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 : 

Oberhaching, Germany – Game Island, in partnership with Toplitz Productions are pleased to announce that the latest update for their single-player immersive story-driven survival adventure game SERUM is now available and formulates the game’s biggest content update so far.

Since its launch on PC early access in May, developer Game Island has expanded and enhanced the game’s features and resources available to players across five previous patches. Its latest content update with patch 6 represents one of its largest content drops and adds 23 steam achievements for players to acquire as they loot, craft, recycle and take down various mutated nasties during the course of their games. A custom difficulty mode also arrives in patch 6 allowing players to select the desired competitive level of challenge in their gameplay. Additionally, this latest update gives players another formidable tool to utilize in their survival capabilities with the addition of combat traps, which were previously hinted at in the early access roadmap.

Combined with the previous freestanding absorbers and updated trap placement system provided in patch 5, the combat traps (slashing, piercing and blunt force variants) aim to give players another tactical approach in their quest for survival from the menagerie of mutated beasts that roam Serum’s dark and challenging world.

Developer Game Island has also included a comprehensive list of new fixes and improvements across several areas of the game including inventory, storage, quests and visuals. Additionally, performance improvements through optimization have been a big focus since patch 5.

Last but not least patch 6 also adds additional language support in addition to the 9 languages the game currently supports.

Beyond this latest content update, Serum’s early access roadmap includes plans to bring a 4-player co-op mode later on this year as well as a challenging new level for survivors to explore in the form of a canyon biome, with new mutated adversaries and more revelations about the mutagen that form the basis of the game’s main story and questline.

Further details on SERUM including its early access roadmap of planned content can be found on the games official Steam page, and through its regular diary on social media, revealing more about the world, crafting, and macabre dangers that players will encounter. 

A Serum Ultimate Edition is also available to buy on Steam and includes a Serum story codex, Serum digital cocktail book and Serum official guide. The Serum Guide Edition includes the official guide and provides expert insights and strategies.

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

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

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

Aarhus, Denmark – Fair Games have witnessed huge success with their amazing, fun-to-play, survival title, Necesse. With over 1,000,000 players interested in Necesse, it’s safe to say that Necesse is indeed a hit amongst players and the community. It’s undeniable that this great success story was made possible by the community. 

Necesse wasn’t just an overnight success, it took a lot of time, dedication and effort to address what players wanted and needed in the game, and that of course, wouldn’t have been possible without the loving, supporting, and constructive feedback given by the community of Necesse. For that, Fair Games is celebrating their community and is more than grateful for having loyal and dedicated players. 

It is worth mentioning the community have participated in some of the development stages of the game as the localization of Necesse, apart from English, is entirely community-driven. The game’s dedicated community not only translates it into various languages but also contributes fantastic ideas through their Discord channel. In fact, players have previously voted for several weapons that have since been added to the game!

“Imagine having 300 game designers, a full team of translators fluent in 20+ languages and several thousand game testers. That’s our community. And their dedication to Necesse overwhelms us on a daily basis”  Jonas – Game Producer on Necesse

It’s obvious at this point that Necesse’s community is less of a player-base and more of a family when it comes to the success Necesse has witnessed. 

With the recent graphics overhaul update, Fair Games was able to revitalize Necesse by remaking over 3200 assets as a “thank you” for the community. To offer a fresh, new look to the game the players help shaping, and enjoy playing. 

Diepenbeek, Belgium – The countdown is finally over. Bolt Blaster Games are exhilarated to announce that their latest title, The Spell Brigade, is now live for all players to purchase on Steam! 

“We’re excited to launch our game in early access,” said Hans Jacobs, Game Director at Bolt Blaster Games. “Community feedback is invaluable, and we’re eager to hear the community’s thoughts to help us enhance the game.”

Get your squad ready for this amazing, bullet-heaven, roguelite gameplay. Play as a “tiny” wizard with your friends in a 1 – 4 online co-op gameplay experience to take down hordes of enemies and monstrosities inspired by love-craftian themes. Engage in an adrenaline-inducing experience thanks to the friendly-fire system! Stay on your toes, as neither a friend nor foe is safe in The Spell Brigade.

Key Features:

• Survivors-like Gameplay with Multiplayer Madness: Enjoy the thrill of fighting thousands of weird monsters together. Complete missions and upgrade spells as a team. Survive together!
• Team-Based Combat: Assemble your Brigade and traverse the mystical warpath together. Experience the benefits of fighting as a team, even if it means occasionally stepping on each other’s toes. Fear not, as even the most unfortunate deaths can be remedied through the power of sorcery and friendship.
• Dynamic Spell System: Find, upgrade, and combine your spells with powerful elements. The game ensures that no two builds are ever the same, and with multiple wizards in your squad, the potential for pure, unhinged chaos is endless!

Get the game on Steam now!

About Bolt Blaster Games
Bolt Blaster Games is a six-person indie game studio from Belgium, founded in 2020. In 2023, they released their first game, a cartoony roguelite shooter in VR called GAZZLERS. It’s a crazy little game in which you fight off hordes of – you guessed it – Gazzlers, with a gun you build yourself from combined parts and upgrades you get after each wave, all in a colorful, cartoony style. 

Working on GAZZLERS post-launch really showed the Bolt Blaster team the value of community feedback and engagement, which is something they want to improve on while working on their second title. Still a young studio with the ambition to make great, fun games, they are eager to grow as game developers, one game at a time.

Bergamo, Italy – Get ready for an emotional trip waiting to launch very soon. Cactus production is more than thrilled to announce the launch date of An Everyday Story on Steam.

An Everyday Story is about reliving an Italian-American man’s memories through three little trinkets that accompanied him throughout his life. An Everyday Story is about shedding light on the little things around us that we take for granted, the little things that should be looked at and appreciated. Despite the harsh, noisy world we live in, someone has to take a pause and appreciate the beauty in life. 

“An Everyday Story has been a rollercoaster of emotions made of everyday choices, challenges and joys. Our message to the players is: 

We hope you’ll hold dear your trinkets and loved ones as much as we do!”

Roberto Vergine & Alessio Oliva – Cactus Production
The launch date of An Everyday Story is set for the 25th of September, and it will be available on Steam. 

An Everyday Story features:
The player moves through the Main Character’s memories. All toys have their abilities, weaknesses and strengths while the common point is size and fragility. 

Tin Soldier:

• Has a grappling hook (can only be attached to metal objects)
• Can shoot a sucker
• Has a parachute (very little directional mobility)
• Uses a lighter to enlighten dark environments

Bat Origami:

• Has high mobility
• Can glide and do a double jump
• Can thin himself and slide under closed doors or through spaces

Wood Ship:

• Can interact with levers and objects with the anchor
• Can smash through objects and create new passages

Wishlist An Everyday Story on Steam now! 

Watch the new launch date announcement trailer here

About Cactus Production
Cactus Production is a small international indie team based in Italy focused on creating games fueled by passion, narrative and music capable of piercing our players’ hearts!

Oberhaching, Germany – Developer SpaceRocket Games and publisher Toplitz Productions announce that Permafrost, their exciting survival game set within a frozen open-world urban landscape, will be available to play in October’s Steam Next Fest. Dive into a world, where survival is not just a choice, but a necessity.

From October 14th thru October 21 you can get your first hands-on opportunity to brave the bone-chilling arctic-like temperatures in Permafrost caused by a world changing event that has brought about the near extinction of the human race. Exploration, resourcefulness and the sheer will to survive will see 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. In Permafrost the sub-zero temperature will have an effect on character capabilities as they fend for themselves in challenging conditions, hunt elusive prey, and repurpose salvaged machinery to craft the tools needed for survival. The demo offers survival game fans a unique opportunity to experience a modern post-apocalyptic setting, combining intricate resource management with deep survival mechanics.

For more details on Permafrost head over the games official Steam page here

Check out the recent gamescom trailer here.

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

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.