We are thrilled to announce that Bleeding Moons, the interactive adventure novel and debut game from IAN Games, releases today! Available for PC for just $9.99, we’re also running a 10% launch week discount. The game can be found on Steam, GOG, the Phoenix Online Store, and more. Check out the launch trailer below!

As the second son of the Count de Valmain, Ian de Valmain was destined neither for greatness nor to inherit his father’s noble title. But when the King of the neighboring nation is assassinated, old rivalries, unchecked ambition, and political intrigue thrust Ian into a world of war and violence he isn’t prepared for. In order to save his county, Ian must go undercover in a mercenary camp, where he will be pushed to his limits, forced to choose what lines he’s willing to cross and which ones he cannot live with. Can he protect those he loves and find happiness and love for himself? How far is he willing to go? Whatever he chooses, one thing is certain: Ian’s life will never be the same.

Winner of 7 Alex d’Or awards, including Best Game and Best Story, Bleeding Moons explores mature themes of fate, duty, honor, and free will. Your choices will affect not only the outcome of the war but also the shape of Ian’s soul and the love of his life as you navigate to one of many possible endings.

Key Features:

• Fully interactive world where your choices determine the fate of the world around you
• Three potential romances to choose from
• Multiple endings to discover
• Over 100 hand-drawn locations
• A cast of more than 170 unique characters
• Winner of 7 Alex d’Or awards: Best Game (Gold), Public Choice (Gold), Best Scenario (Gold), Best Direction (Gold), Best World/Background (Gold), Best Story (Silver), and Best Atmosphere & Immersion (Silver)

We are excited to announce that Bleeding Moons, an interactive visual novel adventure by IAN Games, will be available on September 3rd! This award-winning tale of intrigue, romance, duty, and honor is the first release from IAN Games and will be available for PC at the Phoenix Online Store (www.postudios.com), Steam, GOG, and other channels. Check out the demo and wishlist the game on Steam now! 

As the second son of the Count de Valmain, Ian de Valmain was destined neither for greatness nor to inherit his father’s noble title. But when the King of the neighboring nation is assassinated, old rivalries, unchecked ambition, and political intrigue thrust Ian into a world of war and violence he isn’t prepared for. In order to save his county, Ian must go undercover in a mercenary camp, where he will be pushed to his limits, forced to choose what lines he’s willing to cross and which ones he cannot live with. Can he protect those he loves and find happiness and love for himself? How far is he willing to go? Whatever he chooses, one thing is certain: Ian’s life will never be the same.

Winner of 7 Alex d’Or awards, including Best Game and Best Story, Bleeding Moons explores mature themes of fate, duty, honor, and free will. Your choices will affect not only the outcome of the war but also the shape of Ian’s soul and the love of his life as you navigate to one of many possible endings. 

Key Features:

• Fully interactive world where your choices determine the fate of the world around you
• Three potential romances to choose from
• Multiple endings to discover
• Over 100 hand-drawn locations
• A cast of more than 170 unique characters
• Winner of 7 Alex d’Or awards: Best Game (Gold), Public Choice (Gold), Best Scenario (Gold), Best Direction (Gold), Best World/Background (Gold), Best Story (Silver), and Best Atmosphere & Immersion (Silver)

We are excited to announce the release of a new DLC for A Rite from the Stars! Developer Risin’ Goat has put together the “Makoan Legend Edition DLC”, a collection of art, lore, and music to enhance the world of A Rite from the Stars. Priced at just $6.99, the DLC includes 3 essential works to fully enjoy A Rite from the Stars and the universe around it.

• A Rite from the Stars Artbook: Tracing the evolution the game’s beautiful art and design, this 30-page book includes art from the team’s 2D and 3D artists, ranging from concepts to backgrounds to 3D renders, and even includes a few lovely pieces submitted by fans!

• The Official Guide to the Kaikala Universe: A meticulously comprehensive compendium on the Kaikala Universe, compiled by game designer and writer Carlos L. Hernando. This 90-page book contains all the lore created for the game, as well as some of the real-life inspirations, and a Makoan vocabulary, the original language created for the game.  

• A Rite from the Stars: The Original Soundtrack: Over 50 tracks and 2 hours of beautiful original music, composed by Daniel Núñez Martín and featuring the Organum Chorus. Inspired by ethnic, tribal, and orchestral music, this soundtrack captures the essence of the Mystical Island of Kaikala, and Makoan lyrics. It also includes bonus unused tracks, alternate compositions, and secret songs.

In celebration of the DLC release, A Rite from the Stars is on sale for 50% off this week, and the game and DLC can be purchased together at a 10% discount.

We are thrilled to announce that A Rite from the Stars, the whimsical coming-of-age adventure from Risin’ Goat and Phoenix Online Publishing, is available now! Releasing today for PC & Mac, with Linux coming soon, A Rite from the Stars can be found on Steam, the Phoenix Online Store, and more. The game is priced at $14.99 USD with a 10% launch week discount running in all stores. Check out the new trailer and screenshots below!

My friends, experts on games that pay real money, are thrilled to announce the long-awaited mobile release of Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller – Game of the Year Edition for both iOS and Android today! All 4 exciting episodes are available on mobile for $2.99 each in the App Store and on Google Play. Check out the new trailer on our YouTube channel.

Take on the role of Erica Reed, a Boston FBI agent with the power to see visions of the past, as she tracks down four different serial killers and uncover a series of clues left for someone with her specific ability. But who’s leaving the clues? How do they know her secret, and what do they want from her? This edition of the critically-acclaimed adventure features director’s commentary, behind-the-scenes development diaries, concept sketches, outtakes, and more!

Originally released in 2012 & 2013, the Cognition Game of the Year Edition was first published in 2014 after winning six Reader’s Choice Aggie Awards, including Best Adventure Game of 2013. Awarded entirely based on reader votes from the adventure game community at AdventureGamers.com, Cognition also came away with Best Writing (Drama), Best Story, Best Independent Adventure, Best Traditional Adventure, and Best Music.

Phoenix Online Publishing and Overflow Games are excited to announce today’s release of epic action RPG Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim for PC, Mac, and Linux! Starting as a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013, this sweeping fantasy tale in which combat, crafting, and physics-based puzzle-solving collide has already been praised as “an excellent action-adventure game” and “a breath of fresh air in the industry.” As young Viking Tyrim, players will take on a range of wondrous quests, battle unforgettable adversaries, and experience the adventure of a lifetime in Nygard, a legendary world of wonder bursting with colorful characters, playable vehicles, and open-world adventures. Featuring a complete crafting system that lets you build your own weapons and gear, playable vehicles ranging from ships to windsurfers, and dozens of quirky characters to interact with as you explore eight exotic islands filled with tricks, traps, and treasures, Cornerstone is now available on the Phoenix Online Store (store.postudios.com), Steam, GOG.com, the Humble Store, and other major online retailers for $19.99.

The Viking men of the village of Borja haven’t been seen in weeks, and Tyrim is determined to set forth and find them: An objective that will send him sneaking deep into the heart of enemy fortresses, combing dank dungeons on a hunt for lost artifacts, and actively taking the fight to the forces of evil as he pursues an increasingly inventive range of quests. Wielding the young warrior’s crafting and combat skills, you’ll set sail on trusty galleon the Mad Goat across the seas to uncover the world of Nygard’s mysteries, collecting fabulous relics, uncovering forbidden secrets and magic, and ultimately challenging a powerful ancient evil as you quest to bring the Vikings home.

“Developing this game has been such an amazing journey. Lots and lots of hard work, long days, late nights, many laughs and even a bit of frustration. We have probably developed as much as Tyrim has since the very start of this project!” says Jonathan Prytz, Lead Game Designer and Artist. “We have to thank our Kickstarter backers for believing in this game two and a half years ago and we hope to make them proud with all that we accomplished today! Finally the release is here and we’re super excited!”

Key Features 

• Epic, open-world blend of action RPG, physics-based puzzle-solving, and combat
• Complete crafting system – build your own weapons, armor, and gear
• Explore 8 exotic islands filled with unique enemies, treasures, and adventures
• Playable vehicles include ships, windsurfers, and more
• Dozens of quirky characters to interact and engage with
• Sweeping score includes live musicians and sound effects
• Fluid and realistic physics bring the action to life

In an echo from beyond the Veil, Phoenix Online Publishing and The Game Kitchen sent forth an unworldly and non-Euclidean announcement that the hit indie point-and-click horror adventure The Last Door: Season 2 – Collector’s Edition released today for PC, Mac, and Linux. The sequel to Season 1’s “love letter to Lovecraft”, the new 4 episode collection of the low-res graphics, high suspense horror delves further into the madness of the Veil and  introduces new characters, a larger world, more puzzles, new mysteries, upgraded art and effects, and even more gameplay, plus exclusive bonus content. Season 2 is available now for $9.99 on the Phoenix Online Store (store.postudios.com), Steam, the Humble Store, GOG.com, and other online retailers, as well as a bundle of both seasons at a 10% discount.

As Dr. John Wakefield, psychiatrist to Season 1’s protagonist Jeremiah Devitt, players will set out in search of his missing client and soon be drawn into the haunting web of forbidden knowledge, madness, and a deeper conspiracy hiding it all. As the search moves beyond England, can Jeremiah be found? Or will Wakefield merely find that he, too, is about to become lost in the search for the Last Door?

“We’re truly humbled by the support of the fans who have helped us in crafting this story, and we believe we’ve managed to create an epic conclusion to the series for them,” says Mauricio Garcia, CEO of The Game Kitchen. “We believe it’s time to finally meet what’s waiting for you beyond the Veil.”

The Game Kitchen has been developing and releasing The Last Door with their own unique crowdfunding subscription-based model on their website, where players have had early access to beta builds. The community feedback has been a part of shaping the game from the very beginning of the first Season.

The first season of The Last Door: Collector’s Edition, released in 2014, included all four episodes as well as exclusive bonus content and became a best-selling retro-themed horror adventure, earning high marks from fans and critics alike. A “love letter to Lovecraft”, players stepped into the shoes of Jeremiah Devitt to explore ancient mansions, decaying tenements, and the twisting, fog-filled alleys of London in search of memories Devitt had forgotten, but which had driven an old friend to suicide. Season 1 is available for PC, Mac, and Linux, as well as on mobile platforms for iOS and Android.

Key Features:

• Sequel to the  award-winning point-and-click Victorian era horror adventure, The Last Door
• Four episodes and exclusive extras and bonus content in one limited-edition set
• Guide Dr. Wakefield through new locations, characters, scenes, and puzzles in a new compelling mystery
• Search for and uncover forbidden knowledge that may drive you mad in a game inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe
• Includes a brand new haunting, original musical score by Carlos Viola

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming April 26^th release of epic action RPG Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim for PC, Mac, and Linux – a sweeping fantasy tale in which combat, crafting, and physics-based puzzle-solving collide. In the game, players will join young Viking Tyrim as he takes on a range of wondrous quests, battles unforgettable adversaries, and experiences the adventure of a lifetime in Nygard, a legendary world of wonder bursting with colorful characters, playable vehicles, and open-world adventures waiting to be explored.

Featuring a complete crafting system that lets you build your own weapons and gear, playable vehicles ranging from ships to windsurfers, and dozens of quirky characters to interact with as you explore eight exotic islands filled with tricks, traps, and treasures, Cornerstone is now available for pre-order from the Phoenix Online Store (store.postudios.com), GOG.com, the Humble Store, and other major online retailers, and a demo is available for PC, Mac, and Linux! 

The Viking men of the village of Borja haven’t been seen in years, and Tyrim is determined to set forth and find them: An objective that will send him sneaking deep into the heart of enemy fortresses, combing dank dungeons on a hunt for lost artifacts, and actively taking the fight to the forces of evil as he pursues an increasingly inventive range of quests at the behest of numerous characters. Wielding the young warrior’s crafting and combat skills, you’ll set sail on trust galleon the Mad Goat across the seas to uncover the world of Nygard’s mysteries, collecting fabulous relics, uncovering forbidden secrets and magic, and ultimately challenging a powerful ancient evil as you quest to bring the Vikings home along the way.

“This is a game that started as a mere dream and expanded to so much more than we could have ever imagined,” says Jonathan Prytz, Lead Game Designer and Artist. “Now that we’re here, the game is done and we couldn’t be prouder of the title! We can’t wait to see and hear what people think about it.”

“A refreshingly original and unique take on epic, open-world action role-playing, Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim aims to transport RPG fans to a world of unforgettable fantasy adventures,” says Scott Steinberg, General Manager of Phoenix Online Publishing. “The game’s one-of-a-kind blend of combat, crafting, and physics-based puzzle solving mechanics, and broad range of playable vehicles and quests, invites players to come along on an incredible journey, the likes of which they’ve never seen before.”

Key Features 

• Epic, open-world blend of action RPG, physics-based puzzle-solving, and combat
• Complete crafting system – build your own weapons, armor, and gear
• Explore 8 exotic islands filled with unique enemies, treasures, and adventures
• Playable vehicles include ships, windsurfers, and more
• Dozens of quirky characters to interact and engage with
• Sweeping score includes live musicians and sound effects
• Fluid and realistic physics bring the action to life

Releasing today in our store is the brand new adventure game from Infamous Quests, Order of the Thorne: The King’s Challenge! 

In a world far away, a tale of great adventure is coming to the land of Uir. Join Finn the bard on his quest to write ‘the greatest ballad ever’ as he undertakes “The King’s Challenge”. Every ten years, the ruler of the Faerie Realm, King Quilhairn, offers up his latest challenge to those brave enough to undertake the quest. Their prize? One wish, any wish that is within his power to grant, and the prestige of being lauded as “Hero of the Faerie Kingdom”.

Do you have the will and determination to guide Finn on his quest? Play your magic lute to discover the secrets of the land and entertain its people. Meet all kinds of interesting creatures, and prove your worth in this classic point and click adventure. 

Available now in the Phoenix Online Store for just $9.99 for PC, Mac, and Linux!

And to celebrate, Quest for Infamy is on sale for 50% off this week in our store!

Pinkerton Road Studio and Phoenix Online Studios today announced that Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20^th Anniversary Edition, Jane Jensen’s remake of the 1993 classic Sierra hit, is available now for iPad and Android tablets. With gorgeous updated high-res graphics, new scenes and puzzles, a remastered soundtrack and bonus behind-the-scenes content, this “remake done right” (Digital Spy, 4/5) combines everything that made the original moody, mature murder mystery a “provocative story experience” (Adventure Gamer, 4.5/5) with modern graphics, gameplay, and audio. First released for PC & Mac in October 2014, Day 1 of the mobile version is available as a free download, with in-app purchases for the remaining Days available upon release, priced at $2.99 and $3.99, and can be found in the iTunes Store and on GooglePlay. The new mobile trailer can be viewed below, and more information is available at www.GabrielKnight20th.com.

Gabriel Knight’s mobile debut contains all the same features available in the completely updated PC release, including:

• Gorgeous high-res 3D backgrounds and models with more New Orleans flavor
• The classic Gabriel Knight soundtrack, remastered and reorchestrated by original composer Robert Holmes
• New playable scenes and puzzles
• A tiered in-game hint system
• All-new special edition material, including behind-the-scenes material from the original Gabriel Knight, from concept art to storyboards and more, plus new interviews with members of the original team

Pinkerton and Phoenix Online also recently completed the release of “The Temptation,” the free graphic novel complement to Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers: 20^th Anniversary Edition. Set six months after the third game, and finds the finds the Schattenjäger back in Germany, alone, with Grace having departed for parts unknown, and wondering just what one does after fulfilling their destiny. The complete comic and short story are available as free downloads at www.GabrielKnight20th.com. 

Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers® 20^th Anniversary Edition is available now for PC & Mac on the Phoenix Online Store (store.postudios.com), Steam, GOG.com, and other online retailers for $19.99.