Hey-hey runners,

It's been a wild ride. Countless hours of coding, testing, and tweaking every pixel to perfection. But now, it's finally happening. My game, the one I poured my heart and soul into, is coming to life on May 3rd!



To all of you who added it to your wishlist, thank you. Your support means everything. It's been a journey of passion, frustration, and determination, but seeing it all come together is beyond words.


As a player who loves 2D platformers like Celeste, who is also obsessed with Valve's Portal, I thought of how I could mix these two. I felt like what people call "portals" in 2D games are usually some basic teleportation system, skinned to look like a portal. I wanted to design portals in 2D, such that it would feel seamless like 3D games.



The biggest development problems that emerged were caused by portals. The biggest issue was how common algorithms and systems used in game development couldn't be used when you have portals that bend spacetime.
In the end, I had to implement portal versions of core systems and common algorithms which made everything interact with portals.



PORTALS. Ingression has an implementation of portals like no other 2D game ever had before. On top of that, as portals are the main focus of the game, every mechanic and level element interacts with portals to create an immersive and unique experience.



So mark your calendars, set your alarms, because on May 3rd, we're diving into a world I've crafted with love and care. Let's make this release one to remember!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1966970/Ingression

See you in the year 2442 in the corrupt Galactic Empire.


Like the game? Join us on our social media! We will regularly post development updates, throw in some memes, and try to look as cool as possible! If you want to support us right now - follow our social media and spread the word about Ingression!

► Twitter - https://twitter.com/IngressionGame

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► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@espale.studios

Hello everyone,

We are absolutely thrilled by the overwhelming response to ICEBOUND and cannot express enough gratitude for your support. Your enthusiasm fuels this incredible adventure, making it even more extraordinary.

Take a glimpse into Henry’s world—the late '80s wilderness where his skills as a firefighter, mechanic and survivalist will be put to the ultimate test. Prepare for a riveting journey filled with mechanical challenges, scavenging, environmental puzzles and vast expanses ripe for exploration.

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Once again, we thank you for your feedback and support!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1880470/The_Inquisitor/

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Happy 7th birthday Forts! When Forts first launched on April 19th, 2017, we couldn't possibly have foreseen what the future held in store. Some of us writing this now had yet to come aboard in fact, while for others it was already the fruit of many years labour.

Since then Forts has grown beyond our wildest dreams and we sincerely thank everyone who has been a part of it. You've all helped to make the game what it is today and there is still so much more planned for the future!

To celebrate we've put the entire Forts catalog on sale. It's the perfect time to expand your Forts library or share the joy of Forts with your friends. This sale runs until April 22nd.

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Seven years of Forts, seven years of stats! The subject would appear to be in rare health.

EWG Lifetime Steam Units: 1,573,090
All-time peak players: 2583 (7280*)
Workshop Mods: 2,681
Workshop Maps: 26,942
Discord Members: 9185
Updates: 68

Most popular commander - Overall: Architect
Most popular commander - Ranked: Pinchfist
Players completed Black Gold campaign on hard: 6946
Players completed Moonshot campaign on hard: 2175
Players completed High Seas campaign on hard: 1072
Battles fought: 91.3 million
Hours spent: 22.6 million

*Free multiplayer weekend

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Let's take a look back at some of the notable events over the past seven years.

1 - April 2017 - Forts Launched - 1,362 peak players
After 14 years of development, Forts finally sees the the light of day, on April 19th 2017.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/5262975441861685929

2 - May 2017 - Forts First Tournament - 1,079 peak players
Having found a small, but passionate player base, Forts' first community-led tournament is arranged six weeks after launch.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/5262975441861684005

3 - September 2017 - Steam Workshop Integration - 197 peak players
The first phase of Steam workshop integration arrives, allowing players the ability to upload their custom maps for other Forts players to try out.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/5262975441861681619

4 - October 2017 - Tons of Guns - 835 peak players
Six new weapons and two extra tech buildings are added in the free Tons of Guns DLC, expanding the tech tree significantly.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/5262975441861681194

5 - November 2017 - ADGA Award Winner - 424 peak players
At Melbourne International Game Week, EarthWork Games is recognised by their Australian game development peers at the AGDAs, receiving The Best Defence is a Good Offense award.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/5262975441861680990

6 - December 2017 - BPO Commanders - 543 peak players
The Commander roster is pushed out to 12 with the addition of three Black Penguin Oil characters: Scattershot, Seep & Shockenaugh in another free DLC.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/5262975441861679990

7 - May 2018 - Campaign Mods - 258 peak players
Players are granted the ability to create and share their custom campaigns with the campaign mod workshop upgrade.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/5262975441861678455

8 - June 2018 - Ranked Multiplayer & Repair Station - 7,280 peak players
The multiplayer scene receives a boost with the introduction of ranked multiplayer, allowing players to wrack up points in competitive matches and find appropriately skilled opponents. The Repair Station device is added to ease the APM demands, should players need it. A free multiplayer-only weekend brought in a slew of new players also saw the record of concurrent users increased to 7,280.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/5262975441861677709

9 - June 2019 - Forts - Moonshot DLC - 971 peak players
just over two years after launch, Forts first paid DLC is launched. Moonshot adds a whole new campaign, new faction, weapons and Capture Point game mode.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/2429044061346460933

10 - July 2019 - Ranked Season 1 - 626 peak players
The ranked multiplayer scene is reorganised and reinvigorated with the formalisation of seasons, complete with end of season leaderboards and medals.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/1593627410377653536

11 - December 2019 - Multiplayer Training Missions - 940 peak players
In an effort to help onboarding of new players into the multiplayer scene, training missions are added, complete with new environment set and drill instructor.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/3726097246760899467

12 - May 2020 - Forts Trading Cards - 776 peak players
Steam trading cards finally make an appearance for the owners of Forts.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/2198263022930076515

13 - June 2020 - Forts Pro-HUD - 775 peak players
A new Pro-HUD mini-DLC is launched, allowing players to support the game further with the purchase of HUD reskin and medal.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/2212902906123604321

14 - October 2020 - Commander Update - 741 peak players
The fifteen-strong commander roster is given an overhaul, with rebalanced abilities and new powers for many characters.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/2864810353838512443

15 - January 2021 - Welcome Romerolagus - 1,989 peak players
Dedicated community member Romerolagus is drafted into the EWG team to help moderate Discord and other areas of interaction with the growing Forts player base.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/2914357483128102177

16 - March 2022 - Forts High Seas Launched - 2,583 peak players
Almost five years after its' initial release, Forts second full paid DLC is launched. High Seas drastically expands its' appeal with the addition of water tech, ships, weapons and ammo.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/3094542765846692775

17 - October 2022 - Multilevel water, holiday theme, UI and engine update - 1072 peak players
Support for multiple water levels. Upgraded runways. UI improvements including live map previews (you're welcome Armaxy!), map and mod search bar, and slimline replay HUD. Plus numerous under-the-hood improvements including the conversion to 64-bit addressing for all the RAM.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/3291591738159123767

18 - February 2023 - Multiplayer update, FPL relaunch, sprite pack and Elite HUD - 875 Peak players
The Forts Pro League returns! A new Observer HUD with stat tracking, automated ranked matches with map preview and commander selection, a sprite pack for modders, and an Elite HUD for supporters.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/3639505777538409699

19 - April 2023 - Welcome 42scientist - 737 Peak players
Forts statistician extraordinaire 42scientist joins the team to help wrangle the revived Pro League.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/3723956416428536272

20 - July 2023 - Forts Pro League: Season 2 - 1847 Peak players
The second season of the Forts Pro League launches with simultaneous English, French, and German livecasts.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/3656408671642378144?l=english

21 - October 2023 - Vulkan support, Free Weekend(!), and quick battles - 5283 Peak players
Preliminary Vulkan support is added, plane tuning, Free Weekend(!) and quick battles to help new players jump straight in.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/3760000974803744439?l=english

22 - January 2024 - Forts Pro League: Season 3 - 1116 Peak Players
Open registration for the Forts Pro League is announced. Season 3 currently underway with 40 teams participating.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/410900/view/3975057374076131787?l=english

And still so much coming in year 8!

If you haven't already, join our Forts Official Discord server to connect with other players, share strategies, create maps and mods, and for more information on upcoming events.

Thanks for playing Forts, and here's to seven more years!
EWG

Dodging a rival wizard’s torrent of fire. Picking up the Cursed Relic that turns the tide against that accursed golem. Fleeting victory! Embarrassing, pit-based defeat.

When a would-be Wizard of Legend bets their life to claim the Chalice of Immortality, the only thing certain is uncertainty. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared for the chaos that awaits in developer Dead Mage’s upcoming action-packed rogue-lite dungeon crawler.

Today, let’s delve into what a typical solo trial might look like for the brave, foolish, magical contenders of Wizard of Legend 2…

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2193540/Wizard_of_Legend_2/




In an era long before the events of the original Wizard of Legend, a rare solar eclipse heralds the return of one of Lanova’s most ancient traditions: the legendary Trials, in which wizards from across the realm vie for their shot at life everlasting.

Only one wizard at a time can live with this immortal boon, an honor that currently belongs to a decadent, reclusive master of the arcane arts called Hieronymus. Together with his Wizard Council—the wise and disciplined Madam Moulin, the gravity-tending geomancer Nazradin, and the powerful and headstrong Serjik—they will test these ambitious young challengers to the Chalice, and find out whether any of them are worthy of becoming a legend. They certainly have their doubts.


Each trial begins with you choosing 1 of 3 random wizards to take on the upcoming trial from beginning to end. Each contender has a particular penchant or power granted by their starting Relic, such as a watery shield that deflects projectiles, or an affinity for Dragon Arcana. Maybe you’ll choose a favorite you’re familiar with. Maybe you’ll choose something outside your comfort zone. Just don’t get too attached to your sorcerous new friend.



Before each wizard ventures into the Floating Lands (the gauntlet where Hieronymus hosts the Trials), you’ll first have a chance to explore the grand grounds of Van Eyckrous mansion, a hub of social and story activity where you’ll make some critical decisions for your run.

Here, you might chat with fellow wizard NPCs to hear about their brilliant (ahem) combat plans, engage Serjik or Hieronymus for sage advice or savage mockery, or strike up a conversation about the meaning of existence with some enchanted cleaning supplies. In this liminal space, the story advances between trials, as you learn more about the personalities, histories, secrets, and motivations that drive Wizard of Legend 2’s eccentric arcane assemblage.

Van Eyckrous mansion also plays host to a mystical Apparatus tended to by a young woman named Aletheia, Madam Moulin’s niece, conscripted to a life of monotonous maintenance due to her lack of magical talent. Wise wizards would do well to get on Aletheia’s good side, because the Apparatus could hold the key to ultimate success.

When a wizard feeds Chaos Gems into this machine, it grants permanent upgrades to the player—for example, making it so passing through portals rejuvenates health, or increasing the odds of discovering enhancements during your trials. These upgrades put the “-lite” in this rogue-lite, as they persist between each run; meaning when your current wizard falls in combat, the next wizards in line will be able to benefit from these upgrades, too.




Fire. Earth. Water. Air. Lightning. Chaos. Arcana are the source of every wizard’s power. The potential combinations are infinitely tantalizing. The opportunities for experimentation are as vast as the void. Before each trial begins, your wizard will select a loadout of three starting Arcana to use on their run, choosing from any of the six magical schools.

To start, you’ll pick one Basic Arcana (a workhorse cantrip you can cast as often as you like), one Signature Arcana (a more powerful ability; it also charges up a bar as you use it, eventually unleashing a mega-destructive ultimate form), and one Standard Arcana (a potent spell with a longer cooldown).

If you want all area-of-effect Fire Arcana, go for it. If you see what happens when you mix Water and Lighting, it’s your funeral. Want to try a trio of melee Arcana? Just the longest-range spells you can find? Want to try immortalizing your build as a meme? It’s up to you…just keep in mind that you’ll have opportunities to add two more Arcana to your arsenal during your trial, which could completely change your tactics and survival odds. A good wizard knows how to improvise.




Once you’ve selected your initial Arcana loadout, it’s time to pass through the portal into the Floating Lands to see what gleeful carnage the council has concocted to test you. Every wizard begins their trial in the same place—an enchanted, but not exactly enchanting, jungle—but individual paths soon diverge, as chambers, portals, monsters, and challenging events are reconfigured between each run according to the council’s whims and Nazradin’s geomantic talents.

What might a wizard encounter, you wonder? Here’s just a sample of the Floating Lands’ myriad challenges and boons…

• A chamber full of monstrous flora and fauna that must be defeated in order to bring down a magical barrier.
  
• The mysterious Nox, an eerily familiar merchant who’ll offer you a choice of powerful, trial-changing, probably cursed Relics to use on your run.
  
• A raucous, gladiatorial clash with wizard council member Serjik…and considering your health after the contest, it’s a bit unclear whether he’s helping you or hindering you.
  
• A rival NPC wizard specializing in Earth magic—defeat her, and perhaps she’ll drop one of her own Arcana to add to your arsenal for the remainder of your run.
  
• An enchanted chest that tries to kill you. Oooh, that’s bad. But there’s an Arcana held within. That’s good! The Arcana is a terrible mismatch for your current loadout. That’s bad. But you can transmute the Arcana into gold to purchase a useful Relic later on. That’s good! The Relic is also cursed. That’s…bad? (You can go now.)

At the end of each realm of the Floating Lands, every wizard must face off against its powerful boss, drawing upon all of their Arcana skill, dodging prowess, and dwindling health pool to advance to the next realm. Each realm has its own new environment, challenges, monsters, and nefarious ways to ruin a wizard’s day.

But one wizard’s demise is the next wizard’s opportunity! And when you die, the cycle begins anew. Only this time, your skill has increased. You can dodge that golem’s attack with 96.3% proficiency. You’ve amassed more Chaos Gems to feed to Aletheia’s Apparatus, giving you an edge that your unlucky predecessor didn’t have. And you’ve got an awesome idea for a frost-themed build inspired by that blue wizard bastard who turned you into a block of ice….

Perhaps this time you’ll become…the Wizard of Legend 2!

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Wizard of Legend 2 is currently in development, and Dead Mage is constantly iterating, testing, and gathering feedback—the gameplay and features discussed here are subject to change, and Dead Mage would love to hear what you think.

For more articles and posts like these and to be part of the conversation, follow Wizard of Legend 2 on X, Facebook, and Instagram, and join the community on Discord!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2193540/Wizard_of_Legend_2/

Hi there!

Polyarc here to check in and share some really exciting news.

We’ve teamed up with a handful of VR studios to bring together some of our favorite VR games into one incredible package: the Super 10 VR Bundle!

What’s in the Super 10 VR Bundle?

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Curious what awaits in the trials of Wizard of Legend 2?

The Wizard of Legend 2 team just posted a new article giving players an overview of what awaits the brave, foolish contenders seeking the Chalice of Immortality. Learn more about the characters, gameplay, and challenges you'll face on the Wizard of Legend 2 page, and find out more about what kind of chaos developer Dead Mage is conjuring up.

Read it here!



https://store.steampowered.com/app/2193540/Wizard_of_Legend_2/

Hey there Festival-goers!

With Season 3 fast approaching, we wanted to thank you all for your continued feedback and for making The Crew Motorfest what it is today! We've already talked about some Quality of Life Updates that are soon coming. Today, let's dig into the exciting new content! So buckle up and get ready for new vehicles, a brand-new playlist, new LIVE Summits and much more in The Crew Motorfest Season 3!

While Season 2 was all about celebrating car culture by taking part in your very own Gymkhana, Season 3 will transport you to the silver screen. Lights, camera, ACTION! Or ready, set GO?

We are excited to show you what else is coming up this season, just keep on reading to find out more!



This season, the Main Stage will be all about explosive driving, testing your skills on the asphalt, and always staying in the director's lenses!

First off, make sure that you check out the Main Stage regularly - each month, racers can progress through its challenges to become LEGENDS of The Crew Motorfest and earn special rewards for their racing skills.

Our first month of content brings you weekly themes like "Showstopper Classics: 80s" & "Showstopper Classics: Video Games". Entertainment is a large part of car culture - it's not just feats of incredible driving, or creative custom jobs, but it's about the spectacle. Legendary cars from a very glitzy era, infamous vehicles that made games famous, the triumphant alure of pro racing or the iconic cars from classic spy thrillers - this month is all about the action and the fun cars bring to the industry.

In April, we will invite two prolific streamers - BlackPanthaa & StereOnline to the main stage! The two will meet in what is bound to be a JDM-ladden party, for you to discover what they are all about.

In May, Forsberg takes the lead in what is a grand display of the biggest competitors in their field. You'll get the chance to race alongside the legendary racer to snatch the trophy.

Finally, June is for your most beloved content creators - and the ones stepping up to the plate are ThatDudeinBlue and Shmee150, to showcase their vision and personality!


Experience the magic of cinema on set and use your driving skills to become the best diver Hollywood has ever seen!

Supervised by Rick Martinez, and as the Movie's lead actor, you will become the star of every film you've been recruited for. Make sure to give it your all to help make the best action-packed production ever, through 9 brand new playlist events!

To do this, get behind the wheel of some of the most famous cars ever produced and drive, race and master every path with some of the most iconic cars in Hollywood blockbuster history - and unlock the Aston Martin DB5 (1963)!


The seasons is bringing you more than 20 new vehicle drops for TCM, plus 27 returning vehicles from The Crew 2! For the first month of the season, we're bringing you two of the most iconic move-star cars via the Year 1 Pass - Mini Cooper S (1968) and Aston Martin DBS (2022)! Also, the first Ivory Tower-designed hypercar will make its debut via shop drop - the Ivory Tower AEZUS (2024)!




And, we're bringing back some of the fan-favorite vehicles this season! Get ready for:

• Porsche 959 (1986), Porsche 356 (1948) & Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 on March 13th
  
• Gordon Murray T.50, Gordon Murray T.50S & Land Rover Defender (2022) on April 3rd
  
• Renault Maxi 5 Turbo, & Peugeot 205 T16 EVO2 on May 1st
  
• And Audi RS Q8 (2022) & Audi TT RS Roadster on June 5th!

For the players looking for an ultra-immersive experience, we've improved the integration OWO Haptic Jacket in The Crew Motorfest for this season. The haptic feedback simulation will work seamlessly with your in-game activities.

We also added an OWO-branded Motorfest jacket for you to customize your avatars in the game!


Getting a bit nostalgic? We're introducing a new feature for this season - the Legacy Mainstage! We'll bring back slices of content from previous seasons, and give you the opportunity to earn rewards they previously missed from earlier Main Stages.

The first Legacy Mainstage will drop on March 20th in your "Activities" tab. Afterwards, new Legacy Mainstage content will be added every second week of every month! Stay tuned for more information about this feature to come.


And that's all for now, Festival-goers! We know you'll be itching to hit the streets of O'ahu to see what Season 3 has to offer.

See you on the island! 🏝


For more information on The Crew®, check our official website. Join the The Crew® community on Reddit, TC Social, and Discord, and be sure to follow us on Twitch to never miss a livestream.

Changelog v2.0.6

- New Map, Minimap and Compass for player navigation.
- Relevant locations will now also have a map (Default key M) (Gamepad support will come next).
- Minimap has been updated.
- Indicators for all actors have been updated.

- Quest Helper has been added. Quest Helper will aid you on your quest by displaying and following the objective indicator on the compass. Relevant quest areas will also be displayed on the map. 
- You can find it by opening the character menu (TAB). 
- On the Quest tab, select your desired quest by clicking it.
- On the bottom of the objectives you will find a blue button (QUEST HELPER).
- You can enable/disable it by clicking it.

- You can hold space when fucking now in order to quickly orgasm.

Fixes:
- Gamma settings will properly load now.
- Fixed a collision in the dungeon where player could get stuck.
- Fixed some lights on the background of the city.
- Fixed some collisions with the Roman citizens in the city.
- Performance improvements related to shadows.
- Fixed an issue where the "talk" button for slaves was not working properly through the trader.
- Fixed slave name not properly showing when talking using the "talk" button through trader.
- Fixed the camera for the custom male when interacting at the market.
- Fixed a rare issue when taking the letter from Atticus but the dead slave would not trigger.
- Fixed same pose for females in Manipulus pose when doing anal.
- Fixed an issue where undressing a slave would keep it dressed.
- "Find the Mythical Dagger" and "Into the other side" quests polished their objectives and activation.

Known Issues:
- There are reported instances of players falling through the map.
- Black screen after finishing punish or sex (and some other locations).
- Losing Input after having sex with Valeria
Thank you for reporting bugs through the bug reporter, if you encounter any of those known issues, please provide also a description of what happened if possible.
Thank you for your support.
Salve Romanus!