Pangyo, South Korea – March 11, 2024 – NCSOFT is excited to announce the second global beta test for its action-packed game, BATTLE CRUSH. This eagerly awaited test begins on March 21.

The global beta will include participants from 97 countries across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania. Players can join the action on PC via Steam and on mobile via Android, starting from 12:00 a.m. March 21 to 11:00 p.m. March 28, Pacific Time (PT).

Showcased at G-STAR 2023, Asia’s leading gaming festival, in November 2023, BATTLE CRUSH is gearing up for its second global beta. The upcoming beta introduces significant gameplay improvements, integrating feedback from its first beta held last October along with insights gathered from the G-STAR demonstration.

BATTLE CRUSH offers a thrilling action battle brawler where players fight to be the last one standing on ever-shrinking battlefields, filled with enemies. You will be able to pick characters of your choice from various gods and mythological creatures, called Calixers, to dominate the arena and overwhelm your enemies. Put your skill set to the test through a diverse array of Calixers, each offering unique play styles to explore. Strike down your foes and be crowned victorious in the heat of an epic battle!

Key features include:

• Strategic combat action that uses simple controls, terrain, and objects.
• Unique battlefields and various game modes supporting up to 30 players.
• Characters with unique action skills inspired by mythical legends.

Set for global release in the first half of 2024, BATTLE CRUSH is currently in development as a cross-platform title, including Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), and Mobile. More detailed information is available on the official BATTLE CRUSH website, Discord, and YouTube channel.

Pre-register for the second global beta test via the BATTLE CRUSH official website: https://battlecrush.plaync.com/en-us/index

Official trailer of BATTLE CRUSH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuEoQ5_DLfE

Online press kit including artwork: link

About NCSOFT Corp.

NCSOFT, headquartered in Pangyo, Korea, is the world’s premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically acclaimed Lineage®, AION®, Blade & Soul®, Guild Wars® franchises as well as numerous casual games. With approximately 5,000 employees worldwide, NCSOFT aims to provide fun for everyone, everywhere in the world. More information can be found at www.ncsoft.com.

Zaprešić, Croatia – 6 March 2024 – Get ready for a nail-biting journey as a missing person investigator in Maze Of Realities: Flower Of Discord Collector’s Edition. Mysterious story takes the player on a mission to save the people of Atlantis by finding the elusive Anima Flower. Now available on Nintendo Switch!

The adventure begins as you search for your missing niece and her expedition in the mountains of Greenland. Little did you know that this search would lead you to open a portal to not just one, but three different worlds: Arcalium, Atlantis (also known as the Underwater World) and the Parallel World.

These worlds are finely balanced by the magical Anima flower, found only in Arcalium. The pollen from this flower is crucial to the existence of Atlantis, providing the oxygen that is vital to its future. Now, a mysterious outsider has stolen Anima, and it’s up to you to track him down and return the stolen flower!

Key Features:

• Find all the flowers growing in Arcalium to learn more about its flora.
• Collect the pearls to decorate the house in Atlantis.
• Learn what’s behind the theft of the Anima flower.
• Restore peace between two parallel worlds in the Bonus Chapter.

Set off on an unforgettable adventure full of challenges, discoveries and the search for the magical Anima flower! Maze Of Realities: Flower Of Discord Collector’s Edition is now available in the Nintendo eStore. https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/maze-of-realities-flower-of-discord-collectors-edition-switch/ 

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, 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/