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Press release:
AALBORG, Denmark / GIEBELSTADT, Germany, February 26, 2019 — Rad Rodgers is back and he brought a bunch of fine friends: Duke Nukem, Lo Wang, Cosmo and other iconic action game heroes are joining the teenage adventurer and his loyal console companion Dusty on their mission to save the video game world.

You want your friends to join too? No problem, the new “Rad Rodgers Radical Edition” will feature local co-op and a versus multiplayer mode as well as an action-packed package of thrilling levels, outstanding mini-games, a fine arsenal of crazy weapons and tons of secrets, collectibles and unlockables.

Rad Rodgers: Radical Edition is developed by Slipgate Studios and will be published by 3D Realms and HandyGames. Rad Rodgers: Radical Edition launches on Nintendo Switch™ today, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and PC will receive the Radical Edition’s free content as an update.

About Rad Rodgers
After being sucked into the gaming world, Rad Rodgers and his foul-mouthed living game console Dusty set out on a totally awesome quest inspired by ‘90s classics like Commander Keen and Jazz Jackrabbit. Jump, run and gun across seven gorgeous, vibrant levels filled with action. Rad wields wicked weapons like Bolt Blasters and Phoenix Cannons to blast baddies.

Dusty helps out by crossing into The Pixelverse, a behind-the-scenes area that enables him to fix broken parts of the game world.

To learn more about Rad Rodgers, please visit the game’s official website.

About 3D Realms
Founded 30 years ago, 3D Realms was the publisher, developer and creator of many legendary gaming franchises, most still going strong: Wolfenstein 3D, Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey.

To learn more about 3D Realms please visit the studio’s official website.

About Slipgate Studios
Established in 2017, Slipgate Studios was formed by the former Interceptor Entertainment team.

Slipgate is an independent Game Development Studio based in Aalborg, Denmark, led by a team of dedicated and talented professionals.

The team is a long-time partner of 3D Realms, and was responsible for the critically acclaimed First Person Shooter Rise of the Triad, which won several awards. Most recently the team successfully released the first version of Rad Rodgers, partnered with THQ Nordic and started development on a new version of Rad Rodgers.

About HandyGames
HandyGames™ is a THQ Nordic family member and operates as an international publisher for mid-sized projects and developers for a worldwide audience.

The focus lies on creating and publishing games for current gen consoles like PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X or Nintendo Switch™ as well as games for Steam and many other PC gaming distribution channels.

HandyGames™ produces titles for new innovative gaming platforms, for example VR (Virtual Reality) on Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Samsung Gear VR, but also offers games of all kind of genres for Android smartphones and tablets, Apple iPhones, iPads and many other mobile and smart devices.