Sony is now planning to go multiplatform. Sony is all set to publish games for the Nintendo Switch! Is that a shocker? While both of the above statements are correct, however, it is a really weird story, that is, if you do believe it. Just a short while back, Sony Music Entertainment declared that they would enter the arena of game publishing by launching a new indie label titled UNTIES. UNTIES is aimed to set free the game creators from various restrictions which pin them down and don’t let their games get as much public attention as they might deserve. Therefore, the new label has pledged to “make free, limitless publishing a reality.”
This is what their press release said:
“Recent progress in the game development world has made it possible for even small-scale production teams to create high-quality games. The evolution of digital publishing has also made it possible for creators to deliver their own titles to consumers all around the world, which spawned an indie game movement centeredaround North America.
“Conversely, this has created an unfortunate side effect where certain creative, unique titles end up getting buried in the market without getting the proper exposure they deserve. UNTIES hopes to unearth high-quality titles like these and utilize SME’s vast entertainment business wisdom in order to expose them to as many consumers as possible. UNTIES will also handle PR and sales on multiple platforms.”
This is a giant leap, and since this is Sony, we can be assured that they will find out some of the best developers from all over the world. In fact, UNTIES has already announced its initial lineup, and it is all shaping up fabulously.
The Games:
Tiny Metal
This is probably the most interesting game of the list to a lot of people. Tiny Metal is truly a successor of Advance Wars. The game will release on Nintendo Switch and much before the highly anticipated Wargroove. This is what the Press Release said about the game;
“UNTIES’ first title is TINY METAL, a classic style strategy sim created by AREA35, a new studio led by spirited young creator Hiroaki Yura. On November 21st (JST), the game will be released worldwide on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. TINY METAL’s fusion of classic turn-based strategy battles and cutting-edge 3D graphics powered by Unreal Engine is sure to entertain fans all around the world. Despite the fact that the game is built off the classic turn-based strategy genre, it’s filled with brand-new systems and unique twists on old favorites.”
Last Standard
“Last Standard” is a highly successful 3D action indie game which was created by an elite group of Japanese college students called “I From Japan, ” and it had received great appreciation at the Tokyo Game Show 2017.
“The Psycho Dive System allows players to use social media to analyze the unconscious mind and fight using weapons created from the deepest recesses of the player’s mind. Fight epic battles with weapons created from unique human traits!”
Music and Mechs!
DEEMO Reborn
“Rayark” begun with indie games and then created successful games for a variety of platforms including smartphones. The most renowned work from them is DEEMO, which is an all-time masterpiece that has attracted gamers globally and it has an emotional piano rhythm gameplay as well as a great story. UNTIES has now teamed up with Rayark to convert DEEMO into a brand new 3D game which also has VR feature.
Merkava Avalanche
“Merkava Avalanche was created by WinterCrownWorks, a 2-person development team that specializes in creative game production.
“Mech battle lovers will be instantly drawn into MA and its tank-style mech group warfare. Mechs can move at high speed, dodge, or use wires to dart into close range and open fire or toss grenades. Every battle in this game is filled with pure mecha intensity!”
