Pangyo, South Korea – NCSOFT has just launched the global beta for its action-packed game BATTLE CRUSH. The second beta test went live at midnight on March 21st, 0:00 a.m PT (Pacific time). Players from around the world are warmly invited to join and become a pivotal part of BATTLE CRUSH’S game journey.

Back in October, NCSOFT kicked off the first global beta test for BATTLE CRUSH. This time, the testing will be expanded to include 97 countries encompassing North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania. Players around the globe can dive into the action on both PC (via Steam) and mobile (Android) until 11 p.m. PT on March 28th.

In this second global beta test, players will be able to experience the enhanced gameplay of BATTLE CRUSH, now significantly improved thanks to your feedback from the first beta. Key upgrades include an enhanced PC control using keyboard and mouse, redesigned lobby UI for seamless interaction, added rewards system that makes defeating enemies even more satisfying and eased the difficulty of stamina management.

BATTLE CRUSH offers a thrilling action battle brawler where players fight to be the last one standing on ever-shrinking battlefields, filled with enemies. You will be able to pick characters of your choice from various gods and mythological creatures, called Calixers, to dominate the arena and overwhelm your enemies. Put your skill set to the test through a diverse array of Calixers, each offering unique play styles to explore. Strike down your foes and be crowned victorious in the heat of an epic battle! 

Key features include:

• Strategic combat action that uses simple controls, terrain, and objects.

• Unique battlefields and various game modes supporting up to 30 players. 

• Characters with unique action skills inspired by mythical legends.

Set for global release in the first half of 2024, BATTLE CRUSH is currently in development as a cross-platform title, including Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), and Mobile. More detailed information is available on the official BATTLE CRUSH website, Discord, and YouTube channel. 

Join the second global beta test via the BATTLE CRUSH official website: https://battlecrush.plaync.com/en-us/index

Oslo Norway – The Norwegian Indie game studio Ananki Game Studio is thrilled to reveal the brand new gameplay from the promising The Fate of Baldr. The developer team behind the game made a nice commented playthrough of The Fate of Baldr.

Ananki had a blast when they played The Fate of Baldr together and it gives all of you insights of what to expect of the game when it releases on Steam this year. This official developer playthrough of The Fate of Baldr gives the complete overview of the Norse mythology inspired unique tower defense game.

We’re thrilled to showcase some of the game mechanics, along with useful tips and tricks to enhance your gameplay experience.” said Ananki Game Studio.

Fearless warrior vikings on their journey to an alien world, that’s the start of this epic new 3D tower defense game The Fate of Baldr. It’s time to get rid of the alien squads using their advanced firearms and defensive towers. As the battle hardens, the Vikings know that the fate of the entire universe is in their hands.

Watch the developer playthrough here: https://youtu.be/i1A-ok–WgA

Release your inner viking and embark on a new adventure by wishlisting The Fate of Baldr on Steam.

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About Ananki Game Studio
Ananki Game Studio is an indie game development studio with 3 full time employees based in Oslo, Norway. The team consists of André (CEO/programmer), Asia (2d artist) and Anders (3d artist/programmer). Each of them have 10+ years of prior experience with programming, 2D art and 3D modeling. They’ve been developing games full time since 2020.