Today, Xbox released its third Transparency Report. This report shares data and insights that detail the efforts taken to create safer experiences, including the combined importance of human oversight with evolving capabilities of artificial intelligence that build on the foundation of our safety work to date.

Preventing toxicity before it reaches players is a crucial part of Xbox’s efforts toward providing a safe and inclusive platform for all. As noted in the report, 87% (17.09M) of total enforcements this period were through Xbox’s proactive moderation efforts.

• Key highlights in the report, covering Jan-June 2023:
  • Spotlighting the responsible use of AI to prevent toxicity. Including Community Sift, our AI-powered and human insights-driven content moderation platform that classifies and filters billions of human interactions per year, as well as Turing Bletchley v3, the multi-lingual model that scans user-generated imagery to ensure only appropriate content is shown.
  • New insights into blocked content volumes. To better measure success, Xbox includes a dataset called Toxicity Prevented. In this last period, over 4.7M pieces of content were blocked before reaching players, including a 135k increase (+39% from last period) in imagery thanks to investments in utilizing Turing Bletchley v3.
  • Increased emphasis on addressing harassment. Xbox actively works toward identifying and addressing any abusive behavior, including hate speech, bullying, and harassment. With that goal in mind, it made improvements to internal processes to increase proactive enforcement efforts by issuing 84k harassment/bullying proactive enforcements (+95% from the last period).
  • Understanding player behavior after enforcement. Xbox is always taking the opportunity to learn more about how to drive a better understanding of the Community Standards with players. To that end, the team analyzed how players behave after receiving an enforcement. Early insights indicate that the majority of players do not violate the Community Standards after receiving an enforcement and engage positively with the community.

Please find the Xbox Wire blog announcement here, which notes Xbox’s recently introduced safety measures such as the voice reporting feature and enforcement strike system. The Wire also details action taken around the world to invest in safer player experiences, including Minecraft and GamerSafer’s partnership to curate the Official Minecraft Server List; and launch of Xbox Gaming Safety Toolkits for Japan and Singapore. The full Transparency Report is here.

Next week marks the third year since PS5 launched, and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) wants to take this opportunity to thank the more than 40 million players who’ve joined the global PS5 community. In the first three years, PlayStation Studios and third-party developers have introduced more than 2,500 PS5 games for players to enjoy, including fan-favourite titles in recent months like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Final Fantasy XVI. 

Coming into a holiday season with more console supply than SIE have had since the launch of PS5, this Christmas will truly be a big period for gamers and SIE alike. 

To celebrate this moment, SIE is welcoming gamers around the world to experience the emotional power of immersive play on PS5 with the new spot, ‘Feel it Now on PlayStation 5.’ Through the creative imagination of developers and innovative use of console features like 4K visuals, 3D audio, the ultra high-speed SSD, and the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, gaming on PS5 evokes heightened sensations. The latest spot highlights the breadth of emotions players feel while exploring PS5 worlds, from a snapshot of fear, coming face to face with a Clicker from The Last of Us Part I, to the joy of meeting mooncalves from Hogwarts Legacy and befriending a frost wolf in Final Fantasy XVI. 

Check out the new spot below!

Expanding the best games lineup in PlayStation history

Since swinging into living rooms last month, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has captivated players with its epic storyline, two playable super heroes, and visually-stunning Marvel’s New York. In the past 12 months, PlayStation Studios and partners have delivered a steady stream of critically-acclaimed hits, including God of War Ragnarök, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Diablo IV, Hogwarts Legacy, Horizon Call of the Mountain, Mortal Kombat 1, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Street Fighter 6, Humanity, and remakes of Dead Space and Resident Evil 4.

These extraordinary experiences add to the best lineup of games in SIE history, which already includes fan-favourite PlayStation console exclusives like The Last of Us Part I, Final Fantasy XVI, Gran Turismo 7, Returnal, Demon’s Souls, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Final Fantasy VII Remake.

Meanwhile, the Game Catalogue for PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe members continues to refresh monthly with popular titles like Horizon Forbidden West, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Sea of Stars, and more.

Innovative new products coming this holiday

This holiday, SIE will introduce a range of new hardware products and accessories that unlock new ways to play, including the Pulse Explore wireless earbudsand Access controller for PS5. The PlayStation Portal remote player will also be launching early 2024 in Australia. 

With these new products, alongside PlayStation VR2 and the DualSense Edge wireless controller, gamers can enhance their PS5 experience with more innovative options than ever before in PlayStation console history.

More amazing games on the horizon

While 2023 has been an epic year for gaming, there are even more great games to look forward to next year, including Helldivers 2, Concord, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Tekken 8, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Pacific Drive, and more.

To find out more about the titles available at launch, head to the PlayStation Blog.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Let’s Sing 2024 Is Out Now; VIP Pass Adds More Songs To The Game

(8 November 2023) Sydney, Australia: The wait is over:Let’s Sing 2024 – the latest installment in the long running acclaimed karaoke franchise – is available now on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

It’s time to grab your friends and start an epic karaoke party with Let’s Sing 2024. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a fan of current hits or want to belt out some all-time classics – this year’s tracklist has it all.

If wearing the karaoke crown in your living room isn’t enough, hop onto Let’s Sing Fest, the new online multiplayer mode. A lobby with an endless loop of songs and a global real-time leaderboard awaits. Everyone sings the same song at the same time here, so there’s no slacking off since you never know how high other players might score.

Let’s Sing 2024’s brand new career mode is for players looking for a single player experience. Taking players from musical zero to hero, the career mode takes players from the early days at the musical academy to becoming a fully-fledged musical superstar across seven chapters chronicling your meteoric rise to stardom.

Another new addition to Let’s Sing 2024 is the VIP Pass. The subscription service gives players access to a steadily growing online library of new songs, ranging from international chart breakers to songs you might discover for the first time. Unlock more online multiplayer features and join year-round seasonal events that are part of the new Let’s Sing Music Awards.

What are you waiting for? Grab your microphones and get ready to sing!

Check out the full tracklist as well as the VIP Pass playlist of Let’s Sing 2024 and follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7BABo2uD7hPNEJoutv9uyv

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About Let’s Sing 2024

Whether you’re newcomer to karaoke or a Let’s Sing aficionado, Let’s Sing 2024 has everything you need: current smash hits, all time classics and modern chart toppers you can sing along to – by yourself or with friends.

There’s also a plethora of new and exciting features and game modes like the brand new career mode to keep you entertained for hours and hours.

The new online multiplayer mode Let’s Sing Fest is for those keen on flexing their singing muscles in a friendly competition. Join a lobby with an endless loop of songs and try to get to the top of the leaderboard, with everyone singing the same songs at the same time.

The game – developed by Voxler and published by PLAION – will be releasing on 7 November for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

About PLAION

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of nine game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.

Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences.

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

About Voxler

Voxler is a French developer of music games. The company was created in 2005 and the team focuses its energy on developing great games based on advanced technology. Voxler develops or has developed several games on all platforms (Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One® and Xbox Series X/S®) and on iOS, Android and PC. The team’s key commitment is to give players unforgettable moments in high-quality games. The studio works with leading worldwide publishers and invests continuously in order to exploit the full potential of each platform. More information at http://www.voxler.fr.

Voxler is a PLAION company.

Explore “The Traitor’s Tomb” to uncover new, weapons, bosses, and a PvP arena on PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch

SEATTLE – 8 November, 2023 – Salt and Sacrifice, the follow-up to the million-plus selling soulslike platformer Salt and Sanctuary from Ska Studios and Devoured Studios, is now available on Nintendo Switch and Steam for Windows PC and MacOS (Steam Deck Verified). “The Traitor’s Tomb,” a free update adding a new area and PvP arena, is also available for Salt and Sacrifice owners on PlayStation 5|4, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Epic Games Store.

Experience the thrill of the hunt as a Marked Inquisitor conscripted to defeat the Corrupted Mages terrorizing Altarstone Kingdom with their accursed elemental magic. Select from eight starting classes, take up arms, and set out from Pardoner’s Vale to purify the Kingdom by tracking Mages and defeating them to gain new power.

Battle through challenging zones inhabited by terrifying creatures, wicked traps, and platforming hurdles. Gather clues in the environment to progress Mage hunts before facing off against fearsome Pyromancers, Venomancers, and repulsive Corpumancers capable of bending elements to their wicked whims. Put the Mages to rest, destroy their hearts, and claim their bones to craft increasingly powerful weapons and armor before advancing further into the Kingdom.

Call upon fellow Inquisitors for co-op hunts or PvP invasions with crossplay support for all platforms. Utilize the Pardoner’s Vale Cooperation Board to set passwords for friendly sessions, call upon random partners using the Golden Candle, and join numerous factions for PvP and multiplayer features.

Seek the Kingdom’s deepest secrets in the all-new “Traitor’s Tomb” update, now available for free on all platforms. Descend into the mysterious Heart of Altarstone, an expansive new dungeon hiding Marked Inquisition’s darkest secrets. Encounter new NPCs, face multiple new bosses, and uncover fresh weapons and armor. The Traitor’s Tomb also introduces a new arena mode, allowing battle-hungry Inquisitors to face off in 6-player free-for-all PvP matches.

“After a successful launch in 2022, we’re thrilled to bring Salt and Sacrifice to Steam and Nintendo Switch today,” said James Silva, founder, Ska Studios. “As a thanks to all the fans who’ve supported us, we’re pleased to share ‘The Traitor’s Tomb’ update on all platforms. Steel your nerves and prepare to hunt Mages on Steam and Switch today!”

Salt and Sacrifice is now available on Nintendo Switch and Steam for PC and MacOS (Deck Verified) for USD $19.99. The game is also available on PlayStation 5|4 and Epic Games Store in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) and Japanese.

To learn more, please follow @DevouredStudios and @SkaStudios on Twitter, like Ska Studios’ official Facebook page, and check out Ska’s Twitch stream.

About Ska Studios

Largely a one-person show, award-winning game developer James Silva has a talent for art, animation, music, coding, and level design. James always focuses on making games he would want to play first. His other games include Salt and Sanctuary, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, Charlie Murder, and I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MBIES 1N IT!!!.

To learn more about Ska Studios, please visit the studio’s official website.

About Devoured Studios

Devoured Studios is a new collaboration between James Silva and his longtime friend Shane Lynch. As a former senior platform developer who worked on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, Shane’s netcode skills form the backbone of Salt and Sacrifice’s online play.

●     The long-running naval MMO returns with a huge November update across PC and console, with substantial discounts to celebrate its 6th anniversary on Steam
●     New ships, Commander skill changes, a new Battle Pass and much more sail into the game for Update 12.10 of World of Warships on PC
●     The console edition of the game’s November update sees a wave of significant discounts for Black Friday alongside new ships and plenty of other content additions

08November – Wargaming, publisher and developer of leading naval battle multiplayer World of Warships and World of Warships: Legends, is going full steam ahead into November with its latest content updates. Along the celebration of the game’s 6th anniversary on Steam, World of Warships welcomes a boatload of new content and discounts, including the continued early access sale of the new Japanese Battleships and resale of the famous anime High School Fleet, complete with new Commanders and ships. Plus, fans of the console edition, World of Warships: Legends, can find a glorious range of Black Ships and plenty of deals and discounts for Black Friday in its November update.

New Japanese battleships and the return of the High School Fleet

With the launch of Update 12.10 in World of Warships, Early Access for the prestigious Japanese Battleships continues, with the Tier VIII Yumihari, Tier IX Adatara, and Tier X Bungo. Each equipped with accurate large-calibre guns, perfect for long-range battles, they are accompanied by the “Spotting Aircraft” consumable, which increases the firing range of the main battery guns and their accuracy making these new vessels a force to be reckoned with.

From the 16^th November to the 30^th, the famous anime High School Fleet is back in the armory of World of Warships, with all it’s content such as the commanders Akeno Misaki, or the famous Isoroku and ships HSF Hiei and HSF Harekaze.

But that’s not all! Following this influx of content is a substantial overhaul to Commander skills, a brand-new Battle Pass full of new challenges and rewards and the latest iteration of Asymmetric Battles.

Legendary discounts for Black Friday 

The November update for World of Warships: Legends also comes with a plethora of new content, ships, and discounts for players to enjoy. The beautifully crafted black ships Italian Legendary cruiser Napoli, German Tier VII battleship Tirpitz, Japanese Tier VI destroyer Asashio, and French Tier V battleship Dunkerque will be at the forefront of this year’s Black Friday discounts, along with even more deals boasting up to 85% off from November 24.

The new calendar is arriving bringing four unmatched talents from hololive production to unlock as Commander Guises for your fleet. Shishiro Botan, Moona Hoshinova, Takanashi Kiara, and Watson Amelia are joining the Legends roster as Сommander guises. November also introduces the Diving Regent campaign. Monstrous Hizen battleship will be available for players to unlock and the much-anticipated Japanese Legendary Tier cruiser Zaō as a Bureau project, along with introduction of Fleet Battles, and quality of life updates across the board!

Celebrating six incredible years on Steam

To mark the game’s 6th anniversary on Steam, World of Warships is sharing loads of free DLC, substantial discounts, and all-new Commander Steam-chan to lead Japanese, American, and Pan-Asian ships. In honour of the new Commander’s release, a unique Steam Chan Global Combat Mission will be taking place from the 16 to 30 November, rewarding successful players with this new leader.

For those who can’t wait until 16 November, a Steam-chan Starter Pack DLC will be available with a limited-time launch discount of 20%, including the American Commander, Premium cruiser Albany, and plenty of bonus content. The anniversary also offers a wave of free DLC to celebrate the milestone, including a Steam Container, a special Flag, and five temporary camouflages. Discounts of 80-90% off have been added to some of the title’s biggest DLC packages, including Starter Pack: Isizuchi, Long Live the King, Way of the Warrior and more.

About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including four different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base.

One franchise – multiple platforms

After the successful launch of World of Warships on PC, its unique gameplay and design has been adapted to bring free massive naval battles to other platforms with World of Warships: Legends available on PlayStation and Xbox and World of Warships Blitz on iOS and Android mobile devices. Official website: http://www.worldofwarships.eu

About World of Warships: Legends

Experience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit legendary commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players around the world in thrilling and immersive battles.

World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience.

Official website: https://wowslegends.com/

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 17 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo and Vilnius. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

Official website: wargaming.com

Selected Android and iOS Users in U.S. and Brazil Can Participate in Beta, All Users in Australia also Eligible to Participate.

Sydney, Australia — November 8, 2023 — Today, Ubisoft announced Regional Beta dates for Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence, a free-to-play, third-person RPG shooter mobile game set in a massive urban open world. The Regional Beta will be available beginning November 16 on selected Android and iOS devices for selected players in the U.S. and Brazil, as well as all players in Australia. Players can sign up for a chance to participate in the Regional Beta – as well as future tests – at thedivisionresurgence.com.

A variety of improvements have been made to the game, based on player feedback from the first Regional Beta earlier this year. The November 16 Regional Beta provides players with another opportunity to play the game and share their feedback with the development team. Players can enjoy the main campaign (up to Main Mission 8) as well as multiple side missions and other open world activities (solo or coop). Division Agents can enter the Dark Zone – if they dare – and can also try out the PvP Conflict mode and the newly introduced Lone Wolf Challenge mode.

The Division Resurgence brings the acclaimed The Division experience to handheld devices. Players will see a new and independent storyline set in a vast open world where they will be free to roam around an outstanding detailed urban environment with a stunning and unique perspective on key story events that have taken place in The Division and The Division 2.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence, please visit news.ubisoft.com . 

About Tom Clancy’s The Division

Since the first The Division game launched in 2016, the series has offered a revolutionary experience through multiple games, all offering robust RPG customization with tactical action combat. Upcoming games in the series include The Division Resurgence for mobile and survival-action shooter, The Division Heartland. Fans can sign up for a chance to play The Division Heartland at thedivisionheartland.com, and for a chance to play Resurgence at thedivisionresurgence.com.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2023 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s The Division,, the Soldier Icon, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Red Dead Online with Trader Bonuses – Double Rewards on Trader Sales, Triple Gold Triple Gold on Trader Award Trade-ins, Get Limited Time Clothing Items, and More

The spirit of community and bountiful harvest abounds as Thanksgiving hits in full force. Gather around the campfire, craft hearty stews, and procure turkey carcasses to prepare for a warm holiday season. Traders can take advantage of increased payouts and a host of Trader Bonuses to provide the necessary materials to line your inventories for proper celebrations.

Also on the docket is a returning list of limited-time clothing items, a new Featured Series rotation, and a Community Inspired outfit fit for a successful merchant.

Trader Bonuses

Demand for hides and furs is high with winter approaching, and Traders stand to rake in earnings with 2X RDO$, Character XP, and Role XP on all Trader Sales. Meanwhile, sourcing Perfect Carcasses, Pelts, Skins, and Hides will yield Double the amount of Trader Materials to keep yours and Cripps’ operation running. Reaching Plentiful Material Status anytime this month will also yield an Offer for 40% off a Novice or Promising Trader Role Item (all Rewards and Offers will be delivered within 72 hours of completion).

Traders continue to reap fruitful rewards for their honest work with 3X Gold on Trader Award Trade-ins in the Awards section of the Progress menu, and 2X RDO$, XP, and Role XP for competing in the Trade Route Free Roam Event. Complete a Trade Route Free Roam Event anytime before December 4 to also receive a Reward for an extra 1,000 Trader Role XP.

Thanksgiving Week Bonuses

Log in to play Red Dead Online anytime during Thanksgiving Week (November 21 – 27) and receive 3X Special Health Cure, Big Game Meat, Wild Mint, Oregano, and Creeping Thyme as well as 3X Special Bitters, Plump Bird Meat, Horse Meal, and Horse Ointment — essentials for a flavorful and satiating celebration.

Speaking of a satisfying meal, Traders who rise to the task of meeting the mounting holiday demand for turkey meat will be rewarded with 5X RDO$ and XP on Turkey Carcass Sales during this week.

Limited-Time Clothing Items Return

Stylish denizens looking to diversify their closets can enjoy an extensive collection of Limited-Time Clothing Items returning to Red Dead Online this month, available for purchase from participating Tailors or the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue through December 4:

The Danube Outfit | The Tasman Outfit
Cossack Hat | Dillehay Hat | Fanned Stovepipe Hat | Folwell Hat | Gardenia Hat | Manteca Hat | Plaid Cap | Raccoon Hat | Squat Stovepipe Top Hat
Eberhart Coat | Hitched Skirt | Morales Vest | Morning Tail Coat | Prieto Poncho | Ortega Vest
Carver Pants | Darned Stockings | Pelt Half Chaps | Shaffer Chaps
Bowyer Boots | Furred Gloves | Strickland Boots | Woodland Gloves

Trader Rewards

There are a host of month-long opportunities for Traders to fetch increased payouts and rewards for their contributions to the frontier economy, including Offers for Discounted Trader Role Items, XP Rewards, and more available through December 4:

Traders who log in to play Red Dead Online will receive a Reward for 25 Trader goods. Completing Cripps’ Daily Stew will result in an Offer for 30% off an Established or Distinguished Trader Role Item.

Players also can collect the Black Owanjila Hat by reaching a Trader Daily Challenge Streak of four days and the Red Lister Hat for crafting an item at your Campfire.

Consistency is key to a successful business, so keep sales up lest your loyal customers turn to the competition. Complete a Trader Sale each week to receive the following rewards:

• November 7 – 13: Red Owanjila Hat
• November 14 – 20: A Reward for a San Luis Shore Treasure Map
• November 21 – 27: Black and White Lister Hat
• November 28 – December 4: An Offer for 50% off select Coats

2X RDO$, Gold, and XP on the Featured Series

This month’s Featured Series includes four different modes squaring up against a spread of adversaries across the land. Stepping up to the plate to protect your territory and fight for your fellow countrymen will reward handsomely with 2X RDO$, Gold and XP through December 4:

• November 7 – 13: Bow and Arrow Series
• November 14 – 20: Hardcore Shootout Series
• November 21 – 27: Blackwater Series
• November 28 – December 4: Hardcore Public Enemy

Free Community-Inspired Outfit

This month’s outfit from the innovative mind of YouTuber witch’s luck embraces past and present with a modern take on a classic cowboy’s ensemble. Swagger in style by claiming the following items from participating Tailors or the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue through December 4:

• Kennedy Hat
• Dress Tie
• Bison Duster Coat
• Tailored Suit Vest (Female), Double Breasted Lapelled Vest (Male) 
• Iniesta Shirtwaist (Female), Corrales Shirt (Male) 
• Helsby Gloves
• Studded Pants
• Worn Roper Boots

DISCOUNTS:

• Butcher’s Table – 5 Gold Bars off
• Hunting Wagon – 30% off
• Trader Role Items – 30% off
• Belgian Draft Horses – 30% off
• Efficient Cooking Pamphlet – 30% off
• Double Bandoliers – 30% off
• Select Tonic Pamphlets (Special Bitters, Special Health Cure, Special Miracle Tonic, and Special Snake Oil) – 30% off
• Camp Flags and Themes – 40% off
• Rifles – 40% off
• Shotgun Ammo – 40% off

Standard and Digital Deluxe editions available now on Steam with a 10% Discount

London, U.K. – 9 November 2023 – Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games are pleased to announce that Cuisineer, the food-focused action roguelite developed by BattleBrew Productions, is now available worldwide on Windows PC via Steam.

Check out review for Cuisineer here!

For the week of launch, a 10% discount will be available on purchase of either the standard edition or the Digital Deluxe Edition which, in addition to the full game, also contains a Digital Artbook giving players a comprehensive look at the art and design of Cuisineer and the Digital Soundtrack featuring a full hour of cute and funky bops to live, love and eat to. Alternatively, the Digital Artbook and Digital Soundtrack are also available for purchase separately.

One day, Pom returns to her hometown of Paell to see her parents only to find their restaurant closed for business and deep in debt. Now, she must re-open the restaurant and make it thrive. To collect ingredients from the land, Pom pursues adventure in the world outside Paell, wielding her cooking utensils against giant chickens, artillery shrimps, fire-breathing peppers, and other pesky perils, sipping boba tea along the way. Cook up a frenzy and grow the derelict eatery into a sensational restaurant that will make Pom’s parents proud.

Key Features

Craft Your Own Delicious Culinary Experience – Cook over 100 different recipes from around the world, from crunchy Popiah rolls to rich Kaya jam, from double-fried crispy chicken with zesty lemon, to sweet treats piled high with berries. Get the right dishes to the right customers, and customize the kitchen and dining hall with the help of local artisans.

A Smorgasbord of Dungeons – Explore the Green Ruins, Frozen Fjord, Konpeito Swamps and other procedurally generated biomes that change their size, shape, and resources every time they are visited.

Master the Flavors of Fighting – Knock out monsters and rivals with Salty, Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Umami, Frosty and Toasty powers that unleash flame, poison, chain lightning and other fantastic effects. Fight with unique utensils and gourmet gear, like Spatula, Smackerel, Swordfish and Tenderiser!

Take Quests to Go – From Naicha the Bubble Tea seller to Alder the big friendly carpenter, Paell is full of sweet and spicy townsfolk to befriend. While dungeon diving, be on the lookout for items the townsfolk need and be rewarded with gold, new items, and even more recipes to take your cooking and adventuring to new heights.

Developed by BattleBrew Productions and co-published globally on Windows PC via Steam by Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games, Cuisineer is out now for Windows PC via Steam for an RRP of €24.99/$24.99 for the standard edition and €39.57/$39.57 for the Digital Deluxe Edition. To keep up to date with the latest on Pom please visit the official Cuisineer Twitter channel or wishlist the title on Steam.

About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is the publisher behind Mandragora, Leximan and Cuisineer, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory series.

Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe is passionate about helping games to reach a global audience while nurturing emerging developers and studios. With decades of experience and strong ties to the worldwide indie game dev community, the highly skilled European team is committed to supporting studios worldwide find success, while continuing to publish and distribute select Marvelous Inc. content.

LOS ANGELES – November 7, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announced a collaboration with its new strategy title GRAND CROSS: AGE OF TITANS and the TV anime “FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD”. This new game update features thrilling content based on the show including new playable characters, boss battles, Collaboration Chapter Missions, events, and more.

Starting today, Edward Elric, Roy Mustang, Riza Hawkeye, Lust, and Envy from the TV anime “FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD”are added to the list of playable characters. Alphonse Elric appears as a new playable Titan as well.

Players can battle Gluttony as the giant boss during Collaboration Demon Extermination and enter the Homunculus Summon Battle to defeat Lust and Envy. Homunculus Seals, which allow players to participate in Riza Hawkeye’s Firearm Training, will be provided at Homunculus Summon Battle. New Collaboration Chapter Missions have been added for all players to enjoy.

Two new events are now available to celebrate this collaboration game update:

• Edward Elric’s Adventure: Earn Edward Elric and Edward Elric Manastones by checking in the game.
• Riza Hawkeye’s Firearm Training: Players can earn Roy Mustang Manastones, Riza Hawkeye Manastones, Lust Manastones, and Envy Manastones by participating in the bingo.

Developed by Netmarble F&C, the maker of the popular RPG game Seven Deadly Sins: GRAND CROSS, players will enter a thrilling new strategy game experience at GRAND CROSS: AGE OF TITANS. Large-scale, immersive siege wars engulf the world of Skyna, across land and air, presented in beautiful anime art style graphics. Using a dynamic combat system, players will have the ability to plan and execute their unique strategies to overcome their opponent. Multiple troop-types are at the player’s disposal including Infantry, Archers, Cavalry, and Siege Weapons as well as Ranged Archers and Air Units.

The game is available to download now by visiting the official website (PC), Google Play Store (Android), and App Store (iOS).

For more information and updates, please visit the official forum, website, Discord, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook channels.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and forthcoming PC games like Paragon: The Overprime.

More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

About TV Anime “FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD”

Alchemy is the science of understanding, decomposing, and reconstructing matter by the rules of “equivalent exchange.” Alchemists have a taboo, and it is “human transmutation.” Two young brothers, overcome with unbearable longing for their deceased mother, loses everything when they challenged this taboo. The older brother, Edward Elric, wears an automail and goes by the alias “Fullmetal Alchemist.” The younger brother, Alphonse Elric, has his soul bound to a giant suit of armor. The two brothers, in order to regain what they have lost, embark on a journey seeking the “Philosopher’s Stone.” As the siblings get closer to the truth behind the “Philosopher’s Stone,” they plunge deeper into the helix of a giant conspiracy. The existence of those that are not human plotting in secrecy. The military nation of Amestris gradually starts to show its true nature. Endless grudge and desires for revenge of the oppressed citizens. The many tragedies brought forth by Alchemy. The tragedies dotting the world forms a line in due time, gradually roping in people, the civilians, and even nations. The brothers, caught between despair and hope, must keep moving forward.

More information can be found at https://fullmetalalchemistusa.com/ 　

Dive Into Competitive Platform-Fighting Fun With a Fully Featured Roguelike Campaign and Cross-Platform Multiplayer in an All-New Brawl!

MINNEAPOLIS – Nov. 7, 2023 – Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, the next evolution of the smash-hit fighting game series, launches today on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Rebuilt from the ground up with reimagined gameplay, new Nicktoons fighters, and an exciting campaign, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a wholly new game experience that’s more accessible and competitive than ever. Whether you’re a seasoned fighting game champ or a first-time player – it’s time to Brawl!

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 lets you duke it out with an expansive roster of 25 fighters, including all-new characters like Squidward Tentacles, Jimmy Neutron, the Angry Beavers, Azula, and more! Choose your favorite brawlers, customize them with iconic outfits, master their unique move sets, and use all-new powerful Supers to land the finishing blow. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 features a single-player roguelike campaign, voice acting for all playable characters, and full crossplay across all platforms.

Key Features:

• A Totally New Fighting Game Experience: Rebuilt and reimagined from the ground up, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 redefines what a Nickelodeon fighting game can be with new and revamped visuals, audio, animations, modes, stages, mechanics, taunts and move sets, competitively tuned for all levels of play.
• New & Improved Brawlers: Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 launches with an expanded roster of returning fighters and new brawlers alike. Discover your favorites and master the all-new slime meter!
• Hit Hard With Supers: Power up your fighters with incredible new Supers, which can deal devastating blows to opponents.
• Single-Player Campaign: Master your skills, unlock unique power-ups, fight fearsome foes, meet unexpected allies, and journey through an exciting roguelike campaign as your favorite brawlers on a quest to stop Danny Phantom’s archvillain Vlad Plasmius.
• Fully Voiced Fun: Feel the energy and excitement of every attack with a fully voiced cast of fighters.
• More to Explore: Jump into the arcade mode, minigame modes like “Pop the Slime Balloons” and “Whack-a-bot,” and a boss rush mode featuring exhilarating bosses from the campaign. For brawlers seeking an extra challenge, these single-player modes include a speedrun option to test your ability and achieve the fastest possible times!
• Full Cross-Platform Play: Battle it out with up to four players on any platform with seamless crossplay, utilizing enhanced netcode for consoles and PC.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is available today on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Physical editions of the game will be available on December 1 and are available to preorder at retailers now:

• Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
  • Base Game: $49.99
  • Digital Deluxe: $69.99 [Contains Season Pass content at discounted bundle price]
  • Ultimate Edition: $79.99 [Contains Digital Deluxe content + the Costume Pack at discounted bundle price]

Launch Bonus: Patrick’s exclusive Elastic Waistband Costume, for players who digitally purchase any edition of the game from November 7-14 or preorder the game physically.

• Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 DLC
  • Season Pass: $24.99 [Contains all 4 New DLC Brawlers + Exclusive SpongeBob Quickster Costume]
  • Costume Pack: $19.99 [Contains 1 additional costume for each character]
  • Future Individual DLC Brawlers: $6.99 for each new character (+3 costumes included), coming next year!

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2’s Season Pass features four DLC brawlers, including: Mr. Krabs, Zuko, Rocksteady and Iroh. Mr. Krabs will be the first to join the fun in early 2024, and more details on these four brawlers will be available soon.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is developed by Fair Play Labs and Ludosity and published by GameMill Entertainment. For the latest updates on the game, visit nickelodeonallstarbrawl.com, and follow the team on Twitter.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 44^th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and SHOWTIME^®. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.

About GameMill Entertainment

GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, visit https://gamemill.com, as well as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.