ESDigital Games Reveals Exciting gamescom Line-up

ESDigital Games :

Limassol, Cyprus - 19 August 2024. Publisher ESDIgital Games is thrilled to reveal its 2024 gamescom lineup, with some stellar titles showcasing never-before-seen gameplay in both the Business and Consumer halls at this year’s event.
 

Gamers heading to gamecom will have the chance to get hands-on with some truly exciting titles covering all kinds of genres! Located in the bustling Indie Arena Booth (Hall 10.2, Booth F010g - E019) ESDigital Games will be showcasing brand new game demos for AWAKEN - Astral Blade, Steel Seed, Island of Winds, BattleJuice Alchemist and Sky of Tides. There will also be the chance to snap a picture with two awesome cosplayers portraying the protagonists Tania from AWAKEN - Astral Blade and Zoe from Steel Seed as well as grabbing some cool branded merchandise after trying out the hands-on demos.
 

In addition to the Indie Arena Booth, the team will also have playable demos for Cats on Duty, Memory Lost, and REMEDIUM on the Polish Indie Booth (Hall 10.2, F-041) for fans to try out!
 

Can’t make it to gamescom? Don’t worry as ESDigital Games has you covered! Starting on 21 August for the length of the show, fans can head over to Steam and download the special gamescom demos for Steel Seed and AWAKEN - Astral Blade, the same demos as consumers can play at the show! Running for the length of gamescom (21 - 25 August) gamers will be able to download and play the brand new Steam demos from the show and experience all the new action and adventure these two titles have to offer. The Steel Seed and AWAKEN - Astral Blade Steam demos will be live on 21 August and run until the end of the show on 25 August. Head over to Steam for more information and add all of the titles to your Wishlist.
 

In celebration of this fantastic opportunity, ESDigital Games has released two brand new gamescom gameplay trailers to whet your appetite ahead of the show. Check out the new trailers below! 

Watch the gamescom 2024 gameplay trailer for Steel Seed here

Watch the gamescom 2024 gameplay trailer for AWAKEN - Astral Blade here 

More information on all the great games available to play at gamescom: 

 

AWAKEN - Astral Blade - Steam | PS
 

Weave your own story in AWAKEN: Astral Blade, the dark 2D Metroidvania, side-scrolling game from developer Dark Pigeon Games. Join Tania, the bionically enhanced protagonist as she is sent deep into the rainforests in search of a missing Investigation Force.  Here Tania’s journey truly begins when she discovers ancient secrets buried deep within the ruins of the forest, and she must discover the truth of her own origins and destiny. Dive into the dark and mysterious world Tania must navigate through and test your skills against some truly astonishing enemies! 
 

Sky of Tides - Steam | EGS | PS | Xbox | Nintendo Switch
 

Sky of Tides developed by Lofty Sky Entertainment, is a story-driven sci-fi adventure with RPG elements set in a technologically advanced universe on the brink of war. Play as Rin, who must search for her missing father and heal the broken planet of Numen. Explore the world while your choices shape your character. Check out this latest version of Sky of Tides and dive into the deep narrative and see how balanced decision-making will influence the game progression. 
 

Steel Seed - Steam | EGS | PS | Xbox | Nintendo Switch
 

Steel Seed developed by Storm in a Teacup, is a stealth action-adventure game set in a dark, sci-fi world where humanity hangs on the brink of extinction. Join our protagonist Zoe, and a flying drone Koby, as they investigate the depths of a hostile underground facility in search of answers and the key to the survival of mankind. Having revealed the stealth and action gameplay in Steel Seed, the gamescom demo will now introduce the deep story and exploration side of Zoe’s journey through the stunning futuristic environments. 
 

Island of Winds - Steam | EGS | PS | Xbox | Nintendo Switch
 

Island of Winds developed by Parity Games is an adventure game set in a stunning open-world environment inspired by 17th-century Iceland, drawing upon its nature, folklore and history. The core gameplay involves a rich story, extensive lore and intriguing puzzles, as well as legendary creatures, spellcasting and a special focus on empathy encounters. 
 

Battlejuice Alchemist - Steam | EGS | PS | Xbox | Nintendo Switch
 

‘GDC Best in Play 2024 winner’ - Battlejuice Alchemist is a complex alchemy RPG that adds an equipment-based skill system to the classic aRPG formula. Focus on top-down combat or opt for JRPG-style one-on-one fights. Explore the wilderness, learn ritual magic, and craft potions to fight demonic hordes overrunning the lands.
 

Cats On Duty - Steam | EGS | PS | Xbox | Nintendo Switch
 

Cats on Duty is a purr-fect blend of RTS, tower defense, and match-3 game genres. Manage two game fields at once, as well as arm and upgrade your cat towers to defeat hordes of formidable foes. Enjoy the meow-nificent battle!
 

Memory Lost - Steam | EGS | PS | Xbox | Nintendo Switch 
 

Memory Lost is a story-driven action shooter built around innovative game mechanics based on capturing enemies' minds and taking control of their bodies. With no med packs available and only one magazine in your weapon, you must change bodies in order to survive! 
 

REMEDIUM - Steam | EGS | PS | Xbox | Nintendo Switch
 

A fast-paced twin-stick shooter game set in a grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance setting. It has been over a hundred years since the terrible plague devoured the whole continent and turned almost everyone into maddened mutants. Only a few survivors managed to find refuge behind the huge walls of the fortress cities. Infected while foraging outside the city walls, your only hope of survival is to fight through the hordes of mutants and chimaeras to find a cure! 
 

The ESDigital Games team is looking forward to welcoming all gamers to the Indie Arena Booth from 21-25 August, so head over to Hall 10.2, say hi and play some awesome games! 

For more information on ESDigital Games portfolio of titles, visit the official website - https://esdigital.games/
 

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Notes to Editors:

The ESDigital Games team have a huge B2B presence this year with focus on Steel Seed, Sky of Tides, AWAKEN - Astral Blade and Island of Winds with never-before-seen game play for hands-on hosted by the development teams. Any of the other great titles listed above will be available on the B2B booth too! 

The following team members will all be available to meet and be on hand for interviews throughout the 21-23 August and located in Hall 4.1 Booth D-011 (on the Galaktus bizhub booth): 
 

Steel Seed (Storm in a Teacup)

Roberto Semprebene - COO

Jacopo Vanicore - Game Designer

Sky of Tides (Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc) 

Jason Loftus - Executive Producer

Judith Cheung - Creative Director

Island of Winds (Parity Games) 

María Guðmundsdóttir - CEO & Founder

Guðrún Þóra Gunnarsdóttir -  Lead Graphic Designer & 2D Animator

BattleJuice Alchemist (Alchemical Works)

Alain Brunotte - CEO and Founder

REMEDIUM (Sobaka Studio)

Dmitry Kachkov - CEO
 

Meeting spaces are still available so if you would like to interview the team and get your own hands-on time with these great games (and grab some exclusive mech in the process!) please email me at [email protected] and I will happily set something up for you! 

About ESDigital Games:

ESDigital Games is a global video games publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC as well as consoles. ESDigital Games portfolio includes the 80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings, the tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes, the Early Access release of roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts and the release of the action beat ‘em up 9 Monkeys of Shaolin. Their upcoming releases include twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM, RTS tower defense and match-3 mechanics title Cats on Duty, the Metroidvana inspired Awaken - Astral Blade, complex alchemy RPG Battlejuice Alchemist, and the story-driven sci-fi adventure Sky of Tides as well as new unannounced titles in development.