PlaySide

PlaySide Studios is an award-winning, independent video games Developer and Publisher based in Melbourne, Australia.

We're proud to be behind games such as Age of Darkness: Final Stand, KILL KNIGHT, WORLD BOSS, and the Dumb Ways to Die franchise as well as the publishers for MOUSE, Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown and Dynasty of the Sands.

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Join P.I. Pepper for his next investigation in Mouseburg

17 August - Lismeal [PlaySide] | 0 Comments

We’re beyond excited to finally reveal the official title for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - and our brand new trailer, which - as always - showcases some of our recent development progress on the game!

Our latest trailer begins to scratch the surface of the darker side of Mouseburg’s seedy underbelly, and shows a sneak peak at some of the hand-crafted biomes players will get to explore at launch next year:

Marina - Mouseburg’s Port and Dock district. It’s seen better economic times.
Film Studio - Mouseburg’s premiere movie studio, home to various unique set locations
Swamps - Mouseburg’s marshlands. Beware what lurks beneath the surface!
Sewers - An vast underground system of subway tunnels and sewers, and home to Mouseburg’s moonshine transport network.

We’ve also included a look at some of the exciting new weapons we’ve added to the game over the past few months - and the bespoke, hand-drawn animations we’ve created for each:

The Mauser - A classic, multishot pistol and P.I. Pepper’s trusty right hand
The Shotgun- Single barreled, six-shot, pump-action destruction
The Tommy Gun - The Mouseberg Typewriter; a mobster’s best friend
The Lewis Gun - A heavy machine gun capable of mowing down Mouseburg’s crooks
The Turpentine Gun - A handy tool for literally erasing enemies
The Camera - The Private Investigator’s sidekick, used for documenting evidence

Stay tuned for some exciting MOUSE: P.I. For Hire news in the next few months, and make sure to join our {LINK REMOVED} and follow MOUSE on social for regular development updates!

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Age of Darkness: Final Stand – Multiplayer Progress Update

17 August - Lismeal [PlaySide] | 0 Comments

Protectors of the Light,

We've got some exciting updates.

Firstly, we're thrilled to announce that "Malice Mayhem" - the next content update for Age of Darkness: Final Stand will be arriving in August! The update will focus on changes to the way players engage with Blessings, Malices, and Hardships. We’ll be sharing more details on this soon!

We're also ready to share some exciting details on the substantial development progress we’ve made for multiplayer in Age of Darkness: Final Stand. The team have been hard at work since we last checked in, so thought it would be a good time to share how things are going!

[h4]Multiplayer Lobby System[/h4]
We introduced a Steam-integrated lobby system, enabling players to invite friends, join lobbies, and start co-op matches. This includes Steam networking support, friend invites via the Steam Overlay, and a streamlined game start process. Players can now select their characters in the lobby before starting a match, setting the stage for a more engaging multiplayer experience. Additionally, we further refined the lockstep networking system, which ensures synchronized events and simulations for smoother gameplay.

[h4]Stability and Map Generation[/h4]
Stabilizing the game’s core mechanics and map generation was a core focus. The new map generation system utilises pre generated map textures based on seeds that will allow for more efficient map generation when playing multiplayer matches, this further ensures a consistent and crash-free experience. We also integrated pre-generated maps into the multiplayer flow and added support for map seed transmission over the network, ensuring all players start with the same map.

Significant refactoring of the game mode framework has brought us closer to our target architecture, with improved support for multiplayer flow, lockstep synchronization, and simulation initialization events. These changes provide a more robust foundation for future development and enhance the overall stability of the game.

[h4]Features & Enhancements[/h4]
Our efforts also extended to gameplay feature stabilization and enhancements. We worked on shared vision functionality and tested various gameplay mechanics such as nights, triage tents, and keeps. These updates are pivotal in creating a cohesive and enjoyable multiplayer experience, laying the groundwork for future enhancements and more complex gameplay scenarios.

While we’ve encountered a few bugs and issues along the way, these updates are a huge leap towards delivering a fully functional and enjoyable multiplayer experience in Age of Darkness: Final Stand.
Age of Darkness: Final Stand is also now 33% off during the Steam Tower Defense Fest, running until August 5th. Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to dive into "Malice Mayhem" in August!

Till next time…

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We greatly appreciate everyone who has taken the time to let us know about these bugs and crashes you’ve encountered. If you come across any bugs or crashes in the future, please report them to us either through the Steam forums or using the in-game bug reporting tool.

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