Monday August 11th, 2025: German publisher BBG Entertainment GmbH starts the countdown to the releases of the eagerly awaited BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversaryedition starring the much loved central character Rockford in more mayhem boulder challenges that will delight, or should we say excite fans of this genre and IP. Releasing on all major platforms, priced at €19.99 / $19.99, which include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Xbox, Mac and Sony PlayStation 4 and 5.
What more can be said of the brand that hasn't been said before? Well, for a start, there are180 brand new creatively designed levels of explosive action and with a completely redesigned engine. While sticking to its roots and ideals that made it so playable originally it now with extra polish, slickness and inventiveness! It's sort of back to the future - the 80s but now in 2025 but with 80s retro essence!
What's it ALL ABOUT
Basically some would say gather enough diamonds in a cave filled with treacherous enemies and falling rocks to open the door to the exit. Simple right - WRONG! Fast reactions, forward thinking, a touch of luck but loads of skill and anticipation is essential! It isn't called Boulder Dash for nothing! Think of a maze, with lots of compartments all with hazards galore and safely make your way out of it, without some fateful ending!
Award Winning!
AlreadyBOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary has distinguished itself at a number of shows where the game has been shown collecting a number of awards and recognition for the fresh new look and exciting and progressive challenges it presents!
Some exciting FEATURES...
6 new, never-before-seen worlds
3 new worlds created by hardcore fans
180 completely new, balanced, and refined levels
Variety of new and unique items, including growing walls, slime, enemy generator, eggs, plus more
Construction kit to create, share, or download other players' levels
Distinctive visual style that aims to blend original color schemes with contemporary themes
Option to select and play for one of the three main heroes, each crafted in line with the game's original vision
Music and sounds composed by Germany's most famous video game musician Chris Huelsbeck (Giana Sisters, Turrican, Star Wars Rogue Squadron, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and many more)
Stephan Berendsen - CEO and Owner - publisher BBG- Entertainment - " It's now not long before BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary is released to the world and the feedback we have received from attending shows and gamers who have played the demo has been exceedingly rewarding. It really justified our effort in creating this brand new version of Boulder Dash and proves that Retro titles can still make a big impact and fans can discern a game that offers up a real challenge - Boulder Dash being a prime example."
Are you ready to avoid the boulder & dash like an expert!?
About BBG Entertainment GmbH: BBG Entertainment, based in Munich, Germany, has had two main focuses since it was founded in 2008: In the "Casual Games" area, the publication of new editions of real video game classics, which, thanks to a unique game principle, guarantee gaming fun for the whole family even decades after their initial publication. In the "Education" area, titles that not only have a demonstrably positive effect in the training and learning segments, but are also fun thanks to an entertaining production. In 2016, BBG Entertainment purchased all rights to the legendary Boulder Dash® brand from the US company First Star Software Inc. In 2023, BBG Entertainment acquired two more IP classics from Intellivision Entertainment LLC: Shark! Shark! ® and Astrosmash®. The current portfolio includes classics such as Boulder Dash®, Dynablaster®, Shark! Shark! ®, Astrosmash®, Quiz with Fritz®, Einstein™ Brain Trainer for various platforms such as PC (Steam, Windows, Mac), consoles (Switch, Xbox) and mobile (iOS and Android).
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