METRICMINDS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR VR FISHING GAME CATCH & RELEASE FOR THE STEAM & OCULUS STORE

Frankfurt – 24th May 2018​ ​– Internationally renowned game services company METRICMINDS GmbH & Co. KG has announced their first VR project called "Catch & Release". The game will bring its brand of meditative, relaxed virtual reality fishing to the Steam & Oculus store on June 7th, 2018.

Catch & Release is a virtual reality fishing experience like no other - It combines the inherently relaxing activity of fishing on a lake with beautiful surroundings and game mechanics that take a step back to let the player enjoy their time on a virtual fishing trip freely and without stressful distractions like timers or forced missions. The game features one of the most beautiful environments in VR, brought to life with dense nature, local fauna like geese and bears and diverse, interesting fishing spots and landscape features. The colourful art style supports the goal of immersing the player in a peaceful world free from stressful distractions that lets players decide they way they want to play the game.

Watch the announcement trailer:

https://youtu.be/prU1IKuDpVI

Players can enjoy their time in the game freely, or they can pick up missions and challenges to progress and unlock new gear and items for themselves.

Catch & Release Features:

● The Boat - Use the unique rowing mechanics to find the best fishing spots and explore the beautiful environment.

● The Fishing Rod - Throw the line out and attract a fish - Your interactive fishing rod offers you full control, with different bait and lures and haptic feedback.

● The Shop - Sell your fish and buy new gear and items in the in-game shop!

● Fishing - Catch the biggest fish, fight to reel them in, but don't let them snap the line and escape! You'll need strategy and finesse to tire them out if you want to make the greatest catch!

● Secrets - Find trash or treasure. The lake hides more than just fish!

● Music - Over 30 commercial tracks that have been specially curated for Catch & Release playing on the in-game boat radio. Licensed by Flip Entertainment, the tracks were selected to enhance the in-game music with a non-standard selection aimed at improving the overall immersive experience.

Catch & Release is set to launch for the Steam & Oculus store on the 7th of June 2018 with a PSVR version scheduled to be available in summer of 2018.

The game has been developed in close cooperation with Advanced Interactive Gaming Ltd. from Hamilton, Bermuda.

Kabounce - Launch Trailer | PS4

Kabounce is a team versus team, third person, multiplayer pinball game in which you control the ball.

Each match players battle in a team versus team format, hitting bumpers claims them for your team and grants you points. Points can be stolen with pre-selected abilities. Bank points at the goal to add them to your team's score and prevent the opposing team from stealing them. At the end of each round, the highest scoring team wins.

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KEY FEATURES:
Experience Pinball inspired gameplay from the perspective of the ball

Extensive customization with millions of combinations to personalize your pinball

Unlock cosmetics, stat tracking, leaderboards, and more

Addictive Online-Multiplayer competitive action for up to 8 players, team versus team

Up to 4-player split screen mode that can be played offline, or online

Single-player challenges to test your skill against ghosts or the world

TerraTech Free Week Begins on Steam, Featuring Multiplayer Beta and Biggest Ever Discount

London, United Kingdom – 22nd May, 2018 – In celebration of their recent Multiplayer Beta launch, Payload Studios today announced that the creative sandbox title, TerraTech, will be available to play completely free of charge for one week.

Starting today at 6pm BST/10am PST (Tuesday 22nd) and running until 9pm BST/1pm PST Sunday 27th May, users will be able to try their hand at the game’s crafting, combat and construction mechanics in Campaign, Creative and PvP modes, by downloading TerraTech via the Steam Store. Furthermore, players will be able to purchase the full game at a whopping 40% discount until 6pm BST/10am PST on Monday 28th May.

Bringing players together for over-the-top competitive fun, TerraTech’s Multiplayer Beta is now live on Steam, and features up to 16-players in free-for-all and team-deathmatch modes. This marks the first time multiplayer has been available to the complete player base, after a successful closed Alpha phase, which concluded last week.

Russ Clarke, Founder of Payload Studios said: “Multiplayer has been the number one requested feature since the first day we showed TerraTech to the public, and it's so exciting to finally take this out from under wraps. The community did some amazing work stress-testing the game and helping us tune the design during the closed Alpha. With this week's free access, we wanted to give everyone the opportunity to see what TerraTech has to offer, as we prepare to launch on PC and console this summer.”

To make the most of the Multiplayer Beta and Free Week, visit the Steam Store at

https://store.steampowered.com/app/285920/TerraTech/

TerraTech will be available Summer 2018 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

For more information on TerraTech, visit

www.terratechgame.com

The Crew 2: Coast to Coast | Trailer

Get to know the various motor families of The Crew 2 and get ready to explore all of America the beautiful, racing through the various landscapes in all types of vehicles – cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and planes! Start Small. Dream Big. Race Hard. All of America is waiting for you.

The newest iteration in the revolutionary The Crew franchise, The Crew 2 captures the thrill of the American motorsports spirit in one of the most exhilarating open worlds ever created. Welcome to Motornation, a huge, varied, and action-packed playground built within an entire open world America and designed for all motorsports. From coast to coast, four motorsports families gather: Street Racing, Off-Road, Pro Racing, and Freestyle. Join them in high-octane contests and put your skills to the test in each family's set of disciplines, featuring all kinds of cars, bikes, boats, and planes. Want the freedom to explore and dominate America any way you want? You can now seamlessly switch between ground, water, and air vehicles on the go and enjoy a completely unique game experience based on your personal style. Record and share every glorious moment.

The Crew 2 gives you the chance to showcase your skills and rise as the greatest motorsports champion.


Available June 29, 2018 on Xbox One and Xbox One X. <- Click To Pre-Order

Tickets Now On Sale For RuneFest 2018

Tuesday 22nd May 2018, Cambridge, UK – Jagex has announced that tickets for RuneFest 2018, the annual celebration of RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, will be on sale from 4pm BST today. Set to become the biggest and best RuneFest yet, the player convention is taking place on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th October at the brand-new Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, just 30 miles from London.

RuneFest 2018 will see a world first with the premiere of RuneScape Live, an exclusive performance of RuneScape music by the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. With the iconic RuneScape theme, and key pieces from the games 1000+ strong library of music, newly-arranged by multi-award-winning video games composer James Hannigan (Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix the video game, Saints Row IV), RuneScape Live will set the stage for the next day’s RuneFest celebrations.

Tickets are available for £150 at the official RuneFest website, and provide access to both RuneScape Live on Friday 5th October, the Night Before Party following the live performance, and RuneFest 2018 the next day.

While the theme for the eighth RuneFest will be revealed at a later date, the event promises to build upon previous years mix of announcements, LAN gaming, role-playing, and developer panels. Preparations for RuneFest 2018 come as Jagex continues to countdown to the launch of Old School RuneScape and RuneScape on mobile devices over the coming months.

Head of Events at Jagex, Josh Winward, said:
“Every year, RuneFest becomes a bigger landmark date in the calendar – it’s a way for us to celebrate all things RuneScape with our incredible and passionate community, and give something back to them. RuneFest’s new home at Farnborough provides us with the opportunity to bring more of our living game world of Gielinor to life than ever before. This year, the new addition of RuneScape Live, a show featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, promises to make RuneFest 2018 one of the most special events in Jagex and RuneScape’s 17-year history.”

Tickets and further information for RuneFest 2018 can be found at https://www.runefest.com