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Zaprešić, Croatia – 29 February 2024 – Get ready to wield your magnifying glass alongside the magic wand! The world of Magic City Detective: Wings of Revenge Collector’s Edition will charm players as they take a journey through the spell-bound streets of Venice. Ocean Media’s magical adventure-puzzle is now available on Nintendo Switch.

In this unique masquerade experience, players step into the shoes of a clever detective whose intuition is sharper than a wizard’s spell. A glamorous evening quickly takes a magical turn for the worse when an uninvited mysterious threat invades the party and brings the statues to life. The world of Magic City Detective: Wings of Revenge is no ordinary crime story, but a mysterious showdown that combines detective skills with the glamour of a Venice costume ball.

Magic City Detective: Wings of Revenge Collector’s Edition promises a thrilling adventure as players navigate a cunning trail of clues, encounter magical creatures and solve mysteries hidden beneath masks. Solve the case, stop the evil, and save an entire city from a magical disaster!

Are you ready to put on your detective hat and enter a world where magic meets mystery? Head to Nintendo eStore: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/magic-city-detective-wings-of-revenge-collectors-edition-switch/ 

Oberhaching, Germany, Feb 15th 2024 – Developer Game Island and publisher Toplitz Productions invite you to explore the dark and menacing world of their first person survival adventure game SERUM. Presented through a series of video insights, the videos delve into various aspects of the game including survival tactics, deadly threats, vital resources and other gaming tips. 

SERUM emerged as a standout among the crowd during Steam Next Fest, ranking among the top 50 most played demos out of 1150 others! Additionally, it secured an impressive 17th place in the list of most-followed demos during the event. Players will also be pleased to know that the SERUM Next Fest demo has been extended and is still available to play until Monday 19th Feb.

The game is driven by a unique game mechanic: the mysterious elixir (serum) is crucial to your survival in an infected world, a lifeline that has a curing effect of the Blight, a man-made catastrophic event that has devastated the world. Against the urgency of time, Serum will propel players to discover how this vital liquid can prolong their existence, amplify their abilities, and enhance their hand crafted arsenal of weaponry. The video series reveals more details about the game, the mutated creatures, and the challenges that players will need to overcome.

Further details on SERUM can be found on the game’s official Steam page, its Discord page and through its regular devlogs and X (Twitter) diary, revealing more about the world, crafting and macabre dangers that players will encounter.

Wishlist the game on Steam here.

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on X, Facebook, the official  website and Instagram.

About Game Island S.A
Game Island S.A. was established in July 2020 as a subsidiary of The Dust S.A. Game Island specializes in the production of games for Steam and console platforms. Serum is the first major title in the Game Island S.A. portfolio and is currently under development. The game will be published globally by Toplitz Productions.

Oberhaching, February 13th, 2024 – Fans of Farmer’s Dynasty have reason to rejoice as Toplitz Productions proudly announces its collaboration with the renowned power equipment manufacturer, STIHL, the global leader in chainsaws. This partnership enables the authentic implementation of STIHL’s high-quality products in the game, enhancing the realism of the farming and craftsmanship experience in Farmer’s Dynasty 2.

Whether sawing, cutting, mowing, or cleaning, whether powered by gasoline or battery: STIHL products not only make work in the great outdoors easier in real life but also bring an even more authentic simulation of rural life to the Farmer’s Dynasty 2 community. The meticulous representation of STIHL products in the game promises an unparalleled gaming experience, providing players with the opportunity to experience the quality and performance of real devices in the digital world.

Toplitz Productions is excited about this significant partnership and the trust placed in them by STIHL. The integration of STIHL products in Farmer’s Dynasty 2 marks another step towards increased realism and higher quality. Agriculture enthusiasts can look forward to an expanded selection of high-quality digital tools and equipment to efficiently manage their virtual farms and gardens.

Stefan Berger, Head of Business Development at Toplitz Productions, is enthusiastic about the collaboration: “The Farmer’s Dynasty community consists largely of farmers, craftsmen, and individuals who enjoy working in their free time. Connecting real machinery with the digital world of gaming is a perfect complement. Through our collaboration with STIHL, we bring the authenticity of high-quality tools into our virtual world, and we are convinced that it will be even more enjoyable to work in the forest with the lifelike representation of a STIHL chainsaw or maintain the garden with STIHL lawnmowers.”

Farmer’s Dynasty 2 is set to be released in the course of 2024, offering the familiar gameplay and numerous innovations to provide farmers with diverse and relaxing hours. Detailed information can be found on the official Steam product page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2569670/Farmers_Dynasty_2/

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTkOdLNh1SY

About Umeo Studios
Umeo Studios is a small independent development studio nestled in Poland, dedicated to providing engaging player experiences, their previous titles include Lumberjack Dynasty and Farmers Dynasty.

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on Twitter, Facebook, the official  website and Instagram.

About STIHL
The STIHL Group develops, manufactures and sells power tools for forestry and agriculture as well as for landscape maintenance, the construction industry and private garden owners. The product range is supplemented by digital solutions and services. The products are generally sold via service-providing specialist dealers and STIHL’s own online stores, which will be expanded internationally over the next few years – with 42 of its own sales and marketing companies, around 120 importers and more than 55,000 specialist dealers in over 160 countries. STIHL produces in seven countries worldwide: Germany, USA, Brazil, Switzerland, Austria, China and the Philippines. STIHL has been the world’s best-selling chainsaw brand since 1971. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Waiblingen near Stuttgart. STIHL achieved a turnover of 5.49 billion euros in 2022 with 20,552 employees worldwide.

London, UK – February 13, 2024 – Sociable Soccer 24, Tower Studios’ FIFPRO licensed Steam football game, has released the latest in a series of community led patches aimed at tuning the gameplay to perfection and adding a bit of humanity to the playing field.

Jon Hare of Tower Studios and formerly Sensible Software, knows a thing or two about refining a football engine until it purrs. “Football games are organic and with every patch, update & season we sculpt a better experience for the player with Sociable Soccer. Our new ‘Patch of the Day’ offers significant improvements, particularly to controls, AI & goalkeepers:-

•          Improved ‘aftertouch’ giving more power and bend to shots
•          Goalkeepers can now tip the ball over the bar and around the post
•          AI does chip and pass slides and headers are more varied
•          Goalkeepers obey back pass rule and don’t stray outside of box
•          AI goal kicks, ball bending and shooting is much more varied
•          Reworked header and deflection logic for both player and CPU.
•          Improved goal line clearances for CPU players.
•          Player has more control of slide tackle direction
•          Improved AI goal line clearances and idle animations
•         A huge new variety of emergent gameplay on the pitchMeanwhile around the pitch the goal nets have undergone structural improvements and the speakers, banner art and hoardings have all had love applied. The virtual hoardings around the pitch are now proudly promoting two UK games industry led charitiesPlanet Play and Safe in our World. “Football has always been a great way to get the message out about important issues, so it is great to see Sociable Soccer 24 follow in that tradition and deliver key signposting for our video game mental health charity Safe In Our World, to directly help its gamers,” says Chair and Co-Founder, Leo Zullo. Rhea Loucas founder of environmental charity Planet Play added “It is great to see Sociable Soccer 24 incorporating our positive message in the game in such a smart way, thanks to the team at Tower Studios our message of helping the planet while playing is delivered to players authentically”.

Check out Sociable Soccer 24 v1.2, on special offer here & get involved:-https://store.steampowered.com/app/1914290/Sociable_Soccer_24/

Gear up for an exciting start to the year with our handpicked selection of seven Nintendo Switch games, delivering a diverse blend of puzzles, mysteries, crime, and love. 

These titles promise a rollercoaster of emotions and puzzling experiences, making January a month to remember for every casual gaming lover on Switch. Let the games begin!

Connected Hearts: Fortune Play Collector’s Edition

Save your soulmate from Fortuna’s grasp. Dreyer Crowley has a tough time growing up: he loses his parents and ends up in an orphanage. As Dreyer grows older, he decides to put an end to an endless streak of bad luck and restore his family’s reputation. 

But there’s one problem: Dreyer’s out of luck. Desperate, he decides to make a deal with Fortuna: infinite luck in exchange for loving hearts. Beatrice and Franz are Dreyer’s next targets. 

Solve tricky puzzles, outwit the villain’s henchmen, and save the lovebirds. Now the game is on!

Learn more about Connected Hearts: Fortune Play Collector’s Edition here.

Connected Hearts: Full Moon Curse Collector’s Edition

A quiet, peaceful forest hiding a werewolf. Can you heal him?

The healer Riviera is picking herbs with her mentor Harriet when suddenly she sees her beloved Mark covered in blood. 

A wild animal has wounded him! Treatment doesn’t help: Mark is turning into a monster… 

But werewolves are just fiction, aren’t they? 

Riviera doesn’t have time to think about this because Gregor, a relentless witch hunter, follows her everywhere. 

He suspects Riviera of witchcraft and wants to protect the townsfolk from her. Will Mark and Riviera get out alive? 

And will they be able to tell who is friend, and who is foe?

The Collector’s Edition includes:

– Find hidden coins, morphing objects, and more to complete your collections!

– Replay your favorite hidden-object scenes and mini-games to unlock challenging achievements!

– Keep the case moving with a strategy guide!

Learn more about Connected Hearts: Full Moon Curse Collector’s Edition here.

Mystery Box: Escape The Room

Welcome to the new chapter of the “Mystery Box” series. 

You’re trapped inside dark rooms and must solve intriguing enigmas to open boxes and escape. Can you make it?

Interact with bizarre mechanisms, think out of the box to gain your freedom, and discover historical unsolved mysteries.

You will experience a real-life adventure while playing this puzzle game! 

Lots of intriguing puzzles are waiting for you, ensuring an immersive experience that will keep you engaged for hours.

Examine several mechanisms to unlock each box and gain your freedom.

Learn more about Mystery Box: Escape The Room here.

Mystery Box: Evolution

Enjoy the 2nd chapter of the ‘Mystery Box’ puzzle game series! 

Unlock 57 boxes by solving tons of intriguing riddles that will put your brain to work

Turn wheels, move handles, push buttons, and think smart to solve the puzzles, unlock all the boxes, and collect tiles to discover lost artifacts. 

You can find hidden tiles on the side of the boxes as well, so pay attention to the details!

Discover all Artifacts in this escape room game to unlock an extra amazing level, the Ghost Box!

Learn more about Mystery Box: Evolution here.

Mystery Box: The Journey

Welcome to the 4th chapter of the “Mystery Box” series!

10 new boxes full of enigmas to crack are waiting for you on this journey through lost worlds.

Challenges and fun don’t stop after unlocking all the 10 boxes and escaping the location you’re trapped in, because you can also play an extra mini-game called The Jackbox, which resembles the classic hangman game and requires you to guess a variety of words.

Take on the challenge of exploring mysterious locations and solving peculiar riddles, you won’t forget the hours spent playing this puzzle adventure!

Interact with buttons, levers, and particular mechanisms to unlock several parts of the boxes.

Learn more about Mystery Box: The Journey here.

Remember to also check out Europe releases for Stories in Glass: Winter where you piece together winter magic in 40 stained-glass puzzles, and All I Want for Christmas are Subgames CE that whisks you off on a magical subgame journey! (US releases were in 2023.)

CEO Victoria Trofimova commented on the strategic significance of the acquisition, stating, “Since the inception of our PC games publishing division less than three years ago, we’ve been on a mission to build a robust business unit for PC and console games. Acquiring Cinemaware’s catalog is a crucial step in this journey, providing us with opportunities to enrich our portfolio with well-known titles.”

Known for iconic games from the 80s such as Defender of the Crown, Wings, The King of Chicago, and S.D.I, the addition of Cinemaware’s legendary titles enhances Nordcurrent’s portfolio significantly. Trofimova expressed enthusiasm about the prospects, stating, “We are proud to add such titles to our portfolio. We are looking into opportunities to remaster those games for PCs and consoles, bringing them to modern audiences and evoking nostalgia among those who played them in the 80s.”

While specifics about remastering plans are still in development, Trofimova revealed that Defender of the Crown would be the first to undergo the process. “Our game design team is working on the concept and styles, but it is too early to share more about plans and dates.”

Victoria Trofimova, CEO Nordcurrent

The acquisition complements Nordcurrent’s existing lineup, which includes RPG games like Ocean’s Heart, Greedventory, and Red Daze. The company aims to elevate its portfolio with the addition of Cinemaware titles. Trofimova emphasized: “We believe Cinemaware titles are a significant level up for our portfolio.”

Nordcurrent envisions cross-collaboration and synergy between the newly acquired titles and current projects, fostering an environment where high-quality gaming experiences thrive. While no specific partnerships or collaborations involving the Cinemaware catalog have been announced yet, Nordcurrent remains open to future initiatives that contribute to the growth of its PC/console games publishing division.

To the passionate fanbase of Cinemaware’s games, Trofimova expressed: “As gamers ourselves, we are huge fans of and hold deep respect for the original Cinemaware games. We will ensure that remastered versions look and feel as authentic as possible. We want the future players of our Defender of The Crown to say – yes, that’s the one!”

Nordcurrent looks forward to an exciting future as it continues to strengthen its position in the gaming industry with the addition of Cinemaware’s legendary catalog.

For media inquiries, please contact: simonas.sturys@nordcurrent.com

About Nordcurrent
Established in 2002 in Vilnius, Lithuania, Nordcurrent develops and publishes casual games for smartphones, tablets, and PC/Mac computers. The company is driven by a mission to create world-class games that millions love. During the last 20 years, Nordcurrent has developed over 50 games downloaded over 500 million times worldwide, with the biggest hit, Cooking Fever.

Nordcurrent Labs is the division of Nordcurrent dedicated to publishing of video games for PCs and consoles. It was established in 2021 with a mission to help game developers achieve the perfect chemistry to make their mark in the gaming world.

About Starbreeze Studios
Starbreeze is an independent developer, creator, publisher and distributor of PC and console targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris and London. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.starbreeze.com.

Oberhaching, Germany, 1st 2024 – Developer Game Island and publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to reveal that their first-person survival adventure game SERUM will have a playable demo on Steam next Fest starting Feb 5th.

The Next Fest demo will give players their first true hands-on experience of the game as they embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of darkness. SERUM will challenge players in their quest for survival; their melee and combat skills will be put to the ultimate test as they venture into a world forever changed,resilience becomes paramount.

With a plethora of ungodly mutated creatures to endure and a world of destruction and dereliction to explore in the search for answers, SERUM will encourage the player to survive and adapt in a hostile environment under the pressure of time.

Further details on SERUM can be found on the game’s official Steam page, and through its regular devlogs and X (Twitter) diary, revealing more about the world, crafting and macabre dangers that players will encounter.

See the trailer here.

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on Twitter, Facebook, the official  website and Instagram.

About Game Island S.A
Game Island S.A. was established in July 2020 as a subsidiary of The Dust S.A. Game Island specializes in the production of games for Steam and console platforms. Serum is the first major title in the Game Island S.A. portfolio and is currently under development. The game will be published globally by Toplitz Productions.