25 Apr 2023
Gaming & Esports Permalink

GDWC, the world’s largest game development competition winners revealed

April 25, 2023

Espoo, Finland – April 24th, 2023 – The Game Development World Championship 2022 (GDWC), the world’s largest game development competition, concluded on Saturday, April 22nd, with record-breaking participation of over 3,600 games submitted from 145 countries. The competition recognized the most outstanding games in 15 different countries, making it a significant event in the gaming industry. The awards ceremony is available in full here.

Game developers from around the world participated in GDWC 2022, showcasing their talent, creativity, and innovation. The competition was fierce and the judges faced the difficult task of selecting winners, but the most outstanding games were awarded. Here are the GDWC 2022 Winners.

Jury Choice Winners:
Indie Category: Space Wreck by Pahris Entertainment
Studio Category: Shatterline by Frag Lab
Hobby Category: Seeking Light by ESAT – Lucky Dodo Games
Mobile Category: Roto Force by Accidently Awesome
Game Jam Category: The Curse of Tencond by Harry Alisavakis
Student Game Award: Sir Long Legs by Sir Long Legs
Xsolla Game of the Year: Lost In Play by Happy Juice
Houdini Award: Outshine by Fishing Cactus
Brainwave Award: Road Redemption Mobile by Pixel Dash Studios
Best Estonian Game: Haiku, the Robot by Mister Morris Games

Fan Choice Winners:
Indie Category: Lifespace Traveler by Dino Trnka
Studio Category: Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina) by Unreliable Narrators
Hobby Category: Aces in the Dust by ESAT – DUV Studios
Mobile Category: Light On Light Off by DT Corp
Game Jam Category: Morse Mania by Thom Craver Games

“GDWC 2022 was easily our biggest year yet an unprecedented number of participants and categories available to join. Alongside the prizes, substantial enhancements were made to help promote and showcase standout games within our community, enabling developers to reach out to enthusiastic gamers in search of their next hidden gem.” – David Branco – Community Manager.

The GDWC, along with its sponsors and partners, is proud to provide valuable rewards across multiple categories for GDWC 2022. This year’s prize pool exceeds $120,000 and includes an array of rewards such as cash prizes, software licenses, and top prizes of flights to GDWC’s home country of Finland.

Participants from all over the world have submitted their games to GDWC 2022 making it one of the most diverse and competitive events in the gaming industry welcoming game developers of all backgrounds. The finalists and nominees have been carefully selected, and the rewards specifically designed to recognize and encourage exceptional talent.

The comprehensive list of all finalists, nominees, and rewards can be found at www.thegdwc.com. 

About GDWC
GDWC stands for the Game Development World Championship, which is an annual global online competition for game developers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. You’re welcome to submit your game whether you’re a professional developer, a hobbyist, a student, or just interested in game development in general. 

21 Apr 2023
Gaming & Esports Permalink

Solo-developed indie game Molly Medusa out now on the Nintendo Switch

April 21, 2023

Göteborg, Sweden – April 20, 2023 – Molly Medusa: Queen of Spit launches today on the Nintendo Switch. This game, with a little bit of loneliness, a little bit of gravity labyrinths, and a little bit of ancient Greek philosophy, was made by Swedish developer Niklas Hallin over the course of the six years that have passed since his previous game, Yono and the Celestial Elephants, release.

Get the game on Nintendo eShop today! 

Watch the fresh-from-the-oven launch trailer: https://youtu.be/bzKKIgXj6jE
Burning Planet Digital burst onto the scene with this release. Niklas and the game’s music composers gang up to form an indie game publisher with a punk rock attitude. On the 27th of April, a week after launch, they’re holding a kick-ass release party in Stockholm, Sweden and you can join it online on Instagram Live Stream!

About Burning Planet
Molly Medusa’s heavy metal soundtrack is provided by Burning Planet. What began as Burning Planet Music in 2015, a music production company for games, has now expanded into an in-your-face, punk driven game publisher – Burning Planet Digital. As a publisher, we approach an indie game as if it was a band. www.burningplanet.se 

18 Apr 2023
Gaming & Esports Permalink

Now is the time to join the success of FARSIDERS

April 18, 2023

Bangkok, Thailand – April 18, 2023 – Thai game development studio GambitGhost Studio is celebrating the fact that its story-driven action role-playing game FARSIDERS reached its Kickstarter funding goal in less than a day. This versatile hack-and-slash adventure based on real world Arthurian legends is now reaching towards its stretch goals!

To thank all supporters and welcome new ones, FARSIDERS is now offering all their beloved backers a special reward once the game launches with an exclusive “Cassie Support Unit cloak”. 

FARSIDERS will be available on Steam (PC) upon its initial release. GambitGhost studio has set its sights on a console release for around October 2023.

Watch the FARSIDERS Skill Showcase on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SArDMi_ouT0 

FARSIDERS is a real-time top-down hack-and-slash adventure game based on real world Arthurian legends. All the story-driven action is set in a stylized futuristic cyberpunk world abundant with technology and magic, where time travel is one of the core elements of the storyline. Players adventure through an intense story to meet legendary heroes, discover new spell cards, battle and perform various fancy fighting skills against historical villains, and save the world from this new imminent threat.

Main Features:

  • Unleash your skills and face over 30 different types of enemies
  • Fight against thrilling bosses with unforgettable unique mechanics
  • Upgrade Technology and Magic to get stronger & survive
  • Weapon attachments will give a unique passive upgrade resulting in a new user experience
  • Unlock magical energy flow called Anima, and manipulate this energy by using Aether, the magic container in the form of a skill tree
  • Become a Farsider & use Spell cards from Tellune – Collect as many spell cards as possible and combine them with your favorite Spectek weapons to fit your playstyle and defeat your enemy with a deadly blow!

FARSIDERS amps up your gaming experience with absolutely stunning original music composed by Laryssa Okada, an amazing audio producer of Halo and more! Take a listen at https://soundcloud.com/gambitghost-thailand 

FARSIDERS Kickstarter campaign runs from April 5th, 2023 to May 5th, 2023. Follow the progress and show your support at:

Follow FARSIDERS on Twitter: @FarsidersGame & join the official Discord server.

About GambitGhost Studio
GambitGhost Studio is a Thai game development studio founded in 2020. Their head office is currently based in Bangkok, Thailand. The studio aims to produce high quality, story driven video games. Unlike most new indie studios, they put a lot of resources into creating high-end graphics and animation in order to create a new, unique yet beautiful new world/culture to enhance the player’s experience. GambitGhost Studio’s method is to combine game design with data analytic to create a new but truly satisfying experience.

12 Apr 2023
Gaming & Esports Permalink

Join the heart-pumping battles of Rusted Moss – now available on Steam

April 12, 2023

Metroidvania inspired by folktales and desolate landscape

Osaka, Japan – 12 April, 2023 – Japan’s oldest Indie publisher PLAYISM is excited to announce that Rusted Moss, an action-packed Metroidvania inspired by folktales and desolate landscape, is out now on Steam.

Already spotted by Metroidvania fans and speedrunners, Rusted Moss engages the player in fast-paced bullet-hell inspired boss fights as they move quickly along with the grappling hook through desolate landscapes drenched in melancholy. Easy to learn, hard to master – Rusted Moss offers a challenge and adrenaline rush, but its accessibility options also allow for a more relaxed approach.

The Rusted Moss development team is an all-female group made up of three friends – Faxdoc, Happysquared, and Sunnydaze. Keen game jammers met while participating in GM48 Game Jam, a 48 hour game making marathon using GameMaker Studio. The team started working on Rusted Moss, based on the hook mechanics that Faxdoc played with, which they all thought was fun. 

“When we released our demo and saw the reception to it, we were so surprised and thrilled to see the support we were getting. It was very encouraging and really drove us to explore avenues and expand the game in a way our original plans did not anticipate. It began a just-over-a-year-long journey in development when we had originally planned to only work on Rusted Moss for a few months!” The Rusted Moss development team says and continues:

“The feedback of our demo players gave us the confidence and encouragement needed to help us along in making the largest scale game any of us have tackled. Now that release is around the corner, though we are a small team, we hope our delivery will be able to pay back and satisfy those that have supported us along the way.”

Key features in Rusted Moss:

  • Creative platforming focusing on a grappling hook (No classic double jump!) 
  • Fast-paced bullet-hell inspired boss fights 
  • Unique Trinkets! 
  • Trinkets are Fae blessings that give your character special abilities. 
  • Customize your playstyle! 
  • Beautiful desolate environment to explore

Watch the Rusted Moss trailer: https://youtu.be/iteSJWwSaAg 

Begin your journey and get Rusted Moss now on Steam.

Check out the Rusted Moss Artbook and Original Soundtrack too.

For more information on Rusted Moss please visit www.rustedmossgame.com and be sure to follow PLAYISM on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. For the latest updates join the Official Rusted Moss Discord server.

About PLAYISM

PLAYISM, Japan’s oldest indie publisher, is known for publishing popular indie games such as 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, and DEEEER Simulator among other titles. 

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

06 Apr 2023
Gaming & Esports Permalink

Molly Medusa now up on the Nintendo eShop

April 6, 2023

Göteborg, Sweden – April 6, 2023 – Burning Planet Digital and Niklas Hallin are excited to announce that Molly Medusa: Queen of Spit,  a gravity-bending 3D adventure where everyone turns to stone, is now available on the Nintendo eShop. The game can be added to your Wishlist as of today! To celebrate this Burning Planet Digital is running a competition on its Instagram for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch!

The protagonist Molly is a sculptor’s apprentice cursed into a snake-haired Medusa – and so, every living thing she goes near instantly turns into a stone statue. Every living thing! Enemies and friends, bosses and shopkeepers, monsters and allies, even animals and small insects, they all turn to stone. Molly’s quest takes her through a series of mystical temples, as she struggles with loneliness and alienation. Petrified enemies accompany gravity puzzles and non-euclidean architecture.

Molly Medusa: Queen of Spit will be released on April 20th 2023.

Check the Molly Medusa Gameplay Trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ux-JI8L8ERQ

Follow for future updates: 

Niklas Hallin on Twitter: @HallinNiklas 

Burning Planet Digital on Twitter: @BURNINGPLAN3T

Burning Planet Digital on Instagram: @burningplanetdigital

Website: Burningplanetdigital.com

About Burning Planet

Molly Medusa’s heavy metal soundtrack is provided by Burning Planet. What began as “Burning Planet Music” in 2015, a music production company for games, has now expanded into an in-your-face, punk driven game publisher – “Burning Planet Digital”. As a publisher, we approach an indie game as if it was a band.

31 Mar 2023
Conferences & Expos Permalink

Rusted Moss release date announced in new revealing trailer

March 31, 2023

Japanese indie game publisher PLAYISM is excited to reveal that the highly awaited Rusted Moss will release on April 12.

Osaka, Japan – March 30, 2023 – Japan‘s oldest Indie publisher PLAYISM is thrilled to reveal that Rusted Moss will have a Steam release on April 12. PLAYISM is also excited to share the release date trailer to the anticipated action-packed Metroidvania Rusted Moss.

PLAYISM also has the pleasure to reveal all songs in the Rusted Moss Soundtrack. Experience the desolate landscapes and heart-pumping battles of Rusted Moss in this 30-track OST, created by sunnydaze.

All the fans of the Rusted Moss universe will also have the opportunity to be a part of the extraordinary universe. Dive into the development of Rusted Moss with its in-depth 127-page companion guide! It contains pages of concept art, behind-the-scenes stories, and developer commentary that touches on its art, world-building, music, and development.

Developer comments and anecdotes are also scattered throughout the book. Learn about the thought process behind Rusted Moss’ game design decisions and abandoned concepts.

“We’re really excited to finally announce the release date for Rusted Moss, and we apologize for the long wait we’ve put you through. With the extra time, the development team were able to polish and perfect the game even more. We’re also releasing a companion guide packed with content that gives you a behind-the-scenes peek into the game’s development process, as well as the original soundtrack that will allow you to deep-dive into the world of Rusted Moss. We hope you’re as excited as we are!” said Shunji Mizutani, Executive Producer for PLAYISM.

Rusted Moss soundtrack: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2287870/Rusted_Moss_Soundtrack/

Rusted Moss Artbook: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2287860/Rusted_Moss_Artbook/

Watch the awesome new release date trailer here: https://youtu.be/iteSJWwSaAg 

Your journey will begin here. Wishlist Rusted Moss on Steam now.

For more information on Rusted Moss please visit www.rustedmossgame.com and be sure to follow PLAYISM on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. For the latest updates join the Official Rusted Moss Discord server.

Rusted Moss assets can be found here.

About PLAYISM

PLAYISM, Japan’s oldest indie publisher, is known for publishing popular indie games such as 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”.

29 Mar 2023
Gaming & Esports Permalink

Farsiders – action game inspired by classic legends launches its Kickstarter

March 29, 2023

Embark on a journey as Cassie to the past and present in a cyberpunk world full of magic and mysteries!

Bangkok, Thailand, March 29th 2023 – GambitGhost Studio Co., Ltd. is thrilled to showcase FARSIDERS, a story-driven, action hack-and-slash game based on real world Arthurian legends. The game is set in a stylized futuristic cyberpunk world abundant with technology and magic, where time travel is one of the core elements of the storyline. GambitGhost Studio is now also super excited to be launching their new campaign on Kickstarter, which goes live on April 5th.

Following the huge success at the 2022 Thailand Game Show, FARSIDERS is committed to involving their newly built community in perfecting the game – the Alpha test has been completed in February 2023. With extremely valuable feedback from the community during the Alpha Test, the studio is determined to go the extra mile in developing more features, and making the user experience even more immersive and enjoyable. The goal of the Kickstarter campaign is to generate extra funds for these extra features, to enhance certain gameplay mechanics like animations and combat.

Backers will be entitled to a range of exclusive and limited rewards, based on a tiered approach. These rewards comprise special skins and early access, limited collectable FARSIDERS cards, a FARSIDERS eco-blanket, or even their own non-playable characters (NPC) within the game.

FARSIDERS Kickstarter campaign will be live from April 5th, 2023 to May 5th, 2023. Supporters can add the game to their wishlist on both Kickstarter and Steam pages:

“You, Farsiders, are the reason where we are today. We are grateful to all of you who have supported us on this journey so far and we hope that you will join us in our new campaign. Thank you for being a part of our community! See you on the other side, Farsiders.”
GambitGhost Studio

About GambitGhost Studio
GambitGhost Studio is a Thai game development studio founded in 2020. Their head office is currently based in Bangkok, Thailand. The studio aims to produce high quality, story driven video games. Unlike most new indie studios, they put a lot of resources into creating high-end graphics and animation in order to create a new, unique yet beautiful new world/culture to enhance player’s experience. GambitGhost Studio’s method is to combine game design with data analytic to create a new but truly satisfying experience.

www.gambitghost.com

23 Mar 2023
Gaming Peripherals Permalink

All hail the new king of ultra-premium wireless gaming audio Turtle Beach reveals the Stealth Pro

March 23, 2023

Stealth Pro Delivers the Ultimate in Audio Immersion with Large Hand-Matched

50mm Nanoclear Drivers that Produce an Expansive Soundstage for Games and Music,

While Best-in-Class Active Noise-Cancellation Keeps You Focused 

 

THE PROPHECY HAS COME: https://youtu.be/oxZqUk8B7nU

 

March 23, 2023 – 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 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.

S.M.A.R.T. Noise-Cancelling TruSpeak Boom Microphone
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.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (the “Company”) (www.turtlebeachcorp.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Company’s namesake Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for designing best-selling gaming headsets, top-rated game controllers, and groundbreaking gaming simulation accessories. Innovation, first-to-market features, a broad range of products for all types of gamers, and top-rated customer support have made Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for over a decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.ROCCAT.com) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products, including award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other peripherals. Turtle Beach’s Neat Microphones brand (www.neatmic.com) creates high-quality USB and analog microphones for gamers, streamers, professionals, and students that embrace cutting-edge technology and design. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.
20 Mar 2023
Gaming & Esports Permalink

Gamers around the globe are invited to celebrate The Game Development World Championship Award Show online and on-site

March 20, 2023

Fan Choice Voting is open starting today, 20th of March

Espoo, Finland – March 20th, 2023 – Game Development World Championship (GDWC) season 2022 is coming to an end and now it’s time to celebrate amazing game developers and their games in a much-awaited Award Show which will happen on 22nd of April in Tallinn Estonia. Tickets are limited, so make sure to reserve your spot ahead of time. The event will also be streamed GDWC Youtube channel.

The Award Show will be celebrating the following categories: Studio, Indie, Hobby, Mobile, Game Jam, Student, Brainwave Award, Houdini Award, Xsolla Award. The final round of Fan Choice Voting is open starting today, 20th of March (8 am GMT+2) for Studio, Indie, Hobby, Mobile & Game Jam categories. Come and vote for the best here: https://thegdwc.com/vote

“We’re extremely happy with the GDWC 2022. With over 3700 teams signing up this was the largest year in the Championship history. Your awesome Judges are currently working hard to select the Jury Choice Winners, and now we just need help from the players to decide on the Fan Choice Winners. So head onto our website and vote! And while there, check out the GDWC 2022 Awards coming up in Tallinn, Estonia on April 22nd.”
 – Olli Mäntylä, Director of GDWC.

For the Fan Choice Voting each category (Studio, Indie, Hobby, Mobile & Game Jam) will feature 10 games to vote from and have 1 winner and 4 runner-ups. Here are the prizes for all categories.

Fan Choice Runner ups:

  • GDWC Swag & Certificate
  • 1-year JetBrains Rider license
  • Opportunity to be featured in Helpshift Showcase
  • 20% discount for IGDA Memberships

Fan Choice Indie, Studio & Hobby Winners:

  • Trip to Finland for 1 team representative
  • GDWC Swag & Certificate
  • 1-year Houdini Core license
  • 1-year JetBrains Rider license
  • Opportunity to be featured in Helpshift Showcase
  • 20% discount for IGDA Memberships

Fan Choice Mobile & Game Jam Winners:

  • GDWC Care Package, Swag & Certificate
  • 1-year Houdini Core license
  • Opportunity to be featured in Helpshift Showcase
  • 20% discount for IGDA Memberships

About GDWC
GDWC stands for the Game Development World Championship, which is an annual global online competition for game developers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. You’re welcome to submit your game whether you’re a professional developer, a hobbyist, a student, or just interested in game development in general.
For more information please visit: https://thegdwc.com/

14 Mar 2023
Gaming & Esports Permalink

Rusted Moss will be released on Steam Early Q2 2023 

March 14, 2023

Japanese indie game publisher PLAYISM is excited to reveal that Rusted Moss is soon to be released on Steam.

 

Osaka, Japan – March 14, 2023 – Today, Japan’s oldest Indie publisher PLAYISM is excited to announce that Rusted Moss will soon release on Steam. Rusted Moss is an action-packed Metroidvania inspired by folktales and desolate landscapes.

Fern is a changeling set out on a mysterious mission while Fae invades the human realm. Players will use an intuitive grappling hook to fly across a hostile land while gunning down mechanical monstrosities. 

Journey across desolate landscapes drenched in melancholy; witness the remnants of humanity and their rusting iron inventions… Humanity is on the brink of collapse and will soon be invaded by faeries. In a desperate bid to survive, humans have empowered their own witches with stolen fae magic. But all is not lost, as the humans were deceived – for one of their own is not what she seems. The fae has stolen a human baby, and replaced it with something else… Raised by unsuspecting human parents, Fern is a changeling whose true loyalties have emerged. Alongside a mysterious shadow named Puck, she sets off on a journey to return fae to the world and end the Age of Men. Whose side will you choose – human or fae? 

“We initially planned to release Rusted Moss in February, but we decided to delay release to allow more time for the developers to polish and perfect the game. We apologize to all of you who were waiting for the release, but it is coming very soon and we’re confident that the extra time taken will give you an even more amazing experience with this ‘Grapplevania’. Please look forward to further announcements!” said Shunji Mizutani, Executive Producer for PLAYISM.

Features in Rusted Moss:

  • Creative platforming focusing on a grappling hook (No classic double jump!) 
  • Fast-paced bullet-hell inspired boss fights 
  • Unique Trinkets! 
  • Trinkets are Fae blessings that give your character special abilities. 
  • Customize your playstyle! 
  • Beautiful desolate environment to explore

Watch the Rusted Moss trailer: https://youtu.be/fHBEarUD8O8

Begin your journey and wishlist Rusted Moss now on Steam.

For more information on Rusted Moss please visit www.rustedmossgame.com and be sure to follow PLAYISM on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. For the latest updates join the Official Rusted Moss Rusted Moss Discord server.

About PLAYISM
PLAYISM, Japan’s oldest indie publisher, is known for publishing popular indie games such as 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, and DEEEER Simulator among other titles. 

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