Sofia, Bulgaria, January 17, 2024 – On the 1st of February 2024, Big Loop Studios, in collaboration with publisher Snapbreak Games, will release ‘Boxes: Lost Fragments,’ a fascinating puzzle adventure game. Fans of the genre will be thrilled to unravel the mysteries hidden within a grand and lavish mansion and its set of puzzle boxes.

Get a glimpse of the game and watch the latest trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWxtOqUWH3Y

‘Boxes: Lost Fragments’ is designed to immerse players in a cryptic atmosphere, intricate machinery, beautiful 3D graphics, and seamless controls rivaling the finest escape room games. The game unfolds across five chapters, each tied to distinct sections of the mansion. The player steps into the shoes of a legendary thief, who must solve a series of unique puzzle boxes to escape.

During production, the developers received critical feedback from their community that played the game’s Steam demo. This resulted in significant expansion, introducing a new game mode and more challenging puzzles. The final product reflects not only the dedication of the team but also the invaluable input from their fans, creating a more immersive and satisfying experience.

Boxes: Lost Fragments on Steam.

About Big Loop Studios
Big Loop Studios is a Bulgarian game development company that makes cross-platform puzzle games. So far the studio has developed 15+ outstanding games with over 30 million players. Their portfolio includes popular puzzle games such as Doors: Paradox and Tiny Robots Recharged. Big Loop Studios constantly increases the size and quality of the games they develop.

About Snapbreak Games
Snapbreak Games is a Swedish publisher in the adventure/puzzle niche for mobile and PC games. Founded by Kristoffer Nählstedt, Snapbreak Games started as an indie publisher in early 2017 with their first game released – Faraway: Puzzle Escape. The good reception of the game opened up collaborations with more talented studios. Since then a lot has happened and now they have released more than 15 games which accumulated more than 30 million downloads on the App Store and Play Store combined.

Osaka, Japan – January 11, 2024 – Japan’s oldest Indie publisher PLAYISM is excited to reveal that Momodora: Moonlit Farewell, the culmination of the Momodora series of Metroidvania games by Bombservice is out now on Steam.

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is the crown jewel of all the know-how the developers have accumulated over so many years of the Momodora series, and it’s designed to be enjoyed by both series veterans and newcomers alike.

The Momodora series is a series of 2D exploration-heavy action games developed by the indie developer Bombservice since 2010. There have been 4 entries to the series so far, and it’s known for its gorgeous pixel art and quick, satisfying action. The previous game, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, has received critical acclaim, selling over 800,000 copies worldwide.

“Hello there! This is rdein, the director of Momodora: Moonlit Farewell, and creator of the series. Our newest game is coming out soon, and it’s the culmination of everything we’ve learned. It’s my sincere hope that players will find this a fun game and explore the contents as much as possible. Please look forward to it!”

Check the awesome Momodora: Moonlit Farewell trailer here: https://youtu.be/szQk4i1zRmY

Momodora: Moonlit farewell Features

• Gorgeous pixel art and animation
• Action-packed gameplay focusing on melee combos, well timed dodges, and some ranged combat tricks up your sleeve
• The “Sigil” system, which allows for greatly customizable play styles
• Intense and core-shaking boss battles
• Deep exploration into a world rich in lore and atmosphere
• Freely adjustable difficulty levels, allowing you to relax and explore the alluring world at your own pace or take on mighty foes for a real challenge

For more information on Momodora: Moonlit Farewell please visit the Momodora: Moonlit Farewell official website and be sure to follow PLAYISM on X, Discord, and YouTube.

About PLAYISM
PLAYISM, Japan’s oldest indie publisher, is known for publishing popular indie games such as Rusted Moss, Gnosia, The Good Life, Idol Manager, Tasomachi: Behind the Twilight, Touhou Luna Nights, Fight Crab, Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-, the La-Mulana series, Bright Memory: Infinite, and DEEEER Simulator among other titles. 

PLAYISM’s motto is “Bringing a Different Breed of Indie Games to the World”.

About Bombservice
Bombservice is the team responsible for developing the Momodora series. We love putting cats in our games!

Players will be able to embark on a journey of economic dominance of their own, inspired by history making business leaders such as Rockefeller, Jobs and Bezos as they carve out a business empire. Big business means even bigger planning and Industry Giant 4.0 will allow players to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit as they navigate their business strategies through a diverse landscape of world events, climate regulations, and economic crises, all of which create a thrilling business dynamic.

Those looking to carve out a successful business empire will be pleased to know that Industry Giant 4.0 offers different industries including mines, farms, manufacturing as well as raw materials, intermediate products and end products to manage.

„We are absolutely delighted to have a development team in Don VS Dodo, that not only understands the essence of the Giant franchise but also fully embodies our motto‚ Games With Heart and Soul‘ “, adds Matthias Wünsche, CEO of Toplitz Productions. “We are convinced that the studio will succeed in guiding Industry Giant into a productive future.“

Industry Giant 4.0 will encompass all the aspects necessary to create and manage a thriving business where utilizing important data will be instrumental in strategic decision-making across the value chain. A keen business mind means looking at all aspects, from the flow of goods to the condition and efficiencies of factories, stores and warehouses. Additionally, players will need to look at ways to enhance productivity, flexibility, innovation, and resource efficiency, and even construct transportation networks, plan production, manage finances, and navigate global events that can impact their bottom line.

Players will shape an industrial empire from the ground up with all of the available tools at their disposal to formulate a successful business. Industry Giant 4.0 aims to offer a comprehensive experience in transportation infrastructure, industrial building, production planning, and financial management.

As a visionary industrial giant or business team, players can confront the daily challenges of a dynamic business as they deal with the complexities of outside influences from seasonal challenges such as weather and random events, to market conditions and financial implications such as taxation and permits.

Industry Giant 4.0 isn’t just a game; it’s a journey into the heart of industrial strategy. From supply chain finesse to global market domination, players will craft their legacy in the ever-evolving landscape of commerce.

To find out more about the game and to wishlist it, head over to the games official Steam page here.

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.

London, UK – December 21, 2023 – Sociable Soccer 24, the Steam arcade football game, is gathering pace by working with its Discord community. Since the launch of Sociable Soccer 24, the team has been listening to public feedback and enhancing and updating the game to continuously improve the experience. The team has also managed to grow with its community on Discord, engaging with them and receiving feedback on the spot has been of great help. 

Recent updates taking onboard community feedback have landed the game a “very positive” recent review score on Steam and the game now aims to kick on over the holidays with a three point attack:

1. The 1st online Sociable Soccer 24 tournament with this personalized trophy as a prize.

2. Launch of the Sociable Soccer 24 V1.1 update with tweaks from community feedback.

3. A Steam winter sale with a mystery discount % as voted for by the community. 

If you wish to join the Sociable Soccer community, enter the tournament and enjoy arcade football with 13,000 licensed professional football stars and no IAPs or loot boxes you can get the game here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1914290/Sociable_Soccer_24/

Once you have the game, enter the tournament here before 19:00 GMT on 22 December: https://discord.com/channels/1171392842887868437/1186764533440708659

About Tower Studios

Tower Studios is a game developer and publisher originally formed on the banks of the River Thames in 2004 by founders of Sensible Software and the Bitmap Brothers, two classic British teams from the previous century. The company has developed numerous #1 games to date including Sensible Soccer, Cannon Fodder, Speedball and Sociable Soccer and is now owned solely by Jon Hare, the most successful and respected football game designer in Europe.

Vilnius, Lithuania, December 7th, 2023 – The time has come to ignite the flames of competition in the kitchen as Nordcurrent proudly announces the Android and iOS release of Cooking Fever Duels! Today, aspiring chefs worldwide can dive into the sizzling world of culinary battles, available now for Android and iOS users.

Cooking Fever Duels, a delectable spin-off from the immensely popular mobile cooking series boasting over 400 million downloads, promises a culinary experience like never before. Ready your spatulas and sharpen your knives, for this free-to-play extravaganza invites you to not only relish the nostalgia of classic recipes but also savor the thrill of intense chef vs. chef encounters.

Breaking new ground as the pioneer cook-off game featuring real PvP duels, Cooking Fever Duels serves up real-time online battles, inviting players to assert their culinary dominance in a global arena. With an extensive array of recipes spanning international cuisines, the only way to ascend the leaderboards is by proving yourself as the ultimate maestro of the kitchen.

“We care about our players and are always open and looking for feedback. The first thing which went from Cooking Fever players after new restaurant suggestions was always a PvP mode. It seems that the players naturally yearn for some form of healthy competition! We didn’t hesitate for long and started development.” says Tomas Šiukščius, Project Manager of Cooking Fever Duels at Nordcurrent.

Key Ingredients for a Flavorful Experience:

• Engage in real-time online PvP battles, proving your mastery in the kitchen against other chefs.
• Climb local and global leaderboards, showcasing your culinary prowess to the world.
• Delight in a banquet of delectable dishes representing a global array of flavors.
• Elevate your kitchen and restaurant with upgrades that take your cooking empire to the next level.
• Embark on daily quests, unlocking exciting rewards on your journey towards seasonal rewards and fabulous prizes.

Cooking Fever Duels is now sizzling on Android and iOS, so get ready to unleash your inner chef and dominate the culinary world!

Remember to follow Nordcurrent Studio on Facebook, X, Instagram, and Cooking Fever Duels official profiles on Facebook and Instagram.

Download Cooking Fever Duels on Android and iOS: https://nrdc.link/zNYTeI

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 – a time management game where players can cook meals and desserts worldwide.

Other recent Nordcurrent games include the interactive crime novels Murder in the Alps and Murder by Choice, a time-management game in the sky – Airplane Chefs, and a game for setting fashion trends – Pocket Styler. Currently, the company has more than a dozen new titles in development.

Copenhagen Denmark, December 6th, 2023 – Flashbulb Games brings the Christmas joy to Rubber Royale with the amazing new Christmas Prologue. Rubber Royale has returned dressed as Santa Claus, ready to make your holidays more chaotic and fun. 

Rubber Royale Holiday Prologue is here – the only Christmas game that rewards you for being naughty instead of nice. The game is free and will give you a small taste of the hilariously violent and chaotic gameplay Rubber Royale is all about before it’s fully released next year.

“We want to spread some holiday cheer by allowing players to enjoy our Rubber Royale festive Holiday Prologue. It offers chaotic and combat-focused gameplay wrapped up nicely in Christmas decor — and it’s free, serving as both a Christmas present and a sneak peek of the game we are working on.” stated Mikkel Thorsted, Creative Director.We can’t guarantee what’s going to be under your Christmas tree this year but we CAN promise you constant action and hilarious brawls that will make you cuss out your loved ones in this unhinged Holiday-fight extravaganza.

Rubber Royale is easy to pick up and learn. Just jump in, customize your character, and battle strangers or friends in a variety of different game modes with the last man standing being the victor in this crazy royale fiesta of a game.

Holiday Prologue features

• 16 players

• Instant action

• Big, destructible, cool looking arenas

• A diverse arsenal of new weapons,Including many of your favorites from Rubber Bandits

• Classic game modes like knock-out, king of the hill, racing, and more!

What’s going to be under your Christmas tree this year, we can’t tell you. As an early Christmas gift from Flashbulb Games, Rubber Royale offers you constant action and a hilarious brawl with your friends right now.

Rubber Royale Holiday Prologue is out now on Steam and it’s free to play. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 

Holiday Prologue trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn_iHewmFPo&ab

About Flashbulb Games
Flashbulb was founded in 2016 to create Trailmakers. We are individual experts in our fields and we are battle-proven as a team. Most of us have worked together for years at the now-closed Microsoft Studio ‘Press Play’, and others come from top studios such as Rare, IO and CCP. The vision is to ignite the creative spark in everyone. To create games that you play with – not just play. Games that give players tools and environments to create their versions of fun. flashbulbgames.com

Nestled within picturesque mid-European landscapes, Farmer’s Dynasty 2 transports players to a beautifully detailed open-world farming simulation complete with thrilling main campaign and an assortment of captivating side quests. Familiar to fans of the farming genre, Farmer’s Dynasty 2 not only offers a nostalgic embrace of agricultural traditions but also offers a fresh take on the beloved farming experience.

In Farmer’s Dynasty 2 players will fully embrace the world of agriculture as they build, farm, and immerse themselves in the essence of rural life. With a multitude of tasks to embark upon, they’ll build their farming legacy to hand down to the next generation of family farmers as they cultivate their fields, care for livestock, maintain or expand their buildings and extend their land. 

The diversity of both old and modern day machinery can be utilized from underpowered tractors to 400 bhp monsters. Players can select more tried and trusted traditional equipment to renovate and utilize, or they can embrace more modern and powerful machines to lighten the workload. Famer’s Dynasty 2 offers up a selection of plows, harvesters, balers, tractors, cultivators and more, inviting players to experience both traditional and contemporary farming means. 

The hard work and investment in building your farming legacy not only reward you with the financial gains from working the land but also the social prestige in helping those around you. Lend a helping hand to your neighbors, repair and resurrect new life into old machines, toil in the fields, delve into forestry and woodworking, and restore dilapidated structures to earn respect within the community. Cultivate the land with crops including beets, potatoes, rye, wheat and more.

Farmer’s Dynasty 2 doesn’t stop at the techniques of farming alone; it represents a living, breathing world with comprehensive farm management mechanics where dynamic weather and seasonal cycles enrich your farming experience, deepening your connection with the virtual world.

Prepare to plough through time and harvest your farming legacy. For further details on the game and to wishlist the game head over the games official Steam page here

Announcement Trailer: https://youtu.be/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.

London, UK – December 5, 2023 – Tower Studios is strengthening the growing Sociable Soccer 24 community by giving away 24 free Steam Keys of its hit new FIFPRO licensed arcade football game every day from now until Christmas.

Sociable Soccer 24 has been out for a little over 2 weeks now on Steam and has already attracted a lot of players from its European power base, particularly in the UK, Italy and Germany, now it is looking to spread the appeal of the game to every corner of the globe by literally giving the game away to 24 lucky people every day until Christmas at 20:00 GMT, all you have to do is visit the Sociable Soccer 24 discord community and ask for a key.

At the same time members of the Sociable Soccer team, including British game design legend Jon Hare are mingling with the community members on Discord every night and engaging in PvP matches all over the globe.

“It is amazing, playing our game against a guy in Australia 9,500 miles away, then another in Greece, then another closer to home in Liverpool.” said Hare from his Cambridge home “I have always been enthralled by the truly international nature of football ever since I was a boy. Yesterday I was chatting on our discord channel to a Boca fan from Buenos Aires, a Celtic fan from Bristol and a budding game developer from Turkey, all of us are united by our love of football.”

Tower Studios has invited all our readers to come along too, but be warned, the steam keys are given away on a strictly first come first served basis every night at 20:00 GMT so don’t be late.

Get your free Sociable Soccer 24 Steam Keys here:  https://discord.com/invite/W86YjV7jAw

Osaka, Japan – December 4, 2023 – PLAYISM (https://playism.com/) is proud to announce that Momodora: Moonlit Farewell, the culmination of the Momodora series of Metroidvania games by Bombservice, will release on Steam on January 11, 2024. 

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is the culmination of the Momodora series, and takes place 5 years after the events of Momodora III. Momo, a high priestess of Koho Village, is tasked to set off on a journey to save the world from demons, who were summoned by the ringing of a mysterious bell. Explore a fantastical world, purify demons with flashy attacks and Sigils, and uncover myths untold.

The Momodora series is a series of 2D exploration-heavy action games developed by the indie developer Bombservice since 2010. There have been 4 entries to the series so far, and it’s known for its gorgeous pixel art and quick, satisfying action. The previous game, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, has received critical acclaim, selling over 800,000 copies worldwide.

This newest entry to the series is a culmination of all the know-how the developers have accumulated over so many years of the Momodora series, and it’s designed to be enjoyed by both series veterans and newcomers alike.

Check the amazing Momodora: Moonlit Farewell trailer here: https://youtu.be/szQk4i1zRmY

The release date has been scheduled for January 11, 2024! Please wishlist the game while you wait.

A Metroidvania with Gorgeous Pixel Art and Animations
Every stage you’ll explore is drawn in meticulous pixel art, and every character moves smoothly and dynamically with their own animations. The visual effects have also been improved from previous games, bringing the mystical and enchanting world of Momodora to life.

Use the Sigil System to Customize Your Run
You can obtain “Sigils” from shops, exploring the map, or from certain events. Effects range from strengthening attacks or healing, to summoning magic swords to smite your enemies.

After you obtain a Sigil, you can activate or deactivate it whenever you like, so you can swap them on the run and customize your abilities to match your playstyle.

Blood-Pumping Boss Battles
On your journey, you’ll encounter all sorts of formidable bosses. Use your attacks and Sigils wisely to defeat them all. Some of them are gigantic, so make sure you’re prepared!