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Multiplayer First Person Hero Shooter ‘X8’ Coming Soon from VR Game Developer Thirdverse
Thirdverse, Inc. today announced that the first VR game from its US studio, X8, will be a multiplayer tactical first person hero shooter available for purchase this winter. Thirdverse’s US studio consists of industry veterans with more than 20 years creating AAA and cross-platform titles in gaming. On the heels of its recent launch of sword-fighting action game ALTAIR BREAKER, Thirdverse is redefining the 5v5 hero shooter game with interactive heroic abilities in the classic vein of search and destroy style maps and gameplay. In X8, a digital cataclysm has forced a reboot of all contemporary shooters. Heroes from different FPS franchises find themselves crossing paths back to their common ancestor game engine. Players will compete across several maps to restore their source worlds and rebuild their path home. Thirdverse is offering a first look of X8 to visitors of the annual Tokyo Game Show in Tokyo, Japan from September 15-18 at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in both the Thirdverse booth in Hall 5 #5-C14 and the Meta Japan booth in Hall 5 #6-C01.
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Bullet Hell Meets Grotesque Childhood Nightmares in NeverAwake, Sept. 28 on PC
NeverAwake, the nightmarish twin-stick shoot’em up set in a world of a young girl’s fears and horrors, from developer Neotro Inc and publisher Phoenixx, invites PC gamers to the nightmare realm via Steam on Wednesday, Sept. 28, as revealed during Future Games Show at Gamescom. Get a more in-depth look at the grotesque vegetable monsters and other terrors in the extended cut of the PC release date trailer here. The Vermillion Gate Grand Prize winner at Japan’s prestigious indie game festival, BitSummit 2022, will bring its bizarre nightmares to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4|5 in Q1 2023. Discover the grotesque nightmares of a little girl, trapped in her slumber, paralyzed by fear, seemingly never to awake. In the deepest parts of her subconsciousness, she sees Rem, a fierce fighter armed with a demonic, dragon-shaped gun, who fights to conquer the forces trapping her. Dodge, aim and shoot in 360-degree levels, gather enough power to unleash a wide blast around Rem when surrounded by foes as she drifts through beautiful hand-drawn landscapes of fears and monstrosities of the girl’s nightmares. Annihilate the abominations haunting her waking hours like dentists, angry dogs, and going to school. Other foes represent terrors more familiar to Japanese youth, like the first boss, a radish monster representing the acquired taste of wasabi. Each of the 80 levels loops until Rem collects all the souls, and each loop gets more challenging if Rem can’t defeat her adversaries in time. Fight more than a dozen bosses, discover what lies at the core of the girl’s subconscious and what might lead to her freedom from this sleep paralysis. "I aimed to create a shooting game accessible to all, and a neverending nightmarish loop of the same stage repeated over and over again seemed like an ideal way for players to progress at their own pace," said Hiroshi Sawatari, developer of the game. "By designing the enemies from elements we all have feared or loathed in our lives, we hoped to create a setting that is both horrifying and sympathetic." NeverAwake releases on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, on Steam for PC for $19.99 with a 15% launch discount, and support for English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language text. Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 versions will release in Q1 2023. Players wanting to get their hands on NeverAwake early can check out the demo now available on Steam or on the show floors of Gamescom, TOKYO GAME SHOW 2022, Busan Indie Connect, and Crunchyroll Expo Australia, where it’s been selected to appear. For more information, visit the official NeverAwake website, and follow Neotro Inc. on Twitter.
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Kakao Games Begins Inviting Players To Dysterra's 4th Beta Test
Kakao Games and Reality MagiQ is happy to announce a 4th beta test will be launching for Dysterra, and will be running from August 29th until September 4th. For eager players who want to participate, it can easily be done by visiting the Dysterra Steam store page and then clicking on the ‘Request Access’ button. By doing so, anyone can enjoy Dysterra and jump in with players all across the globe. For those unaware, Dysterra is a large-scale online survival crafting game in a dystopian setting that is a combination of solid shooting action, high-quality graphics, and intense survival mechanics. In this test, players can check out the new female characters and various weapons that have been added. The beta also expands the game with new regions and bosses, while also adding an integrated ranking system that rewards survivors. Along with these additions, there has also been a great deal of improvements in other areas. Depending on the type and material of the bullet, different sound effects have been applied to include more realistic sound play. The gun motion seen in aiming, reloading, and moving has also been improved. In addition, server optimization will now be carried out based on stability tests to support a better play environment for all players. To celebrate Dysterra’s 4th beta test, a special gift will also be available for players. During the test period, players can receive a special limited skin by tuning into any Dysterra stream that activates drops. Before the 4th beta test at the end of the month, players can also check out the Dysterra demo during the Steam Survival Fest, which runs from August 1 until August 8. Anyone interested can download the demo directly from the Steam page and check out the unique dystopian world. More detailed information on how to register for the beta will be shared through Dysterra’s official Discord channel and Steam community.
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Dive behind the data as F1 Manager 2022 reveals starting driver and key staff ratings
Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) today revealed the starting driver and key staff ratings for F1® Manager 2022, the major new officially licenced F1® management simulation game, launching on August 30 (August 25 for players who pre-order*) on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 5, Xbox One, PlayStation® 4, Steam and the Epic Games Store. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE OFFICIAL F1 MANAGER 2022 RATINGS LIVESTREAM TOMORROW (20 JULY) FROM 1600 BST / 1700 CEST / 0800 PDT / 1000 CDT Authenticity is key in F1® Manager 2022, and the driver ratings are no exception. Working closely with Formula One®, each individual driver’s overall rating is influenced by a combination of nine performance ratings, all determined by real racing data. Each performance rating is calculated using multiple information points, creating a data driven rating that encompasses previous performances, up to and including the 2022 season so far. As players, and their drivers, progress through the season these ratings will adapt to reflect their development as they build experience throughout their career. Starting performance ratings are split into three sections, each containing three individual attribute ratings; ‘Pace’ ratings influence the driver’s raw speed, covering Cornering, Braking and Reactions, ‘Consistency’ stats such as Accuracy, Control and Smoothness largely reduce the likelihood of driver errors. Finally, ‘Racecraft’ ratings allow drivers to adapt to changing conditions, these ratings include Adaptability, Overtaking and Defending. In addition, each driver has their own Aggression value which determines how likely they are to attempt an overtaking manoeuvre, even at the risk of a racing incident. As well as Growth Potential, which highlights how likely their skills are to develop in future. Players can explore each of these performance ratings in detail on the F1® Manager 2022 official website, and hear more from the team in a live stream broadcast on Twitch at 16:00 BST tomorrow (20th July). However, victory isn’t just down to the drivers. Central to a team’s success, are the key staff members working both trackside and back at headquarters in order to unleash the potential of the car. Similarly to drivers, each key staff member has their own starting performance ratings, which are unique to each role, and these ratings will change as their experience level increases. As the name suggests, these ratings are just a starting point. Team Principals can take direct control of how their drivers and staff develop, allocating development points to each performance rating as they gain experience. Every driver and staff member will develop and improve their skills at varying speeds. Just like the real world of F1®, there will be breakthrough stars, veterans reaching the twilight of their careers, and all kinds of dynamic nuances resulting in those ratings changing throughout the seasons. An additional influence for Team Principals to consider is the role of the headquarters. A well-maintained, state-of-the-art set of facilities allows a team to develop improved components, build experience faster and even boosts their individual morale. Prospective Team Principals will have all the data at their fingertips as they prepare to build their own legacy in Formula 1®, when F1® Manager 2022 launches on August 30 on PC, PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £44.99/$54.99/€54.99. Players looking to get ahead of the grid are able to pre-order the game digitally and experience F1® Manager 2022 a full five days early from August 25*. The game is also available in physical format for PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £44.99/$54.99/€54.99. *Early access and discount is exclusively available to those pre-ordering digitally. On PlayStation platforms, players must be a PlayStation Plus subscriber to receive the 10% pre-order discount.
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Ryu Games Announces Two New Games from Ulti Arena Launching on Flame, Its “Steam for Web3” Platform
Ryu Games today announced the newest batch of games it’s adding to Flame, an emerging Web3 games store and marketplace. Starting today, Ultimate Battle Arena, a Play2Earn trading card game with auto-battle and a rich in-game economy, and Minionverse, a mashup tower defense and trading card game, are available to download from the Flame platform. Both Ultimate Battle Arena and Minionverse are wildly popular Web3 games. Flame is a multi-chain wallet, store and launcher of PC games that users onboard through a simple social login that is currently in beta with plans to expand access later this year. Ross Krasner, CEO of Ryu Games, said: “The market potential for Web3 games is tremendous, but millions of players face heavy friction in simply onboarding to play games powered by NFTs and crypto. With Flame, we set out to better serve the PC gaming market with easily usable NFTs and cryptocurrencies and streamline the onboarding experience. We’re thrilled to reveal our partnership with Ulti Arena to bring on their titles Ultimate Battle Arena and Minionverse. We’ve received tons of interest from blockchain game developers and will be announcing many more new titles to join the Flame platform soon.” Duke Vu, CEO of Ulti Arena, said: "We're thrilled to be working with the Flame team to bring our games, Ultimate Battle Arena and Minionverse, to millions of potential players who haven't yet played Web3 games built around NFTs and open economies. Flame is making it easier and more intuitive for players to access our game and we look forward to the response from players on Flame." Today’s news comes on the heels of Flame’s initial reveal in early June, which also highlighted Splinterlands and Pegaxy as the first games to come to the platform and that the founder of Steam, Rick Ellis, was joining Ryu Games as Chief Product Officer to leverage his decades long experience in console, PC and mobile gaming development to drive the growth of Web3 adoption in gaming on Flame. For more information about Ryu Games and Flame, please join the beta waitlist and join the Flame channels on Telegram and Discord.
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ARCHEAGE WELCOMES PIONEERING PLAYERS TO THE GREAT PRAIRIE OF THE WEST REGION
XLGames and Kakao Games are happy to announce that the Great Prairie of the West region is now available for all ArcheAge players. Players can venture into this brand-new region and discover a whole new world of adventures. Whether exploring the Wildflower Forest or travelling to the Forgotten Spike — there are a host of new discoveries on offer. Further details on the new region, along with the upcoming Guardian Scramble game mode, can be found here. https://archeage.playkakaogames.com/news/1095 To mark the occasion, a Back-to-Arche event will be taking place from June 23 through until August 25. During this period, players can log onto the official website and receive up to €1500/$1500 worth of in-game rewards as a coupon from their web inventory. Rewards will vary based on whether players are new/returning or an existing account, but offer exciting items to utilise, gaining up to 10,000 gear scores. In tandem with the Back-to-Arche event, a number of other celebrations will also be taking place. Starting on June 23 and running until July 28, a Level Boost Event will allow players to purchase support packages for each level from the Marketplace, helping players level up faster with growth stones. Additionally, a Daily Consumable Aid Event will enable players to purchase the Homecoming Warrior’s Gift from the Marketplace; this can be bought once a day to assist in combat. While a Level Achievement Event sees the Passionate Leap: Great Prairie Celebration package available at the Marketplace. This will include a Bound Lucent Serendipity Stone, Fruit of Effort Box, and much more.
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SBK22 Is Here! The Historical Franchise Returns With a Next-Generation Two-Wheels Lifelike Gameplay Experience
Milestone and Dorna WSBK Organization S.r.l are proud to announce SBK™22, a brand new chapter of one of the most iconic and celebrated franchises in the racing game landscape. Coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam SBK™22 is set to launch on September 15, 2022. SBK™22 brings back the authentic world of the SBK Championship, 10 years after the last historical release of SBK Generations, tenth game of the glorious series developed by Milestone and started in the 1999 with Superbike World Championship. The game recreates the experience of the Motul FIM Superbike World Championship thanks to the charm of his simulative gameplay and lifelike environments, riders and bikes, finally making the dream of the community and sports fan a reality. SBK™22 features the Official 2022 WorldSBK Championship, an immersive and fascinating Career Mode and the real SBK weekend with practices, Superpoles and Races. The Official 2022 Official WorldSBK Championship is the perfect replica of what happens in the real-life, featuring the event calendar, official roster and Team’s Pit Environments with absolutely photorealistic effects and animated character models. Players will test their skills racing in the boots of the best riders, stepping in all the competitive SBK Official tracks meaning unpredictable and adrenaline challenges. SBK™22 aims to recreate a truly and peculiar SBK experience, thanks to its advanced physics developed with the help of real riders, aiming to reach an extreme level of simulation in terms of bike and pilot behavior. The immersive Career Mode offers many ways to work around riders and bike performances, from managing a staff building an Advanced Setup in which players have full control of bike’s settings evolving the Development Trees. Staff management means hire different professionals, from Personal Manager through Chief Engineer, without forgetting the fundamental Data Analyst. The Development Tree is structured in different areas, each one requiring a specific amount of research points to be unlocked. Those points are gained passively by the Engineers or actively by players, performing specific tasks in the race weekend. SBK™22 also boasts enhanced realistic features, tires and development tires selecting a wide range of Pirelli tires for dry and wet tracks, and fuel management to balance bike’s weight. A.N.N.A System, the revolutionary AI system based on neural networks and machine learning, guarantee a tailored gameplay experience, smartly controlling the opponents depending on their actual personalities and training them gathering data and experience. At the top level, riding behaviors are considered such as human-level of skills. The various number of editors allow players to customize several aspects of their unique experience. Sticker Editor, Helmet Editor and Number and Butt Patch are those dedicated to the riders and bikes, Fiction Team instead is fully focused on creating a completely fictional team with customizable livery and style. SBK™22 is even made for epic multiplayer races up to 12 players that can create online lobbies where competitions reach another level. The Multiplayer flow is customizable by choosing if add or not the typical Tissot-Superpole session from SBK before the race, for a fully online experience, with of course the possibility to customize each race with settings and rules. SBK™22 will be released on September 15, 2022 on to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.
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Drive every decision. F1 Manager 2022 races on to PC and Console on August 30
Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) announced today that their officially licensed Formula 1® management simulation, F1® Manager 2022, will launch on August 30 across PC, PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One. Stepping into the role of Team Principal, one of the highest-pressure roles in motorsport, players will lead their chosen team to glory in the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship™ and beyond. From today, players can receive 10% off the suggested retail price and take their place on the pit wall a whole five days early on August 25*, alongside the FORMULA 1 ROLEX BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2022 weekend. F1® fans can now grab a first look at actual in-game footage from F1® Manager 2022 through our gameplay trailer, just released. F1® Manager 2022 offers fans an unrivalled F1® experience, capturing in unprecedented detail the world of F1® and the high-octane excitement of running a team. From the paddock to the podium, players will need to manage decisions on and off the track to ensure their success, all while balancing the books and satisfying both the board and the all-important team sponsors. The team headquarters are the beating heart of any constructor, and in F1® Manager 2022 it’s no different. Aspiring Team Principals will control every aspect of their team from their state-of-the-art HQ. From scouting and investing in best-in-class staff, such as Race Engineers and the Head of Aerodynamics, to developing and assessing new car components, players will need to keep their finger on the pulse to ensure they stay ahead of the competition, both now, and for future seasons to come. With a full roster of world-class drivers from across F1®, F2™ and F3™ to choose from, between seasons players will have the option to enlist new drivers and assemble their dream team from an authentic pool of current and future stars. Realistically replicated, each driver from the 2022 F1® line-up has been digitally captured to accurately reflect them and their driving style when out on the track. The skill, temperament and athleticism of a driver is essential to any race team. These attributes are reflected by key performance ratings, providing players with vital information on how to effectively manage their drivers during a race. Just like the real world of racing, over time drivers will retire from the sport, so it’s crucial players think ahead to ensure they’ve got a steady stream of upcoming talent in development if they want to secure their long-term motorsport legacy. Prior to each race weekend, Team Principals will select their allocation of tyres and spare parts, as well as optional objectives from sponsors to bolster their financial position. In practice sessions, drivers will build up their track and car familiarity, reporting feedback to guide car setup ahead of the all-important qualifying session, where it will be in the hands of the player to decide when to send out their cars and maximise their grid position. Races are shown in impressive broadcast-style visuals, with a variety of on-board and trackside camera angles bringing the action to life across all twenty two 2022 Grand Prix™ circuits. Keen eared fans might also notice the familiar tones of David Croft, Lead F1® Commentator at Sky Sports, and fellow commentator and former Formula 1® driver, Karun Chandhok, both of whom lend their iconic voices to the game. From lights out to the chequered flag, players can choose to control every decision on-track, from pit strategy to in-race driver commands. Issuing authentic team-radio commands to their drivers and using real-time data to react to dynamic race events such as changing weather, safety cars and red flags, making those crucial calls that can take them to the top step or leave them at the back of the pack. F1® Manager 2022 launches on August 30 on PC, PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £44.99/$54.99/€54.99. Players looking to get ahead of the grid will be able to pre-order the game digitally and experience F1® Manager 2022 a full five days early from August 25*. The game will also be available in physical format for PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £44.99/$54.99/€54.99. *Early access and discount is exclusively available to those pre-ordering digitally. On PlayStation platforms, players must be a PlayStation Plus subscriber to receive the 10% pre-order discount.
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FIFA diversifies its gaming rights and launches new non-sim football games alongside EA SPORTS franchise
For the first time, FIFA will launch new football video games developed with third-party studios and publishers, providing more choice for football and gaming fans in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™. A number of new non-simulation games are already under production and will launch during the third quarter of this year. The first is a tailored gaming experience featuring the biggest event on earth, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, which will bring new, interactive experiences to fans across the globe. Following this initial unveiling, FIFA will launch further games and virtual experiences around this year’s FIFA World Cup. Additional projects are also under discussion with publishers ahead of next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™. Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, said: "I can assure you that the only authentic, real game that has the FIFA name will be the best one available for gamers and football fans. The FIFA name is the only global, original title. FIFA 23, FIFA 24, FIFA 25 and FIFA 26, and so on - the constant is the FIFA name and it will remain forever and remain THE BEST." “The interactive gaming and esports sector is on a path of unrivalled growth and diversification. FIFA’s strategy is to ensure we can make the most of all future options and ensure a wide range of products and opportunities for gamers, fans, member associations and partners.” Alongside the new games, FIFA has granted a new short-term extension to existing publisher EA SPORTS to launch a new FIFA 23 title later this year, which will feature the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup competitions in one edition for the first time. The recently confirmed extension with EA SPORTS is a new arrangement that grants rights for the simulation football category only, freeing up broader gaming rights for FIFA and different gaming publishers to launch new games and more deeply immersive experiences for fans and football stakeholders. This new, non-exclusive licensing model follows on from an extended period of discussions between the parties relating to FIFA’s future gaming vision. As announced in October 2021, FIFA intends to work with a range of partners rather than lock up all gaming and esports rights exclusively with one publisher for the long term. As well as launching a portfolio of new games during 2022 and 2023, FIFA is currently engaging with leading game publishers, media companies and investors in regard to the development of a major new FIFA simulation football game title for 2024. FIFA’s new gaming model has been developed in parallel with FIFA+, the recently launched direct-to-consumer media platform.
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Kakao Games Opens up Dysterra for Global Beta
Kakao Games and developer Reality MagiQ has announced its upcoming multiplayer sci-fi shooter Dysterra will be open to players for an upcoming global beta test this May. Running between May 4-17, players will be able to participate in the multiplayer beta via Dysterra’s official Steam page — simply by clicking the ‘Request Access’ button. Dysterra is an online multiplayer game, mixing solid first-person shooting with sophisticated survival and crafting elements, in a distinct dystopian world; following the Terrafire — an enormous pillar of fire that erupted after humans began mining the Earth’s core. Players have to fight to survive as the planet’s final days ebb away. During the global beta test, they will engage in ferocious battles with a mixture of melee weapons and firearms. While the more taxing crafting requirements (lowering the entry barrier for shelter construction, etc) have been modified to accommodate the game’s beta period, with Kakao Games and developer Reality MagiQ wanting participation to maximize the interaction between players. There will also be more of a focus on acquiring special skills through relentless combat and base occupation. After feedback from the game’s followers — collated from previous gameplay tests — the expectation is that players will find more hit satisfaction, an upgraded UI, and greater development of motion-capture animations.
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Konami Announces eFootball™ 2022 UPDATE (version 1.0.0) Available now Worldwide
Konami Digital Entertainment Limited has today announced the launch of eFootball™ 2022 V1.0.0 released worldwide for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows® 10 and PC Steam® The free-to-play eFootball™ 2022, has been designed to recreate the battle for the ball between players, and the unique team tactics that are often seen in the football world. New controls have been added to the game giving users more options for any situation on the pitch, with the opportunity to experience tactical battles based on real-world football ideologies. Furthermore, a new element: "Season" has been added. Each Season's theme will reflect hot topics in the real footballing world and will have a wide variety of events to match. The theme of Season 1 will be “New Gameplay Approach, Team Building, & Licenses.” This will offer users to experience the exciting offensive and defensive element often seen in real-world football, perfectly replicated in eFootball™ 2022! There will also be the addition of the game mode ‘Dream Team’ - previously introduced as ‘Creative Team’. This will be the game mode in which users can enjoy building their very own team, play against other "Dream Teams" from around the world, and experience as many titanic clashes of differing footballing ideologies as there are users. After an initial week-long "Start-up period”, various in-game events matching with the theme of Season 1 will be held from April 21st. Finally, there will be additions of new licenses from both Japan and North America, Meiji Yasuda J1 League, Meiji Yasuda J2 League, MLS Players Association and USL Championship.
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KONAMI REVEALS NEW PvP MULTIPLAYER MYSTERY SIMULATION GAME ‘CRIMESIGHT’ TO RELEASE APRIL 14TH
Konami Digital Entertainment Limited today formally revealed and announced the launch date for new PvP multiplayer mystery simulation game CRIMESIGHT. Following a successful closed-beta test last year, CRIMESIGHT will be launching on Steam® on April 14th 2022* from USD$ 19.99 SRP. Ahead of launch, KONAMI will be hosting a free demo weekend for users to play CRIMESIGHT. Players can register to trial CRIMESIGHT between March 25 – April 7 22:59. Details on how to register can be found on the official website: https://forms.konami.net/crimesight/pre_launch/ The demo weekend schedule will be as follows: • 04/10 18:00-22:59 (GMT+8) STEAM® PAGE – https://store.steampowered.com/app/1491710/CRIMESIGHT/ London, 2075. A cutting-edge predictive system called Foresight AI is developed to predict future crimes based on network data. As a result, crime is reduced by 90% worldwide. However, the system soon predicts an unavoidable incident, one that could steer the world on the path to ruin. Fearing the worst, Foresight AI's developers craft a new artificial intelligence that can track down and solve the most heinous of crimes before they occur. They dub this AI "Sherlock", after the peerless detective of classic literature. As it works on several cases, Sherlock discovers a harrowing truth: Sitting at the center of these cases like a spider on a web is Moriarty, an AI that rivals Sherlock's capabilities. CRIMESIGHT pits players against one another as one assumes the role of the "villain", who carries out a murder, and another becomes the "target", the villain's future victim. The player on the Moriarty side must fulfill objectives to complete their crime, whilst the players on the Sherlock side must prevent it from happening. Over the course of a match, the villain and the target will slowly come to light. Which side will you take? CRIMESIGHT will be available globally and will support 11 languages –English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish (Spain – Spanish) and Portuguese (Brazil-Portuguese). Additional details about CRIMESIGHT are available on the official website: https://www.konami.com/games/crimesight/us/en/ https://www.facebook.com/konami.asia.game/ https://www.youtube.com/user/KonamiAsia/ *Due to different time zones, some part of Asian countries/areas will be released on April 15 00:00
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The Pizza Eating Crime-Fighters are Back with KONAMI’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
Konami Digital Entertainment Limited(KONAMI) today announces that Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo are back from the sewers with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection! In collaboration with Nickelodeon, thirteen radical games from KONAMI’s entire archive of retro 8-bit, 16-bit, and arcade Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) titles and their Japanese versions* will be coming to PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC Steam. Digital versions will be available in Asia in 2022 at SRP $33.99. This incredible collection of thirteen original classics gives chasing down Shredder, fighting the Foot, and tangling-up with Bebop and Rocksteady a fresh look at why KONAMI’s adaptations of the heroes in a half shell set the standard in beat ‘em up, action games. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection includes: • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (Arcade) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game (NES) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project (NES) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (NES) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time (Super Nintendo) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (Super Nintendo) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist (Sega Genesis) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (Sega Genesis) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of The Foot Clan (Game Boy) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back From The Sewers (Game Boy) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Radical Rescue (Game Boy) KONAMI partnered with game developer Digital Eclipse to expertly adapt these classics for modern gaming systems with a fantastic set of quality-of-life features including save anytime and rewind, button mapping, and added online play for certain games** with local couch play for all titles where originally intended. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will also come with a digital game guide for each title to help players fight and sometimes swim through difficult areas. "I grew up on these TMNT games and can’t wait to have gamers of all generations relive these legendary classics or try them for the first time,” said Charles Murakami, Senior Producer, Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. "With collaboration from our partners at Nickelodeon and Digital Eclipse, we set out to make a celebration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ world. As you dig deep into the Turtles’ lair, you’ll discover the comic and cartoon influences on each of the games. With hundreds of never-before-seen source material, this will be a perfect addition to any fans collection." The games are based on the characters and themes of the 80's children's cartoon and comic book series, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles often taking place in a fictionalized New York City, around the sewers, inside futuristic enemy bases and even across time itself! In collaboration with Nickelodeon, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will also include loads of extras using imagery from the original cartoons, comics and other historic TMNT media content in a compiled Museum connecting the franchise across the various mediums. Additionally, never-before-seen development art, sketches and game design material will also be included. *11 Japanese regional versions total -No Japanese versions released for TMNT (Arcade) and TMNT Tournament Fighters (NES) **Titles with online functionality -TMNT (Arcade), TMNT: Turtles in Time (Arcade), TMNT The Hyperstone Heist, TMNT Tournament Fighters (Super Nintendo) For more information, please visit us at: WEBSITE LINK • https://www.konami.com/games/edens_zero/mo/ • https://www.facebook.com/konami.asia.game/ • https://www.youtube.com/user/KonamiAsia/
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Feel Your Way Through AVICII Invector: Encore Edition, Available Today for Meta Quest 2
Indie Publishing Label Wired Productions and award-winning indie studio Hello There Games are proud to deliver to melomaniacs the musical and visual experience of AVICII Invector: Encore Edition to Meta Quest 2, available today at 5PM GMT / 6PM CET / 12PM ET / 9AM PT via the Meta Quest store. The poignant trailer titled “The Journey” begins with cherished behind-the-scenes footage of the Swedish DJ Tim Bergling, most famously known by his professional name, AVICII, with Hello There Games CEO, Oskar Eklund, as they play the AVICII Invector prototype. The journey continues, with the emotional trailer showcasing AVICII Invector as it transforms from a concept to a fully realised game. Now, created in loving memory of Tim Bergling, Hello There Games and Tim’s Father, Klas Bergling, are continuing Tim’s vision of bringing new ways to experience his music, with AVICII Invector: Encore Edition for Meta Quest 2. Featuring 35 chart topping tracks such as Peace of Mind, Freak and S.O.S, AVICII Invector brings the futuristic rhythm action gameplay into a VR version. Watch the beautiful AVICII Invector: Encore Edition launch trailer “The Journey”: All music royalties from each copy of the game sold will go to the Tim Bergling Foundation, which advocates for the recognition of suicide as a global health emergency and actively works to remove the stigma attached to suicide and mental health issues. “Tim’s fascination with early prototypes of VR headsets can finally now be portrayed by the release of AVICII Invector on Meta Quest 2.” Said Oskar Eklund, the CEO of Hello There Games, “We hope we’ve done Tim proud, as well as his father, Klas, as we worked passionately together to bring Tim’s vision and music into the most immersive version yet. We hope AVICII fans and of music across the world enjoy the pulse-pounding beats in VR” “We’re proud to bring AVICII Invector to VR as we give fans of Tim’s work another form to experience his music, this time in immersive 3D,” said Leo Zullo, Managing Director, Wired Productions. “Music is an element of Wired Productions that resonates throughout the company and our passion and drive to bring the much-loved AVICII Invector and his songs to Meta Quest 2 is something we’re delighted to deliver.” AVICII Invector: Encore Edition Features: 35 hit anthems from the phenomenal talent of late superstar AVICII. SEVEN mesmerising worlds wrapped in a magnificent musical experience viewable in VR. Turn up the volume and set yourself a challenge across FOUR complexity levels. Lay down your high score and rise up the Global Leaderboards. Explore a pure-hearted narrative journey set against the globally celebrated works of AVICII. AVICII Invector: Encore Edition on Meta Quest 2 isn’t the only game coming to the platform from Wired Productions, as the publisher and Meta bring new and existing IPs to the VR platform, with The Last Worker and Tin Hearts also coming to Meta Quest 2 in 2022. AVICII Invector: Encore Edition is available at 5PM GMT / 6PM CET / 12PM ET / 9AM PT today for Meta Quest 2 for £24.99 / €29.99 / $29.99 via the Meta Quest store. For more information, visit https://wiredproductions.com/games
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The Tiger is Out! Green Man Gaming’s Lunar Sale Starts Today
Green Man Gaming invites you to hunt down some juicy deals as their 2022 Lunar Sale, celebrating the start of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Tiger, starts today with some rawr-some limited time discounts of up to 75% of top titles. 2022 marks the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese Zodiac and the Tiger is known as the king of all beasts in China. The zodiac sign Tiger is a symbol of strength, exorcising evils and braveness. Starting today at 4pm GMT/5pm CET/11am EST/8am PST, the Lunar Sale is packed with limited time discounts on top titles across the Green Man Gaming site with savings of up to 75%! But hurry, as these purr-fect deals are only available for a limited time! The Lunar Sale features huge discounts on over 3000 products from AAA to indie classics like; Back 4 Blood Resident Evil Village Crusader Kings III We Happy Few Some of the top games dropping into the sale later this week include; Deathloop It Takes Two The Ascent So don't delay, start hunting down the discounts today! The Green Man Gaming Lunar Sale will be running from 24th January for a limited time. Visit https://www.greenmangaming.com/lunar-sale/ for more information.
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The legacy of Tim Bergling Continues with AVICII Invector: Encore Edition Coming to Meta Quest 2 on 27 January 2022
Global video games publishing label Wired Productions and award-winning indie studio Hello There Games are proud to announce that 2022 will start in pulse-pounding fashion as AVICII Invector: Encore Edition comes to Meta Quest 2 on January 27, 2022. In loving memory of Swedish DJ Tim Bergling, most famously known by his professional name, AVICII, Hello There Games and Tim’s father, Klas Bergling, continue Tim’s vision of bringing new ways to experience his music, with AVICII Invector: Encore Edition. Featuring 35 chart topping tracks such as Peace of Mind, Freak and S.O.S, AVICII Invector brings the futuristic rhythm action gameplay into a VR version for Meta Quest 2 which is available to Wishlist now. All music royalties from each copy of the game sold will go to the Tim Bergling Foundation, which advocates for the recognition of suicide as a global health emergency and actively works to remove the stigma attached to suicide and mental health issues. “When Tim and I first started talking about Invector, he was actually sent an early prototype VR headset. He was fascinated by the technology and the opportunities it created.” Said Oskar Eklund, the CEO of Hello There Games, “Working with Tim’s father, Klas, to finish this project has been an emotional process for the whole team. We still grieve for Tim, but we came together knowing this was a project he was very passionate about and hope his fans can continue to celebrate and remember AVICII for the light that he was.” “At Wired, we are all about celebrating the art, music, and developers behind each release. AVICII Invector, in many ways, is our perfect match.” Said Leo Zullo, Managing Director, Wired Productions. “Bringing AVICII Invector to VR has been a labour of love, one that will immerse fans and Meta Quest gamers alike in an unforgettable virtual reality experience. An experience which, I hope, will continue to celebrate Tim’s music and legacy for years to come.” AVICII Invector: Encore Edition Features: 35 hit anthems from the phenomenal talent of late superstar AVICII. SEVEN mesmerising worlds wrapped in a magnificent musical experience viewable in VR. Turn up the volume and set yourself a challenge across FOUR complexity levels. Lay down your high score and rise up the Global Leaderboards. Explore a pure-hearted narrative journey set against the globally celebrated works of AVICII. In addition, the release of AVICII Invector: Encore Edition on Meta Quest 2 see’s the start of a partnership between Wired Productions and Meta to bring new and existing IPs to the VR platform, with The Last Worker and Tin Hearts also coming to Meta Quest 2 in 2022. AVICII Invector: Encore Edition launches on Meta Quest 2 on January 27, 2022 and is available to Wishlist now via Meta Quest. For more information, visit https://wiredproductions.com/games/
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KARTRIDER: DRIFT Closed Beta Starts Today
The next entry in Nexon’s phenomenally successful KartRider racing franchise is here! Cross-platform sensation, the free-to-play KartRider: Drift, will launch its Closed Beta at 4pm Pacific today, ending on December 15th at 5am Pacific. Access to the KartRider: Drift Closed Beta is available for PC on Nexon’s launcher and Steam, in addition to being available to console players on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Gearing up to deliver new thrills in the beloved Nexon racing franchise, KartRider: Drift offers unparalleled character and kart customization. Karts can be tailored as never before, allowing players to transform their rides to reflect their inner racing persona. To help make sure your ride represents who you are on the track, customizable options in the game range from player-created kart skins to unique character costumes. Players can fine-tune these elements, tinkering to create the ultimate kart straight away. KartRider: Drift offers players the fastest drift-fueled racing experience with stunning graphics delivered via Unreal® Engine 4, created from the ground up for dynamic, online gameplay. Challenge your friends regardless of what platform they play on and enjoy no barriers with no pay walls or pay-to-win racing elements. There’s still time to get in on the racing fun! To register for closed beta access, visit the official KartRider: Drift site. https://kartdrift.nexon.com/Main/CBT3 (Korean Only)
