Long Live the Queen - this RPG strategy simulation game is full of surprises

Creative and Polished
Long Live the Queen was first released on PC nearly 10 years ago and now debuts on console, showing off the talents of a development studio that presents games of graphical beauty and deep and compelling interactive experiences. Hanako Games has been releasing video games since 2003 with an emphasis on narrative and player choice.

And so the Story goes…
Long Live the Queen begins with the young princess Elodie arriving at the castle of Nova after the untimely death of her mother, the Queen. She has no time to mourn, but must immediately begin making preparations to become the next Novan ruler. While she frantically studies and trains to raise her skills, others attempt to take advantage of Nova’s vulnerability. Elodie must fend off invasions, assassins, schemes, and civil war in order to survive long enough to be crowned Queen.

Plan B from Outer Space: A Bavarian Odyssey: Aliens v Germans beer pretzels & lederhosen adventure

Following in the footsteps of the already released PC, iOS, and Android versions, Plan B From Outer Space leverages choose-your-own-adventure-style gameplay to hilariously tell the daunting tale of a castaway alien who’s taken an unforeseen “vacation” in the Germanic South. 

Hop into the space boots of a shipwrecked alien shapeshifter as they experience Bavarian hospitality first-hand — or tentacle — and try to repair their ship and get the heck off the planet without being detected by the locals. With over 19 unique endings, each decision made will affect the way the story unfolds. Get immersed in the beautiful hand-drawn scenery, colourful culture, and traditional cuisine...or else rouse the locals’ suspicions.

Asterix & Obelix XXXL - The Ram from Hibernia game Gauls are back for a brand-new adventure

The new adventure action game Asterix & Obelix XXXL: The Ram From Hibernia with a punchy teaser! Following Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! and the XXL trilogy, our famous Gauls are back for a brand-new adventure

This Fall, Asterix and Obelix will take you on a journey through Hibernia for a series of memorable brawls where no dirty tricks will be barred… including smashing your enemies with a barrel! For the very first time, the game will be playable solo and co-op with up to 4 players! Even the most courageous Romans should hold on to their helmet

Abertay University reveals sponsors backing Dare Academy Game Design Competition

Abertay University’s Dare Academy competition will be supporting six potential new video games start-ups this summer thanks to a partnership agreement with four companies with strong links to the industry.

The student games design teams will receive mentorship and support from this year’s Dare Academy sponsors which include long-standing partners Lindsays, Henderson Loggie and Dell as well as new partners, Unity, who join for the first time this year.

Mission Zero Technical Test Announcement Trailer and pre-register information

Technical test Mission Zero will open on July 8 in select regions, with fans able to pre-register their interest ahead of launch. Mission Zero is a 2v4 competitive stealth game, where one team takes on the role of the Sirius (Invaders) and the other team are the Mobius (Chasers). The final release of the game will have cross-platform play on Android, iOS, and PC, although iOS won’t be available during the Technical Test.

The Technical Test for Mission Zero will be held on July 8, 2022 at 9:00(GMT+7) in Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Thailand, with availability on Android and PC through Google Play, official website and TapTap. The Technical Test will be the equivalent of a small-scale beta test, with players having a chance to experience the current version of the game without any in-app purchases, and with their progress resetting in the final release.

Action Arcade Wrestling AAW Reigning and Defending Update

Action Arcade Wrestling - the over-the-top wrestling game that blazes at 60FPS in docked or handheld mode - has released the ‘Reigning and Defending’ update on Nintendo Switch. The free update for Nintendo Switch enables players to create their own wrestling federations with customisable championship belts that can be won or lost to any wrestler on the roster. Players can now put their championship belt up for grabs to really liven up the stakes in any wrestling match.

To celebrate the launch of the ‘Reigning and Defending’ update, Action Arcade Wrestling for Nintendo Switch is available now for the special promotional price of $8.99 (40% off S.R.P.)

Instant Sports All Stars Game Live the American Dream play sports and discover American culture

The newest instalment in the hit arcade sports series INSTANT SPORTS is now available on Nintendo Switch and Playstation 5. Discover INSTANT SPORTS All-Stars today and enjoy 8 crazy activities inspired by famous American sports such as football and baseball.

This new opus has all the ingredients that have made the INSTANT SPORTS saga so successful: a game that can be played in local multiplayer for fun with family and friends. Take advantage of motion-gaming on Nintendo Switch to play using simple movements. Players can also try to break records with standard controls.

Of Bird And Cage the power of metal music and artists from ex Guns N' Roses, Epica Within Temptation

Of Bird and Cage, a unique metal album presented through a two-hour-long story-driven game, created by Capricia Productions and published by All in! Games, is now available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for $9.99 - €9.99 and for the first two weeks of launch, Xbox One players will enjoy a 20% discount.

Of Bird and Cage is a dark, twisted game specifically tailored to its music. Submerge yourself into the sheer power of metal music like never before with a two-hour-long story of trauma, violence and madness based on the ‘Beauty and the Beast’

XIII Remake Major Switch update on September 13 2022

A major update for the game XIII Remake as well as the Nintendo Switch version of the game will be released on September 13th 2022. As a reminder, the game is the remake of the iconic cel-shaded FPS from 2003, and is the adaptation of the 5 first volumes of the Belgian graphic novel of the same name by artist William Vance and writer Jean Van Hamme.

To achieve the quality standards and offer an optimal gaming experience, Microids decided to entrust the development of XIII Remake to the French studio Tower Five (Lornsword: Winter Chronicle). Hard at work for more than a year on a major update for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC versions, the studio has also worked on the multiplayer content as well as the Nintendo Switch port of the game. This update, the multiplayer content and the Switch version will simultaneously be released on September 13th.

Phobies game access a supernova new tactics, devastatingly demonic environments and 8 new abilities

Contact has officially been made and a whole host of extraterrestrial Phobies have travelled at the speed of light to land on Steam, Android and iOS today in the latest update to the game.

From today, players have access to a supernova of new tactics and devastatingly demonic environments as well as 8 new abilities to strategise effectively against opponents, use of Greylian to swap places with an enemy, 5 new maps, and exclusive Phobies to unlock.

Acolyte a narrative ARG/Detective game

Acolyte is a narrative ARG/Detective game that gives you your own Acolyte; a digital assistant you can talk to freely with unlimited dialogue options. Just like a real conversation.

Acolyte invites players to become an employee of Nanomax – a well-funded tech start-up looking to change the face of consumer AI. As a remote QA tester for the company, players will interact with its staff and absorb its culture, but unexplained firings, missing employees and a strange, highly-classified bug in the Acolyte code-base point to something being very wrong.

Way of the Hunter 2022 Bring on the Camo, Ammo, Ducks, and Bucks

Way of the Hunter launches on August 16 for PC, Xbox One and PS4.

Hunting Season comes early this year: Way of the Hunter will be out on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X on August 16th, 2022. Get ready to embark on a fascinating hunting adventure in two huge open-world areas - and you’ll even get to give your feet a break since Way of the Hunter comes with a sturdy off-road vehicle to transport your hunter from the blind to the bush. But be careful, the noise from your car will scare away any animals in the vicinity. You’re better off taking a little walk when you’re closing in on a herd.

Jane Foster's Marvel Avengers Mighty Thor Free Update

Jane Foster’s Mighty Thor is now available as a playable Hero in Marvel’s Avengers, bringing the game’s roster of Heroes to 10 across all platforms and 11 including the PlayStation-exclusive Spider-Man.

The Mighty Thor brings a fresh way to experience the Mjolnir-wielding Goddess of Thunder either solo or with friends. Her unique movement and combat abilities are sure to be a great addition to any Strike Team taking on missions in the Avengers Initiative.

Rise of Kingdoms update new Commanders, Imhotep, pyramid architect, high priest & Warrior King

With its rich history of prosperity and affluence, the addition of ancient Egypt allows players to experience a whole new civilisation to lead, grow, and flourish. Additionally, the update adds new Commanders, including Imhotep, expert pyramid architect and high priest, and “The Warrior King” himself, Thutmose III. Powerful, intelligent, strategic, and undoubtedly stylish, ancient Egypt was ruled for almost 30 centuries before its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. Rise of Kingdoms also offers players 13 historically accurate kingdoms to command, with societies from rich cultural backgrounds in addition to Egypt, such as Rome, Britain, Spain, Germany, France, China, Japan, Korea, Arabia, Ottoman, Byzantium, and Viking.

Lead expeditions beyond country borders, devote power to assisting residents in need and become a leader known for their noble character. With Rise of Kingdoms’ vastly rich MMOSLG gameplay that flawlessly merges MMO-style gameplay on a world map that’s limitlessly zoomable, wage historically accurate wars between ancient civilisations and lead their denizens to a prosperous future.

Nebulous Fleet Command sci-fi strategy simulation game

NEBULOUS: Fleet Command aims to depict a realistic vision of how space battles might take place in the far future, with the use of 3D movement controls amplified by electronic warfare, radar, and precision targeting mechanics.

Each ship has its own detailed positional damage model, meaning each ship's survival is dictated by its systems and not a generalist health bar. Damage control teams can move from compartment to compartment to try and repair damage inflicted to a vessel, and different modules can be targeted depending on the priorities of the battle and player.

Neebota: 99 Fails Game the endless nightmares of surreal rage platform game

99 Fails Lite has been bamboozling and delighting gamers in equal measures for the past few weeks since its launch earlier this month. Offering them a rage-inducing taste of what is to come when Neebota: 99 Fails launches on PC and consoles later this year, 99 Fails Lite combines off-the-wall action with more surreal set pieces and creepy critters than you can shake a stick at.

Available across both mobile platforms and Steam, no matter where you are you’ll always be able to get a few goes in, even if there is a 99% chance they’ll all end up with you falling into the endless void below. Especially with the taunting voice of a particularly mean narrator who will never miss the chance to tease you for your lacklustre performances…

Samudra a deep sea journey game - a perilous journey across the ocean floor to reach the surface

Developed by Khayalan Arts and featuring haunting locations, menacing creature design and devious puzzles, the handcrafted 2D adventure SAMUDRA is launching today on Steam

Profits from the game’s sales will partially fund a year-round collaboration with the Indonesian Environmental Activist Circle to reduce plastic usage in Indonesia by 70% in 2025.

Parasite Pack Game Something Completely Different - TapeWorm & Flea

The Parasite Pack - two titles, Flea and Tapeworm Disco Puzzle, to gamers which is due for release on July 1st, 2022.

Released on all console platforms, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch priced at a remarkable $7.99 - €7.99 - £5.99, this delightful retro inspired twin set will traverse gamers back to the heyday, when games offered real nail biting challenges, focus and joystick shenanigans.

Gum+ Game - be drawn into this crazy, sticky, retro world thrilling retro game in the old style

Gum+ is a captivating adventure of a cute blob with adhesive properties. A level-by-level increase in difficulty and challenging puzzles await you.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS
A vast, dark and hostile world stretches around the corner. Full of dangers, obstacles, puzzles, and difficulties to solve. What about you? You're just a sticky little blob. But what a very special blog

YER A BLOB, BLOB
A vain and arrogant wizard magically animated you to act as his slave. But you know you were made for a greater purpose. Use all your sticky skills: push and slide blocks to avoid obstacles, solve puzzles, and complete levels.

Blast Brigade vs the Evil Legion of Dr Cread exploration action shooter

This explosive, single-player, 2D action-adventure platformer is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and will be available on Steam later this year.

The game is being developed by a newly-formed team within Allods Team, which is focussing on pioneering games full of fresh ideas and concepts. Allods Team Arcade boasts young and ambitious development talent dedicated to exploring different genres.