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Press release:
Vilnius, Lithuania – June 19, 2024.
The Vilnius-based (Lithuania) indie games publisher Nordcurrent Labs and Bayreuth-based (Germany) indie games developer Emergo Entertainment, are today veyy glad and excited to announce that their cozy hiking adventure “Fireside“, is now available for the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Eshop for $14.99 / £13.29 / €14.79.

Also available on PC via Steam, where it boasts a 98% positive rating, Fireside invites players to embark on a heartwarming adventure through the great outdoors and forge unbreakable bonds with fellow travelers.

“When we created Fireside, we wanted to share a story about compassion and empathy in a way that was accessible to all, so bringing the game to Nintendo Switch has been really important to us,” said Paul Redetzky, CEO at Emergo Entertainment.

“We are so excited to welcome new audiences to find their space at the fire, share their tales and champion our helping hand philosophies in Fireside!”

About Fireside
Embrace the ultimate wholesome hiking adventure in Fireside, with a captivating narrative that unfolds with every step you take! Traverse across a beautifully hand-drawn landscape as you travel between campsites and after each long day, rest by the campfire and meet a diverse cast of like minded travelers. Through nonviolent interactions with characters, its calming soundtrack and tranquil environments to journey across, Fireside reminds us to take a break from everyday life stresses and enjoy our natural world.

At the end of each traveling day, gather around the campfire and share stories, explore 50+ classic camping recipes to create, and trade collectibles with fellow adventurers. Each interaction generates “soul energy” – a magical currency that can be used to upgrade the player’s home, which you can invite friends to visit, turning your base into a whimsical hub for shared experiences! Gathering with friends is at the heart of Fireside’s enchantment, fostering a profound sense of fellowship, connection and community with others.

For more information about Fireside:

Fireside on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1722700/Fireside/

Fireside on Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Fireside-2590525.html

Join Fireside’s Discord channel: https://discordapp.com/invite/QRhHR6X

Visit Norcurrent’s official site: https://nordcurrent.com/
Follow Nordcurrent on X. https://twitter.com/NordcurrentLabs

About Nordcurrent Labs:
Nordcurrent Labs is the PC and console publishing label of the Nordcurrent Group. Its mission is to empower talented video game developers and bring creative and ambitious multiplatform games to the worldwide gaming community.

Established in 2002 in Vilnius, Lithuania, the Norcurrent Group is an international publisher and developer of casual games for smartphones, tablets, and PC/Mac. With headquarters in Lithuania and development studios in Vilnius, Gothenburg, Dnipro, and Warsaw, the Nordcurrent Group employs over 300 game industry professionals and has developed over 50 games for various platforms, achieving over 500 million downloads worldwide.

About Emergo Entertainment:
At Emergo Entertainment, we believe games are better when they allow the player to be creative. One way to enable the player’s creativity is to implement emergent systems. Using emergence makes entertainment products more enjoyable, and serious games more effective! Founded in 2019, we are a game studio that believes this know-how and the technology from computer game development can be used for entertainment and beyond. We develop not only computer games but also other interactive media such as branded experiences, serious games, or interactive visualizations.