your toys to follow, and solve increasingly elaborate puzzles to unravel the emotional, thought-provoking story of Albert J. Butterworth, a genius inventor of Victorian times.
The gameplay trailer, which details the elaborate puzzles and the various objects to control in Tin Hearts, is narrated by Designer, Reece Cobb from Rogue Sun.
“We’re honoured to be working closely with Nintendo to bring Tin Hearts exclusively to the Nintendo Switch on its Apr 20th launch.” Said Kostas Zarifis, Managing Director at Rogue Sun. “After winning “Most Anticipated Nintendo Switch Game” at Gamescom last year we wanted to celebrate all the love we’ve been receiving from the Nintendo community and this timed exclusive launch felt like a great way to do just that.”
“Launching games is getting tougher, sometimes it is worth mixing things up.” Said Leo Zullo, Managing Director at Wired Productions. “With the love shown by Nintendo and Nintendo fans, it made sense to give those players a chance to experience the wholesome Tin Hearts… especially before Zelda comes and takes over.”
Tin Hearts will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 20th, 2023 with PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Utomik), PlayStation 4 & 5, and the Xbox family of consoles to release one month later on May 16th, 2023. PCVR, Meta Quest 2 and PSVR2 are set to be released later this year.
Search @TinHeartsGame on Twitter and Discord. Find out where to buy or wishlist now via the Wired Productions website.
YOLKED – The Egg Game, the sadistic yet eggs-hilarating platforming adventure developed by HardBoiled Studios and published by Hitcents, emerges from its Steam Early Access shell for a 1.0 launch today on Steam for Windows PC and macOS, bringing a baker’s dozen of new content with it.
Escape the not-so-ordinary home of a mad scientist attempting to assemble an army of mutant eggs through heinous eggs-periments. Prevent an untimely end by exploring his home, ranging from the seemingly safe kitchen to the definitely dangerous lab. After frying in Early Access since October 2021, it’s time to delve into a brand new level, extended ending, and discover more collectibles all added in 1.0.
Awaken as a two-armed egg to grab, swing, and climb through slippery physics-based levels. Everyday household items become precarious obstacles lurking around every corner, with falling spatulas, shattering wine glasses, and spraying bottles of ketchup and mustard ready to poach unsuspecting eggs. Avoid bees, spiders, and piranhas to escape a cracking conclusion.
Become the ultimate speedrunning eggs-pert by mastering intiuitive controls and climbing global leaderboards. Escape the mad scientist’s home in style with over 80 scrumptious costumes to unlock, including a Pineapple, Football, Devil, Cactus and more. Unravel the secrets behind the mad scientist’s plans and what led to him enacting evil cookouts involving the egg kind.
“If you had asked us three years ago if we’d make it out of Early Access, we wouldn’t have believed you,” said Hazel Wong, Game Developer and Co-Founder, HardBoiled Studios.”YOLKED started out as a fun college project, and we couldn’t be more thrilled that it’s entered 1.0 on Steam. We can’t wait to see people’s high scores on the leaderboards and where we’ll go next!”
YOLKED -The Egg Game scrambles out of Steam early access today on Windows PC for $6.99 USD. It supports English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese languages.
For more details, visit the game’s official website, wishlist it on Steam, follow @Hitcents and @HardBoiledDev on Twitter and @YolkedEggGame on TikTok, subscribe to its YouTube channel and join the official Discord community.
In a unique collaboration between immersive theatre pioneers Les Enfants Terribles and VR trailblazers vrisch, the world’s most famous detective makes his VR debut in Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Hung Parliament, a live-motion VR deductive adventure for one to four players coming soon for Meta Quest 2 via the Meta Store.
Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Hung Parliament is a single or multiplayer deductive adventure and the first VR game to feature interactive live-action FMV with professional theatre actors. On your journey, you can interrogate characters and visit locations to scour for clues to unravel the mystery. Play alone or with up to three other players to visit crime scenes all over London, then meet in the ‘Mind Fortress’ to construct a case against your prime suspect. The game challenges you to solve a typically absorbing Holmesian whodunit written by prolific theatre writer Anthony Spargo and Les Enfants Terribles’ Artistic Director Oliver Lansley, whose collective work spans books, tv, theatre and Amazon productions.
Will you solve the baffling case in time? Can you call on your friends for help? And where is Sherlock anyway? The answers are far from elementary.
The current ‘in development’ version of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Hung Parliament is currently available to purchase via AppLab and SideQuest. This version is complete and is being used for testing and community feedback for the developers to take onboard ahead of the full launch.
Don’t miss the chance to download Dying Light Enhanced Edition from the Epic Games Store for free* starting today, April 6, until next Thursday, April 13, 2023.
That’s not all, gamers can link an Epic Games account with Techland GG to claim a special welcome pack, available for both new and returning players.
Get ready to enter the post-apocalyptic world of Dying Light and watch the adrenaline-pumping trailer:
*Note: The offer may be different depending on the region where the game is available and is subject to Epic Games Store policies.
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