Whitethorn Games Celebrates 7 Years of Inclusive, Accessible, Easy-Going Games
Our birthday is coming up, and we want you to join the party! On September 27, Whitethorn Games — publishers of inclusive, accessible, easy-going indie games — is celebrating seven years of sharing amazing games from incredible indie developers.
As part of our birthday bash, from September 18 through October 8, you’ll be able to get some fantastic deals for PC and Xbox on some of our games, including APICO, Calico, Lake, Wytchwood, and more! We’re also discounting some of our most popular Whitethorn Games merch for the duration of the event. You can find the full details below:
Merch Sale: Visit the Whitethorn Games website from September 18 through October 8 to add to your pin collection! All Whitethorn Games branded pins, including our popular “Games are for Everone” pins, and cabin logo pins are all on sale for just $12!
Whitethorn Games Anniversary Sale on GOG: Visit GOG from September 18 through September 24 to get great deals, with discounts ranging from 40% to 70% off on Calico, Evan’s Remains, and Wytchwood.
Whitethorn Games Anniversary Sale on Humble Bundle: Starting on September 18 through September 24, build up your collection of indies from Humble Bundle with deals ranging from 35% to 80% off. Titles included in the sale are Aground, APICO, Beans, Beast of Maravilla Island, Bombfest, Calico, Evan’s Remains, Kana Quest, Newt One, Onsen Master, Princess Farmer, StarCrossed, Teacup, Where the Bees Make Honey, and Wytchwood.
Whitethorn Games Anniversary Sale on Xbox: From September 25 through October 8, visit the Xbox store to get great games, including Aground, APICO, Beasts of Maravilla Island, Bombfest, Calico, Evan’s Remains, Newt One, Onsen Master, Princess Farmer, RE:CALL, StarCrossed, Teacup, The Forest Cathedral, We Should Talk, Where the Bees Make Honey, and Wytchwood, with discounts ranging from 35% to 80% off!
Whitethorn Games Anniversary Sale on Steam: Check out Whitethorn Games on Steam from September 25 through October 1 to build up your collection of inclusive, accessible, easy-going PC games. Get fantastic deals on Aground, Beans, Beasts of Maravilla Island, Bombfest, Calico, Evan’s Remains, Kana Quest, Newt One, Onsen Master, Princess Farmer, RE:CALL, StarCrossed, Teacup, The Forest Cathedral, and Where the Bees Make Honey, with discounts ranging from 35% to 68% off!
Whitethorn Games Anniversary Sale on EPIC Games Store: Get some of your favorite Whitethorn games by visiting the EPIC Games Store between October 2 through October 8. With discounts ranging from 35% to 55%, titles on sale will include APICO, Beasts of Maravilla Island, Calico, Lake, Princess Farmer, RE:CALL, Teacup, The Forest Cathedral, and Wytchwood.
Keep an eye out for more news throughout September by following Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.
Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island Joins Save & Sound - A Celebration of Music in Games - This September
We’re excited to share that Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island will be joining a line-up of incredible indies as part of the Save & Sound Steam event! One of the largest digital expos focused on audio and music in-game, the festival will feature a series of online concerts, deep-dives, and mashups from over 70 developers from around the world.
The event runs from September 11 through 14. As part of the event, those in attendance can catch a three-day live show showcasing original content, including developer talks, behind-the-scenes musical performances and more, beginning on September 11 at 10:00 AM PDT / 7:00 PM CEST.
Save & Sound will be streamed on the Save & Sound website, and the Bedtime Digital Games YouTube, and Twitch.
Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island will launch on PC via Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2000210/Mythwrecked_Ambrosia_Island.
To keep up with all things Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island, be sure to follow the game on Twitter, and Polygon Treehouse on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, and visit the official website.
Follow Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit the official website.
APICO Heeds the Call of The Sea as Update 3.0 is Headed to PC This Fall
Your beekeeping adventures on APICO Islands are expanding into new depths, as today, developer TNgineers and publisher Whitethorn Games announce a new update for the beloved beekeeping sim APICO. Coming to PC on September 26, Update 3.0: What Lies Beeneath invites you to dive into the crystal blue ocean waters surrounding the APICO archipelago and explore its depths. New areas, forageables, quests, and, of course, new bees are yours to discover deep bee-low the watery abyss.
Get a glimpse of Update 3.0: What Lies Beeneath in an all-new trailer:
New features coming to APICO in Update 3.0: What Lies Beeneath include:
New areas: Dive deep down to the bottom of the ocean and discover a new bee-ome with new areas to explore that include deep-sea flora and fauna, a coral reef system, and more!
New Bees: Discover, collect, build homes and breed new species of bees found only at the furthest depths of the ocean, and collect their resources for craftables and quests.
New Quests: Harness the help of your newfound bee friends to restore the damaged coral reef system and clean up underwater pollution to help the bee-cosystem and its inhabitants thrive.
New Fishing Mechanic: Skipper’s dad, Captain, arrives at the archipelago to teach you the ins and outs of a new mechanic — fishing!
And More: New quality-of-life improvements, including a newly added trash can and nearby chest auto-deposit, will help your beekeeping bee-come more efficient than ever!
About APICO
APICO combines resource gathering, biology, and minigames with ideas from both real-life and fantasy beekeeping and gardening, as it teaches players about the ins and outs of maintaining a healthy hive and the importance of our irreplaceable pollinating pals. The islands of APICO were once abuzz with different species of bees, and it’s up to players to rediscover lost species, cross-breed new ones, and repopulate each unique bee-ome. Progressing further into the game may also uncover some forgotten secrets.
As well, a portion of the games’ profits goes toward bee conservation. Full details about these efforts can be found here: https://apico.buzz/savethebees.
Features of APICO include:
Play together with up to four in online co-op, with cross-play available on all platforms!
Unique crafting and beekeeping minigames that drive gameplay progression.
Cross-breed different bees and other pollinators, including butterflies, moths, and solitary bees, to discover over 30 new species.
Grow flowers — each with their own special effect on the environment — to keep your pollinators happy!
Make and sell honey, Apicola, incense, candles, and other beekeeping products.
Repopulate lost species and release them back into the wild.
Multiple biomes to explore, each with its own unique pollinator species.
A chill soundtrack by Mothense creates a relaxing atmosphere.
Uncover the forgotten secrets of the APICO Islands.
APICO is currently available on PC via Steam, Epic Game Store, Humble Games, itch.io, Utomik, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch™, and Xbox One and Series S|X for $19.99 USD.
APICO Update 3.0: What Lies Beeneath will be available on PC via Steam and itch.io on September 26.
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Details about the accessibility features available in AIPCO can be found here: https://whitethorngames.com/apico/accessibility.
Get Your Cameras Ready - Beasts of Maravilla Island Joins the Aim & Snap Games Event This Week
Today, we at Whitethorn Games are thrilled to announce that the magical photography game Beasts of Maravilla Island has joined the Aim & Snap Games event.
In celebration of “World Photography Week”, the event organized by Runaway Play features a selection of photography-focused award-winning games. The Aim & Snap Games event runs from August 19 through August 26 and includes fantastic indie games available at a discount, demos to play, and a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
All of the games participating in the seven-day event feature a camera mechanic as part of the core gameplay. As the rise of camera mechanics in games is celebrated, the event organizers, Runaway Play, hope to highlight the popularity of photography games as a rising sub-genre and connect fans with games they love.
Games participating in the Aim & Snap event include:
The week-long event includes a giveaway competition, where participants can enter for a chance to win keys from the featured games, including a major prize winner who will receive a key for the eight participating Steam games! Interested entrants can submit their entries by visiting the Aim & Snap official website!
Prominently featuring photography and camera mechanics as core gameplay elements, these featured games belong to a niche sub-genre yet to be officially categorized on gaming platforms – Photography games. Nevertheless, celebrated titles such as TOEM (BAFTA Games Awards), Umurangi Generation (Indie Games Festival), SEASON: A Letter to the Future (BIG Festival), Alba: A Wildlife Adventure (Games For Change Awards) have garnered prestigious gaming awards. All of the participating games have a dedicated and passionate audience, with games like Beasts of Maravilla Island leaving a lasting impression on players and the gaming industry alike. Play the games, say cheese and enjoy the depths of each title, all of which are the perfect experience for aspiring Virtual Photographers!
In Beasts of Maravilla Island, players assume the role of Marina Montez, an aspiring wildlife photographer who is armed with her grandfather's journal of Maravilla and his camera. The protective magic of Maravilla Island is waning, and the only way to save it is to restore humanity's belief in the magical. To save Maravilla Island, players must climb, explore, and solve puzzles with the island's flora and fauna to find and photograph its fabulous beasts.
Runaway Play is an award-winning independent game developer and publisher based in New Zealand. They recently released Flutter Away on Nintendo Switch and Steam, a short nature exploration game set in a cozy nook of the Amazon rainforest. In Flutter Away you are a butterfly researcher on a five-day camping trip. Explore nearby tracks, take photos, meet animal friends and journal your discoveries!
Check out the week-long event’s official website and search #AimandSnapGames on social media, and stay up to date with the latest information by following Runaway Play on Twitter.
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