https://www.gamespress.com/ The latest news from Games Press en-CA Games Press https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Fractured-Alliance-Unveils-Stunning-New-4-Player-RTS-Map-Winter-Parado https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Fractured-Alliance-Unveils-Stunning-New-4-Player-RTS-Map-Winter-Parado December 21, 2024 – Real-time strategy fans have plenty to get excited about in 2025. After nearly two decades of relative silence in the genre, several indie RTS projects inspired by the classics are being developed by indie teams around the globe, signaling a revival of this beloved style of gameplay... Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:54:28 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Raia-Nova-is-Releasing-on-February-18th-2025-on-Steam https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Raia-Nova-is-Releasing-on-February-18th-2025-on-Steam Mission-based ARPG gets a February 18th Steam release date, with next version to include crafting and late game items. Raia Nova has made a lot of progress in the past months, and is almost ready to release. The planned date is February 18th, 2025 , on Steam. This is a change from the previously set date, as some additional work was found to be needed for end game challenges, skills, and skill interactions... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:16:55 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Operation-Cryostasis https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Operation-Cryostasis Seems like the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone isn't challenging enough for some players - 'Operation Cryostasis' will fix that. WINTER SEASON LAUNCH: OPERATION CRYOSTASIS Stalkers in the Zone will find unique winter artefacts and anomalies, breathtaking encounters with icy mutants, and battles with holiday bosses!   CREATE A FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE WITH CHRISTMAS TREES!... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:37:48 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Diva-Agency-hires-a-new-creative-head-to-lead-the-agencys-next-level-c https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Diva-Agency-hires-a-new-creative-head-to-lead-the-agencys-next-level-c A new creative head on top of the agency body. Bristol - Dec 20, 2024 - Diva is delighted to usher in a new era of creative excellence at the agency, led and cultivated by experienced studio head, Rob Tyler.  Prior to joining Diva, Rob headed a series of creative businesses, specialising in 3D, Motion and VFX, during which time he supported the team at Diva with a number of projects... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:31:03 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Gray-Zone-Warfare-Cracks-Steams-Top-20-New-Games-Of-2024 https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Gray-Zone-Warfare-Cracks-Steams-Top-20-New-Games-Of-2024 Officially one of the top 20 new titles on Steam in 2024. Brno, December 18, 2024 MADFINGER Games, the acclaimed Czech indie studio announces that Gray Zone Warfare , the first-of-its-kind seamless open-world extraction shooter has been ranked among the Top 20 new games in Steam's Gross Revenue for 2024 , according to the respected outlet The GameDiscoverCo ... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:22:45 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/SURVIVE-THE-GAME-INTRODUCING-THE-RAZER-SQUID-GAME-COLLECTION https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/SURVIVE-THE-GAME-INTRODUCING-THE-RAZER-SQUID-GAME-COLLECTION Becoming part of global phenomenon will be child's play with this new line of peripherals. For publication on December 20, 2024, at 4pm GMT / 8am PT / 5pm CET / 11pm SGT: WHO:  Razer, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers. WHAT:  Unveiling the Razer | Squid Game collection , inspired by the global phenomenon's nail-biting challenges and striking visuals... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:15:13 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/ALALOTH-CHAMPIONS-OF-THE-FOUR-KINGDOMS-EXPANDS-LANGUAGE-SUPPORT https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/ALALOTH-CHAMPIONS-OF-THE-FOUR-KINGDOMS-EXPANDS-LANGUAGE-SUPPORT Language options significantly boosted with addition of Italian, German and more. LAUNCH TRAILER https://youtu.be/FBuMKw_ATa0?si=mqZi60BqzPHhwELz Padova, December 20, 2024 – Gamera Interactive is thrilled to announce that Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms is now available in Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Portuguese , making this critically acclaimed indie RPG more accessible than ever to players worldwide!... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:03:05 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Sugar-Mess---Winter-Discounts-Arrived-Meta-Pico-PSVR2-Steam https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Sugar-Mess---Winter-Discounts-Arrived-Meta-Pico-PSVR2-Steam Discounts aplenty for the winter season will leave your bank account in a big, sticky mess. Gather your family and get ready for a festive adventure in  Sugar Mess - Let’s Play Jolly Battle ! Steam During the  Steam Winter Sale , grab the game with a  20% discount  and bring sweet fun to your holiday game nights!... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:45:39 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Monkies-In-The-Brickland---A-heart--and-time-stopping-VR-Adventure-for https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Monkies-In-The-Brickland---A-heart--and-time-stopping-VR-Adventure-for VR adventure now on Quest. Time-stopping, block-building VR craze     3R Games, the studio behind the bestselling " Thief Simulator VR: Greenview Street " (over 300,000 copies on Meta Quest) and upcoming VR spelunking game “ Cave Crave ” enters the casual action arcade genre with a new adventure - “Monkies In The Brickland”, available now on Meta Quest!... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:50:45 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/OPEN-YOUR-CAR-SHOP https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/OPEN-YOUR-CAR-SHOP Can be wishlisted on Steam right now in preparation for upcoming playtest. Games Incubator and Digital Melody are thrilled to announce their upcoming simulation game, Car Mechanic Shop Simulator , a unique and immersive experience that puts players in charge of building and managing their very own car shop   empire... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:39:49 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Still-There-Launches-on-Epic-Games-Store-with-Special-Discount https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Still-There-Launches-on-Epic-Games-Store-with-Special-Discount A big discount planned for the Epic Games Store launch. Haarlem, The Netherlands, December 20, 2024 – GhostShark Games is thrilled to announce that Still There , the critically acclaimed psychological Sci-Fi adventure game, is now available on the Epic Games Store ... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:39:00 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/And-The-Indie-Game-Award-Goes-To https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/And-The-Indie-Game-Award-Goes-To This year's cohort revealed during a star-studded ceremony with titles such as 'Balatro' and 'Pacific Drive' given big honours. [December 20th, 2024] - With the spotlight shining brightly on the indie scene, last night saw the inaugural premiere of the Indie Game Awards, an awards-only event designed to honor excellence in indie gaming across 15 diverse categories... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:34:18 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/This-is-a-Take-Over---10-Chambers-Lights-Up-The-Game-Awards-2024-with- https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/This-is-a-Take-Over---10-Chambers-Lights-Up-The-Game-Awards-2024-with- Co-op FPS heist title promoted in style in the skies of Los Angeles with a "stunning display of light and fire" (and some EDM.) Stockholm, Sweden - 20th December 2024:  After The Game Awards 2024 ended, Swedish game developer 10 Chambers transformed the Los Angeles skyline with a stunning display of light and fire to celebrate the show's 10th Anniversary and promote its upcoming co-op FPS heist game, Den of Wolves... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:34:00 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Card-based-survival-game-Castaway-Hand-releases-today-on-Steam https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Card-based-survival-game-Castaway-Hand-releases-today-on-Steam Found alive and well on Steam, brought back into modern society today. Publisher 2P Games and Baochuan Games proudly announce the release of Castaway Hand on Steam. The game is a narrative adventure that mixes a card-based decision-making system with resource management and survival skills... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:13:26 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Exploding-Kittens-2s-Santa-Claws-Pack-Delivers-New-Festive-Outfits-and https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Exploding-Kittens-2s-Santa-Claws-Pack-Delivers-New-Festive-Outfits-and 'Santa Claws Pack' kits players out in new Xmas outfits (probably with bombs sewn into the lining). Marmalade Game Studio and Asmodee Entertainment have launched a brand-new Christmas pack in the popular digital card game Exploding Kittens 2 . Players can celebrate the holiday season by dressing up with two new outfits, decorating their cards with a new card back, visiting a new location and using new emojis... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:05:00 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Neowizs-Mobile-Game-Cats-Soup-Launches-its-Pink-Christmas-Update https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Neowizs-Mobile-Game-Cats-Soup-Launches-its-Pink-Christmas-Update Mix up a batch of the special 'Pink Christmas' update and serve it to all players today. SEOUL – December 20, 2024 – Following the announcement of its Pink Christmas update in early December, Cats & Soup is adding more content to its delightfully pink-tinted holiday vibe. One update fans can look forward to is a new limited-time cat, Sunlight Shorthair, who embodies the essence of warmth and holiday cheer... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:04:43 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Cyberpunk-style-Christmas-holiday-celebrations-start-in-Crossout https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Cyberpunk-style-Christmas-holiday-celebrations-start-in-Crossout Xmas holiday just started properly in an appropriately cyberpunk-y way. Gaijin Entertainment announces the release of the “Wasteland Drift” update and the start of the Christmas holidays celebration in the post-apocalyptic online action game Crossout .  Players are getting a series of time-limited game modes with non-standard rules, the next season of the battle pass... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:00:00 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Cotton-Games-Premium-Mobile-Game-Woolly-Boy-and-the-Circus-Arrives-in- https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Cotton-Games-Premium-Mobile-Game-Woolly-Boy-and-the-Circus-Arrives-in- Step right up and let this be your ringmaster on the App Store. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What: Step right up and experience the whimsical world of Woolly Boy and the Circus, now available globally on the Apple App Store! This enchanting hand-painted puzzle game arrives on mobile even before its debut on Steam and consoles, giving iOS users an exclusive sneak peek under the Big Top... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:59:40 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Hand-Tracking-in-PatchWorld-frees-your-hands-to-explore-rewire-tweak-a https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/Hand-Tracking-in-PatchWorld-frees-your-hands-to-explore-rewire-tweak-a Update for Quest unties the player's hands almost literally. December 18, 2024   Put your controllers down. Now, you have the freedom to explore everything in PatchWorld’s creative music and media playground on Meta Quest using just your hands and familiar gestures... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:46:01 Z https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/New-gameplay-trailer-unveiled-for-hit-city-builder-Going-Medieval https://www.gamespress.com/en-CA/New-gameplay-trailer-unveiled-for-hit-city-builder-Going-Medieval A fresh bit of gameplay footage emerges and wins over some fresh fans. 20 December 2024 Foxy Voxel and Mythwright have revealed an inspiring new trailer for Going Medieval, welcoming new fans and celebrating the game's latest, greatest updates. Watch the new trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWl0YLu-_H8 Going Medieval is a city-builder and colony sim that has taken the Early Access community by storm... Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:32:00 Z