Karlstad, Sweden – August 14, 2024 – Clear River Games, a video game publisher specialising in classic and retro games, announced today that the highly anticipated Gimmick! 2, will be bouncing onto Nintendo® Switch™ and Steam on September 5, 2024, with PlayStation® and Xbox versions following shortly after.
Developed by Bitwave Games and based on the legendary original game, released in the twilight years of the NES™, Gimmick! 2 continues the adventures of our circular green hero Yokai Yumetaro, as he returns for an all-new epic journey, brimming with loveable new characters, locations and secrets behind every turn!
Bursting with character and charm, Gimmick! 2 follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, providing challenging, yet oh-so-addictive platforming action, with a unique physics-based Star mechanic which will challenge seasoned platforming veterans, as well as providing a new easier mode for those who prefer a more relaxing adventure.
Retaining the spirit of the golden era of platforming games, renowned British composer David Wise returns to score Gimmick! 2. A master of platforming and retro soundtracks, David created some of gaming’s most iconic soundtracks including the Donkey Kong Country series, Battletoads, Diddy Kong Racing, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, and many more.
Clear River Games and Bitwave Games are pleased to announce that Gimmick! 2 will be playable at this year’s gamescom 2024 show, taking place in Cologne, Germany from August 21 through August 25.
In addition, Clear River Games is delighted to announce that composer David Wise will be on hand during the media days of the gamescom show and will be available for strictly limited interview opportunities to members of the international press and media. Those who wish to speak with David are encouraged to contact: team@overloadpr.com in order to secure an appointment.
Gimmick! 2 will release on Nintendo Switch and Steam on September 5, 2024. A release date for PlayStation and Xbox versions of the game will follow shortly.
For more information on Gimmick! 2, please visit: https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/GXfbCZ6KnWc5G7WCKvPoh?domain=clearrivergames.com
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About Clear River Games
Clear River Games is a publisher with love for classic retro games. We are a small team in Karlstad, Sweden, founded by the Freemode Group (part of Embracer Group). Our vision is to bring the joy of experiencing vintage retro games and revived classic game franchises to players all over the world. We focus on publishing high-quality classic game franchises, modern retro and pixel art games and indie games that inspire gamers and bring back great memories of the past or discover new great games. With physical editions distributed online and in retail stores, we want to make great and unique games accessible to retro game fans around the world.
About Bitwave Games
Founded as Retroid Interactive in Gothenburg, Sweden, Bitwave Games is a developer and publisher of polished, high-quality, accessible, and fun video games mixing the best of the past, present, and future that anyone can enjoy. Bitwave joined Embracer Group’s Freemode operating group in August 2022.
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 its businesses accelerate growth with a long-term mindset.
Freemode is part of the Embracer Group AB family of companies, which is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B. (EMBRAC B).