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Apex, North Carolina – June 18, 2024 – Limited Run Games, a premium publisher of physical games, announced today that they are proudly supporting GDQ (Games Done Quick), where for the first time, their popular platformer and love-letter to the CD-i™ generation, Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore will be featuring in the Summer event, taking place from June 30 through July 6 in Minneapolis, MN.
GDQ is a much-loved series of video game marathons, where the gaming elite compete in speedrunning challenges, all in the name of charity. To date, Games Done Quick has raised over $45 million dollars for charity.
To celebrate the inclusion of Arzette in this summer’s GDQ event, Limited Run Games is going one step further and announcing their very own Arzette community speedrunning contest! Starting today and ending July 9th, all members of the gaming community are invited to battle for the fastest time. Simply record gameplay of their run with no cuts or edits and submit their speed run. One lucky winner will win a signed Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore Collector’s Edition and a $500 dollar cash prize! Two runner-ups will win a signed copy of the game. Full details of the community contest can be found here.
Since launching in February, Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore has captured the imagination of players both old and new, acclaimed by press and gamer alike. Celebrated for its tight platforming gameplay, nostalgic visuals and hilarious voice cast, Arzette has proven a hit for those looking for a modern day take on a long-forgotten gaming era. A spiritual successor to a pair of infamous CD-i fantasy adventure titles released in 1993. Players must help Arzette save the Kingdom of Faramore from the evil demon king, Daimur. Featuring colorful animated cutscenes and an all-star cast, it’s a quirky, fun homage to a more experimental time in gaming.
As a final slice of good news for Arzette fans, Limited Run Games will be re-listing their highly collectible CD-i style controllers, which have proved massively popular with those looking to experience new game thrills with old school control. Being sold with a Steam code included, the re-listing marks the very last chance for collectors to purchase these one-of-a-kind controllers when they go on sale from July 5th. Limited quantities are available; get it while supplies last!
You can pick up Arzette on Steam, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox.
For more information on Summer Games Done Quick, please visit: https://gamesdonequick.com/
For more information on the Limited Run Games Community Speed Running Contest, please visit: https://limitedrungames.com/blogs/news/arzette-the-jewel-of-faramore-community-speedrun-contest-starts-today
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About Limited Run Games:
Limited Run Games is a subsidiary of “Freemode”, an operative group comprised of gaming and entertainment companies owned by Embracer. Limited Run Games is the industry leader in the production and distribution of premium physical video games. Limited Run seeks to celebrate the legacy of gaming through its award-winning collector’s editions. Founded in 2015, they have published over 1,000 physical games, exclusive merch, and collectables. Limited Run is the gold standard in bringing digital games to physical form and now re-releasing retro titles on modern platforms via their proprietary Carbon Engine. Visit limitedrungames.com for the latest offerings and to learn more about Carbon Engine development. Follow the brand on your social media platform of choice for all LRG-related updates:@limitedrungames.
About Embracer Freemode
Embracer Freemode (“Freemode”) is Embracer Group`s 11th Operating Group. Freemode is a global ecosystem of independently run companies led by passionate creators, entrepreneurs and business leaders with decades of combined experience in gaming and entertainment. Freemode supports its businesses with strategic, operational and financial support, helping businesses accelerate growth with a long-term mindset.
Freemode Operating Group companies include Embracer companies: Middle-earth Enterprises (USA), Limited Run Games (USA), Singtrix (USA), Tatsujin (Japan), Game Outlet Europe (Sweden), Clear River Games (Sweden), Quantic Lab (Romania), Bitwave Games (Sweden), Gioteck (United Kingdom), C77 Entertainment (USA) and Grimfrost (Sweden).
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