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Dead Island: Riptide - Definitive Edition Free on Steam. Sequel Heading to Valve's Platform
Zuzanna Domeradzka, 14 February 2024, 02:59
Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition can be grabbed for free on Steam. Deep Silver organized the promotion in connection with the upcoming release of the sequel on Valve's platform.
Forgotten Red Faction Games Reveals Concept Arts
Kamil Kleszyk, 21 December 2023, 03:46
A Deep Silver employee shared some concept arts from what most likely is an unrealized Red Faction project.
Fifth Saints Row Supposedly Drew Handfuls From SR2, but Publisher Wanted Something Different
Adrian Werner, 26 November 2023, 13:39
It is possible that the failure of Saints Row could have been avoided. After all, it turns out that the game was originally intended to be a continuation of the series, not a reboot.
Dead Island 2: Haus Will Focus on the 'Techno-death' Cult; Details Revealed
Marcin Przala, 11 October 2023, 13:12
We know the release date of the first major expansion for Dead Island 2. The Haus DLC, which will tell the story of the „techno-death” cult, will be released in early November, this year.
PayDay 3 Will Offer 4 Difficulty Levels; Last One Will be Brutal
Jan Kopacz, 06 July 2023, 14:23
The developers of co-op shooter PayDay 3 have talked about the difficulty levels that will appear in the game.
Dead Island 2 Will Get Two Expansions; First Details Revealed
Adrian Werner, 14 June 2023, 12:38
Dambuster and Deep Silver have announced two major story expansions for Dead Island 2.
Dead Island 2 In for an Earthquake; Big Changes Coming
Adrian Werner, 07 May 2023, 22:06
Plaion intends to merge its Deep Silver, Prime Matter and Ravenscourt divisions and start publishing games under its own banner.
Dead Island 2 Needs Even More Zombie Carnage? Developers May Have a Plan
Adrian Werner, 25 April 2023, 14:46
Dead Island 2 developers admit that they are considering adding a New Game Plus mode to the game, which would make re-playing the campaign more interesting.
Dead Island 2 Visual Comparison on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X
Adrian Werner, 21 April 2023, 15:40
Noteworthy videos have appeared online, showing the differences in graphics in Dead Island 2 on various hardware platforms.
Dead Island 2 Launches - Zombie Slaughter is Here
Adrian Werner, 21 April 2023, 14:40
After nine years today, the wait for the release of Dead Island 2 will finally come to an end. The game is collecting good reviews and boasts an impressive damage system.
Dead Island 2's Development Hell 'Wasn't All Bad'
Adrian Werner, 14 March 2023, 10:23
The studio responsible for Dead Island 2, Dambuster, believes that the game's bumpy development cycle has helped the game gain favor with gamers.
Dead Island 2 Delayed
Kamil Kleszyk, 17 November 2022, 14:16
Those who were hoping to start the next Dead Island adventure in February 2023 must swallow a bitter pill. The game's developers have announced that the title will not debut on the previously scheduled date.
Saints Row's Complete System Requirements; They Are Fairly Reasonable
Hubert Sledziewski, 19 August 2022, 22:59
We learned the full system requirements for the Saints Row reboot on PC. On paper, they do not seem excessive.
Dead Island 2 Lives; Release Date and Screenshots Leaked [UPDATED]
Adrian Werner, 19 August 2022, 13:59
A slew of details about Dead Island 2 have been leaked, including the release date, number of playable characters and fresh screenshots.
Create Your Own Boss in Saints Row Boss Factory
Agnes Adamus, 09 June 2022, 21:55
It was announced at Summer Game Fest that Saints Row Boss Factory the a demo of Saints Row Boss Factory, which enables us to create our own character, has hit the Internet.
New Saints Row in the Eyes of Industry Media
Jacob Blazewicz, 19 May 2022, 16:23
Saints Row will not lack the usual absurdity of the series, despite the complaints of fans. Ironically, new gameplay footage indicates that the game will be too similar to its predecessors rather than too „normal”.
Outward: Definitive Edition Launches and Gets a Well-deserved Overhaul
Przemyslaw Dygas, 17 May 2022, 11:56
Today marks the release of Outward: Definitive Edition. The RPG will be available for the first time to PS5 and Xbox Series S/X owners.
Dead Island 2 Rumored to Launch in a Few Months
Adrian Werner, 13 April 2022, 11:18
Interesting rumors have surfaced online, suggesting that Dead Island 2 might debut in just a few months.
Hardcore RPG Outward: Definitive Edition - Next-gen Upgrade Announced
Adrian Werner, 12 March 2022, 14:48
Outward: Definitive Edition, an enhanced and expanded edition of the 2019 hardcore RPG, has been announced. The revised edition will hit not only PC, but also PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.
Dead Island 2 May be Closer Than We Think
Michael Zegar, 17 February 2022, 20:36
Dead Island 2 was brought up during Embracer Group's financial results presentation today, and the CEO's response to one of the questions suggests that the release could come before next year's Easter.
Metro Exodus Sales Exceeded 6 Million Copies; Brand is Going Strong
Adrian Werner, 17 February 2022, 12:23
Embracer Group has announced that Metro Exodus sales have exceeded 6 million copies. It took the game three years to produce this result.
Embracer Group Working on Nearly 200 Games, Including 25 AAA Titles
Hubert Sledziewski, 17 November 2021, 22:15
Embracer Group, the parent company of companies like Deep Silver and Gearbox Software, among others, has released its financial report for the second quarter of 2021. It shows that in the last 12 months the conglomerate has acquired 37 development studios, and plans to buy 37 more in the next year.
Saints Row Reboot Delayed by Several Months
Paul Musiolik, 17 November 2021, 11:46
The reboot of Saints Row has been delayed by several months. The studio wants to polish the game before the August release on PC as well as both major console generations.
PayDay 3 Will Bring the Action to New York City and Introduce Digital Gadgets
Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 23 October 2021, 16:32
PayDay 3 devs revealed who are the main characters of the new installment and where the action will take place. The title will take players to New York City.
Saints Row Reboot on Extensive Gameplay
Adrian Werner, 21 October 2021, 17:50
Gameplay from the new Saints Row has appeared in the web. It illustrates the direction in which the gameplay will go in the reboot of the popular series.
Here's the Colorful and Diverse World of Saints Row Reboot
Hubert Sledziewski, 12 October 2021, 20:07
A short video showing the world of the upcoming Saints Row game, namely the city of Santo Ileso and the surrounding areas, has appeared on the web. It seems colorful and quite diverse.
Saints Row's Character Customization Will be Independent of Gender
Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 10 October 2021, 20:19
The Saints Row reboot will take character customization to a new level, enabling us to combine any elements of our apparel regardless of the chosen gender.
Saints Row Reboot to Have Richest Customization in the Series' History
Jacob Blazewicz, 11 September 2021, 20:28
Volition published further information on the new Saints Row. The reboot will offer a wealth of customization options, and the developers are also preparing some surprises.
Classic RPG Pathfinder: Kingmaker With Good Sales Results
Adrian Werner, 31 August 2021, 12:11
Koch Media revealed the sales results of Pathfinder: Kingmaker and released a new trailer for the sequel, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.
Saints Row Reboot in First Gameplay
Adrian Werner, 30 August 2021, 14:31
Volition shared a new video from the new Saints Row. It contains the first fragments of gameplay and enables us to take a closer look at the city where the game will take place.
Saints Row Reboot - First Details Revealed
Michael Zegar, 26 August 2021, 16:16
The presentation of the new installment in the Saints Row series left us with more questions than answers. Because of this, Volition shed some light on the storyline, gameplay, and exclusivity on Epic Games Store.
Metro Exodus 60 FPS Patch and Improved Ray Tracing on Xbox Series X/S Now Available
Jacob Blazewicz, 17 June 2021, 15:19
Deep Silver has rushed its Metro Exodus upgrade for Xbox Series X/S consoles a bit. As a result, the next-gen update to the game (including improved ray tracing) is now available for download on Microsoft's platforms.
Saber Interactive's Painkiller Unlikely to be Released Soon
Christian Pieniazek, 11 June 2021, 21:21
Saber Interactive revealed some details about the new game from the Painkiller series, which it is currently working on. It turns out that the project is still at a very early stage of development.
Let's Watch Koch Primetime
Adrian Werner, 11 June 2021, 20:40
Koch Primetime, a game show from Koch Media, will take place tonight. We expect to see PayDay 3, Final Form and Chorus, among others. However, the presentation will not feature Saints Row V, Dead Island 2 and the new Timesplitters.
Medieval Sci-fi - Here's The Last Oricru
Jacob Blazewicz, 10 June 2021, 22:00
What would a brutal action RPG combining medieval and sci-fe look like? This question is answered by The Last Oricru, one of Koch Media's new projects, which will be released under the publisher's new brand: Prime Matter.
PayDay 3, New Painkiller and Kingdom Come on Switch - Prime Matter Reveals Plans
Christian Pieniazek, 10 June 2021, 21:35
Prime Matter is a new publishing brand owned by Koch Media Group. It has been announced that it will release a number of promising projects, including a new Painkiller, PayDay 3 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance for Nintendo Switch.
Kingdom Come 2 at the E3? Devs and Publisher Tease a Sequel
Adrian Werner, 09 June 2021, 13:52
Judging by the recent activity of Koch Media and devs at Warhorse, it is very likely that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will be announced during this year's E3.
The Medium May be Coming to PS5; Boxed Release Approaching
Hubert Sledziewski, 06 June 2021, 22:10
The Medium from Bloober Team may be heading to PS5. Such revelation is suggested by the game's ESRB age rating.
TimeSplitters Will Return - Deep Silver Resurrects Free Radical Design
Milosz Szubert, 20 May 2021, 13:35
Deep Silver has announced the resurrection of Free Radical Design. Its core will be comprised of the most important people from the old team, including its original founders. Together they will prepare the next installment of the TimeSplitters series.
Saints Row: The Third Remastered on Steam; Free PS5 and XSX Update
Michael Kulakowski, 18 May 2021, 21:48
The new version of Saints Row: The Third Remastered for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles will be made available at the end of May for free to all owners of the game. Next week the title will also go on sale on Steam and GOG.
Saints Row 5 and Dead Island 2 May End Up as EGS Exclusives
Adrian Werner, 04 May 2021, 15:03
Thanks to leaked court documents, we've learned that the PC versions of Dead Island 2 and Saints Row 5 will be released exclusively on Epic Games Store.
PayDay 3 Confirmed, Koch Media Will Fund It
Adrian Werner, 19 March 2021, 12:37
Starbreeze has finally found a publisher for PayDay 3. Koch Media will support the project with 50 million euros, which will finance development, marketing and at least 18 months of post-release support for the game.
Dead Island 2 Only on PC, XSX and PS5. Last-gen Versions Abandoned
Adrian Werner, 02 March 2021, 10:18
Reports have surfaced online claiming that the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of Dead Island 2 have been canceled, and that the game will only be coming to PC and next-gen consoles, namely Xbox Series X/ and PS5.
Metro Exodus PC With Upgrades; Details on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Versions
Agnes Adamus, 15 February 2021, 18:52
4A Games and Deep Silver announced that Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition, an upgraded version of the 2019 game, will be coming to PC. At the same time, the devs provided details related to ports for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The Medium and Observer: System Redux Will Get Boxed Editions
Adrian Piotrowski, 12 February 2021, 18:37
Bloober Team will release its two latest games in boxed versions. The Austrian company Koch Media will handle the distribution.
Embracer Group Exceeds Ubisoft in Terms of Market Value
Adrian Werner, 10 February 2021, 11:39
Ubisoft is no longer the most valuable company in the European games industry. Yesterday it was overtaken in terms of market capitalisation by Embracer Group, which includes THQ Nordic and Deep Silver, among other entities.
Hardcore RPG Outward Expects Second DLC
Adrian Werner, 29 October 2020, 12:50
Nine Dots Studio and Deep Silver announced Outward: The Three Brothers, the second DLC for the popular RPG.
This Month Will Bring New Maps and Co-op Mode to Iron Harvest
Christian Pieniazek, 03 September 2020, 20:06
Developers from KING Art Games shared a short-term roadmap for Iron Harvest. Later this month, the game will see, among other things, new maps and a full-fledged cooperation mode.
First Reviews: Iron Harvest - Hits the Sweet Spot of RTS Fans
Jacob Blazewicz, 31 August 2020, 21:27
Iron Harvest got its first reviews. Critics praise the work of KING Art Games for its gameplay and technical layer, although there were also some negative comments on the game.
First Gameplay From Next-gen Space Shooter Chorus
Jacob Blazewicz, 27 August 2020, 21:36
As part of the GamesCom 2020 event, the devs presented a gameplay trailer from Chorus. The trailer gives us a foretaste of the attractions that we will see in the space shooter from Deep Silver's publishing catalogue.