A new version of Stormbound is coming in January, bringing balance changes and some exclusive offers!



This release, just like any other, will bring some balance changes.

• Orgone Leechers now decreases the mana reduction by 2, instead of: “[…] by 1 for each other friendly Ancient and Frostling”
  
• Soulcrushers’ strength is now 6/7/8/9/11 (up from 5/6/7/8/10)
  
• Finite Loopers now spawns a 1/2/3/3/4 strength Construct (up from 1/1/2/2/3
  
• Angelic Tikas' strength is now 1/2/3/4/5 (down from 2/3/4/5/6)
  
• Retired Commanders now spawns 1/2/3/4/5 strength Knights (down from 2/3/4/5/6)
  
• Snowdrifts' strength is now 5/6/7/9/11 (down from 6/7/9/11/13)

Over the past few months, we slowed down card releases to put more focus on developing features and preparing designs that will help the game grow more than ever.

Simultaneously, we wanted to ensure that each faction and unit type share an equal number of cards to make playing all factions and unit types the most fair. With the introduction of Lunatic Lunas, we've successfully reached this goal!

What's coming up next? Stay tuned for upcoming updates, as new cards are about to make their debut later on!

Lunatic Lunas, a new Feline Elder, is now available in Stormbound!



To mark the ongoing carnival festivities, we're initiating a beautiful new tradition in Stormbound this year.




Enjoy double coins throughout the weekend, along with a fantastic offer available in the shop. Coins will be doubled starting from this Friday, Jan 26th, 2024, 8:00 AM CET, until Jan 29th, 2024, 8:00 AM CET.

This month kicks off the first of several planned changes to Stormbound's economy and progression pacing.

Going forward, all books (except for Humble and Noble) in the shop will permanently contain one extra card. Additionally, special book types (Unit type, Card type, and Chaos Books) will now appear in the shop on a daily rotation of two. Stay tuned for the next changes!



From now on, the Stormbound gameplay will be accelerated by approximately 17%. Curious about this value? Following thorough internal testing, we've found 17% to be the optimal speed, elevating the enjoyment of the game while maintaining the cherished essence of Stormbound.

Note that this change will be live after the client update, which will be available to all users from this Thursday, Jan 25th, 2024, after the maintenance.

It’s possible that this acceleration rate will change in the future, but not by a lot.

From now on, you can't sign up to make a new Stormbound account with Kongregate anymore.

However, you can still sign in to the game with Kongregate, provided that your account has already been merged or created through this method. For a smoother experience, we suggest linking your account to Google or Apple, depending on your device. Simply navigate to the game settings, select "Add sign-in method" and choose either Sign in with Google Account or Sign in with Apple ID.



If you encounter any issues with linking your account, please contact our support team at: contact@stormboundgames.com



When is the update going to be released?

Please find below a detailed listed of the January Update:

• Balance Changes: Jan 3rd, 2024 (8:00 AM CET)
  
• Account creation changes: Jan 24, 2024
  
• Shop and Economy Changes, 1 extra card in all books: Jan 24, 2024
  
• Shop and Economy Changes, 2 special daily books in shop: Jan 25, 2024 (8:00 AM CET)
  
• Game's speed changes: Jan 25, 2024 (8:00 AM CET)
  
• Carnival Double Coins: Jan 26, 2024 – Jan 29, 2024 (8:00 AM CET)
  
• Carnival Bundle: Jan 26, 2024 – Feb 5, 2024 (8:00 AM CET)
  
• All times are expressed using a 24-hour clock in CET (Central European Timezone).

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Feel free to drop by our Discord server to discuss the content of the upcoming update with us, the devs, and the community!

The following has been updated. (2023.12.27)
・Stage 3 gimmick correction
・Stage 4 difficulty adjustment
・Other minor corrections, etc.

We still have a lot of time until we can finally enjoy the full game of Tavern Talk, but until then we want to keep you updated on any new characters!

This time we have two very different personalities, but we hope you are going to like them nonetheless. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Let's start with Clay Moor!

Despite being a barbarian, Clay Moor (he/him), a gentle half-giant, half-earth echo often prefers the non-violent route – though he has no trouble defending himself in a fight. With his Druid multiclass he is a close friend to any and all animals.



And then there is Grace Hex!

Grace Hex (she/her) is a half-elven wizard and the younger sister of the great wizard Hexagon Hex. She is currently working on her wizard Ph.D. Thesis and is ready to leave her mark on this world.



If you want to have an early sneak peek of upcoming characters, feel free to join our discord!
https://discord.gg/dcRbYHWHMs

And because the new year is just around the corner (the year of Tavern Talk), everybody from the Team wanted to say something important: THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

Your constant support and love for this game means the world to us and it keeps us going! We can't wait to show you even more in the next year!

Until then, stay safe and see you soon,
Tommy

Hello everyone!

Today, we have exciting news to share with you!


The Steam PlayTest version is live, featuring the same content as the "G-EIGHT" gaming event in Taiwan.
Dive into the world of 2D side-scrolling action, explore dungeons, and even manage your bakery in this special version of Aeruta.
Whether you've played Aeruta at TGS or other events before, or if this is your first time, take this opportunity to enjoy the world of Aeruta!

Celebrate the year-end and New Year by playing Aeruta!

【PlayTest Period】
From December 28, 2023 (Thu) to January 8, 2024 (Mon)

We look forward to reaching the game's release date with you next year.
Thank you in advance for your support!

If you're interested in Aeruta, add it to your wishlist to stay updated on important information.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2286780/

Discord：https://discord.gg/4DbgDC4B6F
Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/fromdawn0024

Twitter：https://twitter.com/Aeruta_official

It’s been a ridiculously fun journey to bring our mischievous possum and raccoon to your homes, and we hope that you will enjoy scuttling around the village in the near future, stuffing your face with treats and avoiding the dog guards as best you can.



As we approach the end of 2023, all of us working on Pizza Possum wanted to wish you a Happy New Year, say thank you for joining us on this journey, and wrap up our Steam Post series for now.

• Hotfixed error game on completing Marketing event.
  
• Hotfixed Cook Bug for Russian players
  
• Fixed some localization.
  
• Changed the Halloween event and Mid-Autumn event start requirement to only hiring Emily and Tamiko (removed the completion of the story requirement).
  
• Fixed minor bugs

Happy Holidays dear Rebels!

I hope you are all doing great and have a enjoyable time with the ones you love.

It has been a hot minute since my last update, I apologize.
I've had a lot of ups and downs throughout the year, but I'm still trying to progress with Chapter 4 as best as I can.
It's still a bit early to say whether I can keep the deadline (April), but it is what I'm aiming for.

The store page has been up for several months now. Please check it out in case you've missed it:
Chapter 4 Store Page

As for the current new assets I have acquired so far:
- BG: 5
- CG: 31
- Chara: 7
- Creature: 1
- Items: 15
- Maps: 2
- Music: 8

The current CG amount is fairly healthy, which I am happy about. Sadly, the progress in writing was not as good and is behind in schedule.
I'm trying to keep progressing throughout the holidays and the upcoming months, so that I can hopefully release the game in April.

Something else that I always wanted to do, is to implement japanese voice lines, but I'm still debating if this is the right time to go for it. Of course, it also depends on the prices of the voice actor, and if I find suitable candidates for that task.

This is going to be it for now.
I hope everyone is looking forward to it, and as always, I am very grateful for all your support.
Take care everyone!
meta.baron

v0.12.3a update:

Performance Tweaks:
- removed Lantern Ghosts PointLight node
- changed enemy movement logic

Bugfix:
- movement was falsely set to 45 for all enemies

Hello, dedicated NONOTOWN enthusiasts! 👋

I come bearing good news and a sincere apology. Recently, some of you encountered difficulties completing levels in the "Blocks" game type. I am genuinely sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

I am pleased to announce that we have successfully recovered the corrupted levels in the latest update, version 1.0.117 for "Blocks." Now you can resume your puzzle-solving journey without any hindrance.

In addition to fixing the corrupted levels, I've identified and addressed a minor issue. Some users reported a glitch when displaying hints while loading saved data in both "Blocks" and "Blocks Colors." I'm thrilled to inform you that this problem has been rectified in the latest version, 1.0.119.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to the vigilant users who promptly reported these issues. Your dedication to enhancing the gaming experience is truly commendable.

I understand the frustration such hiccups can cause, and I want to assure you that your feedback is invaluable. I am genuinely sorry for any inconvenience caused, and I appreciate your patience.

Moving forward, I am eager to let you know that I'll be actively working on incorporating user-suggested improvements. Your ideas and insights are crucial to making NONOTOWN the best it can be.

Thank you for being an essential part of our gaming community. Keep those feedback gems coming, and let's make NONOTOWN even more fantastic together!

Happy playing!

• Fixed Blue Marlin black screen;
  
• Fixed Red Lionfish Trophy Lodge description;
  
• Fixed Red Lionfish encyclopedia icon;
  
• Blue Marlin trophy lodge distance extended;
  
• Tiger Shark trophy lodge distance extended;

Thank you for sending so many logs regarding the black screen. We found the issue and fixed it (I hope permanently) :)