Discover fully-simulated cities of crime & corruption and become a renowned private investigator in Shadows of Doubt, an immersive sandbox detective sim, launching April 24 on Steam Early Access.
Think like a detective and investigate crimes on your path to catching a serial killer, using a variety of gadgets to crack each case. Explore unique, sci-fi noir cities and meet individual citizens each with their own name, job, apartment and daily routine. Track down suspects and approach each case your way: scan fingerprints, check call histories, read private emails, bribe citizens, watch CCTV, or pick locks, break down doors and sabotage security systems – you call the shots on how to solve each case.
For its initial launch into Steam Early Access, Shadows of Doubt will include ‘The Dead of Night’ – a specially crafted case to introduce the game – and a Sandbox Mode, featuring an endless number of cases to investigate and civilians to meet, a variety of equipment and dense procedurally-generated cities to explore. The Early Access roadmap will be revealed next month, outlining additional content and features coming to the game ahead of a full 1.0 release targeted for later this year.
Features
Become a private investigator and track down a serial killer in a fully-simulated sci-fi city. Think like a detective and use a variety of gadgets to gather evidence and solve cases in this truly unique detective experience.
Meet individual citizens, each with their own name, job, apartment and daily routine, in unique, procedurally-generated cities.
Take on new cases to earn cash, purchase new gadgets and equipment, and customise your apartment.
Gather evidence to build your case – scan fingerprints, check call histories, read private emails, watch CCTV, and find key pieces of evidence to gather information and accuse your suspect.
Play your own way – pick locks, break down doors, sabotage security systems and bribe citizens for information, or stick to the law and play by the book. There are multiple ways to approach each case.
Explore every room in every building, and talk to every citizen. Lose yourself in a detailed sci-fi noir world.
“The incredible reaction to our earlier demo and the award for Ukie’s UK Game of the Show at gamescom 2022 makes us certain that players will love the experience Shadows of Doubt has to offer,” said Sean Campbell, Product Manager at Fireshine Games. “It’s a unique detective sim unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, and we’re looking forward to players immersing themselves in the game’s fully-simulated cities next month.”
Shadows of Doubt can be added to your Steam Wishlist now. For more information, follow @detectivesim on Twitter or visit colepowered.com.
Indie developer Cosy Computer and publisher Raw Fury have teamed up with a quirky possum to get some pizza in Pizza Possum, a new top-down, arcade-style, sneaky action game coming later this year to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. The partnership was revealed at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase with a new gameplay trailer. Traverse a lovingly crafted 3D island world, alone or with a friend in local co-op, while trying to steal as much delicious food to stuff into your fluffy possum mouth as possible.
Play as a cute, hungry possum in fast-paced, arcade-action chaos, trying to devour as much food as possible without getting caught by the guard dogs determined to halt your feast! Dog patrols will try to stop you at every turn, but don’t fret. Your possum is very sneaky, so use bushes to hide from patrols and keep the hunt going!
While searching a colorful variety of picturesque regions for delicious meals to satisfy your taste buds, you’ll gain points that allow you to unlock unique items like smoke bombs, punching gloves and more to help you on your journey. Enjoy fun and hectic gameplay with intuitive controls, a playful feel, and an adorable soundscape on your own or with a co-op critter companion via local multiplayer and Steam Remote Play Together.
A single-player demo for Pizza Possum is available to the public to play all this week at PAX East Booth #19097. For media interested in scheduling an appointment to see the game in-person, please reply to this email.
Pizza Possum is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more information, visit www.pizzapossum.com, and follow @PizzaPossumGame on Twitter.
Survival: Fountain of Youth, the single-player survival game set in the 16th-century Caribbean islands from developer Odinsoft and publisher Twin Sails Interactive, casts off for a worldwide Steam Early Access launch on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, as revealed during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2023. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will set sail alongside the PC 1.0 launch following early access.
Join Juan Ponce de Leon’s 16th-century Spanish expedition in search of the mythical fountain of youth. Stranded off the coast of the Caribbean islands following a shipwreck, fight for survival against the harsh elements, diseases, exhaustion, and other unforeseen hazards while traversing breathtaking locations in hopes of finding fellow crewmates and a means of escape.
Explore a diverse island ecosystem while scavenging for supplies, crafting tools, and hunting game. Gather resources to create stone spears, single-shot handguns, and more weapons to take down giant lizards, wild ox, and even fearsome leopards. Discover raw materials to assemble campfires, bedding, shelter, and other creature comforts to stay alive. Meticulously manage resources to conserve food, maintain supplies to treat injuries, and do whatever it takes to stay healthy. Be aware of the weather and time, as temperatures dropping after dark will require fire or shelter for warmth, while the sun’s blistering heat can cause extreme fatigue and dehydration.
Build a range of seafaring ships, from primitive rafts to glorious Spanish vessels, and travel across more than 15 islands with different resources, fauna, and secrets to discover. Follow a story of Golden Age exploration or set out for a player-defined adventure across the map. The early access version will debut with two expansive regions, with three additional regions planned for subsequent updates that incorporate new biomes, story quests, and more. Survival: Fountain of Youth boasts a challenging open-world survival adventure that features a captivating storyline that yearns to be unearthed.
“We wanted to create an immersive and challenging survival experience set in a historically rich and mysterious world,” said Stas Ignatov, Head of Publishing, Odinsoft. “We believe Survival: Fountain of Youth will become a favorite among gamers who love exploration, and will continue to update and improve with the community’s feedback.”
Survival: Fountain of Youth will support English, French, German, Russian, and Simplified Chinese languages. To learn more, wishlist Survival: Fountain of Youth, follow the game on Twitter and join the Discord to stay in the discussion.
Today, Com2uS, the leading global online game development and publishing company, and Out of the Park Baseball Developments invite baseball fans to swing for the fences in Out of the Park Baseball 24 (OOTP 24), the next evolution of the award-winning MLB strategy game featuring endless scenarios and comprehensive player access, out now on PC and Mac via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and direct download.
Experience the Infinite Baseball Sandbox as OOTP 24 hits a Grand Slam and raises the bar on a 24-year legacy of excellence. Experience overhauled visuals and test your mettle against improved AI. OOTP 24 presents a side of baseball most fans never get to see—an authentic, wholly immersive, deeply challenging GM experience officially licensed by MLB and MLB Players, Inc.
This year, go deeper into the on- and off-field action than ever before:
New Graphics and Animations – Updated crowd models and improved animations for fielding, pitching, running, and batting bring the mid-game action to life like never before.
Change the Game – Take advantage of new in-game analytics, swing analysis, and lots of new camera angles make the calls that push your team to victory.
Realistic Franchise Mode – Rival owners make shrewder demands and trade negotiations have never been fiercer. Satisfy dynamic owner goals and take advantage of more nuanced team management functions.
The Return of Perfect Team – Bring together a team for the ages in the return of the fan-favorite Perfect Team mode. Collect player cards of past and present stars, give the squad a name, logo, ballpark and custom uniform, then go head-to-head with league owners around the world.
Out of the Park Baseball 24 is available now for $39.99 USD via direct download, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Stay current on the latest updates surrounding OOTP 24, by following Out of the Park Developments on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and Discord.
Today, Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, released Resident Evil™ 4, a remake of the original Resident Evil 4 that debuted in 2005. Reimagined for 2023, Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the initial release while using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine to deliver modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics. Resident Evil 4 is available now on the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam for MSRP $59.99.
Resident Evil 4 joins Leon S. Kennedy six years after his hellish experiences in the biological disaster of Raccoon City. His unmatched resolve caused him to be recruited as an agent reporting directly to the president of the United States. With the experience of multiple missions under his belt, Leon is dispatched to rescue the president’s recently kidnapped daughter, Ashley Graham. Leon tracks her to a secluded European village, however after making first contact, he discovers a fervor beyond reason that grips the local populace.
During their harrowing escape, Leon and Ashley must navigate multiple dangerous environments controlled by the cult of Los Iluminados. After escaping the village, their perilous path takes them through an ancient castle, dilapidated mines, and more. Each step brings them closer to new dangers such as infected villagers, deranged cultists, and many more insidious enemies empowered by the Las Plagas parasite. Leon and Ashley must survive these foes while also deciphering the arcane designs of the hidden mechanisms, esoteric puzzles, and tantalizing secrets scattered around. Agents willing to delay their escape by indulging the enigmatic Merchant will also gain access to exclusive rewards in exchange for completing various tasks.
In addition to adding nuance to the characters and relationships within Resident Evil 4, the development team also introduced modern videogame design techniques and state-of-the-art graphics to both faithfully recreate and add depth to the original game’s vision. The infected Ganado have new ways to attack, chase, and outflank Leon with staggering speed and ferocity. In order to walk the razor thin line between survival and a grim fate, Leon’s arsenal of weapons and close combat maneuvers now include stealth, the ability to parry enemy attacks, and delivering finishing blows with his knife. The changes to gameplay also bring an added emphasis on more meaningful player choice. In addition to being able to buy, sell, and upgrade weapons, Leon will also be able to customize his attaché case. Beyond just expanding storage, Leon will be able to alter the case’s color and attach up to three charms for small in-game bonuses such as increased healing.
A Resident Evil 4 “Deluxe Edition” is also available now for MSRP $69.99. The Deluxe Edition includes additional in-game content including costumes, weapons, a treasure map, and more. The prolific “The Mercenaries” challenge mode is also returning as free post-launch DLC on April 7th, 2023, and Resident Evil 4’s VR Mode has begun development as a free DLC.
All hail the new king of ultra-premium wireless gaming audio! Leading gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today revealed its new flagship wireless multiplatform gaming headset – the Turtle Beach® Stealth™ Pro. Turtle Beach’s Stealth Pro brings the award-winning and best-selling gaming headset brand’s top features to your multiverse for gaming on Xbox, PlayStation, Windows PCs, Mac, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. With Stealth Pro, gamers will experience the highest-quality gaming audio through a hand-matched set of Turtle Beach’s large and powerful signature 50mm Nanoclear™ drivers – with 56% more surface area than competitors’ 40mm drivers – for more bass and a vast, immersive soundstage. Stealth Pro also offers the most effective noise-cancellation in a gaming headset, from full noise-transparency where you can still hear ambient background noise, to 25dB noise reduction that blocks out most distractions so you can focus on winning. Gamers also have the choice of using the Stealth Pro’s dual built-in mics, or the removable TruSpeak™ boom mic which reduces background noise 10x more than the competition. Both mics feature Turtle Beach’s S.M.A.R.T. (Sonic Measurement Audio Reduction Tuning) microphone technology that picks up just your voice, and nothing else.
Premium leatherette and memory foam cushions with Turtle Beach’s patented ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly technology provide added comfort, while a steel-reinforced headband and frame ensure the Stealth Pro is built to last. Additional features like Variable Mic Monitoring, Superhuman Hearing®, audio presets, and other customization controls are available via the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app. Designed for Xbox and PlayStation versions of Stealth Pro are available for pre-order at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers worldwide for $329.99 (€329.99 | £279.99) MSRP. The Stealth Pro is set to claim its rightful spot on the throne on April 23, 2023.
“Our Stealth Pro is the absolute pinnacle of gaming audio with sound quality, noise-cancellation, build quality, and comfort that are simply unmatched,” said Juergen Stark, Chairman and CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Not only does the Stealth Pro’s high-quality audio beat everything else in the market, but all your settings are saved directly to the headset and controlled in the app, so you can take your personalized sound with you when you’re on the go.”
Stark continued, “Since its earliest days in development, our team benchmarked the Stealth Pro’s audio quality and noise-cancellation against other high-end headsets and engineered it to beat the competition on every level. With nearly 50 years of expertise delivering cutting-edge innovation in PC and gaming audio, the Stealth Pro stands proudly as a beacon for others to now follow.”
Below is the full list of Stealth Pro features designed to deliver exceptional gaming audio experiences:
Multiplatform Compatibility
The Stealth Pro is designed for multiplatform gaming on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, PS5 & PS4, Windows PC and Mac, Nintendo Switch, and mobile/tablet devices with Bluetooth.
Exceptional Audio Fidelity
Turtle Beach engineers pushed the boundaries of audio fidelity to create the best sounding headset ever. Powerful, hand-selected 50mm Nanoclear drivers are larger than the competition – 56% more surface area than competitors’ 40mm drivers – creating more robust bass response, and are matched to eliminate subtle differences between left and right speakers. The Stealth Pro’s optimized audio cavity and active software tuning produce a highly-detailed soundstage for captivating 3D surround sound, including Windows Sonic on Xbox and Sony 3D Audio for PS5.
Unrivaled Active Noise-Cancellation
Experience the most effective, competitively benchmarked noise-cancellation available in a gaming headset. Four internal noise-cancelling microphones reduce noise levels by 25dB, making Stealth Pro adaptable to any situation. Whether gamers are looking to tune out distractions or accentuate ambient sounds for nearly full noise transparency, noise-cancelling adjustments can be made using the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app, or by mapping control noise-cancellation levels to the headset’s wheel.
Gone are the days of distracting, disruptive background noise interfering with your gaming session. Turtle Beach engineers designed a microphone specifically tuned to pick up just your voice, reducing up to 97% of background noise – up to 10x more effective than the competition*. Utilizing a cardioid polar pattern plus Turtle Beach’s S.M.A.R.T. (Sonic Measurement Audio Reduction Tuning) noise-cancelling technology, the next-generation TruSpeak microphone actively adapts to environmental noise to let just your voice through.
*25dB noise reduction behind mic vs. 2dB competitors as tested by Turtle Beach.
S.M.A.R.T. Concealed Microphones
S.M.A.R.T. noise-cancelling technology also powers two concealed microphones that provide clear, concise chat whether you’re on-the-go, or simply prefer no boom mic.
Swappable Dual Battery System
Two swappable 12+ hour battery packs provide continuous power, and a quick 15-minute charge gives three additional hours of battery life.
Sleek, Wireless Transmitter & Battery Charger
The low-profile transmitter station delivers a lag-free 2.4 GHz wireless connection, serves as the charging station for the battery packs and has a built-in USB-A port for charging other devices.
Lag-Free Wireless Connection
Tuned at Turtle Beach’s San Diego, CA audio lab, the 2.4GHz lag-free wireless solution provides up to 50’ / 15m of wireless range and optimizes gaming audio and chat in real-time for a lag-free gameplay advantage.
Bluetooth 5.1 Dual Connectivity
Simultaneously listen to your own music, Discord, or take calls while gaming on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Mac, or Nintendo Switch with Bluetooth 5.1 and Turtle Beach’s dual-connectivity technology.
App-Based Audio Customization for Mobile & Desktop
Easily adjust EQ settings, set levels for noise-cancellation and more using the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app for iOS & Android, or Turtle Beach Audio Hub V2 for Windows PCs & Mac.
Remappable Wheel & Mode Button
Make Stealth Pro your own with a remappable wheel & mode button that can be assigned to distinct functions based on your gaming style using the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app.
Advanced 10-Band EQ and Microphone Enhancements
Design custom audio EQs specific to the type of game being played and adjust microphone sensitivity, noise gate, mic monitoring levels and more, all directly from the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app.
Superior Comfort
Plush leatherette-wrapped memory foam ear cushions with Turtle Beach’s patented ProSpecs glasses-friendly technology provide a snug seal for enhanced noise-isolation and all-day comfort.
Refined Aesthetic
Built for gaming, commuting, traveling and everywhere in between, Stealth Pro has a refined, versatile design, soft touch finishes, and durable steel-reinforced construction.
Advanced Superhuman Hearing
Enjoy the same great battlefield advantage of Turtle Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing sound setting, and gamers can now toggle between three different preset levels and adjust the intensity for a wide range of games.
Variable Mic Monitoring
Avoid shouting thanks to Variable Mic Monitoring (or sidetone) which allows you to hear and adjust your voice through the headset while you chat.
Travel-Friendly Design
The included travel pouch makes it easy to take Stealth Pro on-the-go or stow away, and an additional USB-C cable lets you charge the headset directly when away from the transmitter.
For more information on Turtle Beach’s all-new Stealth Pro as well as the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Today the independent design studio The Astronauts released a scorching new gameplay video showcasing the spellcraft of their upcoming dark fantasy shooter Witchfire. Featuring commentary from senior game designer Karol Krok, the video displays the different types of elemental magic available to witch hunters on the prowl, which will allow players to unleash an arsenal of spells, hexes, and curses upon their enemies.
Spellcraft is designated into two distinct categories: light spells and heavy spells. The former are quicker to deploy and cost less stamina to use, but don’t do as much damage as their heavier counterparts. In the gameplay video, we can see the witch hunter execute a fearsome heavy spell that summons a phantom bell capable of stunning nearby enemies when properly shot.
Krok also reveals the four core elements that comprise the majority of spells and magic within the game: water, earth, fire and air. Each has its own unique properties—setting enemies aflame increases the amount of damage they can take, for example—and utilizing different elemental spells in quick succession can achieve powerful combined effects. Ultimately, the wide variety of spellcraft available to the witch hunters is just as vital as their arsenal of guns, and both will be crucial for any soul brave enough to conquer the Land of the Witch.
From the creators of Painkiller and Bulletstorm, Witchfire is a first-person shooter set in a dark fantasy world in which a deadly war rages between powerful witches and the Church. In this alternate reality, witches are very real and very dangerous— but so is the witch hunter. Armed by Vatican sorcerers, players wield an infernal array of guns and forbidden magic as they combat dark terrors on behalf of their shadowy benefactors.
After shifting development from arena-style fighting to open-level combat, Witchfire is on track for a release to Early Access this year. For further details on an Early Access release date and upcoming Witchfire news, follow the team on Facebook, join the conversation on Twitter, or wishlist the game on the Epic Games Store.
Publisher Wishlist Games and Developer The Farm 51 announced today that Operation Sunstorm, a free update for its popular tactical first-person shooter World War 3, will release on PC this March 30. The robust season two update features free-to-play content inspired by and set in Japan with two additional maps, new weapons, gear and strikes, and FUBAR, an all-new 20v20 game mode. Additionally, a battle pass with both free and premium tracks will also be released full of rewards for players to earn as they battle throughout the streets of Tokyo.
Operation Sunstorm will have players battling it out in the heart of Japan as they expertly navigate the open shopping strips, narrow alleyways, and side streets of Tokyo’s urban landscape to gain tactical advantages and achieve victory. This new installment adds to World War 3’s ever-expanding warfront where players face-off in team-based skirmishes by fighting on the ground, driving tanks and vehicles, utilizing drones to survey the battlefield, and calling in tactical strikes for maximum damage. Up to 40 players can battle in two core game modes, Tactical Ops and Deathmatch, with matches fought on a range of stunning, realistic maps.
Players who download the new Operation Sunstorm update will be treated to:
NEW GAME MODE: FUBAR
Introducing a new take on Tactical Ops that focuses on infantry battles, with limited vehicles available. Take arms and fight to seize or defend six bleeding capture points in heart-pounding 20 v 20 skirmishes. This new mode is now a permanent addition to World War 3 and features infantry trucks and the new revive mechanic, so players can keep their teammates in the fight if they’re down but not yet out.
NEW MAPS
The capital of Japan is now a battlefield. Engage the enemy at mid-range on open shopping strips, close the gap in narrow alleyways and side streets, or secure a tactical advantage with vantage points perfect for sniper and DMR duels in Tokyo (Tactical Ops). Also, take a trip to Shibuya (Team Deathmatch), one of Tokyo’s most famous districts. Once a bustling center of commerce with a thriving nightlife scene, this ward now finds itself in the midst of an inescapable conflict. Players will fight through day and night variants of the map with everything they got to dominate its neon-drenched streets and take back this cultural capital.
UPGRADE YOUR ARSENAL
Lock and load with the Type 89 assault rifle, the QBZ-191 assault rifle, the explosive PF3 rocket launcher, and the iconic Deagle handgun. Go hard or go home with new Strikes, including the Type X main battle tank (MBT), the Type XVI tank destroyer, and the Bumblebee aerial drone. All base weapon and strike blueprints are available to unlock for free via the Battle Pass. Additional configurations featuring exclusive decals are available via the Premium track.
OPERATOR GEAR
Gear up with new Operator Blueprints, including the JGSDF Rikujo Jietai, Special Boarding Unit, Japanese Resistance Fighter, and SBU Breacher uniforms.
For more information, please check out the full news at https://worldwar3.com/en/news or follow the game on Twitter @ww3thegame.
Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. and developer Limbic Entertainment GmbH today announced that the imaginative theme park simulation game PARK BEYOND™ will open its doors on June 16, 2023, launching on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. Pre-orders are now available, with all editions coming with a special bonus: the PAC-MAN™ Impossification Set consisting of exclusive flat rides, shops, entertainers, and decorative items. For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/park-beyond.
Also announced today, future PARK BEYOND visioneers are invited to participate in a Closed Beta Test on PC only, which will be held from May 9-19. Participants in the test who later purchase the game will unlock the golden skin for the “omnicar,” the vehicle used in PARK BEYOND rollercoasters. Players can register for the Closed Beta Test at bandainamcoent.com/promotions/park-beyond-closed-beta-test.
Pre-order Editions available now include:
Standard Edition – Digital & Physical
Base game
Deluxe Edition: VISIONEER Edition – Digital
Base game
ZOMBEYOND Impossification Set
Park Beyond: Annual Pass – a Season Pass including 3 upcoming DLCs
Annual Pass Bonus Coaster Car Set with 5 exclusive car skins
South Korean development studio MINTROCKET is proud to reveal that Dave the Diver will launch June 2023 on PC. Initially released in Early Access in October 2022, the charming and addictive adventure game has earned a collective “Overwhelmingly Positive” score from the Steam community with over 8,300 reviews submitted. The announcement was a part of the Future Games Show Spring Showcase.
When the game launches on PC this summer, it will feature the remaining chapters (4-7), additional maps with more areas to explore, and new bosses to take on as the mysteries of the Blue Hole unravel. Reflecting MINTROCKET’s desire to bring their games to communities all over the world, Dave the Diver offers English, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese localizations. Additional languages will be added at launch. The game also has full controller support for those who like the classic gamepad experience and Mac iOS support as well.
Dave the Diver is a hybrid marine adventure where players will dive into the mysterious Blue Hole to catch fish by day and serve fresh sushi to patrons in a seaside restaurant by night. Players will traverse the vibrant, and sometimes dangerous, ocean in order to catch the fish needed to supply the restaurant. When they surface, they can serve patrons from near and far so they can earn money to improve their diving gear, allowing them to dive deeper and for extended periods of time to capture more exotic fish while fending off any threats they encounter. Dave the Diver makes for an addictive gameplay loop on top of an intriguing mystery that unfolds as players explore the darkest corners of the Blue Hole.
Key Features
Addicting Gameplay – Combines action-adventure, RPG, and management tycoon gameplay in a rewarding hybrid sea adventure experience!
The Blue Hole – Plunges players into a gorgeous underwater biome filled with over 200 kinds of sea creatures.
Dive for Ingredients – Catch fish and various creatures living in the Blue Hole using your trusty harpoon. You can upgrade and forge new equipment to prepare yourself for the dangers that lurk in the unknown.
Serve Your Customers – Using what you’ve gathered, run your very own sushi restaurant! Use the proceeds you make there to purchase more equipment to explore new areas.
A Deeper Mystery – Enjoy an engaging story meeting Dave and his eccentric friends. Unearth the mystery of Blue Hole and help Dr. Bacon rediscover an ancient underwater secret.
