NOR W E GIA N G A M E S

2016
NORWEGIAN
GAMES
HAVE YOU EVER PLAYED A NORWEGIAN VIDEO GAME?
Maybe you have played a Norwegian game without even knowing
its origin? One of the most downloaded games at iTunes are the
Fun Run-series, developed by a small company based in Bergen,
which together have exceeded 75 million downloads in Appstore.
The Norwegian game market has been dominated by international
games, but this is now rapidly changing.
Between 2009 and 2013, the funding for game development from
The Norwegian Film Institute was increased by 110%, while 2014
and 2015 saw a further increase in our funding for development
and marketing of Norwegian games. And recently the Norwegian
Ministry of Culture, Innovation Norway and the Norwegian Film
TROLLS VS VIKINGS 2
Megapop AS
KAJA HENCH DYRLIE
Head of Production
Cell: +47 951 46 912
Mail: [email protected]
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NORWEGIAN GAMES 2016
MIA LINDRUP
Senior Advisor, Promotion
and International relations
Cell: +47 922 26 978
Mail: [email protected]
Institute together launched the Games Go Global initiative - a new
export programme for Norwegian computer game companies to
help facilitate our games reaching its audience.
Norwegian games are being noticed and appreciated
internationally as demonstrated by the broad range of games
being presented in this catalogue. We hope you find something
that sparks your curiosity and that you spend hours and hours
playing through the games. Just like we do.
IN PRODUCTION
RELEASED 2015/2016
AGENTS VS VILLAIN......................................................................................................................................................6
CORRODED................................................................................................................................................................................7
DEGREES OF SEPARATION.................................................................................................................................. 8
DRAGONBOX TREASURE....................................................................................................................................... 9
DIG.......................................................................................................................................................................................................10
DRAUGEN....................................................................................................................................................................................11
EARTHLOCK: FESTIVAL OF MAGIC...........................................................................................................12
ELIAS - THE HUNT FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS................................................................. 13
FUGL.................................................................................................................................................................................................14
GRIMM: DARK LEGACY............................................................................................................................................. 15
ICONOCLASTS.....................................................................................................................................................................16
INTERSECTION.....................................................................................................................................................................17
KLANG............................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
LITTLE GREY FERGIE SAVES THE DAY................................................................................................19
MANUAL SAMUEL......................................................................................................................................................... 20
MOONS OF MADNESS................................................................................................................................................21
MOSAIC........................................................................................................................................................................................22
MY CHILD LEBENSBORN......................................................................................................................................23
MYRIAD........................................................................................................................................................................................24
PIRAMIDA..................................................................................................................................................................................25
PODE...............................................................................................................................................................................................26
REDUX...........................................................................................................................................................................................27
SKATE LINES.........................................................................................................................................................................28
THE ASTONISHING: RISE OF G.N.E.A....................................................................................................29 THE STARGAZER EXPERIENCE................................................................................................................... 30
THROUGH THE WOODS.......................................................................................................................................... 31
TROLLS VS VIKINGS 2..............................................................................................................................................32
WORLD TO THE WEST.............................................................................................................................................33
AMONG THE SLEEP.....................................................................................................................................................34
ANGEL ADVENTURES..............................................................................................................................................34
ANGEL DASH MINECART.....................................................................................................................................35
BLOCK N LOAD..................................................................................................................................................................35
BOOOOO...................................................................................................................................................................................36
DRAGONBOX NUMBERS.......................................................................................................................................36
DREAMFALL..........................................................................................................................................................................37
FLEM................................................................................................................................................................................................37
KNUTSEN OG LUDVIGSEN ON TRACK................................................................................................38
ORBIT.............................................................................................................................................................................................38
CAPTAIN SABERTOOTH AND THE TREASURE OF LAMA RAMA��������������������39
SHADOW PUPPETEER.............................................................................................................................................39
SHIFTLINGS...........................................................................................................................................................................40
THE LAST NINJA TWINS.......................................................................................................................................40
THE PARK...................................................................................................................................................................................41
TRACKDAY MANAGER..............................................................................................................................................41
WARHAMMER: ARCANE MAGIC.................................................................................................................42
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IN PRODUCTION
IN PRODUCTION
AGENTS VS VILLAIN
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
Q4 2016
Xbox, Playstation
Multiplayer Action
10+
SYNOPSIS: Agents vs Villain is a fast paced action
game where one player takes the role of an evil
villain. The other players are secret agents trying to
reach his lair. However, the agents traverse a level
filled with deadly traps controlled by the villain. In
addition, they have to compete against each other
to reach the villain first to claim all the glory. Will
you be the best agent and reach the villain first?
Or, will you be the villain, sending countless agents
to their deaths?
COMPANY: In Process, we want to create games
that we would love to play. Ideas and approaches
are discussed both critically and collaboratively,
and we believe this process results in high quality
games. We have always loved to play games and
we have always loved to create games.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
6
Dag Erling Jensen
[email protected]
+47 971 29 268
www.processgames.no
NORWEGIAN GAMES 2016
CORRODED
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
2016
PC, Mac
Arena Brawler
12-13
SYNOPSIS: Corroded is an arena brawler inspired
by the Warlocks mod from Warcraft 3, where two
to eight players fight, and push each other out
of a shrinking arena surrounded by a hazardous
environment. We supplement this by introducing
dynamic levels, and focus on speed and a streamlined skill system, giving it a more arcade-like feel.
A typical game of Corroded has three rounds,
where the win condition is «last man standing».
In between each round, you can spend credits that
you have earned from fighting, into upgrades for
the following rounds. This intensifies the game as it
progresses and makes for more diverse playstyles.
COMPANY: Encircle Games is an indie development
studio based in Hamar, consisting of six developers.
We have a huge passion for producing i­nnovative
gameplay and aim to deliver captivating and
­engaging games.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Siw A. Hødnebø Espeland
[email protected]
+47 938 48 020
www.encirclegames.com
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IN PRODUCTION
IN PRODUCTION
DEGREES OF SEPARATION
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
COMPANY: Moondrop is a small indie game s­ tudio
located in Hamar, Norway, focused on making
­games that are interesting, beautiful and respectful
towards players. We strive to explore new possibilities in game design and wrap it inside great visual
experiences. Our first game Amphora was inspired
by shadow theatres and was released in 2014.
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RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
TBA
TBA
Puzzle Platformer
Everyone
SYNOPSIS: Degrees of Separation is a 2D platform
game for two players, each in their own world,
who have to cooperate to solve puzzles based on
­temperature. One world is cold and structured
while the other warm and living. The two players
must cooperate by moving around and using what
is available to advance. Objects and nature behave
differently when influenced by temperature. The
end goal is to find out how they can be together.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
DRAGONBOX TREASURE (WORKING TITLE)
Andreas Fuglesang
[email protected]
+47 476 77 602
www.moondrop.no
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MANGLER
BILDET
May 15th, 2016
iOS, Android
Educational
6-10
SYNOPSIS: The upcoming addition to the
award-winning DragonBox series builds on
the characters and gameplay from DragonBox
­Numbers. The game is a resource management
game that encourages the player to apply basic
math c­ oncepts while trading and managing their
inventory of goods. The game will also feature an
innovative new way to learn the algorithms for
adding and subtracting large numbers.
COMPANY: Founded by a former math teacher,
WeWantToKnow aims to change the way mathematics is taught by creating innovative educational
games for learners of all ages. WeWantToKnow's
unique approach relies on turning the rules of
mathematics into the rules of games that make
the subject easier to understand and incredibly
fun to learn.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Christian Steen
[email protected]
+47 917 12 456
www.dragonbox.com
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IN PRODUCTION
IN PRODUCTION
DIG
DRAUGEN
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
Q4 2016 / Q1 2017
Steam, PS4, Xbox One
Online multiplayer Brawler
Everyone
SYNOPSIS: An online multiplayer Game with
a ­focus on destructible environments, player
­mobility, and gravity-based combat. DIG is u
­ nique
in the way that it incorporates non-traditional
­brawler e­ lements into its gameplay while remaining
an exciting and intuitive experience.
COMPANY: Rock Pocket Games is an independent
game development studio, which started developing games in 2008 and is situated in Tønsberg,
Norway and these are the Rockpocketeers: Very
passionate, experienced and not afraid to put the
extra hours in whenever necessary to bring your or
our ideas to life. We hold quality, communication,
honesty but also passion and fun in what we do
in very high regards. We strongly believe that this
is our secret in creating great products everyone
involved can be proud of.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
10
Natascha Röösli
[email protected]
+47 916 84 737
www.rockpocketgames.com
NORWEGIAN GAMES 2016
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
2017
PC, PS4, Xbox One
Psychological horror
16+
SYNOPSIS: Draugen is a psychological survival
horror game for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One,
set amongst the deep, dark fjords and towering,
snowcapped mountains of Norway’s awe-inspiring
northwestern coastline, in the year 1923.
COMPANY: Red Thread Games was founded in
2012, and raised over $1,5 million on Kickstarter in
2013 for the long-awaited sequel to The Longest
Journey and Dreamfall. The company is currently
working on the fifth and final episode of Dreamfall
Chapters, along with first-person psychological
horror game Draugen. Red Thread is based in Oslo,
and has 13 employees.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Ragnar Tørnquist
[email protected]
+47 908 79 703
www.redthreadgames.com
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IN PRODUCTION
EARTHLOCK: FESTIVAL OF MAGIC
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
Q2 2016
PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, PS4, Wii U
RPG
9+
IN PRODUCTION
ELIAS - THE HUNT FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
Christmas 2017
iOS, Android
Family, Adventure
4-9
SYNOPSIS: It brings us great pleasure to bring you
Earthlock: Festival of Magic! The first installment
of the Earthlock trilogy, Festival of Magic is a turn-­
based fantasy RPG. Join Amon as he embarks on
his unexpected journey across the beautiful ­planet
of Umbra, a mysteriously world that stopped
­spinning ages ago. Throughout your adventure
you are j­oined by unforgettable characters that
will help you on your heroic journey.
SYNOPSIS: With its Elias Game, Ravn Studio is ­going
for an innovative concept that employs ­physical
­characters (toys) in combination with an app. This
creates a new dimension in which players are represented in the game by toy figures. The objective of
the game is to make the Northern Lights and the
tourists return. This will occur as the player completes
various rescue missions, and through other types of
quests and mini-games. The game facilitates development into new locations, missions and characters.
COMPANY: Snowcastle Games is an independent
game developing company based out of Oslo,
­Norway. After being founded in 2009, ­Snowcastle
Games launched their first feature title in 2011,
which claimed a spot on the App Store Best of
2011 List. They are now back, bringing their highly
anticipated major game title; Earthlock: Festival of
Magic, the first of the Earthlock Trilogy.
COMPANY: Ravn Studio is an award-winning and
highly productive game studio based in Drammen,
Norway, that has developed over 20+ high quality
games for all platforms since 2006. In addition to
their own IPs they have developed and p
­ ublished
games based on many well-known Nordic brands
for kids/youth, like Pinchcliffe Grand Prix and
­Captain Sabertooth.
CONTACT Bendik Stang
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE
+47 992 75 829
WEBwww.earthlockgame.com
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
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Tinka Town
[email protected]
+47 480 02 229
www.ravnstudio.no
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IN PRODUCTION
FUGL
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
IN PRODUCTION
GRIMM: DARK LEGACY
TBA
PC, Mac, iOS, Android, VR
Sandbox bird simulator
Everyone
SYNOPSIS: Fugl is a non-violent sandbox flight
sim, for people who don’t play flight sims, in a
relaxing atmosphere where sound and color plays
a big part. It focuses on the experience and skill of
flying, exploration of levels and wildlife, and natural toys, like the wind to immerse the player in
role of a blocky bird in the gradually more bizarre
worlds of Fugl.
COMPANY: Muunluun is new studio, focusing on
immersive experiences for all platforms and ages.
Fugl is our first game.
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
Mid- 2016
PC
Survival
N/A
SYNOPSIS: Based on the hugely popular NBC
drama series Grimm. Grimm:Dark Legacy will take
place several hundred years before the TV's show's
contemporary setting and challenges players to
survive as a Grimm ancestor in the Old World.
Played exclusively online, Grimm: Dark Legacy
will draw heavily upon the rich heritage of the TV
series, fusing together tactical survival combat,
exploration, mission-based gameplay and co-­
operative multiplayer experiences.
COMPANY: Artplant is a developer of 3D action
games in real time online worlds. Using our properitary server engine, we develop mid core games
for PC and consoles in Unity and Unreal. Our post
populare games include Battlestar Galactica Online,
GI Joe Special Ops and Block N Load.
CONTACT Johan Gjestland
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE+47 957 22 201
WEBwww.muunluun.com
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CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Jack K. Wulff
[email protected]
+47 909 61 633
www.artplant.no
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IN PRODUCTION
IN PRODUCTION
ICONOCLASTS
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
TBA
PC, Mac, PS4, PS Vita
Action Adventure
N/A
SYNOPSIS: Iconoclasts is the masterwork of oneman development army Joakim Sandberg. Over the
last five years, he has designed, coded and ­realized
an action-adventure game of staggering scope
and beauty. Follow renegade mechanic Robin and
her merry band of misfits through an exquisitely
paced action-adventure that punctuates crunchy
game-feel and cunning puzzles with monumental
boss battles. Iconoclasts explores ideology, the
comfort of imposed roles and identities, and the
consequences of breaking with them.
INTERSECTION
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
December 2016
iOS, Android
Reaction puzzle
7-30
SYNOPSIS: Bejeweled meets Fruit ninja with focus
on geometrical shapes. Intersection is a ­strategy
based reaction game for smartphones and tablets.
The game challenges the player to find polygons
in a stream of lines, and create combinations with
shapes to reach higher scores.
COMPANY: Bifrost Entertainment develops and
­publishes the games we want to play.
COMPANY: Sarepta Studio is a 3D visualization
firm and independent video game developer b
­ ased
in Hamar, Norway. Since 2010, we have used our
game technology expertise, including visualiza­tion,
animation and development, to create u
­ nique and
interactive products for clients, as well as o
­ riginal
video game IPs.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
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Kalli Karlsson
[email protected]
+47 400 46 963
www.bifrostent.com
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Catharina Due Bøhler
[email protected]
+47 400 53 738
www.shadowpuppeteer.com
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IN PRODUCTION
KLANG
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
IN PRODUCTION
LITTLE GREY FERGIE SAVES THE DAY
2016
PC, Mac, Linux
Rythm Platformer
18-25
SYNOPSIS: Named «SXSW’s most interesting indie»
by Polygon’s Brian Crecente, Klang is an innovative
take on traditional rhythm games that pushes the
genre beyond pressing buttons to tempo into a
world of fast-paced exploration, platforming and
combat. In Klang, players assume the role of a
­tuneblade wielding elite rave warrior on a quest
to free himself from the shackles of soundlord
Sonus. Become one with the music as you battle
your way through increasingly challenging levels,
timing every action and attack to audio visual cues.
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
Q2 2016
iOS, Android
Family, Simulation
4+
SYNOPSIS: Build your own dream farm ­together
with everyone’s favorite tractor: Fergie! Help Fergie
make yummy goods for his friends, and protect
the farm from the evil scrap dealers. Grow crops,
produce resources and feed the animals to gain
shiny gold coins to upgrade your farm! Squash
the evil scrap dealers who will try to steal your
gold with a mighty rutabaga catapult, and chase
crows away with Clunky. Fergie and all his friends
are waiting for you!
COMPANY: Tinimations is a one-man independent
video game development studio. Founded in 2013
in Hamar, Norway, the studio focuses on PC and
console experiences that cater to the hardcore
gamer. Klang, the company’s debut title, is an
­innovative take on traditional rhythm games. Learn
more at tinimations.net.
COMPANY: Ravn Studio is an award-winning and
highly productive game studio based in Drammen,
Norway, that has developed over 20+ high quality
games for all platforms since 2006. In addition to
their own IPs they have developed and published
games based on many well-known Nordic brands
for kids/youth, like Pinchcliffe Grand Prix and
­Captain Sabertooth.
CONTACT Tom-Ivar Arntzen
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE
+47 472 99 316
WEBwww.tinimations.net/klang
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
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NORWEGIAN GAMES 2016
Tinka Town
[email protected]
+47 480 02 229
www.ravnstudio.no
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IN PRODUCTION
MANUAL SAMUEL
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
Summer 2016
PC, Mac, Linux, PS3, PS4,
PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox One
Adventure
8+
SYNOPSIS: Monkey Island meets QWOP in a
­hilarious experience for the entire family (minus
grandma and the children). Manual Samuel is
about the spoiled daddy’s boy, Samuel. Everything in his life has happened automatically, without
him having to lift a finger. After an ugly accident
­involving a septic tank truck, Sam is forced to make
a deal with Death.
COMPANY: Perfectly Paranormal is a small game
and animation studio based in Hamar, Norway. We
focus on comedy and characters. We also aim to
prove 2D animation isn't dead.
IN PRODUCTION
MOONS OF MADNESS
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
2017
Steam, PS4, Xbox One
Survival Horror
16+
SYNOPSIS: The oldest and strongest emotion of
mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind
of fear is fear of the unknown. H.P. Lovecraft
Moons of Madness throws the player into a unique,
first person, psychological horror game, combining
Lovecraft influence with sci-fi.
COMPANY: Rock Pocket Games is an independent
game development studio, which started developing games in 2008 and is situated in Tønsberg,
Norway and these are the Rockpocketeers: Very
passionate, experienced and not afraid to put the
extra hours in whenever necessary to bring your or
our ideas to life. We hold quality, communication,
honesty but also passion and fun in what we do
in very high regards. We strongly believe that this
is our secret in creating great products everyone
involved can be proud of.
PERFECTLY
PARANORMAL
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
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Stine Barmo Flobak
[email protected]
+47 991 53 605
www.perfectlyparanormal.com
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CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Natascha Röösli
[email protected]
+47 916 84 737
www.rockpocketgames.com
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IN PRODUCTION
MOSAIC
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
MY CHILD LEBENSBORN
TBA
PC, Mac, Linux, iPad, PS4
Puzzle adventure
18-50
SYNOPSIS: You work in a huge company, ­every
day is the same, and your life is deprived of any
­m eaning and purpose. Until one crucial day,
when everything changes. Mosaic is a 2.5D puzzle
­adventure for a mature audience.
COMPANY: Krillbite Studio is a small indie
­developer located in Hamar, Norway. We have
a passion for video games, and our goal is to
­contribute to their diversity by creating innovative
and unique experiences.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
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IN PRODUCTION
Jon Cato Lorentzen
[email protected]
+47 470 26 909
www.krillbite.com
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RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
TBA
iOS, Android
Serious gaming
12+
SYNOPSIS: A mobile game giving older children
/ young adults the opportunity to learn what life
was like for the children of German soldiers in
Norway after World War 2, as well as the history
surrounding the Nazi’s Lebensborn program. A
game about bullying and abuse towards innocent
children.
COMPANY: Teknopilot is a production company
working with transmedia and film production, and
has partnered with the game developers Sarepta
Studio AS ( developers of «Shadow Puppeteer»)
to create My Child Lebensborn. This is an independent game as well as a part of the transmedia
project My Enemy’s Child, which also consists of a
documentary film and a campaign.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Elin Festøy
[email protected]
+47 915 37 979
www.teknopilot.no
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IN PRODUCTION
IN PRODUCTION
MYRIAD
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
PIRAMIDA
TBA
PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS Vita
Arcade
N/A
SYNOPSIS: Myriad’s rules are simple: Enemies
chase you, but defeating them only multiplies
their numbers. Defeated enemies expand your
world – until you blow it apart in a gloriously
destructive chain reaction that clears the screen,
upgrades your weapons and lets you do it all again
but bigger and better. And if you fail? Step out of
the tunnel of light. Rewind time. Try again. Myriad
celebrates your presence instead of restricting and
taming it. Unrestrained, you are free to play how
you want. Build a winning strategy and dominate
the leaderboard, or simply perform, conducting a
symphony of colour, sound and motion.
COMPANY: Bifrost Entertainment develops and
publishes the games we want to play.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
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Kalli Karlsson
[email protected]
+47 400 46 963
www.bifrostent.com
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RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
TBA
PC
Action Horror
14+
SYNOPSIS: PIRAMIDA is a first person action horror
game, set in abandoned arctic mining town. Placed
in the real-world town, the game tells a fictional
story of why it was abandoned and the events that
followed. In PIRAMIDA you play as a S.W.O.R.D.
Operator, on a mission to find out why the inhabitants left so suddenly and what really caused the
abandonment of the once great town. An answer
more terrifying than ever imagined… PIRAMIDA is
a dark, gritty and explosive experience through a
place where time stood still. The game is currently
in an early state of development.
COMPANY: The Arctic AS is an independent
game development studio in Tromsø. In 2014 the
­company released two games from their internal-IP
The Flag Bearer on iOS. The company specialize in
creating great IPs and products to the ­international
market.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Jorg Hauan
[email protected]
N/A
www.the-arctic.com
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IN PRODUCTION
IN PRODUCTION
PODE
REDUX
RELEASEFall 2017
PLATFORM PC, PS4, Xbox One
GENRE
Puzzle Adventure
TARGET
Families and couples
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
SYNOPSIS: Pode is the story of a little rock helping
a fallen star find its way home. Traveling through
the inside of a giant mountain, they breathe life
into an ancient sleeping world, and explore the
ruins of a long lost civilization.
This is a puzzle adventure built around the themes
friendship and cooperation, focusing on positive
actions and a relaxing atmosphere.
SYNOPSIS: REDUX is beautiful action exploration
game for mid-core gamers and multiple platforms.
Exploration, combat and survival are key elements
of the game. You crash land on an alien planet. To
fulfill your mission, you must repair your vessel and
find specific creatures and plants to bring with you
back to Earth and at the same time stay alive in a
demanding and sometimes hostile environment.
COMPANY: Henchman & Goon is an ­independent
game studio based in Bergen, Norway. We s­ trive
to make engaging experiences with strong
­personalities and a high level of artistic finish. ­Since
the company was started in 2012 we've done both
in-house projects as well as commissioned work,
spanning from games to animated shorts and
off-shore visualization.
COMPANY: Hyper Games is an independent games
studio based in Oslo Norway. We were founded in
2012, derived from one of Norway's leading advertising agencies. Since then we have released
several successful commercial games for both kids
and adults.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
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Contact: Yngvill Hopen
[email protected]
+47 412 65 429
www.henchmangoon.com
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Q4 2016
PC, Mac, iOS, Android
Action Exploration
Mid-core
Are Sundnes
[email protected]
+47 936 23 451
www.hypergames.no
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IN PRODUCTION
SKATE LINES
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
Summer 2016
iOS, Android
Skateboarding
10+
SYNOPSIS: Skate Lines is the ultimate skateboarding game for mobile devices. The 3D side
scrolling game gives you precise control over your
own customized skater, focusing on textbook trick
performance and great style. Skate Lines gives you
real world skating and a plethora of real world
tricks in famous skate locations, performed with an
easy to use interface. Develop your skills through
loads of challenges, or chill out in the free skate
mode. Every perfect moment or epic fail can be
shared as a video with your friends.
COMPANY: Agens Games is located in Oslo,
­Norway and has developed digital games since
2005. We are developing games for both ­external
brands and our own IPs, focusing on handheld
platforms.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
28
Andreas Rønningen
[email protected]
+47 400 06 905
www.skatelinesgame.com
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IN PRODUCTION
THE ASTONISHING: RISE OF G.N.E.A
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
April, 2016
PC, Mac, iOS, Android
Strategy
7+
SYNOPSIS: The Astonishing is an episodic strategy
game based on the most recent concept album
from the popular prog-rock band Dreamtheater.
The game is a board game with resemblance to
chess and is based on the gameplay found in Turbo
Tape Games previous title UHR: Warlords. As the
player progresses the story-line opens up, allowing
a deeper insight into the story of the album. The
game features both single-player and multiplayer at
launch, and two DLCs are currently being planned.
COMPANY: Turbo Tape Games (TTG) has roots back
to the beginning of computer gaming. We specialize
in tactical digital games. In addition to stand-alone
games we have an extensive resume of games for
research and learning with deliverables to Norwegian
museums, Universities and more. We are deeply involved in the science of computer games as a tool for
learning, and are part of the extensive Centre for The
Science of Learning and Technology (SLATE) project.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Ivar Frølich
[email protected]
+47 977 17 701
www.turbotapegames.com
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IN PRODUCTION
THE STARGAZER EXPERIENCE
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
Q2 2016
PC, iOS, Android
Simulation
3+
IN PRODUCTION
THROUGH THE WOODS
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
2016
PC, Mac, Linux
Norse Horror
15-35
SYNOPSIS: Stargazer Experience is a unique game
that will bring you closer to the stars than ever
before! As an amateur night sky explorer, learn,
discover and travel through the Galaxy. Using
own technology, Dwarf Cavern brings the night
sky at your fingertips in a breathless level of detail.
Coupled with wonderful art, interactive soundtrack
and VR support, Stargazer Experience is an experience unlike any other.
SYNOPSIS: Through the Woods is a third-person
Norse horror adventure about a mother and her
missing son. The game is set on a mysterious island
on the western shore of Norway and is steeped in
Norse mythology and Norwegian folk tales.
As the story unspools, and we learn more and
more about the events surrounding the child's
disappearance, the island itself becomes part of
the narrative and a source of terror.
COMPANY: Dwarf Cavern AS is an independent
video game development studio located in Norway.
Our primary focus is innovation, originality and
quality in our products. Our products are targeting
all available platforms, including game consoles
and Windows store. With 20 years of experience
and dozens of international clients, Dwarf Cavern is
taking the step in utilizing on this experience, and
using it to create original and fun products.
COMPANY: Antagonist is a small independent
studio based in Oslo, Norway, and was founded
in 2014. The team is focused on narrative-driven
titles, delivering story as an integral part of the
experience, without sacrifcing gameplay.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
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Vojislav Dimitrijevic
[email protected]
+47 414 13 248
www.dwarfcavern.com
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Anders Hillestad
[email protected]
+47 992 52 260
www.antagonist.no/ttw
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IN PRODUCTION
TROLLS VS VIKINGS 2
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
Summer 2016
PC, iOS, Android
Strategy
12+
SYNOPSIS: Trolls vs Vikings was Megapop’s
first game, being a top 10 strategy game in 130
­countries and top 5 in almost 70. It passes a m
­ illion
viral downloads in 2016! Apple has ­featured it six
times, as well as Google, Amazon and M
­ icrosoft.
The sequel improves the experience in every s­ ingle
way, introducing action filled strategy battles
across Midgard. Proudly featuring our own ­Nordic
lore; it’s time to Troll again with Vikings, Gods,
­Dragons and dwarves!
COMPANY: Megapop is a laboratory of fun where we
fuse the experience of industry veterans with up and
coming talents. We are about making g
­ ames with
high quality, super polish, great gameplay and unique
personality. Every single day we seek to ­improve our
work, while having fun doing it. Now we are focused
on making the best possible mobile games, taking
the platform in exciting new directions.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
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Jørgen Tharaldsen
[email protected]
+47 413 34 147
www.megapopgames.com
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IN PRODUCTION
WORLD TO THE WEST
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
2016
PC, Xbox One, PS4, Wii U
Action Adventure
7+
SYNOPSIS: World to the West is a colorful, top down
action-adventure in the same world as Teslagrad.
The game follows the adventures of four unique
characters; Lumina the Teslamancer, Knaus the orphan, Miss Teri the mind-bender and the gloriously
mustachioed strongman Lord Clonington.
Thrown together by fate, they must use their unique abilities to traverse lush jungles and explore
mysterious ruins. Opposing them are wild creatures, mean automatons and devious traps, and a
villain bent on world domination.
COMPANY: Rain AS is the proud developer behind
the indie success Teslagrad. As a part of the Bergen
Game Collective, we're committed to creating great
games and building a sustainable games industry
in Norway.
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Peter Meldahl
[email protected]
+47 996 91 588
rain-games.com
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RELEASED 2015/2016
AMONG THE SLEEP
ANGEL ADVENTURES
ANGEL DASH MINECART
BLOCK N LOAD
Among the Sleep is a first person horror adventure game, where you take on the role as a
two year old child. Awoken by mysterious events one night, you’re forced out on an eerie
adventure. Accompanied only by your best friend and companion Teddy, you must overcome
many hardships to find comfort and safety. The child has yet to develop a full sense of reality,
blurring the line between fantasy and the real world.
Angel Adventures is an internationally acclaimed and multiple award winning adventure game
featuring mischievous angels, fierce pirates, dangerous dragons and ice monsters! Story, visuals, game play, music – everything is top notch and delivers a bounty of beautiful, creative,
engrossing play. This epic journey into magical worlds, made by one of the most experienced
game production companies in Norway will steal hours of your time, hours so full of superb
gaming that you will never forget them.
The two angel friends, Fay and Fin are heading out for new adventures, this time in a rickety
mine cart, speeding along treacherous tracks filled with clingy scoundrels, dynamite and
other crazy challenges. Fire away at obstacles, steer clear of traps and, collect gems, stars
and other valuables.
Five of you. Five of them. Face off in tactical battles where everything you build, destroy,
construct or shoot has a devastating impact on the entire match. Build your defenses and
charge into action to destroy theirs. Tunnel under the map or catapult over it, they’ll never
see it coming! Be sneaky, be devious, be destructive. Be a large metal robot, twisted scientist,
deadly ninja and more. Build using a crazy range of block types, and work together in this
FPS where no game is ever the same.
COMPANY: Krillbite Studio is a small indie developer located in Hamar, Norway. We have a
passion for video games, and our goal is to contribute to their diversity by creating innovative
and unique experiences.
COMPANY: Ravn Studio is an award-winning and highly productive game studio based in
Drammen, Norway, that has developed over 20+ high quality games for all platforms since
2006. In addition to their own IPs they have developed and published games based on many
well-known Nordic brands for kids/youth, like Pinchcliffe Grand Prix and Captain Sabertooth.
COMPANY: Ravn Studio is an award-winning and highly productive game studio based in
Drammen, Norway, that has developed over 20+ high quality games for all platforms since
2006. In addition to their own IPs they have developed and published games based on many
well-known Nordic brands for kids/youth, like Pinchcliffe Grand Prix and Captain Sabertooth.
COMPANY: Artplant is a developer of 3D action games in real time online worlds. Using our
properitary server engine, we develop mid core games for PC and consoles in Unity and
Unreal. Our post populare games include Battlestar Galactica Online, GI Joe Special Ops and
Block N Load.
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
RELEASE April 30th, 2015
PLATFORM PC
GENRE
FPS Shooter
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Desember 12th, 2015
PC, Mac, Linux, PS4
Survival, Horror, Adventure
13-50
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CONTACT Jon Cato Lorentzen
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE+47 470 26 909
WEB
www.krillbite.com
May 1st, 2016
iOS
Adventure, Family
4+
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Tinka Town
[email protected]
+47 480 02 229
www.ravnstudio.no
September 24th, 2015
iOS
Racing, Family
4+
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Tinka Town
[email protected]
+47 480 02 229
www.ravnstudio.no
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Jack K. Wulff
[email protected]
+47 909 61 633
www.artplant.no
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RELEASED 2015/2016
BOOOOO
DRAGONBOX NUMBERS
DREAMFALL CHAPTERS
FLEM
In BoOooo you play as a peaceful ghost that occupies a haunted mansion. You thrive in cold
and dark environments. Suddenly your mansion is turned into a hotel. In contrast to you, the
human guests enjoy warmth and light. To survive you must stay cold, which means scaring
the guests away!
The newest game in the award-winning DragonBox series brings math fundamentals to life
by turning numbers into colorful and relatable characters, called Nooms. The Nooms can be
stacked, sliced, combined, sorted, compared and played with, anyway your child pleases.
There are 4 types of gameplay that all teach basic math skills in different ways, to make sure
kids learn to make fluidly and creatively with numbers.
Dreamfall Chapters — the episodic follow-up to award-winning adventures The Longest Journey and Dreamfall — is a story about choices and consequences, dreams and reality, magic
and science, chaos and order, and the broken heroes whose actions will shape the course of
history in all worlds.
In this unforgiving retro-platformer, you play as the bouncing booger ball Flem, stranded in a
strange new world after the calamity of the Great Sneeze. Make your way through four colorful
Seasons, avoid the oddly hostile environment and discover Flem’s hidden snot powers. Put
your speedrunning skills to the test to earn medals and see how you measure up against other
players through leaderboards. You sneeze you lose.
COMPANY: In Process, we want to create games that we would love to play. Ideas and
­approaches are discussed both critically and collaboratively, and we believe this process
results in high quality games. We have always loved to play games and we have always loved
to create games.
COMPANY: Founded by a former math teacher, WeWantToKnow aims to change the way
mathematics is taught by creating innovative educational games for learners of all ages.
WeWantToKnow's unique approach relies on turning the rules of mathematics into the rules
of games that make the subject easier to understand and incredibly fun to learn.
COMPANY: Red Thread Games was founded in 2012, and raised over $1,5 million on Kickstarter
in 2013 for the long-awaited sequel to The Longest Journey and Dreamfall. The company is
currently working on the fifth and final episode of Dreamfall Chapters, along with first-person
psychological horror game Draugen. Red Thread is based in Oslo, and has 13 employees.
COMPANY: Henchman & Goon is an independent game studio based in Bergen, Norway. We
strive to make engaging experiences with strong personalities and a high level of artistic
finish. Since the company was started in 2012 we've done both in-hourse project as well as
commissioned work, spanning from games to animated shorts to off-shore visualization.
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
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October 15th, 2015
PC (2016), iOS, Android
Action Comedy
3+
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CONTACT Dag Erling Jensen
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE
+47 971 29 268
WEBwww.processgames.no
November 15th, 2015
iOS, Android
Educational
4-8
CONTACT Christian Steen
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE
+47 917 12 456
WEBwww.dragonbox.com
2014-2016
PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, iOS
Episodic Adventure
16+
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Ragnar Tørnquist
[email protected]
+47 908 79 703
www.redthreadgames.com
April 28th, 2015
PC, Mac
2D Platformer
Everyone
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Yngvill Hopen
[email protected]
+47 412 65 429
www.henchmangoon.com
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RELEASED 2015/2016
RELEASED 2015/2016
KNUTSEN OG LUDVIGSEN ON TRACK
ORBIT
CAPTAIN SABERTOOTH AND THE TREASURE OF LAMA RAMA
SHADOW PUPPETEER
In this official game inspired by the film Two Buddies and a Badger, the two friends discover
that thieves have looted their railway tunnel home. The hat rack, the ukulele and many other
things have vanished without a trace. Together with Grevlingen (the badger) they hit the rails
to recover their precious things. Help Knutsen & Ludvigsen to go as fast as they can to catch
up with the bad guy! Knutsen og Ludvigsen on Track is a co-production between Rock Pocket
Games and Tordenfilm, supported by the Norwegian Film Institute.
ORBIT is a local twin-stick spacebrawler for 2-4 players where planets of differing size and
function gravitationally pull on the spaceships, rockets and arena itself. Each player has special
abilities like shields and teleportation, and can customize their spaceship between matches
as the the complexity of the gameplay increases. There are multiple exciting modes to play,
where the objectives to complete range from carefully adjusting your orbit to being the last
remaining spaceship.
Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama is a new game in the fantastic universe of
Captain Sabertooth. The Treasure of Lama Rama is the complete pirate adventure, including
sailing, sea battles, sword fights, treasure hunts, obstacle courses and lots of exciting quests,
representing a unique game experience for kids.
Invite a friend to explore the strange, yet beautiful world of darkness and light in Shadow
Puppeteer, an award-winning, local co-op adventure. Work together as a boy and his shadow,
manipulating light to solve puzzles that bring you closer to finding the villain who separated
you from one another: the evil shadow puppeteer.
COMPANY: Rock Pocket Games is an independent game development studio, which started
developing games in 2008 and is situated in Tønsberg, Norway and these are the Rockpocketeers: Very passionate, experienced and not afraid to put the extra hours in whenever
necessary to bring your or our ideas to life. We hold quality, communication, honesty but
also passion and fun in what we do in very high regards. We strongly believe that this is our
secret in creating great products everyone involved can be proud of.
COMPANY: 4Bit Games was formed as a student organization by four students from
­Sunnhordland Folkehøgskule in early 2014. In spite of being a young company, 4Bit Games
has since created an award winning title for Xbox One and Steam by drawing inspiration from
classical arcade games and combining retro elements with modern mechanics and polish.
COMPANY: Ravn Studio is an award-winning and highly productive game studio based in
Drammen, Norway, that has developed over 20+ high quality games for all platforms since
2006. In addition to their own IPs they have developed and published games based on many
well-known Nordic brands for kids/youth, like Pinchcliffe Grand Prix and Captain Sabertooth.
COMPANY: Sarepta Studio is a 3D visualization firm and independent video game developer
based in Hamar, Norway. Since 2010, we have used our game technology expertise, including
visualization, animation and development, to create unique and interactive products for clients,
as well as original video game IPs.
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
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September 1st, 2015
iOS, Android
Arcade
Everyone
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CONTACT Natascha Röösli
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE+47 916 84 738
WEB
www.rockpocketgames.com
September 30th, 2015
Xbox One, Steam
Party Brawler
6+
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Simen Setrom
[email protected]
+47 464 24 774
www.4bitgames.com
January 23rd, 2016
iOS
Adventure
4+
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Tinka Town
[email protected]
+47 480 02 229
www.ravnstudio.no
September 29th, 2015
PC, Wii U
Puzzle Platformer
7+
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Catharina Due Bøhler
[email protected]
+47 400 53 738
www.shadowpuppeteer.com
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RELEASED 2015/2016
SHIFTLINGS
THE LAST NINJA TWINS
THE PARK
TRACKDAY MANAGER
Control two adorably dim-witted alien space janitors on their quirky quest to repair the galaxy!
Simultaneously control two running ninja twins through hazardous challenging levels in beautiful surroundings. The game will challenge your reaction, multitasking abilities and frustration
tolerance to a completely new level! Complete levels to unlock new and even harder ones,
or strive for the achievements if you are looking for the ultimate challenge. The Last Ninja
Twins is nominated by the jury of the International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA) 2016 in
the Excellence in Gameplay category.
Set in a creepy amusement park hiding a dark and sinister secret, The Park is a first-person
psychological horror experience focused on exploration and storytelling. Enter the mind of
Lorraine, a woman facing every parent's worst nightmare as her son goes missing, and unravel
her story as well as the dark and tragic history of the Atlantic Island Park.
Trackday Manager is a Steam exclusive manager multiplayer game where you are in charge
of managing a racing team. You are not the driver but the team chief! You control your driver
during races by issuing commands while monitoring the race carefully in beautiful 3D surroundings. Before hitting the track, you must purchase cars, upgrade them, Sign real sponsors
and manage a myriad of day-to-day tasks that comes with managing a racing team. When
you finally hit the tarmac, you must lead your driver to success by issuing the right commands.
When, where and how you perform the different commands is the key to being successful.
COMPANY: Rock Pocket Games is an independent game development studio, which started
developing games in 2008 and is situated in Tønsberg, Norway and these are the Rockpocketeers: Very passionate, experienced and not afraid to put the extra hours in whenever
necessary to bring your or our ideas to life. We hold quality, communication, honesty but
also passion and fun in what we do in very high regards. We strongly believe that this is our
secret in creating great products everyone involved can be proud of.
COMPANY: Agens Games is located in Oslo, Norway and has developed digital games since
2005. We are developing games for both external brands and our own IPs, focusing on
handheld platforms.
COMPANY: Funcom is an independent developer and publisher of video games. The company
was founded in 1993 and today it has over a hundred employees working from its main offices
in Oslo Norway and Durham North Carolina. Funcom has made critically acclaimed games
such as The Longest Journey, Dreamfall, Anarchy Online, Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures
and The Secret World. Today the company is making the all new Conan Exiles.
COMPANY: Arctic Hazard Game Studios A/S is an independent game developer focusing on
producing top quality international electronic entertainment for all platforms.
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
40
March 1st, 2015
Steam, Xbox One, PS4, Wii U
Puzzle Platformer
Everyone
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CONTACT Natascha Röösli
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE+47 916 84 738
WEB
www.shiftlings.com
June, 2015
iOS, Android
Action / Runner
13+
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Andreas Rønningen
[email protected]
+47 400 06 905
www.agensgames.com
October 10th, 2015
PC
Horror Adventure
16+
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Erling Ellingsen
[email protected]
+47 488 67 107
www.funcom.com
March 10th, 2016
PC, Steam
Manager Simulation Racing
10+
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Terje Lundberg
[email protected]
+47 472 31 652
www.trackdaymanager.com
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WARHAMMER: ARCANE MAGIC
Journey through legendary Warhammer locations as you assemble wizards, spells and artifacts. You have a maximum of three wizards you can bring into play, and for each of these
you decide which spells and scrolls to bring based on their school of magic. Each campaign
consists of eight levels, and each campaign rewards you with a new wizard. Gameplay is
turn-based and takes place on a grid where positioning and resources are vital to balance to
progress. One optional DLC called «Jungles of Lustria» is available at launch, featuring even
more challenging content and better rewards.
COMPANY: Turbo Tape Games (TTG) has roots back to the beginning of computer gaming. We
specialize in tactical digital games. In addition to stand-alone games we have an extensive resume of games for research and learning with deliverables to Norwegian museums, Universities
and more. We are deeply involved in the science of computer games as a tool for learning, and
are part of the extensive Centre for The Science of Learning and Technology (SLATE) project.
RELEASE
PLATFORM
GENRE
TARGET
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March, 2016
PC, Mac, iOS, Android
Strategy
7+
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CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
WEB
Ivar Frølich
[email protected]
+47 977 17 701
www.turbotapegames.com
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Dronningens gate 16
Postboks 482 Sentrum
0105 Oslo
Tlf: 22 47 45 00
E-post: [email protected]
www.nfi.no
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