Deadlink News

Greetings, Agents!

We are pleased to convey significant news in the realm of cybernetic excellence! Apart from the Best Indie Game Award by Digital Viking, Deadlink has successfully advanced as a distinguished finalist in the Game Development World Championship 2023 Winter Season, particularly within the esteemed category of the "Best Visual Effects Award."

🌐 Finalist Status: Best Visual Effects - Deadlink!



This recognition highlights the dedication we've poured into crafting a visually captivating and cutting-edge gaming experience. The intense competition serves as proof that Deadlink has resonated with players, embodying the meticulous craftsmanship that contributes to its status as a finalist.

📅 Secure the Timeline: February 23rd, 2024

Prepare for a live revelation of winners in the cyberspace metropolis of Tallinn, Estonia, on February 23rd, 2024. The spectacle commences at 19:00 / 7 pm local time (GMT+2), transcending physical boundaries as it cascades across the digital ether via the GDWC YouTube channel.

🔗 Access Cybernetic Intel: Link to Awards Show

As we approach this pivotal announcement, we call upon our community of operatives to unite once more. Let us collectively maintain our anticipation and extend our hopes for Deadlink to secure the esteemed "Best Visual Effects Award."

Your steadfast support has been the core of our journey, and we express our gratitude for your continued presence. Together, let us forge another indelible moment within the ongoing Deadlink narrative.

Stay vigilant for further updates, and thank you for being an integral part of our cybernetic community.

Hello, Agents!

We are overjoyed to share an incredible milestone with you! We are delighted to announce that our game, Deadlink, has been nominated for the prestigious "Best Indie Game" award at the Digital Vikings Awards 2024!

🎮 Nominee for Best Indie Game Award: Deadlink!

This remarkable recognition wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of our amazing community. We extend our sincere gratitude for being a part of our journey and making this achievement possible.

📝 Save the Date: February 28th, 2024

Join us in celebrating this momentous occasion as the winners are revealed during the on-site event at DevGAMM Gdańsk 2024 on February 28th, 2024. Your continuous support motivates us, and we can't wait to share this special moment with you.

🏅 DevGAMM Gdańsk 2024 - Event Details:

Date: February 28th, 2024
Location: AmberExpo, Gdańsk, Poland
In addition to our nomination, we are thrilled to share that the event will feature other outstanding games, including "Bang-On Balls: Chronicles" and "Barotrauma". You might recognize "Bang-On Balls: Chronicles" from our time together in a bundle, and "Barotrauma" offers a unique gaming experience. Although our games span different genres and playstyles, we are excited to wish every nominee the best of luck.

🚀 Let's Celebrate Together!

For live updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses leading up to the event, stay connected with our social media channels. Your enthusiasm has been our driving force, and we want you to share in the excitement of this achievement.

Thank you for being an incredible community! We look forward to celebrating this nomination with you and continuing to share more exciting updates in the coming weeks. Here's to an unforgettable celebration!

Agents of Deadlink, the moment we've all been eagerly awaiting has arrived! After an incredible display of creativity and ingenuity, we're thrilled to announce the winners of the "Design Implant & Win Prizes" contest. Your submissions were nothing short of spectacular, bringing new depths of innovation to the Deadlink universe.

[h3]🌟 Delving into Your Designs: A Fun Journey[/h3]
Going through each and every reported implant was not just insightful; it was an absolute joy! You revealed the creativity and diversity of ideas, making our task both enjoyable and exciting. It's been a fun-filled journey, exploring the myriad ways you envision enhancing the Deadlink gameplay.

And the Winners are...

[h2]🥇 1st Place[/h2]
[h3]Vern Carson - Oppenheimer Gauntlets[/h3]

Active Effects:
Level 1: Melee attacks cause an AOE explosion in a 1m radius for 6s, dealing 75% melee damage.
Level 2: Melee attacks cause an AOE explosion in a 2m radius for 7s, dealing 100% melee damage.
Level 3: Melee attacks cause an AOE explosion in a 3m radius for 8s, dealing 125% melee damage.
Level 4: Melee attacks cause an AOE explosion in a 4m radius for 8s, dealing 150% melee damage. 
Enemies killed by the explosion detonate, dealing 50% melee damage in a 4m radius.

Passive Effects:
Level 1: Meleeing an enemy has a 5% chance to ignite them.
Level 2: Meleeing an enemy has a 10% chance to ignite them.
Level 3: Meleeing an enemy has a 15% chance to ignite them.
Level 4: Meleeing an enemy has a 15% chance to ignite them. 
Killing an ignited enemy with melee damage will spread Ignite to enemies in a 4m radius.

[h2]🥈 2nd Place[/h2]
[h3]Sabet - Excess Heat Dissipator[/h3]

Active Effects:
Level 1: Next dash will trigger an explosion that deals 5% of current skill damage.
Level 2: Next dash will trigger an explosion that deals 10% of current skill damage.
Level 3: Next dash will trigger an explosion that deals 20% of current skill damage.
Level 4: Next dash will trigger an explosion that deals 30% of current skill damage and pushes away everyone in the explosion radius.

Passive Effects:
Level 1-3: Dash will recharge 10% slower.
Level 4: Dash will recharge 15% slower. For each enemy in the explosion radius, recharge 25% dash.

[h2]🥉 3rd Place[/h2]
[h3]Masus - Allied Summoners*[/h3]

Active Effects:
Level 1: Summons a drone that fights alongside the player.
Level 2: Summons a drone capable of inflicting poison damage.
Level 3: Summons two drones, both capable of inflicting poison damage.
Level 4: Summons two drones capable of inflicting poison damage and stunning an enemy every 10 seconds.
Note: Drones, once destroyed, will not respawn until the level is finished.

Passive Effects:
Level 1: For every kill a drone achieves, the player gains +5 temporary shields.

[h3]🏅 Prizes[/h3]
Congratulations to our winners, who will receive their respective prizes, including the Xtrfy Mouse, Deadlink Poster, and Deadlink Game Steam Key. We also extend a heartfelt thank you to all participants for your incredible contributions.

[h3]🎄 Season's Greetings[/h3]
As we celebrate the success of this contest, we'd also like to extend warm holiday wishes to you all. May this festive season bring joy, peace, and further creativity to you and your loved ones. Here's to a wonderful holiday season and an exciting New Year filled with more adventures in the ever-expanding universe of videogames!

Thank you, Agents, for making this contest a wonderfully fun and memorable event.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🔥🎅🏼🎉

Gruby Entertainment Team

* Corrected for a valid implant name (was: Experimental Bullets)

Agents of Deadlink, tomorrow marks the final opportunity to showcase your creativity in the "Design Implant & Win Prizes" contest! We've been thrilled to see the flood of fantastic ideas pouring in, each one pushing the boundaries of imagination and enhancing the Deadlink experience.

📅 Submission Deadline: December 8, 10 AM PST

If you haven't shared your implant design yet, now's the time to dive into the fray and submit your entry in the comments section of this Steam announcement. The deadline is December 8 at 10 AM PST sharp!

[h2]🏆 Contest Results[/h2]

With the plethora of outstanding submissions, our team faces the challenging task of selecting the top three designs. We appreciate the effort and dedication each Agent has put into creating a game-enhancing implant for Deadlink.

We'll be diligently reviewing all entries in the upcoming weeks to ensure a fair assessment. The results will be revealed through another Steam announcement, so stay tuned for the announcement of the winners.

Once again, a massive thank you to everyone who participated. Your contributions have added a new layer of excitement to the Deadlink universe. Get ready for the unveiling of the winning designs, and may the most innovative implant prevail! 🔥

🚀 Join us in the "Design Implant & Win Prizes" contest, where we invite you to unleash your imagination.

🌟 Your challenge is to conceptualize an implant that would integrate flawlessly into the world of Deadlink.

[h2]📝 The Rules[/h2]

Your task is to formulate a description and design for an implant that aligns with the game's universe. Consider its unique abilities, including passive and active 4-tier leveling, and how it enhances gameplay.

The implant design should resonate with Deadlink's atmosphere, adding an exciting and challenging element for players.

To participate, post your implant design in the comments section of this Steam announcement.

You can submit your ideas by December 8 at 10 AM PST.

We will pick three winners based on how cool, game-appropriate, and fresh the ideas are!

[h2]🏆 The Prizes[/h2]

🥇 1st Place: Xtrfy Mouse + Deadlink Poster + Deadlink Game (Steam Key)
🥈 2nd Place: Xtrfy Mouse + Deadlink Poster + Deadlink Game (Steam Key)
🥉 3rd Place: Xtrfy Mouse + Deadlink Poster + Deadlink Game (Steam Key)

* The exact model of the Xtrfy Mouse may vary from the one presented in the miniature.



For a cheatsheet of implants currently existing in Deadlink, visit our community-driven wiki here:
https://deadlink.wiki.gg/wiki/Implants

Get creative, Agents! Your design might be the next big thing in "Deadlink"! 🔥