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IO Interactive launches a brand new Elusive Target mission for HITMAN World of Assassination featuring international superstar DJ and actor Di

Killing to the beat: Agent 47 has a new Elusive Target – The Drop, featuring superstar DJ and actor Dimitri Vegas, is available from Oct. 27 for a limited time only

Copenhagen, Denmark, 27th October 2023 – IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, the upcoming Project 007 – a James Bond origin story, and Project Fantasy, is happy to announce today the launch of their brand-new Elusive Target Mission, ‘The Drop’, in Hitman: World of Assassination.

In this new mission, available for free to all Hitman: World of Assassination owners, Agent 47 is tasked with eliminating Alexios Laskaridis, an international DJ-turned-drug lord, modelled on the appearance of world-renowned DJ Dimitri Vegas.

Until November 26th, players will get to take part in this unique do-or-die contract. The mission will offer numerous ways to get Agent 47 to eliminate the threat posed by the double-faced musician during his set in a Berlin club.

Players are invited to replay the original Berlin mission from Hitman 3 before they tackle the Elusive Target Mission, as it served as a basis for the development of this newly themed mission. They will only ever get one shot at this mission, and if they want to increase their chances to eliminate Dimitri Vegas’ criminal mastermind alter ego, getting familiar with the lay of the land is definitely going to help them.

Watch Twitch to get Agent 47 an exclusive purple suit in Hitman: World of Assassination

To celebrate this launch, Hitman: World of Assassination will also offer new challenges to players that will allow them to unlock cool suits. From today onwards and for the first time ever, IO Interactive will offer livestream fans the possibility to watch content creators playing Hitman: World of Assassination on Twitch to try and grab an exclusive Purple Streak Suit through the Twitch Drop feature.

There are still many more activities available to Hitman: World of Assassination players. For instance, the Mills Reverie Halloween Event just started and will offer players the opportunity to grab a Jack O’ Lantern suit in a Halloween-themed mission. Further, The Codename 47 challenge is now live, and for the next few days will allow fans to unlock a very polygonal retro skin and suit for Agent 47.

A merchandise shop for HITMAN fans

IO Interactive has plenty to celebrate at the moment: 25 years of existence last month, brand new content added to Hitman: World of Assassination throughout the fall season, as well as a brand-new mobile version of a beloved Hitman game.

The independent video game developer and publisher is however extremely excited to bring a whole new, very physical and palpable experience to HITMAN fans all over the world: an official online merchandise shop dedicated to Agent 47 and his assassination antics all over the world. From a You’ve Been Poisoned Mug to a Silent Assassin Long Sleeve Tee and obviously an Agent 47 Go Kit, players will be able to place their orders as soon as October 29th here. The code AGENT, valid until November 3rd, will grant the earliest birds an exclusive 20% off their first purchase (exclusions may apply).

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ABOUT HITMAN WORLD OF ASSASSINATION

HITMAN World of Assassination brings together the best of HITMAN 1, HITMAN 2 and HITMAN 3 in a bumper package of content that includes the main campaign, Contracts mode, Escalations, Elusive Target Arcades and featured live content.

HITMAN World of Assassination also includes the ‘Freelancer’ mode, a new way to play on your own terms, that combines rogue-like elements and deep strategic planning with a persistent and infinitely replayable gameplay experience.

ABOUT IO INTERACTIVE

IO Interactive is an independent videogame developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform videogames in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.

IO Interactive will develop and publish the very first James Bond origin story with the working title Project 007 and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy. For more information, visit: https://ioi.dk.

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TERRORDROME: REIGN OF THE LEGENDS early-access launching on EPIC store for the first time with Cross-Play! 

Forthright Entertainment and Huracan Studio is excited to announce the popular horror-fighting-experience is now available on the EPIC store featuring cross-play for STEAM! 

Knoxville, Tennessee, US – Forthright Entertainment & Huracan Studio have been working for some time since early access on the evolving universe of TERRORDROME: REIGN OF THE LEGENDS, the fighting game where characters from horror literature, urban legends, cryptids, and mythology exist within the modern world. The game is the spiritual successor to ‘TERRORDROME: RISE OF THE BOOGEYMAN and is currently in early access on STEAM set for a full release in December 2023. 

Enter the world of Terrordrome where the wildest urban legends and the darkest conspiracies have been dictating humanity’s fate all along, hidden in plain sight. 

Discover a world ruled by high rank vampires and witness the ultimate battle of the last descendant of the infamous Vampire hunter family, Alex Van Helsing, as he ventures to take down Dracula in one final battle. Along this journey, Van Helsing will meet new allies and enemies with playable characters including Frankenstein’s Monster, Sasquatch, Neverman, Bloody Mary, T.H.I.S, Mr Hyde and many more.  

Featuring solid and creative combat mechanics, casual-friendly combos’ system, and unique stages, TERRORDROME has built up a passionate community of fans since its early-access release offering fans of horror something different – the chance to unite their love of horror and gaming. 

“Terrordrome: Reign of the Legends is a whole lot of fun and a true love letter to the horror genre. Since its early access we have built up a passionate community of players on Steam helping the studio shape the game for the future and it’s now available on EPIC store with cross play. This allows us to continue this community support for future development of this incredibly fun, fighting game that offers a difference in the competitive fighter genre.” – Ryan Waller ‘Chairman and CEO of Forthright Entertainment’ 

Features: 

  • Single player arcade mode
  • Online PVP – Cross-Play with Steam
  • Shared Split/screen PVP
  • Partial controller support
  • Remote play together 
  • 11 playable characters

Check out the official website here  

About Forthright Entertainment 

Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Forthright Entertainment is a boutique publisher of games for PC and consoles. We have a very simple missions, to position great game studios for global success by providing full-featured publishing services. www.forthrightentertainment.com  

About Huracan Studio

Huracan Studio is an independent game development company based in Canada. Known for its innovative and creative approach to gaming, the studio has gained recognition for its unique projects in the world of video games. Specializing in the horror genre, Huracan Studio has captured the imagination of players with its popular game, Terrordrome, which features an eclectic roster of iconic horror movie characters engaged in intense, fast-paced battles. 

Founded by a team of passionate game developers, Huracan Studio is dedicated to crafting engaging and immersive gaming experiences that cater to fans of horror and the fighting game genre. With a commitment to quality and a love for all things horror, the studio continues to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. Whether it’s through spine-tingling gameplay or captivating storytelling, Huracan Studio invites players to explore the dark and thrilling worlds they create. 

As a developer with a keen eye for the macabre and a dedication to fan engagement, Huracan Studio has fostered a strong and loyal community of horror and gaming enthusiasts. Their creative vision and commitment to delivering memorable experiences make them a standout player in the indie game development scene. 

Unawake Surprises Steam Scream Fest With A Halloween Themed ‘Limited Time Only’ Demo

The action roleplaying game brings its intense first-person-melee combat to Halloweenland

Oberhaching, Germany, October 27, 2023Unawake, the up-and-coming Action RPG from Turkish indie development team RealityArts Studio and publisher Toplitz Productions, ups the ante with a special rendition of the demo that took Steam Next Fest by storm.

The intense action, combining dynamic first-person melee combat, a rich character progression and a deep loot system, tips its hat to all the trick-or-treaters, jack o’lanterns as well as ghouls & ghosts and challenges players to try the special Halloween-themed demo. Available only during Steam Scream Fest from October 26th thru November 2nd, 2023, action fans are invited to tempt their fate and fight through hordes of aggressive enemies, level up their character, experience the captivating loot spiral and eventually slay the final boss.

Watch the latest Trailer on YouTube

The Halloween version of the demo offers the same intensity of the brutal skirmishes as well as the deep look into the mechanics, content and lore of the highly anticipated action game, that caught the attention of thousands of players at Steam Next Fest. And not only that: The developers took the community feedback on board, tweaking and enhancing the mechanics to deliver an even more satisfying gaming experience. Adding some Halloween surprises to the stunning gameworld created with a highly modified Unreal Engine 5, players can experience a new spooky mood exploring the semi-open world while fending off terrifying demons. Unawake not only pushes the envelope in terms of gameplay, but also visually, bringing the eternal conflict between the forces of heaven and hell in semi-open environments to highly detailed life.

Unawake will be available in 2024 for PC and current gen consoles. More information about the story and the various gameplay systems will be released in the coming weeks and months.

Unawake on Steam 

About the game:

In Unawake, you decide the fate of humanity amidst the turmoil of merciless wars between nightmarish creatures from Heaven and Hell. Deliver punishment or absolution to your opponents in this action-adventure as you fight them in intense first-person melee skirmishes. You are the last bastion.

Features

  • Breathtakingly surreal levels with details only Unreal Engine 5 can deliver
  • An epic story blending science fiction, fantasy and history
  • Fast and tactical first-person melee combat
  • Story based game progression
  • Experience-based character and skill progression
  • More than 20 skills to customize your way of play
  • Vanquish your enemies with a multitude of weapons
  • Customize your weapons to gain the advantage in relentless battles

About RealityArts Studio

RealityArts Studio, founded in Istanbul 2016 by film and production veterans Ismail Kemal Ciftcioglu and Bahar Baziki, swiftly rose to prominence as Turkey’s premier independent gaming company. Their Steam Greenlight success propelled them onto Steam’s platform, and they gained recognition from industry giants like Epic Games, Nvidia, Microsoft Turkey, HTC Vive, and MSI. Honored by Endeavor in 2016 and four times by Epic Games with 3 Epic Megagrants and a Best Game award; they secured a coveted place in the global indie game community. https://realityartsstudio.com/

About Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on X, Facebook, the official website and Instagram.

WitchSpring R Review

WitchSpring R

Developer: Kiwi Walks
Publisher: Pixmain
Platform: PC
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $34.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

The chances that many RPG fans knew of the WitchSpring series is likely fairly small despite the fact that it has seen four separate games released for it since 2015 . To the point that when Kiwi Walks’ WitchSpring R came across it seemed like the first title from the developer. In reality though, this is a remake of the original WitchSpring 1 released back in 2015 for mobile devices and given the full remake treatment to open the series up to a much larger audience. As such, with WitchSpring R now available on PC and set to arrive on consoles sometime in the future, is this RPG worth checking out?

Story

The young witch Pieberry knows very little about the world outside of her forest. In fact, she has barely any memories of when she was a young child beyond that she adored pies with strawberry-looking berries on top of them. As such she has adopted the name Pieberry and has lived her life in the forest, surviving by scavenging for resources while also fighting against monsters and humans who want her dead.Humanity sees witches as children of demons and many fear and hunt them, with most being killed at birth or abandoned in the forest like Pieberry. This young witch doesn’t let that hurt her spirits however as she simply delights in enjoying the pie-like rations that the hunters often carry with them. That all changes one day though when a merchant manages to find his way into the forest and offer Pieberry the pie of her dreams.

With only a small taste of what the outside world has to offer before having it thrown away, literally, by a giant golem, Pieberry decides it is time to venture out into the world even if it means putting herself in danger to do it. With the help of her magic, a very knowledgeable bird that she often has to charcoal, and other allies along the way Pieberry will soon learn far more about the world and its many mysteries, including those related to her own past in this charming RPG that has plenty of cute moments and lighthearted interactions to enjoy mixed in with some solid drama and unexpected twists throughout its runtime.

Perhaps the most entertaining aspect of WitchSpring R’s storyline are the characters themselves and the way they interact with Pieberry. Since Pieberry is a witch completely unaware about the normal world, many of her interactions are rather unique with these individuals, especially when some former enemies become friends and other friends become more interesting and reveal more about the world and themselves at the same time. As mentioned before, these characters help make the game’s seemingly small-stakes feel bigger than they are, especially in the late game. As for Pieberry, watching her growth, literally, is an interesting part of the journey and while WitchSpring R may not have the most intricate storyline, it is certainly an entertaining one.

Gameplay

WitchSpring R has a number of different gameplay systems that work fairly well together and aren’t complicated, though poor planning may result in making the game harder than it should be, as even the Normal difficulty mode is rather easy. Combat is handled through turn-based gameplay and players will, with the exception of story encounters, always see exactly how many enemies and what type of enemies they will be fighting, even giving them a choice to use a buffing item or run away if they wish to.

During combat Pieberry can cast spells, attack enemies physically with her staff, defend, or use an item. Combat flow has some unique elements to it though, with enough turns passing guaranteeing a critical hit, allowing Pieberry to attack again if she manages to defeat a foe with a physical attack, and also immediately counter attack any enemy that misses her. There are other elements that are added later in, such as the ability to trigger powerful special skills based on Pieberry’s staff, utilizing her pets to also fight alongside her, or even having “Black Joe” the bird use an item so she can still take an action. This adds an enjoyable layer of depth to combat, though most encounters often don’t require it outside of certain boss encounters and a number of the more secret hidden enemies players can track down and challenge.

Improving Pieberry’s combat capabilities are another different element that comes into play with WitchSpring R. While players will gain combat experience when killing a group of enemies, she will only get this experience the first time she battles any given group. Instead, the items they drop can be used to either craft potions, spells, and other useful items through a rather simplistic crafting system or feed them into her weaponry to evolve it into a stronger version of itself. Pieberry’s combat level, once increased, provides stat boosts to her training, the primary method players will increase Pieberry’s stats.

As players progress through the game they will obtain various training points that allow them to take on a training regimen back at her house. These can be performed automatically though players can also take part in a simple mini-game to gain a potential bonus that is always worthwhile, especially since the mini-games themselves are simple but lack any explanation which may throw players off initially. Players can also encounter and “mind control” various enemies that they fight against though only unique enemies can be tamed, with the tamed pet having a unique attack/skill that varies, with some of the pets being rather challenging to unlock. This level of customization when it comes to building Pieberry’s abilities, as well as the eventual ability to craft and equip multiple spell elements and types make for a surprisingly solid RPG.

While playing through WitchSpring R there were a few bugs that popped up from time to time as well as one interface annoyance. These bugs weren’t too much of an issue, mostly relating to clipping, but one that appeared often involved field and combat text to be out of place, making it difficult to properly target groups of enemies with AoE attacks. As for the interface issue, while WitchSpring R can be played with a keyboard or a controller, the game does not automatically swap the displayed inputs for what players are using. Instead players must go into the menu system to swap the inputs manually.

Audio & Visuals

WitchSpring R doesn’t have the most impressive graphics around and while many of the areas that players will travel through while exploring in the game are varied from one another, most lack any unique impact to remain memorable. Along these same lines, enemy designs are fairly predictable for standard foes though there are a number of solid looking bosses and unique monsters in the game to encounter. Where WitchSpring R looks its best is with its character portraits that are presented alongside the 3D models of characters during dialogue. The models of characters themselves are decently handled, but their character portraits are often truly exceptional with many characters having a wide-array of expressions and poses they will swap between during conversations. Obviously Pieberry is given the most attention here, with both her younger and eventual older forms.

WitchSpring R does not offer an English dub at the moment and only offers a Japanese voice track as well as a Korean voice track. Both voice tracks work well enough, though it does appear that the Korean dub sounds a bit better at times, though many may prefer the default Japanese voice for Pieberry. As for the soundtrack, WitchSpring R’s background music is unfortunately rather generic and while combat music may sound great some of the time, it also loops quickly and while this is fine as most fights are rather short, longer encounters expose this flaw. 

Overall

WitchSpring R may be a familiar name for some but came as a pleasant surprise from an unknown, to me at least, developer. The solid gameplay with fairly in-depth customization options makes the turn-based combat quite enjoyable and the storyline it has to offer is both charming and interesting, especially once the plot begins moving forward, though most of the enjoyment is driven by the characters and their interactions. Those looking for a charming but a bit simple RPG will find that WitchSpring R has quite a lot to offer and serves as a great start to what might be a reboot of a previously little known franchise.

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ARIZONA SUNSHINE 2 LAUNCHES DECEMBER 8TH 2023, FIRST GAMEPLAY TRAILER DEBUTS TODAY

Unleash the Next-Level Zombie Carnage — Pre-orders Live, Deluxe Bonuses Unveiled, & Brand-New Gameplay Trailer Released!

Sydney, Australia, October 27th, 2023 Arizona Sunshine® 2, the next-gen sequel to one of the founding fathers of the VR FPS genre and multi-year top seller Arizona Sunshine by Vertigo Games, will launch in Australia and New Zealand on December 8, 2023. Debuting its adrenaline-fueled VR gameplay in a brand-new trailer today, Arizona Sunshine 2 is also confirmed to feature co-op play at launch, with more meaty details to follow. Gear up with pre-orders on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest and Steam VR platforms starting today!

Arizona Sunshine 2 leverages cutting-edge VR technology to forge a new frontier in zombie-slaying carnage. Players will experience the thrill of next-gen VR gunplay, introducing full manual reloading and new ranged weapons like scorching flamethrowers to expand on an already fan-favourite arsenal. An all-new melee system introduces weapons like machetes, crowbars and pickaxes to bring the apocalypse up-close and personal as you experience realistic takedowns through advanced gore and mutilation. As players scavenge and craft their ultimate loadout, the various ways to dispatch the Freds are plentiful as even severed limbs can be wielded to whack a Fred. Embracing creative play further, fan-favourite co-op mode makes its return, with more meaty details to be revealed.

Taking on a newly-introduced lead role in Arizona Sunshine 2 is your loyal canine sidekick Buddy. Not only is Buddy the goodest boy to play a game of undead fetch with, he will also help you take down those pesky Freds, unearth key items and carry your gear for you. Narrated by our unmistakable dark-humored protagonist and accompanied by Buddy, an all-new cinematic story campaign will take you on a next-level VR rollercoaster ride thatcan be enjoyed without knowledge of prior Arizona Sunshine events.

Digital Pre-Order Editions & Bonuses

Arizona Sunshine 2 is available for pre-order as a Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Each edition includes exclusive items to fuel your trip to the end of the f*cking world:

  • Standard Edition: Pre-orders include the Biker Bark Vest, Worker Watch, and Ducky Weapon Charm in-game exclusive bonuses.
  • Deluxe Edition: Available at a 10% pre-order discount. Includes everything in the Standard Edition, plus the Freddy Hands Skin, Doggy Weapon Charm, and Undead Buddy—turning your loyal four-legged friend into an undead killing machine.

Learn more at http://arizona-sunshine.com or join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok.

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About Arizona Sunshine 2

Sharpen your machete and load your shotgun: It’s time to say hello to your old pal, Fred. Arizona Sunshine® 2, the next-gen sequel to the fan-favourite VR apocalypse, packs even more gore-geous zombie action!

Welcome back to sun-kissed, zombified Arizona. Narrated by the unmistakable quips of our dark-humored protagonist, Arizona Sunshine 2 sets you on an all-new limb-strewn adventure in search of answers. In a post-apocalyptic world where every bullet counts, experience the thrill of realistic combat as you wield all-new and fan-favourite weapons–from shotguns to machetes and flamethrowers.

And what’s better than braving the end of the f*cking world? Surviving it with your new best friend–Buddy. Not only is Buddy your four-legged companion through thick and thin, he’s also the goodest boy and will help take down those pesky Freds for you.

In a desolate world, suddenly you’re not so alone anymore. It’s funny how things go.

About Vertigo Games

Vertigo Games, the VR publishing and development arm of the global PLAION Group, is a multi-platform VR publisher and developer with offices in Rotterdam & Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Los Angeles, California. With teams in the areas of development, publishing and LBE (location-based entertainment) distribution, the company offers a portfolio of quality VR games that provide novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experiences. Games include Vertigo Studios’ evergreen brand Arizona Sunshine®, the epic VR action FPS After the Fall® and the action-combat game Hellsweeper VR®. Upcoming games include the highly anticipated Arizona Sunshine® 2.

Vertigo Games is a PLAION (previously Koch Media) Group company. http://vertigo-games.com

About Vertigo Studios Rotterdam

Vertigo Studios Rotterdam is an award-winning VR studio that aims to create premium full-feature VR games with cutting-edge techniques that offer unrivalled immersion to gamers everywhere. The team is made up of a diverse range of passionate and talented individuals who strive to push the boundaries of VR with the ultimate end goal of establishing VR gaming as the most appreciated form of interactive entertainment. Vertigo Studios Rotterdam has recently released The 7th Guest VR, and is now working on Arizona Sunshine® 2, the sequel to the best-selling VR zombie-shooter Arizona Sunshine®.

Welcome to the Club: A Look Into the First 24 Days of EA SPORTS FC 24 

Redwood City, Calif. — OCTOBER 26 2023 – Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) revealed how fans are interacting with the World’s Game across the first 24 days of EA SPORTS FC™ 24 following worldwide launch.  

In the 24 days since worldwide launch on September 29, there have been 1.6 billion games* played. Football fans worldwide have scored a total of 4.1 billion goals in the world’s game, across 200+ nations. 

“This year is extra special as we celebrate not only the successful launch of this year’s game, but the start of the new era of EA SPORTS FC. EA SPORTS FC 24 is just the beginning of our journey in building the fan-first future of football,” said Nick Wlodyka, SVP & GM of EA SPORTS FC. “We look forward to continuing to build the world’s biggest football club, to engage, entertain and represent fans all over the world.” 

In Ultimate Team™ , France, England, Spain, Brazil, and Germany have been the most represented nations in Ultimate Team Squads, with the Premier League, LALIGA EA SPORTS, Bundesliga, Serie A Made In Italy, and Ligue 1 Uber Eats paving the path as the highest represented leagues. 

In Career Mode Experiences, EA SPORTS FC 24 has seen Kylian Mbappé become the most sought-after player in the transfer market, with Jesús Corona, Alphonso Davies, Jude Bellingham and Alejandro Garnacho rounding out the top five transfers.  

FC Barcelona has been the most selected women’s football team within FC 24 alongside Chelsea, Arsenal, and Olympique Lyonnais whilst the most selected men’s teams have been Real Madrid, Manchester City, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, and Liverpool. The top 3 most popular matchups for men and women include: 

Top 3 Most Popular Matchups – Men 

  1. FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid 
  2. Manchester City vs. Real Madrid 
  3. Bayern München vs. Real Madrid 

Top 3 Most Popular Matchups – Women 

  1. Chelsea vs. FC Barcelona 
  2. FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid 
  3. FC Barcelona vs. Olympique Lyonnais 

Players have built their ultimate dream squads with women’s football coming to Ultimate Team™, and over 739 million women’s player items have taken to the pitch in Ultimate Team starting XIs heading into online play.  

With an incredible number of goals scored, strikers have had a busy start to FC 24. The overall top men’s and women’s scorers so far are: 

Men’s Top 5 Scorers 

  1. Darwin Núñez 
  2. Ansu Fati 
  3. Erling Haaland 
  4. Timo Werner 
  5. Randal Kolo Muani 

Women’s Top 5 Scorers 

  1. Sam Kerr 
  2. Kadidiatou Diani 
  3. Alex Morgan 
  4. Trinity Rodman 
  5. Alexia Putellas 

Following goals after goals, players were keen to celebrate with the ‘knee slide’ proven to be the most used celebration to date. ‘Arms to the crowd’ was the second most used celebration, with the ‘back slide’ rounding out the top 3.  

Fans who play EA SPORTS FC™ 24 still have the opportunity to become an FC Founder. Play by November 1, 2023 and unlock exclusive benefits including in-game vanity, and, in FC 24, objectives and tasks in Ultimate Team, including a Founder Evolution experience. As a one-time offer, fans can be there at the beginning of a new era for EA SPORTS FC and claim their title as an FC Founder to join the club with style. 

With more than 19,000 athletes across 700 teams and 30 leagues, unrivalled authenticity in EA SPORTS FC™ 24 is brought to life through a roster of players from the biggest clubs and leagues from around the world, including LALIGA EA SPORTS, the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, CONMEBOL Libertadores, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, the Barclays Women’s Super League, and more

EA SPORTS FC 24 is developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and is now available worldwide for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. 

*including Ultimate Team™ Moments 

About Electronic Arts 

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. 

In fiscal year 2023, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.4 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FC, Frostbite, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, Titanfall and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. 

Halloween Arrives in GTA Online: Triple Rewards on Business Battles, Rare Vehicles Return, Trick Or Treat Collectibles, and Much More

Paranormal and Supernatural Reports Rise as Halloween ArrivesPlus, 2X GTA$ and RP on Halloween Modes Continues, Triple Rewards on Business Battles, Collectible Masks, and More

Reports of the paranormal and downright supernatural have risen to frightening levels as Halloween arrives in Southern San Andreas … ghastly self-driving vehicles, UFO sightings, possessed animals, and even a runaway Cerberus truck.

This week is your final opportunity to document proof of life after death. Photographing 10 ghosts for the crew over at Ghost Exposed will land you the Ghosts Exposed livery for the Albany Brigham. Once you’ve received a text from them, comb the landscape of Blaine County and use your Snapmatic camera to get digital proof of these spectral visitors.

There are also plenty of ways to disguise your own true form. Collectible Masks are available all week long for completing various objectives.

Rare Halloween Vehicles Return

Creep out motorists on the Del Perro Freeway with the returning Albany Fränken Stange (Sports Classic, 50% off), LCC Sanctus (Motorcycle, 40% off), Chariot Romero Hearse (Sedan, 50% off), Albany Lurcher (Muscle, 40% off), or Declasse Tornado Rat Rod (Sports Classic, 50% off).

Collect a Halloween Mask and Parachute Bag

Play GTA Online anytime this Halloween week to collect the White Vintage Skull Mask and the Halloween Parachute Bag.

Trick or Treat Collectibles

Scope out local porches and doorsteps for Jack-O’-Lanterns. Collecting these carved pumpkins will land you GTA$ rewards, as well as rare Halloween-themed items — both for collecting 10 in one day, and for going the extra mile to collect all 200 strewn around the map.

Camhedz Returns to Arcades

Stock your Arcade with the Camhedz cabinet and do battle against the Costumed Weirdos in this a fast-paced light-gun shooter for up to two players. Visit the Pixel Emporium site via the laptop in your Arcade’s office to purchase through November 1.

Triple Rewards on Business Battles

Horror isn’t always supernatural, sometimes it’s just regular late-stage capitalism in action. Take part in Business Battles to walk away with 3X GTA$ and RP and a chance to receive the fearsome Conquest Mask, Famine Mask, War Mask, or Death Mask, depending on your (mis)fortune.

Triple Rewards on Freemode Events and Challenges
The streets of Los Santos are action-packed this week, with Freemode Events and Challenges doling out 3X GTA$ and RP to participants.

Tripled Salaries for Bodyguards and Associates

Assist Executives and VIPs with striking terror into unsuspecting victims: Take a job as a Bodyguard or Associate this week to receive the Amber Vintage Devil Mask and earn 3X GTA$ for your efforts.

Bonuses on Halloween Modes

Indulge a range of blood-soaked Halloween Modes, including Alien Survivals, Judgement Day, Slasher, Slashers, Lost vs. Damned, and the subterranean Halloween Bunker Series, all doling out 2X GTA$ and RP through November 1. Plus, get 3X GTA$ and RP on Condemned this week.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Even Simeon’s getting into the Halloween spirit, hosting a selection of morbid rides and sinister liveries across five returning vehicles:

  • Western Zombie Bobber (Motorcycle, 50% off) with Red Flames livery
  • Dundreary Landstalker XL (SUV) with Blood Splatter livery
  • Albany Fränken Stange (Sports Classic, 50% off) with Spider Trap livery
  • Chariot Romero Hearse (Sedan, 50% off)
  • Declasse Tornado Rat Rod (Sports Classic, 50% off)

Luxury Autos Showroom

Get a gander at this week’s pair of upmarket exclusives at the Luxury Autos showroom: the LCC Sanctus (Motorcycle, 40% off) customized with the Ghost Flames livery, and the Överflöd Autarch (Super, 40% off).

Lucky Wheel and LS Car Meet Bonus Vehicles

It’s not all grim and gross misfortune out there: spinning the Lucky Wheel is one way to walk away with prizes, including GTA$, RP, and even the Karin Everon (Off-Road) equipped with the Harsh Souls livery.

Hit the LS Car Meet to try out the Bravado Rat-Loader (Muscle), Western Zombie Chopper (Motorcycle) and Albany Lurcher (Muscle, 40% off) by competing in Scrambles and Time Trials. Prospective racers can land themselves a Nagasaki Chimera (Motorcycle) this week by placing top 3 in LS Car Meet Races for two days in a row.

Premium Test Ride and HSW Time Trial: Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Strike fear into other racers at the starting line by pulling up in the Penaud La Coureuse (Sports, 20% off) that Hao’s converted into a hellish competitor, available at Hao’s Special Works inside the LS Car Meet.

Select any eligible vehicle and see how quickly it can maneuver between Textile City and Stab City in this week’s HSW Time Trial.

GTA+

Claim the new Albany Brigham, an exclusive livery, and more through November 8:

  • Free Albany Brigham and Love Fist livery
  • Monochrome Striped Suit, Skeleton Bodysuit, PRB Tee, PRB Shorts, and PRB Hoodie
  • Double Rewards on Halloween Deathmatches
  • 40% off all Alien Weapons at the Gun Van

And much more, including a GTA$500,000 bonus delivered upon billing each month, access to The Vinewood Car Club, and other benefits updated monthly. Visit the GTA+ website for the complete breakdown.

Discounts:

  • Penaud La Coureuse (Sports) – 20% off
  • LCC Sanctus (Motorcycle) – 40% off
  • Överflöd Autarch (Super) – 40% off
  • Albany Lurcher (Muscle) – 40% off
  • Western Zombie Bobber (Motorcycle) – 50% off
  • Albany Roosevelt Valor (Sports Classic) – 50% off
  • Albany Fränken Stange (Sports Classic) – 50% off
  • Chariot Romero Hearse (Sedan) – 50% off
  • Declasse Tornado Rat Rod (Sports Classic) – 50% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Pipe Wrench | Widowmaker (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Up-N-Atomizer (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Unholy Hellbringer (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Service Carbine (20% off) | Heavy Rifle (40% off for GTA+ Members)| Baseball Bat | Nightstick | Tactical SMG | Grenades | Molotovs | Proximity Mines | Armor

LET’S SING 2024: CAREER MODE TAKES YOU FROM A MUSICAL ZERO TO HERO

Let’s Sing 2024 Out 7 November

Sydney, Australia, 27 October 2023: Let’s Sing 2024 – the latest installment in the long running acclaimed karaoke franchise – and boasting an all new career mode – is releasing 7 November 2023.

Taking players from musical zero to hero, the career aspect of Let’s Sing 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.

Along the way, you will meet characters that help you achieve your goals, like the vocal coaches Zoe and Chloe Young, who will help you get this show on the road.

You’ll need to keep your friends close and your enemies closer at the academy; you share the same hope and dreams, and there’s only so much room at the top of the charts.

Let’s Sing 2024 will be releasing on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

Welcome to your first day at Let’s Sing Academy!

Convince your mentors that you have what it takes to be famous, get an agent and snatch that record deal to get your first album on the road. Your stylist will take care of the looks and your fans will spread the word for you if you sing your chords right. You never know which opportunities might come knocking …

Players will advance through the story by mastering challenges, but also through different gameplay variations. Singing lessons with helpful tips for better performances, battling and dueting with characters they meet throughout the story and there’s even a Jury they’ll need to impress – the Career Mode is guaranteed to help solo players get the most out of Let’s Sing 2024.

Check out the full tracklist of Let’s Sing 2024 and follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/s5cfb8de55rgevhbs0w8rezks?si=582e0797eb1c44e3

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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.

Lords of the Fallen brings Halloween to Mournstead with a New Seasonal Event and Full Crossplay

NO TRICKS, ALL TREATS: LORDS OF THE FALLEN BRINGS HALLOWEEN TO MOURNSTEAD WITH A NEW SEASONAL EVENT & FULL CROSSPLAY FUNCTIONALITY

Sydney, Australia – Thursday, 27th October 2023 – HEXWORKS, a CI Games studio, has kicked off the spooky season with a free, time-limited Halloween event for Lords of the Fallen. Available now and running until 2nd November, the game’s world of Mournstead has been decorated with seasonal cosmetics. Players can also pursue a new questline to attain the Pumpskin Mask, a horrifying helm inspired by the iconic jack-o’-lantern.

The event coincides with the all-platform release of a significant update – The Pumpkin Patch – that brings a series of new gameplay mechanics developed following ongoing community feedback.

The Pumpkin Patch update includes:

  • Revamped New Game Plus (NG+) – A new tiered NG+ system introduces Vestiges to the game mode; each higher level of NG+ removes more Vestiges from the game, increasing player difficulty.
  • Full crossplay – Players can now experience full crossplay functionality between all PC and console platforms. This follows the introduction of crossplay between Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5 players for the first time earlier this week.
  • Reduced enemy density – A reduction of the enemy density in areas observed as being most challenging for players.
  • Performance & stability – Further performance and stability fixes across all platforms.

HEXWORKS is also inviting players to submit in-game photos created using Lords of the Fallen’s unique 3D Photo Mode to be considered for display in one of the most prominent and well-known public spaces in the world: Times Square, New York City. The screenshot, which must encapsulate the player’s experience of Lords of the Fallen – whether that’s an epic adventure, a harrowing crusade, or a white-knuckle expedition through the nightmarish realm of the dead – will feature on the NASDAQ® Building for two weeks from 26th November.

About CI Games

CI Games is an independent, global Video Games Developer and Publisher, with studios in Warsaw, Barcelona, Bucharest, UK, and the US. Founded in 2002, CI Games have created globally recognised titles for over twenty years; the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise has sold over 14 million copies worldwide, while the original Lords of the Fallen (2014) has surpassed the 10 million player mark. In 2018, United Label was founded, focusing on smaller but equally ambitious titles, including Röki, Eldest Souls, and Tails of Iron. HEXWORKS, a new studio specialising in action-RPGs and made up of industry veterans, was formed in early 2020, and is currently developing Lords of the Fallen, the company’s most ambitious title to date.

For more information about CI Games, please visit www.cigames.com.

Dondoko Island Revealed as Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Game Mode

Recycle, refurbish, and renew a rock-bottom island into a top-class resort in this expansive side mode within Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Sydney, Australia – 27th October 2023 – SEGA® and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have revealed Dondoko Island, an expansive side mode within the upcoming RPG adventure title, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Dondoko Island is one of a variety of unique experiences that can be enjoyed within the game that delivers an adventure so big it spans the Pacific.

Check out the trailer below:

Off the shore of Honolulu City lies Dondoko Island, a deserted island full of illegally dumped trash that has the potential to be so much more. With the help from new friends, his trusty baseball bat and other tools, Ichiban can transform the island by cleaning up garbage and recycling those materials into DIY furniture, buildings and more. You can also flex your managerial muscle and open the island’s gates to patrons. The blue Hawaiian sky’s the limit to creating the resort of your dreams on Dondoko Island!

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the eighth iteration in Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s flagship series and culmination of Yakuza: Like a Dragon™ and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name™. Two larger-than-life heroes brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who’s no stranger to crawling up from rock bottom, and Kazuma Kiryu, a broken man facing down his last days. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth launches worldwide on January 26, 2024 for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.

About SEGA of America, Inc.:

SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes and develops innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog, Like a Dragon/Yakuza, Virtua Fighter, Super Monkey Ball, and Crazy Taxi, along with Atlus’ Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become an entertainment icon featured in several dozen games, TV series, movies, merchandise and more. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California.

ⒸSEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SEGA, the SEGA logo and LIKE A DRAGON: INFINITE WEALTH are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION.