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Locked and Loaded for Hardcore RPG Shooter, Immortal: Unchained, PC Alpha

“It’s like Dark Souls, but with guns…” After recently formed Swedish studio Toadman Interactive revealed its hardcore action RPG game Immortal: Unchained in the summer of 2017, they enlisted us to introduce it to Western media at PAX West. Despite the hang-ups gaming media tend to have for new franchises, we secured impressions from major […]

Heavenly PR for VR Bullet Hell, Blasters of the Universe

Sony has taken 2018 by storm with a few major pushes around PlayStation VR (PS VR), and so have we! One of the recent PS VR titles we launched is Secret Location’s Blasters of the Universe, a 90s-stylized retro arcade bullet hell. The game really feels and looks like a knockout hit, but the fact […]

Wonacott Takes the Wheel for VR Racing Game Retail Launches

“Can you shut up about all your VR projects already?” No, no we can’t. VR is frickin’ awesome and we’re excited to be part of the ever-growing trend. In fact, we recently began working with European publisher Perp Games, a company that focuses exclusively on bringing VR titles to store shelves. Perp collaborates with VR […]

License Shmicense – Wonacott Blows Open Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion Reveal

Licensed videogames do not have the best reputation in the games industry. Quite often they have short development cycles and often ship around the time of a movie or TV series premiere. Over the years media have become more and more disinterested in covering these videogames and instead focus on more high-profile titles. In 2017 […]

Fragging Out with KSV eSports

We’re queued up for the big leagues, now leading PR efforts for our new partner, KSV eSports, the global esports organization and industry leader with championship teams competing in Overwatch, League of Legends, Heroes of the Storm, PlayerUnknown’s Battleground and more. KSV’s Seoul Dynasty franchise in the Overwatch League is currently undefeated and in first […]

Wonacott Goes Hero with All-New Ben 10 Videogame

When the opportunity to work on the all-new videogame based on Cartoon Network’s hit series Ben 10 arose, we were beyond excited to take on the challenge. Hyping a licensed game title targeted towards kids and families is never an easy feat, but with a powerhouse franchise like Ben 10, we knew we had something […]

PR Skilled AF for Boss Key’s Gravity-Defying FPS, LawBreakers

Have you had a chance yet to check out LawBreakers? A ton of gaming outlets have, as Wonacott was on the job to get the hyper competitive 5v5 FPS – created by Boss Key Studios and published by Nexon America – on the radar of the top news and reviews video game websites. But here’s […]

YoYo Games Wins Design & Creativity Tool Award at Develop Conference 2017

We are incredibly stoked to share that YoYo Games’ GameMaker Studio 2 just won the Design & Creativity Tool Award at Develop Conference! As one of the leading 2D game engines, GameMaker Studio 2 is a classic example of how behind-the-scenes tools are often overshadowed by the games produced using them. From a PR perspective, […]

Bringing an Educational Game Engine to the Right Audiences

YoYo Games’ GameMaker Studio 2, a leading 2D game engine, is well-known for its ease-of-use and dedicated support system from its internal team and community of developers. Countless game creators have used the engine to hone their skills or make their first video game. This made YoYo Games’ decision to release a simple package deal […]

Creating Success for GameMaker Studio 2’s Official Launch

Working in video games is always great, but doing the PR for YoYo Games, an industry leader in 2D video game engines, is truly next level. Once they tasked us to handle media relations for the official launch of GameMaker Studio 2, the stellar follow-up to an incredible game creation tool, we were thrilled to […]