WIMO Games sets the checkered flag for an early 2024 finish line

AUSTIN – December 6, 2023 – Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem, the toy car racing and track creation game from WIMO Games in collaboration with global branded entertainment leader Hasbro, roars to life on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2023 on Meta Quest 2 & 3, and SteamVR, as announced at the December 2023 UploadVR Showcase.

Create the fantastical tracks of nostalgic childhood dreams with Micro Machine toys and plastic tracks. The VR tools with Mini Challenge Mayhem supplies aspiring engineers with everything they need to create incredible tracks that defy physics. Then race cars through them, using the throttle to push the pedal to the tiny metal and using speed intelligently around corners.

Make tracks in a virtual world, or use Mixed Reality to meld them withbring them as close as possible into the real world. Send cars through floating raceways in the kitchen and do loop-de-loops around family pets. Drive through a portal in the bedroom out to the living room, all with a simple-to-use interface utilizing VR controllers.

Creation and racing combine in the Campaign mode, where objectives include racing for the fastest time, or scoring points by performing stunts. Proving worthy of those feats means unlocking new track and car parts to help perfect everything from drag-racing times to amplifying the total and wanton destruction only a (miniature) monster truck can levy.

“Hasbro’s Micro Machines fuel the imagination, and virtual reality platforms provide a perfect sandbox to take creativity to the next level,” said Dave Rosen, CEO of WIMO Games. “Whether Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem inspires gamers to create unique VR tracks or embrace mixed-reality with racing in their own homes, we want everyone to embrace the passion of childhood and unleash their imagination.”

Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem releases on Thursday, January 4 for Meta Quest 2 & 3,  PSVR2, and Steam VR. Preorder the game on the Meta Store for an exclusive car. For more information on Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem, visit WIMO Games’ official website and follow the studio on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, and join the official Discord server. For more information on Hasbro, visit their official website, and follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About WIMO Games

WIMO Games is an independent video game developer and publisher formed in 2021 in Austin, Texas. The studio consists of gaming veterans with experience working together and across the industry, with an emphasis on development for VR. The WIMO Games team aims to create titles infused with each member’s own passion, excitement, and dedication to quality, to make players feel like they can take on anything.

About Hasbro

Hasbro is a global branded entertainment leader whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.

Paint the Town Red VR Swings, Skirmishes on SteamVR, PSVR2, Quest 2|3 Starting March 14, 2024 

Brutal melee brawler shows off new features in today’s Upload VR Showcase 

QUEENSLAND, Australia – Dec. 6, 2023 – Paint the Town Red VR, the first-person brawler with sandbox combat levels and a massive roguelike mode from South East Games, spills fresh blood in VR on Steam, PlayStation VR2, and Meta Quest 2|3 on Thursday, March 14, 2024, as announced at the Upload VR Showcase earlier today. 

After epic voxelized bloodshed on more than one million PCs and consoles, Paint the Town Red is back with a highly anticipated VR edition worthy of barroom brawlers everywhere. Get crazy in a fast-paced, immersive world of wild fisticuffs, complete with exotic locales primed for destruction. 

Create a bloody spectacle across neon-lit discos, whiskey-soaked saloons, boisterous biker bars, and plundered pirate coves. Punch, stab, kick, and slice voxel-based baddies with a furious mix of melee madness. Dodge attacks and the dynamic splatter of gore and limbs courtesy of the voxel-based carnage.

Turn nearly anything into a weapon in this down and dirty world. With over 200 options to choose from, deck and decapitate unsuspecting souls with giant ham legs, pool cues, futuristic swords, and other armaments. The VR edition debuts dual wielding, empowering brawlers with double the options for chaotic carnage across three distinct game modes. 

Defend against an onslaught of increasingly difficult enemies in Arena mode. Take down drunken bar crawlers in the Scenarios mode. For the more supernaturally inclined, descend into the roguelike Beneath mode, where zombies, floating skulls, and other nightmarish creatures roam free in decaying dungeons. Choose from one of five classes and defeat towering Elder bosses, solve puzzles, master magical abilities, and uncover mysteries of this ungodly world.

“Paint the Town Red’s immersive and fast-paced gameplay is a perfect fit for VR platforms,” said Matthew Carr, Co-founder of South East Games. “With the freedom of VR controls, variety of combat scenarios and huge number of enemies, it’s the definitive way for letting off steam.” 

Paint the Town RedVR will be available on Quest 2 and 3 for $19.99, PlayStation VR2 for $19.99 with a discount for existing PlayStation owners of Paint the Town Red, and on Steam VR as a $9.99 add on DLC. The original version of Paint the Town Red is available now for $19.99 on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, in addition to Steam for Windows PC, Mac, and Linux.

For more information, please visit Paint the Town Red’s official website, follow South East Games on Twitter, and search #PTTR or #PaintTheTownRed.

About South East Games     

Founded by cousins Matthew and Shane Carr in 2009, working as programmer and artist respectively, the duo worked nights and weekends to release a handful of small iOS games while working at larger companies by day including THQ and The Creative Assembly. Unhappy with working on the smaller aspects of larger titles, they wanted to work on something fresh and new, and achieved that with Paint the Town Red, which debuted on Steam Early Access in 2015 and readies its 1.0 and console debut in 2021.

South East Games has worked with Jeff van Dyck on Paint the Town Red. The two-time BAFTA award winning Composer and Audio Director, known for his emotive scores and immersive audio design in video games over the last two decades such as his work in the Total War series, Alien Isolation, and EA classics like Need for Speed and FIFA.

Co-op lightgun action game offers fun campaign, roguelike mode, leaderboards and more coming to Meta Quest on February 15th

Gateshead, United Kingdom – December 6th, 2023 – Thunderful and Coatsink are pleased to unveil Sigtrap’s new VR lightgun cover shooter, Under Cover, which is launching on Meta Quest on February 15th. The game was announced at today’s Upload VR showcase. Inspired by Time Crisis, Under Cover is a return to the golden age of lightgun games that takes the same thrilling arcade action those games delivered and uses the power of VR to surround you with enemies in a way that the arcade cabinets that paved the way for Under Cover never could. 

Featuring a full 5-6 hour campaign that you can tackle solo or in buddy-cop co-op mode with an online friend or AI, Under Cover’s retro score system rewards aim, speed and chained kills. That’s not to mention the game’s groundbreaking Active Cover System where you duck to reload, something which has most definitely not been done before anywhere else…

You can choose to play as Red-Eye or Magnum – two undercover agents too badass to stay undercover – in Under Cover’s colourful and humourous campaign. You’re  on a quest to infiltrate an evil organisation called Infidyne who are up to no good with the V-Chips they’ve implanted in people’s brains.

About Thunderful

Thunderful Group is a group of companies that develops, publishes and invests in games as well as distributes Nintendo products, games, game accessories and toys. Founded in 2017 Thunderful Games is one of the two business segments in Thunderful Group, the other being Thunderful Distribution. Over the last few years Thunderful Games has, organically and via acquisitions, grown into a global organisation with ten development studios and over 500 employees. Besides the award-winning internal development pipeline, Thunderful Games also publishes a large number of third-party titles and invests in external game projects.

About Coatsink

Coatsink formed in 2009 and has grown into a diverse and versatile development studio and indie Publisher which is now part of the Thunderful Group. Coatsink has developed and published fantastic games for all current gen consoles, PC and Virtual Reality, including the recent games Get Packed, Onward, Cake Bash, Transformers: Battlegrounds, PHOGS! and Jurassic World: Aftermath. Coatsink has built its reputation on exciting and innovative titles and a wicked sense of humour.

About Sigtrap

Sigtrap creates tight, focused games both in and out of VR, with VR development experience dating back to their founding in 2014. Their debut game Sublevel Zero was released on multiple platforms to critical acclaim, and Sigtrap have since played pivotal development roles on titles including SUPERHOT VR and Swarm for Meta Quest

Explore a new story mode with fresh levels and songs featured in UploadVR Showcase

LOS ANGELES – DEC. 6, 2023 – God of Riffs: Battle for The Metalverse, the VR heavy metal rhythm game from developer and publisher VYERSOFT, will come to PSVR2 alongside a new story mode campaign. Meta Quest and SteamVR riff lords can play the story mode Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, which will be available when the PSVR2 version launches in 2024.

The Lord of Silence has taken over the Metalverse. A land once fueled by screeching guitars and wailing solos is now shrouded in silence. Answer the call of The Roadie, the last guardian to escape the dark lord’s clutches, to restore a trebled world to its former glory. Embark on a journey with a new axe update, new skins, new songs, and two new levels.

Pick up a set of twin axes and cut down the hordes of ungrateful dead. Swiftly synchronize slashes to the beat across biomes reflecting the various styles of rock. Traverse through Celtic Metal Forests, visit the muggy waters surrounding the Pirate Metal Docks, and explore the subterranean Dungeon of Death Metal. Headbang to shrieking guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and the original works of bands like The Tiberian Sons and cameos from hit games like SWERY’s The Good Life. 

Foiling the Lord of Silence plans is no easy task. Team up with The Roadie, learn to take down the scum of the underworld and end the unholy crusade. Easy to learn but difficult to master, expertly swing the battle axes with accuracy and strength. Earn more points with each nimble strike and rise to the top of the leaderboards. After completing the campaign, use the newly unlocked axes, skins, songs and enemy variants in classic arcade mode.

“As hardcore fans of both virtual reality and rhythm-based combat, we set out to create a unique experience for metalheads of the VR community,” said Matt Conn, Company Director, Vyersoft. “With this new update we hope to bring in new audiences and give returning players a refreshing, redesigned experience to come back to.”

God of Riffs: Battle for The Metalverse’s new story mode campaign will be available as a free content update to players who already own God of Riffs, and is currently available on Meta Quest and PC via Steam for $19.99 USD and will be discounted 40% for Steam VR Fest until Dec. 11, 2023, also releasing on PSVR2 in 2024.

To learn more and stay up to date, please visit the official website, Facebook page, Instagram, and follow on Twitter.

About VYERSOFT

VYERSOFT LLC. is a new publisher made up of game industry veterans who have worked on titles such as 2064: Read Only Memories, Command & Conquer and ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove! The team believes in bringing new unique gaming experiences using emerging technologies as a new, innovative medium.

Cultivate A New Life and Harvest Happiness as the Eastward: Octopia DLC Launches 31 January    

Cosy up this winter with a slice of rural life in this Eastward adventure

London, UK – 6 December, 2023. Pixpil and Chucklefish today announced the release date for Eastward’s highly anticipated DLC expansion, Eastward: Octopia, in The Game Awards’ Wholesome Snack showcase. Join Sam and John on a new adventure as they begin a peaceful farming life, available on PC and Nintendo Switch from 31 January. 

Set in a parallel world free of hardships and the toxic miasma that dominates Eastward, Eastward: Octopia reveals a cosier set-up for Sam and John. Set in the quaint countryside, the duo settles into the good life, complete with cooking, fishing, and a charming community to call home. 

Eastward: Octopia Features:  

• A peaceful rural life for Sam and John in a beautiful town of Octopia. Escape to the country and enjoy the fresh air in a brand-new safe haven.   
• An opportunity for players to get their hands dirty by revitalising an old farmstead and breathing new life into it. Grow crops and live off the land surrounded by adorable pets and stunning pixel environments.   
• New culinary delights from John’s Cookbook. Grow ingredients on the farm and utilise crops to create delicious treats, then share these creations with neighbours and build connections through food.  
• A thriving community that welcomes Sam and John with open arms. Work together with the townsfolk to build and upgrade new stores and homes, attract fresh faces to the town, and watch Octopia bloom.   
• Multilingual experience with support for French, German, Spanish, Japanese, or Chinese (Simplified or Traditional) languages.

A separate adventure from Eastward, players won’t need to have completed the main game to access the DLC. Eastward: Octopia is accessed from the main menu of the base game, but will require a copy of Eastward to play this DLC.  

Eastward: Octopia will launch on Steam and Nintendo Switch on 31 January for $5.99 / £4.99 / €5.89. Budding farmers can wishlist the DLC to receive future updates on Eastward: Octopia.  

About Pixpil  

Shanghai-based games studio Pixpil first opened their doors in 2013, starting out with just three people. Since then, Pixpil have developed their own video game engine which they’ve used to create Eastward, a pixel art RPG influenced by 90’s Japanese animation, and video games such as Mother and The Legend of Zelda.  

About Chucklefish

Chucklefish are an independent game developer and publisher based in London, UK, with a love of charming pixel art and a drive to support and create amazing games. Since 2011, Chucklefish has developed its own games (Starbound and Wargroove) and supported indie developers to realise their own visions. They published titles such as Risk of Rain, Stardew Valley, Wildfrost, Pathway, Eastward, INMOST and Starmancer. With their third in-house game – Witchbrook – in the works as well as many exciting projects from their publishing partners, Chucklefish has never been more proud to remain independent.  

LOS ANGELES – December 6, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new update for the mobile RPG Seven Knights 2. Players can experience a remake for Mythic Rudy, new exclusive equipment, an exploration mode, and a variety of in-game events.

Mythic Rudy has been remade in this update by reorganized skills to be more effective for Instant Death. The frequency of Fear Effect has increased which allows it to be stronger with other heroes from the Instant Death deck. One of the original skills has also been changed to a Revival effect.

Players can experience new exclusive equipment called Orly’s Parasol. When equipped, Orly’s Parasol increases DEF and decreases Skill Cooldown. It also increases damage scaling with Transcendence Level and increases Status Effect Accuracy Rate and ATK on the PVP field.

The Expedition System has been added to Field Exploration. Additional rewards can be earned by using Maps when they are online. Players can set the number of explorations and stop any time they want. However, this system cannot be operated with the existing Field Exploration simultaneously.

Several limited-time events are now available, including:

• Carnival Event (Dec. 6 through Feb. 14 for existing users; on-going until further notice for new players): Clear daily missions for seven days and earn various rewards including the Legendary+ Pet Selection Ticket and Legendary+ Jewel Summon Vouchers.
• Check-In Event (Dec. 6 – Dec. 20): Players can check in for 7 days and earn a variety of rewards, including December Festival Coins (x90) and Maps (x900).
• Coin Crafting Event (Dec. 6 – Jan. 3): Craft multiple items using December Festival Coins and Phine’s Special Coins. Rewards include Special Enhancement Stones and Summon Ticket Selection Boxes.

The official sequel to Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original and introduces beautiful open world gameplay. The story centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights, “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Stunning cinematics and graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4 will immerse players in this epic game story filled with unique characters and powerful bosses. Players can collect and develop their heroes and experience a new combat system with powerful ultimates and suppressors.

Seven Knights 2 is available now for download on Google Play, App Store and Windows PC (beta).

More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.

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.

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Play the Free Demo on Steam Now!

(Villeurbanne, France) – December 6th, 2023 – Old Skull Games revealed, during the PC Gaming Show, its thrilling rogue-lite dungeon crawler, Cryptical Path. Available now to demo on Steam, Cryptical Path sees players controlling the Architect, building their own path and navigating an ever-changing labyrinth within which they’ve been trapped. The game pushes the boundaries of the rogue-lite genre as it is the very first action rogue-builder allowing players to add a new creative angle to their style of play.

Watch the Announcement Trailer below

In Cryptical Path, players will try to escape the ominous depths of the Hexium, a prison forged by their own hands and designed to confine malevolent souls. During their runs, players unravel the mysteries of their creation, navigating treacherous landscapes where every shadow conceals a potential threat, and where every step forward brings them closer to the wrath of those they have condemned to an eternity of darkness.

The game is primarily focused on action but opens a new field of possibilities with its building aspect through the Hexium map, a quick and easy-to-use feature that can be accessed at any time. Players can indeed shape the dungeon to their playstyle or current predicament by adjusting upcoming rooms and their content at key stages of a run.

Cryptical Path’s key features:

• Unique Mix of Rogue-lite and Building Mechanics: Players can carve the dungeon to their liking and needs.
• Ambitious Art Style: Players will explore a 2D side-scroller with a strong creative choice of 3D graphics.
• Fast-paced Action: Embody the Architect, a dynamic character that can dodge, dash and slash in the blink of an eye!

“For the first time in a rogue-lite game, players can have an impact, to an extent, on the actual procedural generation of the game itself. Our goal is to provide players with tools to mess with established rules of the genre,” said Jérémy Boisson, game director at Old Skull Games. “In Cryptical Path, players can modify the dungeon by building rooms in real-time and be really creative with it, reducing randomness while adding a strategic layer.”

About Old Skull Games:

Old Skull Games is an independent video game development studio based in France, specializing in crafting cross-platform gaming experiences based on major IPs and cultivating original IPs. The studio, which remains genre-agnostic, is dedicated to delivering positive and innovative productions with a strong Games as a Service (GAAS) approach, catering to PC, console and mobile platforms. Having already released over 16 games and boasting a team of more than 85 talented “pirates”, their mission is to foster a secure and inspiring work environment where crew members can thrive and unleash their creativity. They firmly believe that this vision will serve as the cornerstone of a highly esteemed and impactful game development entity.

For more information, visit www.oldskullgames.com

Bandai Namco Amusement Europe launches additional stores in the UK with Brighton, Ealing and Sheffield in December 2023 and more launches planned in the new year!

Following the successful launch of the first ever Bandai Namco Cross Store outside of Japan and Victoria Place recent brand store opening, a continued expansion of Bandai Namco brand stores will launch nationally in December 2023 which will include popular collectable Gashapon, Ichibankuji, Sun-Star stationery, arcade experiences and more!

London’s Camden ‘Bandai Namco Cross Store’ opened in the summer followed by Victoria Place brand store in November 2023, and now the following stores will open in December with Ealing opening on the 7^th of December featuring Gashapon, Ichibankuji and Sun-Star Stationery, Brighton’s North Street on the 12^th of December featuring arcade games and Gashapon and Meadowhall Sheffield on the 15^th of December featuring Gashapon and Sun-Star Stationery. 

The positive appearance of stores in the UK have strengthen the love of Bandai Namco’s popular brands in the physical space. This will also expand into 2024 with plans for larger stores, tours and other brand appearances reaching out to fans nationally.

More news to follow in the new year.

What is GASHAPON?

GASHAPON is BANDAI’s miniature capsule collectables and vending machines. The name is a combination of the “clunk (gasha)” sound made when the handle is turned, and how the capsule “pops (pon)” out of the machine. GASHAPON BANDAI OFFICIAL SHOP is a GASHAPON dedicated capsule collectable shop, featuring many of Bandai’s products. You will be introduced to some of your favourite Japanese characters and an array of on trend miniature collectables.

What is Ichbankuji?

“Bandai Namco presents Ichibankuji, the unique Japanese experience where every player is a winner. Meaning “Number One Lottery” in Japanese, the Kuji combines high-quality exclusive Anime collectibles with a lucky-dip style draw with prizes ranging from detailed statues, character plush and much more. Simply ‘Peel & Reveal’ your ticket to claim your prize with every draw being a guaranteed win!”

What is Sun-Star Stationery?

Sun-Star Stationery is a Japanese company part of the Bandai Namco Group. They create cute (kawaii) and practical stationery and everyday items, including products featuring popular Japanese characters. Enter the world of “Practi-Kawaii” at the Sun-Star Stationery Shop.

ABOUT Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Ltd

Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Ltd is part of entertainment company, Bandai Namco.

Bandai Namco exists to share Dreams, Fun and Inspiration with people around the world. Connecting people and societies in the enjoyment of uniquely entertaining products and services, we’re working to create a brighter future for everyone.

KONAMI and WayForward unveil an explosive new Contra: Operation Galuga trailer featuring playable character details and more!

Sydney, Australia – 6^th December 2023: Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. and WayForward have announced new details surrounding Contra: Operation Galuga, the hotly anticipated run-‘n’-gun action game that is headed to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X in early 2024. Showcased in a new trailer, this new information confirms that a robust playable character roster and thrilling narrative will augment the adrenaline-fueled, side-scrolling, action-packed gameplay that the Contra series has been known for since the 1980s.

Watch the new trailer below:

Building upon the story and protagonists of the original arcade/NES Contra game, the mission in Contra: Operation Galuga kicks off following a meteor shower in the Galuga Archipelago and its subsequent invasion by the Red Falcon terrorist group. After other options fail, the Earth Marine Corps dispatches its most elite soldiers – Bill Rizer and Lance Bean of the Contra unit – to investigate and neutralize any potential threats. As the Story Mode unfolds, more than six hardcore heroes become playable, including:

• Bill Rizer: Field leader of the Contra unit, possessing exceptional physical strength, agility, and mental fortitude. Proficient in all manner of armaments and well-versed in military science.
• Lance Bean: An expert marksman adept with machinery. Was active as a guerrilla fighter before being recruited into the Earth Marine Corps by Bill Rizer.
• Ariana: A tremendously skilled warrior from the Galuga Archipelago. After her village was nearly wiped out by Red Falcon’s attack, she wages a one-woman war against the enemy forces.
• Lucia: Deputy commander in the Earth Marine Corps and also a talented field operative. She is equally proficient at combat missions and covert intelligence.
• Lt. Stanley Ironside: A veteran who leads an armoured platoon in the GX Army. He wears a powered Hercules exosuit to supplement his already formidable combat skills.
• Probotector: Autonomous training robots used by the Contra Unit. Utilizing cutting-edge tech, they are every bit as capable in the field as their human counterparts.

In addition to the Story Mode and Arcade Mode, Contra: Operation Galuga will include a Challenge Mode, featuring 30 nail-biting missions to overcome. These include speedrunning through stages, fighting with limited ammo, surviving relentless enemy hordes, and more.

To help even the odds, players can also enhance their capabilities in the Perk Shop, where they can use in-game credits (no microtransactions) to upgrade character abilities, start stages with specific weapons, increase invulnerability after respawning, and gain other helpful bonuses. Up to two Perks can be equipped per player.

Further details about the gameplay, characters, and story of Contra: Operation Galuga will be revealed as the game’s release date draws near.

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modellers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

About Konami Group

KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, Konami Group corporation includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit www.konami.com/en.

About Konami Digital Entertainment

Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/

New Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay Trailer Showcases Upcoming DLC Fighter Quan Chi, Available Dec. 14 as Part of the Kombat Pack; Peacemaker Feat. Voice & Likeness of John Cena Coming in Feb. 2024

Warner Bros. Games have released a new Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay trailer spotlighting Quan Chi, the latest downloadable content (DLC) fighter set to join the main roster from Dec. 14 as part of the early access period for Kombat Pack owners, followed by wide availability from Dec. 21.

Quan Chi was born into hard labor in an Outworld mine. He had no future, just the guarantee of certain death in its dark tunnels. Fearing for his life after betraying fellow mine workers, Quan Chi’s life was saved by a mysterious benefactor and in exchange for his service, she offered to free him from the mines and train him in dark magic. Now a master of the Netherrealm’s most vile sorcery, he plots with Shang Tsung to conquer the realms. In the new video, Quan Chi’s necromancing powers and manipulation of portals are on full display, including his ability to summon skulls, skeletons, and Netherrealm demons for devastating attacks.

Additionally, the trailer provides a first look at Khameleon, a new DLC Kameo Fighter who can assist during matches with a range of support moves. Khameleon will be available as part of the Kombat Pack and standalone purchase in Jan. 2024. Viewers will also catch a glimpse of Peacemaker, the upcoming guest character from DC’s The Suicide Squad film and the Peacemaker series on Max. Peacemaker in Mortal Kombat 1 will feature the voice and likeness of actor John Cenaand will be available as part of the Kombat Pack and à la carte in Feb. 2024.

To view and share the Mortal Kombat 1 – Official Quan Chi Gameplay Trailer,visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOgfpo5zsaw

Moreover, Season of the Cryomancer, an all-new season of content themed around the arrival of Sub-Zero as the main boss in Invasions mode, is coming to Mortal Kombat 1 from Dec. 14. Season of the Cryomancer will feature fresh challenges, story elements, and boss battles complete with over 150 seasonal rewards, all earnable through Invasions and Kombat League.

The Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack includes the Jean-Claude Van Damme character skin for Johnny Cage (available now); one-week early access to six new playable characters – Omni-Man (available now), Quan Chi (Dec. 14), Peacemaker (Feb. 2024), Ermac, Homelander, and Takeda Takahashi; and five new Kameo Fighters (release dates for upcoming characters and Kameos still to be confirmed). The Kombat Pack is available now as part of the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition for $149.95 (SRP) or separately for $59.95 (SRP).

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Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest instalment in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios and introduces a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe with iconic heroes and villains reimagined as they’ve never been seen before. The game features a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters with all-new backstories, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Rain, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, Geras, Reptile, Ashrah, Havik, General Shao, Sindel, Nitara, and Reiko, along with a separate roster of Kameo Fighters who can assist during matches.

Mortal Kombat 1 is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). To learn more about Mortal Kombat 1, please visit MortalKombat.com or join the community conversation on Instagram (@MortalKombat), TikTok (@MortalKombat), Twitter/X (@MortalKombat), Twitch (NetherRealm), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Facebook (MortalKombat), Discord (MortalKombat), or Reddit (MortalKombat).

The Mortal Kombat 1 Communications Team

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