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Here’s everything that Koch Media’s new "premium" game publisher outfit Prime Matter is working on

By Darryn Bonthuys
June 11, 2021
in :  Features, Gaming
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Summer Games Fest kicked off last night, and amidst all the big game reveals and new trailers, was the reveal of a brand new publishing label from Koch Media, called Prime Matter. According to Koch, Prime Matter is designed to give smaller games a chance in the spotlight while also shining a light on more experimental titles, all through a partner that the company calls a "premium publishing label."

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Painkiller, Bulletstorm devs show off their new co-op RPG shooter, Outriders

By Geoffrey Tim
February 12, 2020
in :  Gaming
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People Can Fly is the Polish studio behind Painkiller (remember that? Impaling baddies with stakes was a blast!) and the sweary, skilly-killy Bulletstorm. At last year’s E3 they teased their new game Outriders, but now they’ve shown off more of the game through a more extended trailer.

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Bulletstorm developer People Can Fly is back

By Geoffrey Tim
June 25, 2015
in :  Gaming
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Bulletstorm and Pankiller developer People Can Fly is back to being an independent studio after years of operating as Epic Games Poland.

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PAINKILLER JANE movie to be no-holds barred,R-rated

By Trevor Davies
October 20, 2014
in :  Entertainment
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When Painkiller Jane was announced at Comic-Con back in July with twin sister horror movie directors Jen & Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker in a Trunk, American Mary) at the helm, very little was said about the direction it would take. Now in an interview with Crave Online they’ve opened up a bit on what we can expect on their latest …

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Don’t get mad, Get Even in this new game from the developers of Painkiller

By Darryn Bonthuys
January 9, 2014
in :  Gaming
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Get Even, a new game from the folks behind cult classic Painkiller might just be one of the prettiest debuts on the way to a next-gen console near you.

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Gears of War judgement will give you sweaty palms

By Geoffrey Tim
September 4, 2012
in :  Gaming
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The next Gears of War will be scary enough to make your palms all sweaty.

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Gears of War Judgment will make you sweat

By Geoffrey Tim
June 21, 2012
in :  Gaming
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The next Gears of War game will put your skills to the test.

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