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Under The Island by Slime King Games Releases 17 February
Slime King Games from Bavaria and publisher Top Hat Studios will release retro Zelda-like Under the Island on 17 February. The core team consists of UI artist Johannes (former InnoGames) and art director Simone Grünewald (former Daedalic) and features beautiful pixel art.
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Under The Island by Slime King Games Releases 17 February
Slime King Games from Bavaria and publisher Top Hat Studios will release retro Zelda-like Under the Island on 17 February. The core team consists of UI artist Johannes (former InnoGames) and art director Simone Grünewald (former Daedalic) and features beautiful pixel art.
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The US edition of SimRacing Expo will take place for the first time in May. Initial information about the exhibitors is now available, as well as details of a special ticket package, the ‘Golden Ticket’, which is now on sale.
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