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Martha Is Dead’ Confirms Launches on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation Today

Indie games publishing label, Wired Productions, and leading Italian studio, LKA, can confirm their highly anticipated psychological thriller Martha Is Dead will launch digitally across PC, PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5 and the Xbox family of devices today.

Developed in Unreal® Engine 4 by LKA, the award-winning studio behind the celebrated psychological adventure The Town of Light, Martha Is Dead is a dark first-person psychological thriller set in 1944 Italy that blurs the lines between reality, superstition and the tragedy of war.

Play opens in the depths of the Italian countryside as Allied and Axis forces turn the nation into a pincered playground. On the shores of the lake lies the body of a young woman; Martha, drowned and desecrated. Now her twin sister must deal with the fallout from her murder whilst the horror of war draws ever closer.

Check out the launch trailer 

“Martha Is Dead was always the natural next step for LKA after The Town of Light,” offers Luca Dalco, Founder & Director, LKA. “The game builds upon our signature style of deep, multi-layered narratives to deliver a story that explores loss, relationships, and psychological distress, all while the mass hysteria that was the latter years of the Second World War plays out in the background. It’s been a long journey for everyone here at LKA – one specifically tied to the countryside around us and the history behind it – but we think it’s been worth it.”

“This is a milestone release for both Wired Productions and LKA,” says Leo Zullo, Managing Director, Wired Productions. “There’s never been a story like this before – one that touches on issues in quite the way Martha Is Dead does. It’s an important tale to tell, and one we think will stay with players long after the credits have rolled.”

The physical version of Martha Is Dead, available on PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5, contains a reversible sleeve, fold out double-sided poster, collectable sticker sheet and a digital download Tarot card pack, and will officially launch on Thursday March 10th, 2022 – please note, stock may be available in some stores in advance of this date. Both the digital and physical versions of the game are priced: £24.99 / €29.99 / $29.99.

The PlayStation 5 exclusive Collector’s Edition, which will be sold in limited quantities, with only 1,000 units set to be produced, is available to pre-order now exclusively via the Wired Productions Store with an SRP of £125.00. Each Collector’s Edition includes a bonus digital copy of Martha Is Dead for the Steam Store.

Fans can also pick up the Martha Is Dead triple Vinyl Soundtrack – which features 33 eclectic tracks, and will be available on triple 12″ white/black marbled vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve and limited to only 500 pressings worldwide – over here.

The Ascent is launching this March on PlayStation!

24 February, 2022 – Publisher Curve Games and Swedish indie development studio Neon Giant are excited to announce that the popular cyberpunk RPG The Ascent is coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 platforms on 24th March 2022.

Pre-orders are now open and players will receive an exclusive RPEG 33 energy-type Rocket Launcher with a unique laser sight in the console’s signature blue when pre-ordering The Ascent on PlayStation.

Co-founder and Creative Director of the studio Arcade Berg said: “We’ve been blown away by how amazing the response to The Ascent has been so far on Xbox and PC, so we are thrilled to be bringing the game to a new audience of PlayStation players. We started making The Ascent because we love making games and we want to share what we’ve made with as many gamers as possible in the hope that people enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed making it.”

Tor Frick, Creative Director and fellow co-founder of Neon Giant added: “ Our wonderful community and their feedback is so important to us and helps us shape the game. It’s amazing to look back and see how far we’ve come even since The Ascent first launched in July last year. We have been able to add new features that players want such as Photo Mode, Transmogrification and now New Game+, as well as the DLC packs. We’re super excited to now be able to bring all of this to players on PlayStation and grow our great community.”

Cyber Warrior DLC Pack

Steam players will also be able to get their hands on the exciting new Cyber Warrior DLC pack available today, which includes 2 new weapons, 1 new tactical, 7 pieces of armour and 3 new weapon skins. The Cyber Warrior DLC Pack is available now on Steam for $4.99 / £3.99 / 4.99€.

Cyber Warrior DLC Trailer:

 

 

New Game+

From today, Steam players will be able to jump into The Ascent’s highly anticipated brutal New Game+ mode, free for all players once they have completed their first playthrough of The Ascent, for a more challenging single player and co-op experience. Unlocking when players complete mission 12 of the base game, hardcore fans can battle tougher enemies with extra abilities and enemy projectiles that are much faster and harder to dodge. Levels are increased to 30 and up and weapons can be upgraded past Mk.10.

Pre-order here today:

PS4 EU: https://store.playstation.com/product/EP4395-CUSA14650_00-THEASCENTPREBUND
PS5 EU: https://store.playstation.com/product/EP4395-PPSA02592_00-THEASCENTPREBUND

 

PS4 US: https://store.playstation.com/product/UP4395-CUSA14683_00-THEASCENTPREBUND
PS5 US: https://store.playstation.com/product/UP4395-PPSA02593_00-THEASCENTPREBUND

 

Retro Racer Moto Roader revs back to the past Classic Speedster makes a return on Xbox/Switch/PS4/5

Indie publisher Ratalaika Games is delighted to announce the digital release of Moto Roader for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch is set for February 25th 2022.

Facts – Not Fiction

The iconic Moto Roader MC was first released in 1992 and its return allows gamers to now test their reactions, skill and bottle! Looks easy – it’s not! Full speed ahead thirty years on, and this beloved title is now poised at the starting line on consoles.

Play head to head against the computer or locally with a friend in multiple modes of futuristic race challenge. Choose from an array of cool cars and drivers, as well as a variety of gameplay modes

Features:

* Classic legacy title

* Choose from multiple cars and drivers

* Numerous race tracks

* Multiple game modes including bumper car challenges

* Up to 4 player (up to 5 on Switch) local coop

Top down action, a fabulous array of scenery where precision, together with luck, is required!

No Place Like Home launches 10th March and there’s a world full of potential, and pollution.

Awaken Realms, a tabletop publisher making its Steam debut with Chicken Launcher, is delighted to announce that No Place Like Home, their green-fingered, post-apocalyptic clean up game will be leaving early access on 10th March 2022. No Place Like Home is a post-apocalyptic-yet-colourful simulation game where the Earth has been stripped of natural resources and left to collapse under mountains of waste as humankind abandons it for a life on Mars. Those who remain must set about clearing up the mess left behind, restoring the natural balance and starting anew. Learn from the mistakes of the past to create a brighter future for your farm, your village and the entire planet.

Clearing, recycling, crafting, cooking, trading and much more are key to transforming wasteland into farmland where people prosper. But this is much bigger than one person. As a village and community evolves from the seeds of civilization, so do the possibilities. There’s freedom in this recovering world to take it in many different directions.

Following a successful spell in Early Access, No Place Like Home will officially launch on Steam on Thursday 10th March, with support for German, French, Russian, Polish, Spanish (European) and Chinese (Simplified).

“No Place Like Home has been a joy to work on and we’re so looking forward to sharing it’s full release with our community and beyond.” commented Adrian Komarski, Co-Founder of publisher Awaken Realms “We’re incredibly proud of No Place Like Home, it’s been a real passion project for our team to make the move into digital publishing as well as shine a light on serious environmental concerns. Starting with a stark look at the damage we’re doing to the environment whilst creating a fun and enjoyable game that literally sees the world become a better place. What more could we ask for?”.

 

Key Features
– Recycle and craft to build your own farm: Turn trash into trade items as you craft with recycled resources to run your own post-apocalyptic farm.

– Produce your food from seed to stew: Scavenge the world for seeds to grow your own produce and create nutritious meals that can be traded for useful items.

– The world is yours to find: Explore, go on adventures and find hidden secrets that will help you run your farm.

– Salvage your village: Restore the environment from the wasteland it has become to rebuild your village, and the world.

– Make some animal friends: Restore wild habitats and domesticate farm animals to help life thrive in and around your village and farm.

– Convert an old house into your cozy home: Rebuild, refurbish and decorate your house, after all there’s no place like home.

BenQ Unlocks the World’s First 4LED 4K HDR Gaming Projector for Console Gaming

BenQ, the global leading brand for projectors, launched the X3000i, bringing the finest ever audio–visual performance to a grand projected scale. Gaming scenes are delivered with 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut coverage powered by BenQ’s exclusive CinematicColor™ technology. This is paired with the enveloping treVolo sound system and input lag as low as 4ms, allowing gamers to traverse to open-world games imbued with live realism.

For a truly immersive gaming experience, the X3000i draws gamers deeply into the plot of the game with authentic colors balanced with true 4K UHD, high 3000 ANSI Lumens visual brightness, crisp 500,000:1 super high contrast with Dynamic Black algorithms, 3D readiness, and projector-optimized HDR with HDR10 / HLG support ensuring futureproof visual performance, while the 4LED light source with auto color calibration guarantees years of gaming enjoyment. Furthermore, all of this is combined with the lag-free control that comes from the 4ms response time at 240Hz frame rate.

Adding to the visuals with audio enhancement, the X3000i fully envelopes players in two powerful 5W stereo speakers that are tuned by BenQ’s treVolo audio team and enhanced by Bongiovi DSP (Digital Signal Processor) with Dynamic Stereo Enhancement, offering aural details with more surrounded, three-dimensional game sounds. Audio can be output to an external sound system via HDMI eARC for the ultimate cinematic experience.

The realness of all interactions can be further discovered through role playing, first-person shooter, and sports games as the X3000i is equipped with specially-designed preset game modes. The depth, clarity, definition, and presence of the surrounding deep bass background music, approaching footsteps and clear vocals are emphasized respectively, revealing the true colors the games originally intended to display. These carefully calibrated settings are also applicable in projector models such as the TK700STi and TK700, complementing a full projector lineup that’s dedicated to gaming.

Styled in dynamic design to complement any game room and setup flexibility of 1.3x zoom, 2D keystone, and advanced AV connectivity, the X3000i’s 4LED light source provides over 30,000 hours or 10+ years of vibrant colors and gorgeous gaming quality without the need for lamp replacement. Console gamers who play for hours on end can carefully explore their adventures and show the world who they aspire to be with ease.

The X3000i is available in March. For more information, please visit the X3000i product page or the BenQ Gaming Projector website.

The Mastermote Chronicles launches 24th March 2022 on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox, and Google Stadia

Indie games publishing label Wired Productions and developer Luminawesome Games Ltd., are pleased to reveal that the mesmerising 3D puzzle platformer, Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles, is to be released for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 24 March 2022, with Wired Productions also dropping the news that Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles will launch day one on Google Stadia! In addition to this, Luminawesome Games have made waves with the surprise launch of a demo version, available now for PC players! Together Wired Productions and award-winning composer Paul Ruskay also unveiled the Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles Double Vinyl, which is available to pre-order now for £35 / $45.

Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles expands on the early access PC game, Lumote, supporting Luminawesome to deliver a complete version of the critically acclaimed release that delivers additional story, creates a whole new game world playing as the mighty Mastermote, and includes a new level of challenges, puzzles, and collectibles. With a brand-new gameplay trailer, narrated by Michelle Rocha, developer and co-founder of Luminawesome Games, players are taken on a journey through The Great Depths guided by the curious and adorable protagonist, Lumote. As the trailer dives into the underwater world, players are introduced to the bioluminescent creatures, known as the Motes, who spend their lives deep in the bioverse, content with living on the rhythms found in the electronica soundscape.

Watch Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles Release Date Announce trailer:

Submerge yourself in the hypnotic soundtrack with the brand-new limited print double vinyl for Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles, featuring the work of award-winning composer Paul Ruskay as he takes listeners on a majestical electronica journey through the Great Depths. The stunning score communicates through music the key moments and emotional states of Lumote, deep and trance-like, the soundtrack is a monumental adventure from start to finish. Limited to 500 pressings, the Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles Double Vinyl, featuring meticulous illustrations from artist David Sossella, is available to pre-order now via the Wired Productions store for £35 / $45.

When the shift causes the Great Depths to turn red, the squishy hero, Lumote, embarks on an epic odyssey to return the world to blue. Lumote must possess, jump, and think its way through a world of puzzles. To aid in the quest, Lumote’s ability to possess Motes will help reach areas not normally accessible. For every puzzle Lumote completes opening flower gates, it is one step closer to finding Mastermote!

  • Seafoam Moocher Squish, bop, and bounce through the world around you. Lumote is extremely curious, highly inquisitive, and adorable!
  • That’s one big world! The world of Lumote is a single massive environment with numerous puzzles separated into towers. Each tower marks your mastery of a specific Mote and unlocks a new set of puzzles to explore.
  • Solve intricate puzzles Set in a 3D puzzle adventure, clever and logical level design ease players in whilst increasing the complexity with each Mote you meet.
  • Gorgeous sounds A stunning score accompanies you, deep and trance-like that will take you on a majestical electronica soundscape journey.
  • Luminated game engine Using the original rEngine, Lumote’s puzzles are all interconnected, and you can seamlessly go from one puzzle to the next as you progress.
  • Once you complete your first playthrough, switch roles and continue into a whole new world as Mastermote!

“Taking Lumote from its original concept of ‘Bump’ at Game Jam and translating that into the complete Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles game we have created today has been an experience like no other,” said, Kyle Rocha, co-founder of Luminawesome Games. “Five years later, it feels like a dream to be able to announce the release date, and we can’t wait for players to get their hands on the game!”

“We are ecstatic to be able to reveal the release date for Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles, while introducing players to the various unique and adorable creatures found within The Great Depths.” Said Neil Broadhead, Head of Marketing at Wired Productions. “At Wired, we are proud to be working alongside the Luminawesome team, supporting and furthering the development of Lumote, while creating an enchanting Vinyl to complete this release.”

Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles limited physical edition is available to pre-order via the Wired Productions Store. The Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions includes a double-sided folded poster, reverse inlay, a unique set of stickers featuring the bioluminescent hero, plus a digital download for the Lumote EP, and if that wasn’t enough, instructions to crochet your very own Lumote. The physical release will be available on PlayStation 4 for €19.99 / $19.99 / £15.99 and Nintendo Switch €29.99 / $29.99 / £24.99.

The Double Vinyl soundtrack for Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles is available to pre-order now from the Wired Productions store for £35 / $45.

Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles launches 24 March 2022 on Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One

The Serpent Rogue will launch on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation5, and Xbox Series X|S on 26th April.

Team17 and Sengi Games have today announced alchemy driven action-adventure The Serpent Rogue will launch on PC, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S on 26th April. Embarking on a quest to save the world from a corruption known only as the titular Serpent Rogue, The Warden must utilise each tool at their disposal to cleanse the realm and restore balance to Mount Morbus.

Alchemy is one of the key ingredients in The Serpent Rogue’s gameplay and mastering it will be pivotal to The Warden’s success; collect and research ingredients to unveil their uses, experiment with different mixtures to craft unique potions, and use those concoctions in a variety of ways to progress through the everchanging world. Each action The Warden takes has an effect on the wider world; for instance, if too many items are left littered around an area, rodents will arrive en masse to cause havoc; if bodies are left unburied, ghouls will be lured by their scent leaving death and destruction in their wake.

The Serpent Rogue key features

  • Sandbox roguelike: Explore the mysterious world of The Serpent Rogue; locations and items are randomised by storms that sweep the land
  • Permutations aplenty: Utilise the magic and crafting of alchemy to create new tactics to overcome the many threats and situations created by the Corruption
  • Cause and effect: The Warden’s actions have consequences that can be used to their advantage; but will they become the hero of the tale… or the villain?

Wishlist The Serpent Rogue now on Steam and download the demo. To keep up to date with all the information on The Serpent Rogue please like the game on Facebook, follow it on Twitter and join us on Discord.

BGFG Launches AgencyGMR in Game-Changing Move for Tech and Gamer Brands

Tech, gaming and esports digital publisher By Gamers For Gamers (BGFG) is launching AgencyGMR in February 2022. The full-service digital agency will provide creative, content, and strategic services for brands in the tech, gaming, and hardware industries, with plans to move into the wider consumer electronics market.

As an official TikTok partner, AgencyGMR aims to help brands reach new audiences across the globe via live commerce, playing on BGFG’s existing connections and credibility to attract clients and outpace the competition.

“We bring experience and credibility from our digital publishing arm. With our owned IP we know how to create content that resonates with gaming and hardware audiences,” said Craig Kirkcaldy, AgencyGMR’s Managing Director and COO of BGFG Group.

“With a growing global audience of gamers and hardware enthusiasts, we have unparalleled strategic data and insight…We’re a recognised player within the sector and in our network, putting us in a great position to help brands create content that resonates,” said Roddy Burns, AgencyGMR’s Head of Partnerships.

AgencyGMR also plans to host product experience workshops in its dedicated event space, providing brands with a physical hub to showcase their products. AgencyGMR is also working closely with SODA (School of Digital Arts) at Manchester Metropolitan University, and HOST Salford, to help develop the next generation of industry talent.

BGFG was founded in 2019 by brothers Andrew and Craig Kirkcaldy & William Blears. Today it’s one of the most exciting publishers in the tech and gaming sector, following investment in 2021 from Bill Holroyd – one of the original investors of global appliance firm, AO.com. With this financial backing, paired with a significant global audience, BGFG intends to become one of the leading businesses in the digital publishing and agency space.

BGFG is made up of passionate and experienced gamers and tech lovers, providing unbiased reviews, buyer’s guides, and answers to FAQs, designed to keep its global audience abreast of the latest tech and gaming trends.

Safe In Our World Announces First Ever Winter Blues Bundle to support Gamers and their Mental Health

Video Games Mental Health Charity, Safe In Our World in partnership with Fanatical, are proud to announce the upcoming Winter Blues Bundle, featuring a total of thirteen games and two DLCs with all proceeds going towards further supporting the charities endeavours. Available exclusively via the dedicated partner Fanatical the bundle, worth over £200 / $250, will be available to purchase on February 4, 2022.

At its core, Safe In Our World believes that video games can provide an excellent medium to improving mental health, whether this is through personal adventures, group missions, or everything in between. This is of significant importance throughout the winter months where, in the UK alone, around 13 in 100 people experience the Winter Blues, up to 6 in 100 people are thought to have Seasonal Affective Disorder, and the effects of reduced sunlight throughout the post-festive season are particularly detrimental to our overall mental health and wellbeing. Therefore, each unique game within the bundle has been meticulously selected to inspire and support gamers throughout this challenging season.

The upcoming Safe In Our World Winter Blues Bundle features thirteen games and two DLCs kindly provided by the charities Level Up Partners. The bundle offers players a welcome escape from reality during this difficult time of the year for mental health and wellbeing:

  • Dragons: Dawn of New Riders by Outright Games
  • Adventure Time: Pirates of Enchiridion by Outright Games
  • Payday 2 by Starbreeze
  • GRIP: Combat Racing by Caged Element / Wired Productions
  • E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure by Storm in a Teacup
  • Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure by Curve Games
  • Red Faction: Geurrilla Re-Mars-tered by Deep Silver
  • Eastside Hockey Manager by SEGA x Sports Interactive
  • Titan Quest: Anniversary Edition by THQ Nordic
  • Pure Pool by Ripstone
  • The Persistence by Firesprite Ltd
  • The Ship: Remasted by Blazing Griffin
  • Portal Knights by 505 Games
  • DLC Fall Guys: Collector’s Pack by Mediatonic
  • DLC Fall Guys: Popstar’s by Mediatonic

Proceeds from the Winter Blues Bundle will go towards providing Mental Health training, supporting future initiatives from Safe In Our World, and extending the charities Level Up Mental Health Programme, which seeks to challenge all companies within the video games industry to unite and commit to positive change, ensuring safe and supporting work environments in regards to employees mental health, and eliminating the stigma surrounding those living with mental health conditions.

“We are enormously thankful to our Level Up partners for their contribution to this bundle, the support for Safe In Our World from the videogame industry has been huge.” Said Sarah Sorrell, Charity Manager of Safe In Our World. “We hope that this bundle can offer players a true escape from reality throughout the winter season where so many people struggle with their mental health. We truly believe that video games can be force for good, a positive light in the darker days, and this selection of games helps to prove that.”

The Winter Blues Bundle launches on Fanatical on February 4, 2022, with thirteen games and two DLCs for $8.99 with all proceeds supporting Safe In Our World.