Our 2 Million Download festivities continue with the Community Card Pack 4 Art Contest!

We've chosen 6 new card concepts that fit together into a community card pack, and then consulted Orange Juice about fitting concepts for them. Now we're happy to announce the launch of the Community Card Pack 4 Art Contest!

The art contest will be live until July 12, 2023

Like before, art can be submitted for any number of cards and any number of times.

IMPORTANT CHANGE: Submissions must both be posted in the Artwork section of the steam hub with the tag #100OJcommunitypack and the name of the Card they are meant for, AND e-mailed to http://support@fruitbatfactory.com.

The email must include the following:

• Subject: 100% Orange Juice Community Card Pack Contest
  
• Name of the card the entry is meant for.
  
• Link to Steam Artwork section entry.
  
• Desired name to be credited in-game and on social media in case of a win.
  
• Full quality art, plus 2 in-progress versions of the art (or alternatively, a .PSD with several layers to similar effect).

This change is both due to the unreliability of the Artwork section in displaying all the entries, and to allow us to confirm no entry is AI generated.

The winning entries will be used on the cards, and we will work with Orange Juice to provide flavor texts to match the artwork. Finally, the new Community Card Pack will be released as a free update for everyone to play with!

In addition, the winner of each category will receive the Contest Winner and Contributor in-game pins. Please note the theme listed on each card. This should be used as a general direction for the art. Full rules for the contest can be found at the end of the post.

Warp Control (BOOST)
Next time you step on a warp panel, you are allowed to decide which warp panel to teleport to.
Theme: Cook reading the wind.

My Wild Friends (BOOST)
(Max 1). Summon a friendly Wild Unit unit onto the board and heal it to full. The summon will automatically engage enemies and can gain stars on winning, giving half of the stars gained to the summoner.
Theme: Teotoratta playing with wild animals.

Contest of Cuteness (BATTLE)
(Max 1). The battle is decided by whoever has the highest cuteness. The winner steals stars equal to 5x the loser's level. Cuteness = 11 - (HP + ATK-EVD)
Theme: Sham and Saki striking their cute poses in competition with each other.

Rebellion (EVENT)
For 3 chapters, every other player will receive +1 ATK, +1 DEF and +1 EVD when fighting the player currently in first place.
Theme: Free theme related to Flying Red Barrel.

Bank of Poppo (TRAP)
First person to land on this card loses Lvl x 10 stars. The second person to land on this card gains the lost stars.
Theme: Featuring a cash card with a Poppo logo on it.

Nanako's Bit (GIFT)
(Max 1). Randomly receive +1 ATK, DEF or EVD the start of battle while this card is held, and lose 7 stars. This card is discarded upon KO or use.
Theme: Another character using Nanako's Bit for something.

Detailed card descriptions are subject to change.

• Create a new piece of artwork ("Entry") that you feel fits the game 100% Orange Juice and the theme of the chosen new Card (see the list above).
  
• Submission period: Until July 12 2023, 23:59 PST.
  
• Entries must be added to the Artworks section of 100% Orange Juice community hub, with the tag #100OJcommunitypack and name of the Card, and mailed to support@fruitbatfactory.com with the subject "100% Orange Juice Community Card Pack Contest" according to detailed instructions above.
  
• Artwork should be square in shape, or made with the consideration that a square area from it will be used in the Card.
  
• Entry minimum size is 512x512 pixels.
  
• Entries must be original and not contain any copyrighted material and must adhere to Steam Community guidelines. They may not contain purposeful references outside the Orange Juice games.
  
• AI generated submissions are not accepted in any category. Such entries will be disqualified, and if
  a winning entry was found to be created using AI afterwards, the placement will be revoked.
  
• Multiple Entries are permitted, as well as Entries for several Cards.
  
• Text is permitted on the artwork, in the same fashion as it is currently used in some cards.
  
• A minimum of one artwork will be chosen for each Card to be used in the game when the Community Card Pack is added.
  
• Fruitbat Factory reserves the right to not use any of the Entries for a given Card, if they deem none of the submissions are appropriate for it.
  
• Winners will be credited in the Game Info section of the game launcher, as well as on the Card itself, as with existing cards (only after such an update where the Community Card Pack is added to the game).

By submitting an Entry, the Entrant grants Fruitbat Factory, Ltd a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free worldwide license under all copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights to use, publish, distribute, copy, modify, translate, create derivative works based upon, make available and otherwise exploit such Entry. Fruitbat Factory, Ltd may do so in any media formats and channels, in any number of copies, without further notice to Entrant, and without the requirement of permission from or payment to Entrant. In addition, Entrant agrees that Fruitbat Factory, Ltd. may use any ideas from any Entry, whether or not Entrant has been awarded a prize in connection with any such Entry.

We hope to see many cool artworks again! Remember that with the addition of Steam WorkShop support, it will be easier than ever for all entries to be added to the game, whether they win or not, and we encourage creators to list their works there once the cards have been added!

Ahoy Vikings, the new Sabaton RAID and the Vikings on Tour free update are coming to Ragnarock on June 22nd.





With this new RAID, you will be able to play 6 epic tracks by Sabaton:

• Resist and Bite (Levels 1/5/10)
  
• Seven Pillars of Wisdom (Levels 2/7/10)
  
• To Hell and Back (Levels 2/5/8)
  
• Night Witches (Levels 3/6/8)
  
• Steel Commanders (Levels 3/6/9)
  
• Stormtroopers (Levels 3/6/9)

And unlock new collectibles:

• a new environment
  
• a new longship
  
• a new pair of Canon hammers (only after playing all 6 songs from the RAID)

It was important for us that this new Sabaton RAID is released the same day as the Vikings on Tour free update that will make Ragnarock available for PC players. So whether you have a VR setup or not, you’ll still be able to enjoy this new bundle and kick ass on epic metal music !



Remember guys, this Vikings on Tour free update is bringing 2 main changes to the multiplayer mode:

• continue to race up against 5 other players cross platforms but you will be able to choose if you want VR and non VR players mixed or not
  
• the leaderboards will automatically be separate but can be brought together with a simple checkbox

You can already try this new PC version by playing the available DEMO :
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1345820/Ragnarock/

Thank you for inspiring us everyday to make Ragnarock a better game.


Wanadev Studio’s social accounts are also great spots to share your feelings with us.
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and our Dedicated Ragnarock Twitter page.

Summer is on its way, but your summer bod has yet to arrive! We have just the event to whip you into shape! Storyteller Kong Son Myeong has a training regimen, designed to increase your vital energy, where you can earn powerful relics by completing quests. And if you're looking to test your newfound strength, The Three Princesses is seeking revenge on the Iwami Clan for bitter childhood memories. Of course, you will be well rewarded for your efforts. While you're there, you might as well take advantage of the clamming season in Hainan! Log in and make those summer gains!


Kong Son-Myeong
Looking to improve the potency and stamina of your Vital Energy? The storyteller in Hefei knows just the tasks to help you improve in this area of your martial arts, which can only be achieved during the heat of summer! Complete these tasks and earn yourself some powerful relics. Don't wait for time to pass you by!

Road to Karma: [event] Ways to Overcome Summer 1
NPC: Storyteller, Kong Son-Myeong (Hefei)
Condition: Level 157+ and kill [infinite] Guardian Beast (Infinite Dungeon 10th Floor)
Reward: Small Blue Moon Flower

Road to Karma: [event] Ways to Overcome Summer 2
NPC: Storyteller, Kong Son-Myeong (Hefei)
Condition: Level 157+ and kill Golden Touch of Golden Castle (Golden Castle Red Pass)
Reward: Blooming Blue Moonflower

Road to Karma: [event] Ways to Overcome Summer 3
NPC: Storyteller, Kong Son-Myeong (Hefei)
Condition: Level 157+ and kill (Extreme) North Sea Queen (Icy Palace Dungeon Red Pass)
Reward: Frozen Blue Moonflower

Road to Karma: [event] Ways to Overcome Summer 4
NPC: Storyteller, Kong Son-Myeong (Hefei)
Condition: Level 157+ and hit Black Witch Goku once. (Closed Mine in Kunlun)
Reward: Small Blue Moon Flower

Kong Son-Myeong Resource List


The Three Princesses
What better place to test your newfound strength than against the Iwami Clan, sworn enemies of the Three Princesses of the North Sea! Make your way to Hainan and settle the score over the trespasses against the royal family.

Road to Karma: [event] The Princess's Unpleasant Memories 1
NPC: Three Princesses (Hefei)
Condition: Level 229+ and Hit the Bloodsea Yin-Yang Head once
Reward: First Clam Box (Hainan Island)

Road to Karma: [event] The Princess's Unpleasant Memories 2
NPC: Three Princesses (Hefei)
Condition: Level 229+ and Hit the Bloodsea Princess Whitebead once
Reward: First Clam Box (Hainan Island)

This time of year is the best time to hunt for clams in the tropical island of Hainan. However, the leaders of the Iwami clan, who have claimed residency on the island, have a monopoly on all the harvesting. Defeat these deviants and take back the delicacies they have selfishly seized for themselves! These items have highly decorative shells and can be used as ornaments in wardrobes or weapons, and can even be traded in for some powerful relics!

Hainan Event Drops

During the event Bloodsea Yin-Yang Head can drop the following item:
Blood Clam (Hainan Island)

During the event Bloodsea Princess Iwami can drop the following item:
Oyster (Hainan Island)

During the event Bloodsea Black Dragon Prince can drop the following item:
Horse Clam (Hainan Island)

During the event Bloodsea Princess Whitebead can drop the following item:
Geoduck (Hainan Island)

Seo Hwarang Resource List


The Summer Training Box contains one or more of the following items:

• [summer] Ice Essence (2) (100%)
  
• Blood Clam (Hainan Island)
  
• Oyster (Hainan Island)
  
• Horse Clam (Hainan Island)
  
• Geoduck (Hainan Island)
  
• Sapphire Stone (3)
  
• Couriers Guild Voucher (7)
  
• [summer] Ice Essence (3)
  
• Blue Splender Stone (3)

Three Princesses Resource List



Event Notice:

• The event begins on June 13, 2023, after maintenance, and will run until August 8, 2023, before maintenance.
  
• Any accounts found abusing the event will be permanently banned.
  
• Reward items are obtained at a fixed probability -- there is no guarantee that you will get them.
  
• The event schedule and details are subject to change without notice or compensation.
  
• Click the [?] icon at the top-right corner to open the Resource and Create window.
  
• Place your cursor over the magnifying glass to check the properties of an item.
  
• Event items and Resource lists will be deleted from the game. Be certain to use/open them by August 8th's maintenance.

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hey researchers!

to celebrate NextFest you'll be able to watch a playthrough of the updated demo here!

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In Islands of Insight, you play as a Seeker on a peaceful journey rich in exploration and puzzle solving. Brimming with mysterious puzzles, secrets, and sublime landscapes, this awe-inspiring world of floating islands is yours to discover at your own pace, alone or alongside other players.

Embark on the Path of Discovery and let your curiosity guide you through a breathtaking open world, where the answer is always in sight.


Eager to discover more? Wishlist now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2071500/Islands_of_Insight/

Before we dive into it, thank you to all of our supportive fans for helping us continue to improve the game! We appreciate every bug report and recorded issue that has been sent to us. We are working hard to squash bugs based on which issues are most prevalent in the community.

There is currently a patch in development to stabilize the game and add quality-of-life features we know folks are eager to see. Since stability and reliability are our highest priority for the first update, we want to share some details about what, exactly, we’re doing to make the player experience better.

Before we get into the patch notes, we wanted to address one of the uglier bugs that the community has experienced: getting ejected from the map when switching characters. We’ve done a deep dive into the cause of this issue to ensure we handle it properly.

As many of you know, Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue is a physics-based game. Everything from the items in the house to the player themselves are driven by physics constraints. This adds a lot of realism to the experience, but it also opens the door for myriad issues that are not consistently present in each playthrough, like this particular problem.

In this patch, we’re taking the appropriate steps to make sure that we minimize the chances of this happening. Additionally, we’re introducing a system to handle the situation properly if any player manages to find their way out of the world at some point during gameplay.

The next patch will handle this issue and more, but it’s of paramount importance that the patch is also at the quality bar we expect from ourselves and that you all deserve. We are taking the necessary time to investigate, find and resolve issues the proper way so that everyone can be sure to enjoy this game of which we are exceedingly proud.

While we work as quickly as we can to get this patch into your hands, we wanted to provide you with a preview of what’s to come.

Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue - Patch 1 targets

• Fixes for physics issues that result in getting ejected from the world
  
• Introducing the Yeet Manager - New system created to gracefully return players to the game if they do get ejected
  
• Implementation of Smooth-turn control option
  
• Implementation of Teleport toggle so it can be electively turned off
  
• Fixes to improve teleport so it is triggered when the stick is released (especially when selecting your facing direction)
  
• Collision improvements for hiding spots so Rescue Squad members are not stuck when they switch with the walkie-talkie
  
• Improved collision in the house so the Rescue Squad does not clip through or get stuck in the walls or ceilings
  
• Fixed areas where automatic mantling was not properly functioning
  
• Grab indicator improvements to eliminate jittery reticles
  
• Enhancements to the audio systems so audio reliably plays when loading save games
  
• Fixed the Main Menu so it always appears right-side up no matter the orientation of the headset when the game is paused
  
• Valve Index support

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Thank you for playing PSO2 NEW GENESIS (NGS).

We are pleased to announce that the number of registered users of the PSO2 series has surpassed 11 million players globally. To commemorate this 11 million ARKS milestone, we have a gift for all players who log in during the period.

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From the end of scheduled maintenance on 6/14/2023 (Wed) (PDT) until the start of scheduled maintenance on 7/11/2023 (Tue) (PDT)

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Log in to NGS during the campaign period for Special Scratch Tickets (x10) and 100 SG.

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These gifts can be received via Receive Campaign Items in the System Menu in NGS Blocks.

• Please refer to the Receive Campaign Items menu in-game for the deadline to receive campaign items.
  
• No communication (item code) will be sent to the e-mail address associated with your user ID.
  
• Rewards are distributed to the account, so please be careful about which character you use to receive them.

Click here for details on receiving campaign items in NGS Blocks

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• Even if you have multiple characters, during the campaign period you can only receive one gift per account.
  
• The content and schedule may change due to unforeseen operational reasons. Thank you for your understanding. 
  
• Please note that items distributed in this campaign may also be distributed in other campaigns.

Thank you for enjoying PSO2:NGS Ver.2!

Minor bugs related to the menus were fixed.
Minor gameplay bugs were fixed.

Hello all. I just wanted to let you know that the purchase button for this game is now available again, so you should be able to purchase the game now. As a note before you decide to purchase, remember this game is still in Early Access so you won't get a finished game yet, but if you still decide to purchase it and support its development, I'm very thankful.

While the game is still in EA, it won't suffer drastic changes. The rest of the game will be built on what you see here, and any change (besides adding more content, monsters, etc,. obviously) will be to add more features. Visual changes will only happen to improve the visual quality of the game, and I am not making changes to Lavinia either.



In the "version 1" of the Exham Priory castle, you can't perform platforming yet, because I first want to get an idea of the scale of the castle, how big it should be, and also the atmosphere. Comments about that are welcome. That's also the reason why the castle is empty.

Thanks to those that have played the demo and given input. And thanks also if you decide to support the game in its current state.

We're excited to share that the original Mr. Run and Jump will be available along side the modern version! The 2600 game is a simple yet challenging 2D platformer. While this limited edition version was built to run on old hardware, Mr. Run and Jump 2600 is a brand-new game designed to be approachable to all players. Leap, the dog, has begun wandering toward the Dark Realm, and if he ventures too far, he’ll never be able to find his way back! It’s up to Mr. Run and Jump to save his best friend before it’s too late!

Made in the United States with high-quality materials, each Mr. Run and Jump cartridge comes sealed with a high-quality box, a 2600 game cartridge, and an instruction manual. Cartridges are manufactured to exacting standards from all new parts and materials, with beveled edges to prevent pin damage, strong gold-plated connectors, and identical power draw to the originals.

Preorders for the collectible cartridges will open on atari.com on July 31, 2023, for $59.99. Additional distribution will be announced at a later date. Sign up now to be the first to know when pre-orders open.

Fans are excited and we are too! Read more coverage about this release:

IGN - Mr. Run and Jump Will Be Atari's First New 2600 Cartridge in Over 30 YearsDestructoid - Atari is publishing Mr. Run and Jump on a physical 2600 cartridgeGameSpot - Atari Will Soon Produce Its First New 2600 Cartridge Game In Over 30 Years

Thanks to everyone who has been joining our streams! This week we'll be joined by our buddies at Atari. Come listen in as we chat about the working relationship between our two teams while developing Mr. Run and Jump.



You can get caught up by zipping over to our Twitch page or watching on YouTube.

Last week we introduced Lead Artist Phil Snowbarger. Together, John, Matt, and Phil talked about the visual development of the game, the characters, the world, and even the special effects that make the game look so vibrant! Matt took another shot at setting a record time on Violet World 1-1. Did he reach a personal best? Watch the archive to find out!

Watch last week's stream on Twitch!

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