PAX East is coming up next weekend, and publisher THQ Nordic has officially revealed their lineup of playable games that will be on display at the show. While most of the games on the list have already been announced, they have revealed two new games that aim to revive a pair of modern classics.
Sine Mora, the horizontal bullet hell shooter from 2012 is getting an extended version called Sine Mora EX that will release on PS4, Xbox One, and PC this Summer. On top of that, 2008's Wii exclusive, de Blob is getting a PC re-release that will arrive at the end of next month.
Here's a full list of all the games THQ Nordic will be bringing to the show with official descriptions, courtesy of an official press release:
- ELEX – a handcrafted action role-playing experience set in a post-apocalyptic science-fantasy universe. Deep moral choices, a huge seamless game world, mutated creatures, and a big arsenal of melee and medium-to-long-distance weaponry top off this holistic RPG made in Germany. PC/PS4/Xbox One: Q3 2017
- SpellForce 3 – labeled as the “fantasy Age of Empires” by some, or as a ray of hope for RTS-enthusiasts by others, THQ Nordic will showcase the latest build of this RTS/RPG hybrid on its stand. Experience war-torn times in the world of Eo – command your troops, level/gear/skill up your heroes, strengthen your forces, conquer pivotal zones to expand your territory, and experience the world-changing events that will lead up to the convocation ritual. PC (MR) exclusive: Q3 2017
- Battle Chasers: Nightwar – an RPG inspired by the console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by world exploration. PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One: 2017
- This is the Police (console version) – dive into a deep story of corruption, crime, and intrigue. Take the role of gritty police chief Jack Boyd, and come face to face with the ugly underbelly of Freeburg, a city spiraling down the drain. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice nest egg, or will he end up broke… or worse? PS4/Xbox One: March 22nd, 2017
- Lock’s Quest – Lock is the Kingdom’s last hope to survive an oncoming invasion. As a newly trained Archineer, Lock must utilize his skills to build customized towers, traps, walls, weapons, and other defenses in order preserve the precious source artifacts. PC/PS4/Xbox One: April 25th, 2017
- de Blob – flip, bounce and smash your way past the all-powerful I.N.K.T. Corporation to launch a revolution and save Chroma City from a future without color. Enjoy the 4-player split screen multiplayer in eight different modes on different stations. PC: April 27th, 2017
- Sine Mora EX – the extended version of the horizontal shoot'em up Sine Mora, providing a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. It is a gorgeous shoot'em up that offers a Story Mode which weaves an over-the-top tale and an Arcade Mode that provides deep, satisfying gameplay to challenge genre fans. We will even bring our own PAX high score challenge mode to the show. Be prepared, as it is not for the faint of heart. PC/PS4/Xbox One: Summer 2017
PAX East is going down next weekend from March 10th through the 12th in Boston. If you're going to be at the show and want to check out these games, the THQ Nordic booth is #20037.