Still Wakes the Deep is a narrative horror from the masters of interactive storytelling at The Chinese Room. Players must navigate the perilous, sinking oil rig they call home, with nothing more than their wits to protect them from whatever has entered the rig, and the roiling sea below.
You are an off-shore oil rig worker, fighting for his life through a vicious storm, perilous surroundings, and the dark, freezing North Sea waters. All lines of communication have been severed. All exits are gone. All that remains is to face the unknowable horror that’s come aboard.
The release date was revealed in an atmospheric new trailer at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024, showcasing the Beira D oil rig situated off the coast of Scotland – and the first glimpses of the unknowable horror that has taken root.
Still Wakes the Deep launches across Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC (Steam/Epic Games Store) and Xbox Game Pass on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Italian game studio LKA.it, UK publisher Wired Productions (@WiredP), and Swedish film-production company Studios Extraordinaires have teamed up for an exclusive partnership to create a feature film adaptation of the video game Martha Is Dead (@MarthaisDead).
Set in the picturesque yet war-ravaged landscape of Tuscany in 1944, “Martha Is Dead” weaves a haunting narrative against the backdrop of World War II. Players step into the shoes of Giulia, a young woman ensnared in a chilling mystery following the death of her twin sister, Martha.
"Every element of 'Martha Is Dead' was created with extraordinary precision and care. The narrative's complexity was meticulously planned, visualized, and even shaped with a cinematic quality in mind," says Luca Dalcň, Founder and Director of LKA, writer and designer of “Martha Is Dead”. “Bringing this to life as a film is a dream come true.”
Celebrated for its breath-taking detail and realism, “Martha Is Dead”, has garnered worldwide critical acclaim for its ability to blend the lines between reality, superstition, and the tragedy of war, into a captivating mystery that keeps players on edge until the very end of the game.
“The game's gripping narrative and unique setting make it a perfect candidate for a film adaptation,” says Leo Zullo, Managing Director, Wired Productions. “We're thrilled to join forces with Studios Extraordinaires to create a landmark cinematic experience, merging the artistry of gaming and filmmaking in an unprecedented way.”
Conquer battlefields alone or with up to three other strategists, taking down a nefarious Mastermind and his army of malicious minions. Engage in the ultimate game of wits combining the depth and complexity of turn-based strategy with the fun interactivity of tabletop gaming. Each pawn offers special abilities, allowing for a plethora of turn options to counter even the most well-planned attacks.
Tactical veterans and fresh-faced novices alike can come together with easy-to-learn, yet complex-to-master matches. Utilize handy modifiable player settings to give newcomers an edge and seasoned pros a good challenge. Play by the book or spice it up with a creative array of wacky house rules with near limitless possibilities. Perfect board skills with adjustable AI opponents ranging from beginner to grandmaster difficulty levels.
Dominate in both single and multiplayer experiences through several different modes, and experiment with 10 distinct Captains across seven map themes with 21 different layouts. Enter aggro mode and knock characters clear across the map, wield a cartoonishly large speaker, and blast opponents into a music-induced stupor. Throw down in friendly or hyper-competitive 2v2 battles with buddies using Steam Remote Play support.
Hex Gambit: Respawned will be available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4|5, and Nintendo Switch, as well as Windows PC and Mac via Steam on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Jubilee is a 2D precision platformer originally developed by finalbossblues and both ported and published on consoles by Red Art Games. Jump and spin through a variety of challenges: no upgrades, no power-ups. Collect gems and rescue animals. There are multiple routes through the diverse regions of the world: make your own way to the exit... and freedom!
Digitally, Jubilee will cost €9.99/$9.99 when it launches on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch on February 9th. In addition to its digital release, Jubilee will also get a very limited physical release.
999 physical Deluxe Edition PS5 copies of Jubilee will also be available on February 9th. Priced at €19.99, those physical copies can be pre-ordered right now from Red Art Games’ official online store. Every copy includes a sleeve featuring alternate cover art as well as a sticker sheet.
Jubilee launches on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch on February 9, 2024.
Still Wakes the Deep is a return to the first-person narrative horror genre from The Chinese Room, creator of critically acclaimed games such as Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, and Dear Esther.
You are an off-shore oil rig worker, fighting for his life through a vicious storm, perilous surroundings, and the dark, freezing North Sea waters. All lines of communication have been severed. All exits are gone. All that remains is to face the unknowable horror that’s come aboard.
Search for your crew and help them survive if you can. Run, climb, and swim through the flooding corridors and storm-lashed outer decks. Face a terrifying, unrelenting foe. And pray that, one day, you get to see your family again.
In An Introduction to Worldbuilding, the developers at The Chinese Room explore the narrative behind Still Wakes the Deep and the research driving development. Lead Environment Artist Iain Gillespie, Associate Art Director Laura Dodds, and Lead Designer Rob McLachlan offer a behind-the-scenes look into this highly anticipated title.
Dark fantasy strategy game GORD, developed by Covenant.dev and published by Team17 Digital, will launch this later this year for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, alongside the previously announced Steam release. Check out the new trailer!
Created by a team that includes former Frostpunk and The Witcher 3 developers, GORD will see players command the Tribe of the Dawn and embrace the ethical complexity of leadership as they shepherd their community and protect them from invaders and monstrous beasts. They will need to oversee their citizens’ hunger, disease, and trauma, nurture their faith, and train them for battle, while also expanding their settlements – the titular ‘gords’ – and embarking on a variety of life-threatening quests.
Gord features include:
Mature Dark Fantasy Adventure: Lead the people of the Tribe of the Dawn and venture deep into forbidden lands in a lore-rich, dark fantasy strategy campaign
Build to Survive, Conquer to Prevail: Grow your gord from humble settlement to formidable fortress while protecting your citizens from invading tribes, gruesome monsters, and mysterious powers that lurk within the surrounding woods
Unique Sanity System: Keep a close eye on your townsfolk as everything from illness to hunger and the death of kin can have a devastating impact on their lives and well-being
Hand-Crafted Quests: Take on a wide variety of quests and random encounters that will lead you deep into the wilderness to hunt legendary creatures, uncover ancient secrets, and vanquish deadly scourges
Powerful Incantations: Unlock a variety of offensive and defensive spells to tip combat in your favor, each with custom animations and potentially gruesome results
Custom Scenarios mode with Procedurally Generated Levels: Take on an endless variety of challenges by creating your own scenarios. Customize your playthrough by picking a main objective, choosing your starting party, level size, number of resources, enemy types, raid intensities, and even the severity of the weather!
GORD will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in 2023.
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