Star Traders: Frontiers - Trese Brothers

Welcome to Update #318! News from the starports is that the Acheron Battlecarrier was over Mass 9000 and needed its design tweaked a bit to fit the proper Hyperwarp drive. We've also redesigned the Wolf Vector, the sleek and deadly 3400 Mass ship and raised its officer cap to an amazing 6. Spy Wars have more impact on Contact services, the Zendu Deathward is even harder to find, and we fixed the Mac OS fullscreen / resize window issues

Demo Our Upcoming Sci-Fi Game
Captains, we are thrilled to announce that our next sci-fi game, Cyber Knights: Flashpoint, will be including the upcoming Steam Next Fest, the free online demo festival running from June 19th - 26th. We hope you'll take a break from your ship's bridge to plug in and join us in New Boston, 2231 for an RPG experience offering a mix of stealth, combat and hacking.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1021210/Cyber_Knights_Flashpoint/

Mac OS Fixes
We've been battling the latest mac OS update Ventura which caused some havoc to our aging game engine (sometimes hard to believe, 318 updates = game published in 2017!) and its ability to fully support mac OS. With Update #318, we're aiminng to put those issues behind us. Internally on our test sets of hardware, this patch fixes all of the reported issues. :fingerscrossed: we'll be waiting to hear from you!

Acheron Hyperwarp
The Acheron Battlecarrier had a issue with the wrong hyperwarp drive plus being over Mass if it had the right one. We have now reconfigured any new Acheron you purchase at the starport to be all setup correctly.

We are still pending the fix to allow you to view and modify the 15th component without switching to the list view. If you want to upgrade the 15th small component for now, you just need to swap over to list view.


Wolf Vector Joins S-Tier
With a new redesign, the Wolf Vector has joined the S-tier of ships as the sole Mass 3400 ship to offer a full set of 6 officers. Any new purchase of a Wolf Vector will offer this sleek new configuration, boasting a new engine, major upgrade to its components and a price tag boost to almost $2,000,000. If you've bought a Wolf Vector before it is unaffected by the changes.

We wary if you bump into an enemy captain flying a Wolf Vector, they also get these changes! You might be surprised by just what type of punch the 3400 class ship can throw!


Spy Wars
We're always looking for new ways to interconnect systems. The more recently added Contact service to sell Rumors is a powerful angle for certain types of captains. Now, if the contact's faction are involved in a Spy War, there is a discount on all sales of rumors.

v3.3.43 - 6/8/2023
- Redesigned "Wolf Vector" 3400 Mass (now S-tier, 6 officer)
- Contacts receive discounts on Rumor purchases during Spy Wars
- Fixes Hyperwarp Drive on "Acheron Battlecarrier"
- Rare Relic, Zendu Deathward (Level 10) is even more rare
- Performance improvements and rendering fixes
- Fixes a data synchronization bug when hyperwarp gates were very close to planets
- Fixes fullscreen and resize window bugs in Mac OS X builds
Blockbuster Inc. - antek
Hey there, film enthusiasts!

We've got exciting news to share today! As part of the Steam Next Fest: June 2023 Edition, we're giving you a backstage pass to Blockbuster Inc. That's right, the demo is now live and ready for you to take the director's chair! Simply hop over to our Steam page and try it out yourself!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2422680/Blockbuster_Inc_Demo

This demo provides an opportunity to get a taste of the limelight, allowing you to step into the shoes of a movie studio mogul. From building your own studio, scouting for emerging talents, to producing and directing groundbreaking films and TV shows - Blockbuster Inc. brings the glitz, glamour, and strategic planning of Hollywood right to your screen.

"Releasing this demo is a truly exciting moment for the entire team, as we are thrilled to finally present a slice of the Blockbuster Inc. universe to our eager audience," said Maksymilian Strzelecki, Co-Founder of Ancient Forge. "This game, with its unique premise and immersive gameplay, has been a labor of love for Super Sly Fox and us alike. We're confident that this demo will offer players a compelling taste of the rich, cinematic journey that lies ahead in the full version. We eagerly await player feedback to help shape the final product and make Blockbuster Inc. the de facto movie studio simulation experience out there."



There have been a lot of questions from our community surrounding the actual movie-making features in the game. Rest assured, within the demo, you will be able to get hands-on with the game's novel 'Direct Scene' feature. This innovative mechanic hands over full creative control, allowing you to direct scenes, guide actors, adjust lighting, and manipulate camera angles to create cinematic masterpieces.

Keep in mind this is but a snapshot of the game, and we're still fine-tuning, tweaking, and adding more shine for the full release. Your feedback from this demo will be incredibly valuable as we shape Blockbuster Inc. into the ultimate movie studio simulation experience.

If you want to stay up-to-date, be sure to join our Discord community of wannabe movie directors and follow the game on Twitter and Facebook.

So, grab the popcorn, settle into the director's chair, and let's get the cameras rolling! We can't wait to see the magic you create. Don't forget to share your thoughts and first impressions with us. It's showtime!

Thank you,
Super Sly Fox & Ancient Forge
Lords of Exile - VioletAmy
📢 Exciting News for Retro-Gamers!

Lords of Exile Coming Soon to PC & Consoles!

Prepare for an epic 8-bit adventure!
Lords of Exile, the nostalgia-inducing side-scrolling action platformer, is set to release on PC and Consoles.

Developed by Squidbit Works in partnership with PID Games and co-publisher PixelHeart, this game is bound to ignite your road trip down the memory lane tingling your retro-gaming senses.





To give you a taste of the action, we'll be launching a demo of Lords of Exile during our participation in the Steam Next Fest 2023.

Mark your calendars from June 19th to June 26th for a sneak peek into this captivating retro-inspired action-adventure platformer.

Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to embark on a journey filled with samurais, revenge, and pixelated excitement.

Wishlist and follow us on Steam for the latest news and announcements!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1329360/Lords_of_Exile/
PAYDAY 2 - SBZ_Sebastian
Hello Heisters!

We’re about to see a big influx of players on crime.net shortly. To find out why, check out the blog post on our website here.

OVERKILL_Tobias
Jun 8, 2023
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Playtest - Eyler
Lord Captain!

Another transmission was intercepted by your Vox Master! It says that those Rogue Traders who own the BETA version can already share their impressions of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and take part in a survey! Your feedback is very important to us and it can significantly help enhance the game.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CWH7DLW


Please note that the survey will be open until June 15th! Thank you for helping us make the game better!


Case 03: True Cannibal Boy - Sounding Stone / 老奉毊


We've published the demo of Case 03: True Cannibal Boy for the Steam Nest Fest.
And the full version is scheduled for release on September 18, 2023!
Please add this game to your wishlist!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2084180/


Jun 8, 2023
Scarlet Tower - Pyxeralia LLC
Hey Guys!

Let's go through the information about update v0.9.2!

News
    - New Glyph: Cold Blood (Vylat)- New Glyph: Vampiric Mend (Vylat)- New Glyph: Royal Blood (Vylat)- New Glyph: Crimson Defense (Vylat)- New Glyph: Crescent Winter (Ninn)- New Glyph: Eternal Freeze (Ninn)- New Glyph: Arcane Alacrity (Lance)- New Glyph: Twin Storm (Lance)- New Glyph: Arcane Power (Lance)- New Glyph: Arcane Shield (Lance)- New Glyph: Holy Light (Rhys)- New Glyph: God Touch (Rhys)- New Glyph: Pertinence (Rhys)- New Glyph: Angelic Reinforcements (Rhys)- New Glyph: Sun Shield (Allure)- New Glyph: Fire and Soul (Allure)- New Glyph: Samurai's Fury (Allure)- New Glyph: Vital Cut (Allure)- New Glyph: Furious Star (Lyah)- New Glyph: Grand Star (Lyah)- New Glyph: Half Moon (Lyah)- New Glyph: Lunar Shield (Lyah)- New Glyph: Harvest of Hell (Veromus)- New Glyph: Harvest of Heaven (Veromus)- New Glyph: Azazel Contract (Veromus)- New Glyph: Power of Doom (Veromus) - Coin Bonus Altars (In the next version, there will also be temporary buff capabilities)- Crystal and coin merging system for performance enhancement- A ton of optimizations for PC and SteamDeck, in preparation for the biggest update ever, coming next month.


Next Update, Biggest Update Ever: v0.9.3 Bloody Gates
(July)



In the "Bloody Gates" Update (v0.9.3), we will introduce the Loyalty to Councils system, such as the Councils of Faith, Occultism, and Perseverance.

Each council will consist of 3 families, represented by 3 NPCs that can be found in the world. Finding and assisting these NPCs will make them join your group, helping you during the run, and they will be called "Allies" (the NPCs shown in the image above).

All weapons in the game will belong to a family. Obtaining a weapon from a family will unlock 8 talents from that family, which can appear as choices during leveling upːsteamthisː.

If you choose the Holy Bible, which belongs to the Paladin family, the following talents will appear as options for you during your leveling:



If you choose any minion-summoning weapon, which will be the new weapons added in the Bloody Gates update, the following talents will appear:



The talents have 3 categories:

Grade 1: Unlocked with normal weapons
Grade 2: Unlocked through fusion
Grade 3: Unlocked through the Black Altar challenge

Another new change in the leveling system is the Council Loyalty points, which will appear during leveling to increase the range of possibilities and build customization.



Allocating points to Faith will increase your physical strength and health.
Allocating points to Occultism will increase your magical armor and magical damage.
Allocating points to Perseverance will increase your physical armor and critical damage.

In addition to increasing basic stats, the points also drastically alter the mastery of each family. Let's take an example:


Paladin Mastery Talent: Beacon of Light.

All weapons from the Paladin family have a 5% chance to unleash Beacon of Light upon dealing damage.

Beacon of Light emits a light that follows you, dealing 70 area damage per second and healing 20% of the damage dealt to all allies. +10% healing based on damage for each ally (NPC/Minion) on the field. Beacon of Light lasts for 3 seconds.

For every 3 points in Faith, gain +0.5s duration for Beacon of Light.
For every point in Perseverance, gain +0.1% chance to unleash Beacon of Light.
For every point in Occultism, increase Beacon of Light's damage by +10.

There will be
80 new talents
in the Loyalty to Councils system.

Other additions in the Bloody Gates update:

- New Maps: Scarlet Tower - Floor 1 and 2 (Possibly 3). With various map mechanics and bosses.
- New Weapons
- New Achievements
- New Interface
- Translation Rework and New Languages
- Bestiary
- Armory
- And more....



If you're enjoying the game, don't forget to rate us on steam, it helps us a lot! 🧛‍♀️🙏🏽

Join us discord!

https://discord.gg/SMUMaKJ6qX

Help us by reporting bugs found or with ideas in the #bug-report #ideas discord channel!

See you in the next update!

Thank you so much!
Pyxeralia
REMEDIUM: Sentinels - Mr. Horrible Gelatinous Blob
We are thrilled to announce that REMEDIUM: Sentinels has been nominated for the prestigious DevGAMM 2023 Most Anticipated Game award! This nomination recognizes the excitement and anticipation surrounding our game, and we are honored to be among the top contenders.

We would like to express our gratitude to the DevGAMM committee for recognizing our hard work and vision. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible team and the passionate community who have supported us throughout this incredible journey.

The winners of the DevGAMM 2023 awards will be announced at the ceremony, and we eagerly await the results. Stay tuned for more updates on REMEDIUM: Sentinels and join us as we continue to shape an unforgettable gaming experience!
Out of Orbit - Out of Orbit Developer
Please send any bugs you find to outoforbitofficialgame@gmail.com

  • Added Quest mode.
  • Added Free mode.
  • Player can turn needs on/off.
  • Player can turn penalties on/off.
  • Added permadeath challenge.
  • Added invincibility mode.
  • Player can turn research on/off.
  • Player can turn crafting on/off.
  • Sun Dogs won't idle after arresting.

* This update will corrupt your inventory.
* Might corrupt save files
* might require reinstallation

Cheers,
Bryan
Out of Orbit Playtest - Out of Orbit Developer
Please send any bugs you find to outoforbitofficialgame@gmail.com

  • Added Quest mode.
  • Added Free mode.
  • Player can turn needs on/off.
  • Player can turn penalties on/off.
  • Added permadeath challenge.
  • Added invincibility mode.
  • Player can turn research on/off.
  • Player can turn crafting on/off.
  • Sun Dogs won't idle after arresting.

* This update will corrupt your inventory.
* Might corrupt save files
* might require reinstallation

Cheers,
Bryan
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