Pizza Slice News

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[/p][p]We’ve been invited by Raw Fury to participate in the Global Foodie Fair - a Steam event, where you will find all of the tastiest games out there! If you like to digitally cook or celebrate food, this one is for you! [/p][p][/p][p]As Pizza Slice is rapidly approaching its release date on March 4, it’s a perfect opportunity to wishlist and follow the game. We still have some spicy news to reveal before the game launches, so be sure to remain in the loop and not miss out on them! [/p][p][/p][p]The Global Foodie Faire will run between February 17 - 23. You will find demos, sales and upcoming games on the event’s page on Steam. We’re more than positive that something will catch your eye, as you wait for our full pizzeria experience! [/p][p][/p][h3]Global Foodie Faire[/h3][p][/p][p]Just as a reminder, Pizza Slice is more than just a simulator, it is a true Italian adventure! Take on the role of Tonio and manage the family pizzeria inherited from your grandfather. Experience the full scope of running a restaurant business: from shopping for ingredients, to doing prep work and finally making a real Italian pizza! It's up to you to rise to the top or go bankrupt and shame your family.[/p][p][/p][p]A demo for Pizza Slice is available, so if it’s the first time you are hearing about the game you can immediately jump into action and check it out! [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]See you at the table![/p][p]The Pizza Slice team[/p]

[p][/p][p]We’re rapidly coming to the end of the multiplayer beta test. If you received an invitation and haven’t yet acted upon it this is the last weekend you will be able to do so. [/p][p][/p][p]For anyone who did play - please take a moment of your time to fill out the feedback form! This is the last moment in which we can hear your opinions and adjust before the game releases. Pizza Slice has always been made with a community in mind - pizza lovers, simulation games fans and just gamers enjoying something different - your opinion matters and we really do want to hear it![/p][p][/p][p]You can find the link to the feedback form in the main menu of the game.[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve just sent another batch of invites, so that those of you who are still waiting have a chance to play it during the last weekend of the tests. Please check your emails. [/p][p][/p][p]Pizza Slice releases on Steam March 4! [/p][p][/p][p]As always, feel invited to join our Discord server where you can talk directly to us and the rest of our community. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]See you at the table![/p][p]The Pizza Slice Team[/p]

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[/p][p]Each year on February ninth we celebrate the International Pizza Day - it would be a grave oversight, if we would not give a shout-out to our pizza loving community this day! [/p][p][/p][p]Whether you bake it yourself, order, or compose it in a game - pizza remains one of all time favourite foods across the globe! For us, so much so, that we’ve decided to create a whole video game around it![/p][p][/p][p]So, go on, grab a piece and enjoy the tastiest day in the year with us! Cheers![/p][p]
[/p][h3]Multiplayer Beta Tests[/h3][hr][/hr][p]As you hopefully are aware (if not, please read our previous devlog), we’re currently running closed beta tests for Pizza Slice’s multiplayer component. If you haven’t done so already, you can request access through Steam, just click on that green “Request Access” button on the game’s Steam Store Page.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]In celebration of the International Pizza Day, we will be extending the amount of invites today, so please check your mailboxes for confirmation![/p][p][/p][p]If you had a chance to play the game during this test, please fill out the feedback form - your experience while playing the game and your opinion will help us fix the last issues, smooth out the fun and prepare the game for launch. [/p][p][/p][p]The beta will run until February 16, so there is still ample time to check the game out.[/p][p]As a reminder, alongside the invite you will receive two additional access keys that you can share with your friends to play together. [/p][p][/p][h3]Pizza Slice release[/h3][hr][/hr][p]Pizza Slice is scheduled to premiere on Steam, March 04![/p][p]This is your last chance to participate in a public test and help shape the game’s future through your feedback! [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Want to celebrate alongside other pizza lovers? Join our Discord server and grab a bite of your favourite pie while discussing the game![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Have a wonderful Pizza Day and see you at the table Chefs![/p][p]The Pizza Slice Team[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Today we’ve opened up the Multiplayer Closed Beta Tests for Pizza Slice. For a limited time you can now share the experience of running a pizzeria alongside your friends!  [/p][p][/p][p]Please remember that these are closed tests, so do not share nor stream the content. The game is still in development and it will not be representative of final quality. [/p][p][/p][p]If you’ve missed the last big news, Pizza Slice is releasing March 04 on Steam!
[/p][h3]🖱️ How does it work?[/h3][hr][/hr][p]The beta will run on Steam between February 4 - 16.[/p][p]For everyone who requested access through Steam - please check your email boxes, as the first batch of invitations has been sent out. The participants are selected at random. Depending on the ongoing interest we might make another round of admissions, so please follow the game on Steam or join our Discord server to always receive the latest news. [/p][p][/p][p]The beta access requests remain open, so if you are interested in participating click on that green “Request Access” button on the game’s Steam Store Page.[/p][p]
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Each participant will receive 2 additional access keys, which can be shared with your friends to test the game out together. [/p][p][/p][h3]🍕 The scope of the beta build[/h3][hr][/hr][p]The players will have 7 in-game days to run their pizzeria. [/p][p]The game does not force any of the players into specific roles - they will have to communicate and manage the whole workload together as they see fit. From buying and prepping the ingredients to shaping pizzas and serving them to clients. The co-op game mode will come with a gameplay tutorial for whom this will be their first experience with the game. [/p][p]The players will not be able to dash in multiplayer, so a coordinated approach to working in the kitchen will be a must (and also part of the fun/challenge). [/p][p][/p][p]For those who will be entering the world of Pizza Slice for the first time a Single Player experience will also be available. Its scope will be the same as the multiplayer build: 7 days + tutorial.[/p][p][/p][p]We've also added three difficulty levels to the game, both for Single and Co-Op play - we highly encourage you to test different settings and let us know how they fare![/p][p] [/p][p]We strongly encourage all participants to join our Discord server - we will prepare threads for ‘looking for party’, as well as voice chat rooms for anyone wanting to play together. 

Known Co-Op Issues:[/p]

1. [p]When in Co-Op please do not use the Pizza Shaping Workspace at the same time. It will result with the host player being frozen in place. If that happens to you, please restart the game.[/p]
2. [p]The upgrade shop is not yet working correctly in Co-Op - please refrain from buying upgrades for now.[/p]
3. [p]The food containers can only be managed by the Host in Co-Op, please remember about it when playing together with your friends.[/p]

[p]These issues are already being resolved, so please expect an update soon! [/p][p][/p][h3]🌿 Why are we doing the Playtest?[/h3][hr][/hr][p]First and foremost we want to check the connection stability and if all gameplay mechanics work as intended in a multiplayer environment. We’ve done internal testing and we’re positive everything should run smoothly but with the amount of possible hardware and software combinations out there we want to be sure before we release the game into the wild.[/p][p][/p][p]In the Main Menu of the game you will find a link to a form, through which we will be gathering your feedback. It will mean a lot to us, if you click on the link and share your experience. This will help fine tune the game before it releases later in the year. [/p][p][/p][h3]Build Information & Requirements[/h3]

• [p]Platform: Windows PC via Steam[/p]
• [p]Controller Support: Partial Support[/p]
• [p]Supported Languages - VO: English, Text & Interface: ENG, FR, IT, GER, ESP, PL, PT-BR, RUS, PT, Simplified CN.
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• [p]Hardware Minimum Requirements:[/p]
  • [p]Windows 7 (64-bit) or newer[/p]
  • [p]Intel Core i3, 3,20Ghz / AMD Phenom II X4 955, 3,2Ghz[/p]
  • [p]4 GB RAM[/p]
  • [p]Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 / AMD R7-260x[/p]
  • [p]DirectX 11[/p]
  • [p]6 GB free HDD Space[/p]

[p][/p][h3]👌Got questions?[/h3][p]The easiest way to ask us questions is by joining our Discord server and asking us directly. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]See you at the table, really soon![/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p]

[p][/p][p]It’s the announcement everyone has been waiting for! We are happy to share that Pizza Slice will launch on Steam March 04![/p][p][/p][p]Yes, the crazy, yet cosy pizzeria simulator is just a couple weeks away from hitting the virtual store shelves! We’re super excited and we hope you’re as well![/p][p][/p][p]Check our latest trailer![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]The full release[/h3][hr][/hr][p]The game will feature a full single-player story campaign following the footsteps of Tonio, an Italian pizza chef who inherited a small restaurant in NY city from his grandpa. The pizzeria needs to get back on its feet and it’s the player’s role to make it shine again to win against its competitors. [/p][p][/p][p]The campaign spans over 21 in-game days with a steadily rising challenge: from increasing demand for pizza variety, through more daily customers, to Health Department inspections and even dirty competitors who will do everything in their power to run your business down.[/p][p][/p][p]Pizza Slice will also feature a cooperative mode between two players in the campaign mode.[/p][p][/p][p]After completing the story, the players will be able to continue running their restaurants indefinitely. 
[/p][h3]Pizza Slice Playtests[/h3][hr][/hr][p]We are now preparing for another playtest, this time around focusing on co-op gameplay. We’ll be launching the multiplayer tests in February - expect more info on that soon! [/p][p][/p][p]If you haven’t done so already, you can sign up for the playtests now. Just head to the game’s store page and push that green ‘request access’ button.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Each participant will receive 2 additional access keys, which can be shared with your friends to test the game out together. [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]We encourage everyone to join our Discord server where you will find all of the latest news. You will also be able to chat with other pizza lovers and with us directly.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]See you at the table![/p][p]The Pizza Slice Team[/p]