Oberhaching, Germany –  Developer Superkami and publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to reveal the latest insider video for their multi genre open-world village builder, life simulation and survival game Sengoku Dynasty.

With only a week to go until the game leaves early access on PC, Sengoku Dynasty has added substantial content and enhancements through several game defining updates over the last 14 months during its early access status.

The latest insider video revealed today provides more insight into how relationships within the game will flourish, with Version 1.0, you’ll engage in romantic dialogues and quests, marriage, birth and even childcare, paving the way to transfer your legacy to an heir which will be added in an upcoming update after the release.

Furthermore, new weapons and improved gear will be accessible and you’ll even have access to a complete Samurai weapon set! Improved AI for animals and enemies  will also be noticeable for Version 1.0.

A big part of Sengoku Dynasty’s charm is how immersive the game feels, of being at the heart of your community as you form those crucial social bonds. In version 1.0 you’ll notice how NPCs will now greet you with a friendly “hello” and bid you farewell with a word and a bow that illustrates their attitude towards you. The higher your Dynasty Level and the happier your communities, the more respectfully you’ll be treated by NPCs.

Other important features include a character creator and female character option, giving you the ability to define your character’s gender and appearance.

Sengoku Dynasty leaves early access for PC on November 7th, stay tuned for details on consoles coming in 2025.

Check out the latest Version 1.0 insider video here: https://youtu.be/54vHCb2RoCw

For more details on Sengoku Dynasty players can visit the games official Steam page here.

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Amstelveen, Nova Scotia  – Mindscape and Cosmocat Games are excited to announce the launch of the action-platformer Astral Flux on Nintendo Switch. The launch is accompanied by a massive free update called Submerged, which also releases on Steam today.

About Astral Flux
Astral Flux is an action-platformer with roguelite elements, where players are thrown into an interstellar adventure across procedurally generated levels. The game’s ever-shifting environments ensure no two runs are the same, offering intense, fast-paced gameplay that keeps players on their toes. Whether navigating dangerous alien worlds or encountering cosmic foes, the journey is filled with constant surprises. Fans of retro-inspired, pixel-art visuals will feel right at home with the game’s beautifully crafted aesthetic. Whether on Switch or Steam, Astral Flux promises a unique mix of classic platforming action, combined with modern roguelite mechanics.

Game Features

• Endless Replayability: Dynamic, procedurally generated levels ensure that no two playthroughs are the same, offering a fresh challenge every time you play.

• Stunning Pixel Art: Enjoy beautifully crafted retro-inspired visuals that bring the universe of Astral Flux to life.

• Underwater Exploration: With the inclusion of Submerged, players can now dive deep into a mysterious underwater world.

Submerged Update

Submerged invites players to explore the mysteries of the deep sea, adding an entirely new dimension of exploration and excitement to Astral Flux. Discover sunken treasures, evade dangerous sea creatures, and uncover the secrets hidden in the depths. With both the base game and this update available on Switch on October 31st, Astral Flux offers a robust and expansive interstellar journey for players to embark on.

Download Now
The Astral Flux demo is available now on Nintendo Switch and Steam. Don’t miss the chance to experience this captivating adventure. Watch the Astral Flux trailer here.

About Mindscape B.V.
Established in 1991, Mindscape has been at the forefront of the development, marketing, publishing, and distribution of video games for over 30 years, capturing the minds and imagination of millions of gamers around the world, from children to adults. Mindscape is best known for distributing big brands such as The Smurfs, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Bluey, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 and Story of Seasons, and publishing and developing games like the Windstorm games, Pool Party, Speed 3: Grand Prix, Prince of Persia 3D, Myst, Riven, Life in Willowdale: Farm Adventures, Games Advent Calendar, and Unpetrified. In the coming years, Mindscape will deliver more fun and accessible games. For more information, visit www.mindscape.com.

About Cosmocat Games
Cosmocat Games is an independent game studio founded in 2014 by Canadian developer, musician and sound designer Adam “Snug” McLellan. Adam teamed up with Dutch developer and artist Nathan van der Stoep in 2019, resulting in their successful collaboration on Astral Flux. Since 2024 the duo has officially worked under the Cosmocat label, combining their skills to create challenging, action-packed games with a distinctive retro flair.

Oberhaching, Germany – Independent Polish developer Umeo Studios in partnership with games publisher Toplitz Productions proudly announce that Farmer’s Dynasty 2, their cozy open-world farming simulation will launch into Steam Early Access on December 5th 2024.

Building on the successful predecessor released in 2019, farming sim enthusiasts and newcomers alike will get a chance to experience the immersive world of agriculture and fully embrace rural life as they build and manage their farms. Becoming a vital part of the close-knit community is key, when you develop not only your homestead but friendships and maybe romantic relationships as you forge a farming legacy of your own. Set against the picturesque backdrop of mid-European landscapes, the agricultural adventure offers a beautifully detailed, living world where dynamic weather and seasonal cycles enhance the realism and depth of the farming experience.

Farmer’s Dynasty 2 blends the nostalgic charm of traditional farming with the conveniences of modern machinery. You can cultivate crops, tend to livestock, and manage your farms with a wide range of equipment, from classic underpowered tractors of a bygone era to more modern 400 bhp machines. Emphasizing sustainability and upcycling, the game lets you renovate and use trusted traditional tools or embrace modern technology to streamline your farming chores. As you immerse yourself in this vibrant, dynamic world, you will be encouraged to nurture lasting bonds within your community, help other farms with their tasks including resurrecting old machinery and assisting with forestry work among other things.

“Farming sims have become increasingly popular in recent years. In this crowded competitive field, Farmer’s Dynasty 2 carves its own path, building on the foundation of its predecessor, but enhancing the gameplay on every level. The game offers a unique blend of traditional farming with a generational legacy aspect, providing both depth and nostalgia for fans of the genre .” Said Matthias Wünsche, CEO Toplitz Productions GmbH

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.

Oberhaching, Germany – Developer Superkami and publisher Toplitz Productions are excited to announce that their multi genre open-world village builder, life simulation and survival game Sengoku Dynasty will leave Steam early access on November 7th.

Having recently announced its intention to bring the exciting world of feudal Japan to consoles in 2025, Sengoku Dynasty is now in the final stages of preparation for its full version 1.0 launch for PC. 

During its time in early access Sengoku Dynasty has gone from strength to strength with several defining content updates that have added considerable scope and depth that has enhanced the overall player experience to present players with perhaps the most authentic multi-genre open-world game set in feudal Japan.

In the last fourteen months Sengoku Dynasty has introduced a variety of player focused refinements including an improved production system, improved character progression, a new tactical block- counter- and evade combat prototype inspired by the soulsborne series of games,’ not to mention fences and roads, a happiness system and dynasty storage system along with enhancing the games UI and much more.

The latest defining feature, the Daimyō System, introduces a strategic layer to Sengoku Dynasty, allowing players to liberate regions dominated by hostile factions. By defeating enemies and restoring infrastructure, players secure access to rare resources and unlock unique technologies, propelling their dynasty forward. This system offers deeper immersion into feudal Japan’s constant territorial struggles, providing players with dynamic regional control. While combat and conquest enhance progression, players still have the option to focus purely on story and settlement-building, ensuring the experience remains tailored to their preferred playstyle.

Matthias Wünsche, CEO Toplitz Productions GmbH: “With Sengoku Dynasty, the team at Superkami has truly embraced player feedback since entering Early Access, creating one of the most unique and immersive experiences for crafting a legacy in 16th-century Japan. They’ve delivered a world where players can forge their own path, blending history, adventure, and community-driven gameplay in a way that stands out in the genre.”

Sengoku Dynasty prides itself with providing a  unique insight into Japanese social structure, craftsmanship and economy and delivers a rich blend of survival, crafting and exploration. All of this is achievable for players on their own or with up to 3 companions in the game’s co-op mode. 

For more details on Sengoku Dynasty players can visit the games official Steam page here.

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Oberhaching, Germany, 2024 – Development studio Render Cube and Publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to reveal part one of their latest teaser trailer for Medieval Dynasty’s eagerly awaited Autumn Update.

Herold Challenges, new clothing including much requested dresses and even marriage between players for a life of wedded bliss. Also making its way into the update are crests to give players an opportunity to add an element of customization to their villages by creating a unique crest, choosing from a wide variety of shapes, colours, and emblems to build out their design. 

Event’s will also make their way to the Oxbow and with a refreshed look. 

Medieval Dynasty has gone from strength to strength in building out content that deepens the immersive experience for players, having already brought new co-op content, character creator and new Oxbow map on PC and current gen consoles. The Autumn Update aims to double down on giving players meaningful content that continues to deliver an unrivaled player experience and  sense of being in the midst of medieval times.

Crests, Shields and Armors will be part of the Autumn Update as part of its planned content roadmap revealed earlier this year.

Medieval Dynasty’s regular news posts on Steam or join the conversation via their active Discord here.

About Render Cube
Render Cube is a Polish development studio founded in 2012. In the initial period of its activity, it focused on outsourcing works, commissioned mainly by other game producers, which resulted in cooperation with, among others, CD Projekt, Techland or Platige Image. In recent years, the company has been focusing on the production of its own games, released on PC and console platforms. The biggest title of the studio is Medieval Dynasty, a unique production that combines the best features of such popular genres as survival games, simulators, builders, RPGs and strategies.The company employs over 30 people and is listed on the Polish Stock Exchange.

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.

Oberhaching, Germany – Developers SpaceRocket Games, Don Vs Dodo and publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to announce that the PC demos for Permafrost and Industry Giant 4.0 are now available to play for early bird access. 

From Monday through October 21st both games will be taking part in Steam Next Fest. Players can brave the bone-chilling arctic-like temperatures in Permafrost, the exciting single player and co-op survival game set within a frozen open-world urban landscape. Alternatively, they can set about building a business empire and test their business acumen with the management/building sim Industry Giant 4.0.

In Permafrost, exploration, resourcefulness and crafting are the order of the day as players construct intricate shelters from scrap, cultivate crops to stave off hunger, and harness the power of technology to fend off threats both human and environmental. The sub-zero temperatures will have an effect on character capabilities as they fend for themselves in challenging and life affecting conditions. The Permafrost demo encourages players to craft, explore and survive either alone or with up to three other players. 

For business sim fans and keen strategists publisher Toplitz Productions is giving PC gamers the ultimate appetizer of industrial strategy with the new playable demo for Industry Giant 4.0, managing different aspects of big business, manufacture and trade. The demo will also give players an insight into how they’ll need to manage  transportation networks, plan production schedules and oversee financial management as well as stock processing and distribution. With enticing visuals and easily accessible gameplay mechanics, the demo delivers a crisp preview of the Early Access version of Industry Giant 4.0, released just a few days after Steam Next Fest concludes, on October 24th, 2024. 

Industry Giant 4.0 continues the legacy of the business sim series by delivering an even more immersive and strategic experience, where players can build, manage, and grow industrial empires across evolving markets and technologies.

Head over to Steam to download and play the demos from today.

Survivalists can find more information on Permafrost on the games official Steam page here

Permafrost Trailer https://youtu.be/AOlxAMNcjVQ 

Budding business moguls can find more information on Industry Giant 4.0 on the games official steam page here

Industry Giant 4.0 Trailer https://youtu.be/UfIREQ0UY5c

About SpaceRocket Games
SpaceRocket games was founded in 2023. However, the seeds of what would become the flagship project, Permafrost, were sown a bit earlier. Initially, in December 2022, a dedicated trio began to mold the prototype in a somewhat informal setting. Fast forward to the present, and our team has expanded to 15 members. This diverse group consists of talented game designers, programmers, and graphic artists. Our ranks include both individuals just making their debut in the game development world and seasoned veterans who’ve contributed to numerous projects. 

About Don VS Dodo
Munich-based Don VS Dodo is a small studio with a core focus on developing video games. For their games, the most important ingredient is their passion and teamwork. Together with elegant game design and on time and in budget delivery they know that only a polished game is a good game. By prioritizing quality over quantity, they have helped deliver great projects. Focusing on multiplayer and co-op games Don VS Dodo strives to bring together friends and family to play together. Be it as couch co-op or through online play, Don and Dodo want players to enjoy their games together.

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.

“We want to extend our deepest gratitude to every member of our community, content creators, press representatives, fellow developers, testers, and everyone who’s been with us on this journey,” said the Anima Flux team. 

About the Game
Anima Flux immerses players in a dystopian world where two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic regime, must fight against a mutant invasion to save humanity’s last space city. Whether playing solo or co-op, players will engage in strategic combat, utilize unique abilities, and uncover a deep narrative that questions survival, ethics, and the fear of death.

Key Features:

• Solo or Co-op Mode: Play alone, switching between two characters, while the other character will be handled by the game’s system, or team up with a friend for local co-op or online via Steam Remote Play.

• Unique Content: Explore, fight, and strategize your way through a series of challenging environments.

• Hand-Drawn Cutscenes: Experience the game’s story through beautifully animated sequences that enhance the game’s dark, dystopian atmosphere.

• Unique Visual Style: Drawing inspiration from retro sci-fi aesthetics of the ’80s and ’90s, GAME presents a strikingly detailed and futuristic 2D world.

Get the Game
Anima Flux is now available on Steam, and for a limited time, players can enjoy a 10% discount. 

For more information, visit Steam page, and stay tuned for updates on upcoming platform releases, including PS5, Switch, and Xbox.

Anima Flux launch trailer: here

NEW YORK and AMSTELVEEN – Get ready for an epic adventure! Mindscape and Dav Pilkey are excited to reveal the first look at gameplay for Dog Man: Mission Impawsible. Take a look at the magic of the beloved Dog Man graphic novels in the world of gaming. For the first time ever, fans and gamers can dive into the thrilling adventures of Dog Man with an exciting 2D side-scrolling platformer. Dog Man: Mission Impawsible is produced under an agreement brokered by Joester Loria Group, Dav  Pilkeys global licensing representative for Dog Man and developed by Floor 84 Studio, a studio known for their collaborations with Disney, Warner Bros., and Mattel. The game will be available Dec. 6, 2024, digitally and physically on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, and digitally on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S.

Gameplay Trailer: https://youtu.be/trMpi90sSFM

About Dog Man: Mission Impawsible
Help Dog Man and his friends chase down the supa bad guys in their most impawsible mission yet! Embark on an exciting journey across 50 unique levels spanning 5 diverse worlds, all in pursuit of the thief who stole the key to the city. Switch between Dog Man and his Supa Buddies, each equipped with special abilities and gadgets like Rocket Boots, Retractable Claws, and Dirt-Proof Pants. Together, conquer challenging obstacles and take down powerful, recognizable bosses!

Key Features

• 50 Exciting Levels: Explore iconic locations from the Dog Man universe, including the City Hall, Giant Marshmallow Factory, and Police Station. Each location offers platforming and puzzle-solving challenges.

• Teamwork: Switch between Dog Man and his Supa Buddies, each with their own special abilities, to overcome obstacles and defeat bosses.

  • Dog Man: Digs underground and glides through the air.

  • Li’l Petey: Hacks gadgets and fits into small spaces.

  • 80-HD: Pushes heavy objects and jumps long distances.

• Fun Gadgets: Unlock new gadgets and abilities like a grappling hook, rocket boots, and power gloves as you progress to navigate through levels.

• Puzzles and Bosses: Solve puzzles and defeat unique bosses, using your team’s abilities in clever ways during each boss fight.

• Humor and Action: Enjoy funny dialogue, amusing interactions, and non-stop action that keeps you engaged in Dog Man’s world.

• Rewards and Collectibles: Revisit levels with new gadgets to find secret areas, and rescue the missing Comic Club members.

• Art Style: Experience great animations inspired by the books, with comic-style sound effects that add a fun, cartoonish touch to the action.

Release date
Dog Man: Mission Impawsible will be available on Dec. 6, 2024, for PC via Steam, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Xbox Series X|S.

For more information, please visit www.Mindscape.com/dog-man

Steam Next Fest
Dog Man: Mission Impawsible will be featured at Steam Next Fest from October 14th to 21st, offering players the opportunity to dive into the game with a playable demo. The demo will also be available on other platforms soon.

About Dav Pilkey
The publication of Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder marks Dav Pilkey’s 38 years of writing and illustrating award-winning and best-selling books for children. When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books—the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. In college, Dav met a teacher who encouraged him to write and illustrate for kids. He took her advice and created his first book, World War Won, which won a national competition in 1986. Dav’s stories are semi-autobiographical and explore universal themes that celebrate friendship, empathy, and the triumph of the good-hearted. When he is not making books for kids, Dav loves to kayak with his wife in the Pacific Northwest. For more information about Dav Pilkey and his books, visit http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/davpilkey.

About Mindscape
Established in 1991, Mindscape has been at the forefront of the development, marketing, publishing, and distribution of video games for over 30 years, capturing the minds and imagination of millions of gamers around the world, from children to adults. Mindscape is best known for distributing big brands such as The Smurfs, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Bluey, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 and Story of Seasons, and publishing and developing games like the Windstorm games, Pool Party, Speed 3: Grand Prix, Prince of Persia 3D, Myst, Riven, Life in Willowdale: Farm Adventures, Games Advent Calendar, and Unpetrified. In the coming years, Mindscape will deliver more fun and accessible games. For more information, visit www.Mindscape.com.

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About Floor 84 Studio
Floor 84 Studio was established in 2000 by founder and CEO, Jeff Hardy. F84 is based in Van Nuys, California. With over 19 years in business, F84 has developed a wide array of capabilities as well as created numerous strategic partnerships. With this network and our talented core team of Artists, Designers, Programmers and Producers are well positioned and committed to delivering the highest quality product possible. F84 has a great passion for the place where art and technology meet and this is why we operate in the interactive and games business. As the market changes we are dedicated to change with it. We continually push our limits and expertise to the edge and believe that this is one of the many reasons for our success. Today, mobile dominates the digital landscape but we will never know absolutely what tomorrow brings… what we do know is we will be ready to embrace and take fullest advantage when it’s here. 

About Superkami
Superkami is a studio with one mission – to let talented people make the best games they can.  As an agile, fully remote studio with a team all over the world  consisting of experienced veterans and ambitious newcomers they seek to bring unique content to a whole new audience through their innovation and style. Their first announced title is Sengoku Dynasty – an open-world survival builder set in the beautiful world of medieval Japan.

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.

Saint Augustine, FL, USA – Anima Flux team is thrilled to finally announce the launch date of the game Anima Flux. Anima Flux is a metroidvania adventure set in a dystopian setting where you play as 2 genetically enhanced soldiers. As humanity’s last hope, your main goal is to fend off hoards of mutated monstrosities that are trying to take over the last piece of human civilization.

Anima Flux is played as a co-op game even as a single player, where you get to control both characters to overcome various challenges and different fights.

Anima Flux is a retro-futuristic dystopian game that offers a deep, engaging experience through couch co-op gameplay, a detailed game world, and hand-drawn animated cutscenes. The story explores the cost of existence in a morally ambiguous world. Players control two characters, one melee and one ranged, who must protect each other in battle to survive. Whether playing solo or in co-op, players must strategically use both characters’ abilities to overcome challenges and uncover the world’s mysteries.

The Launch date of Anima Flux is set for the 7th of October, 2024 on Steam,

KEY FEATURES

• Co-Op Metroidvania
  The unusual spin of the genre, turns the classic metroidvania into a fun, couch co-op adventure. Both characters develop differently as the game goes on. Explore the grim locations of the space ark, rescue an ambushed or seriously injured partner. Get challenged by dangerous mutants and build your own boss-fight strategies together with a friend. And the best part is that you can always switch to single player mode if your pal is not around.
• A mind-blowing dystopia
  The story is set in a highly detailed game world, told in stunning hand-drawn animated cutscenes, and elaborated in dialogs full of irony. Tragic and intriguing fates of the supporting characters will immerse you into the human world of the far future, where moral and ethical issues trouble the mind more than ever. Search for the truth and prepare for incredible twists and turns.
• Unique visual style
  Through the artistic lens of 80-90 retro sci-fi aesthetics, the game carefully renders a variety of futuristic 2D visuals mixed with the dark cosmic atmosphere.

Visit Anima Flux official website: Here
Watch Anima Flux trailer :