NEW STUDENTS KAYOKO AND HARUKA MAKE FASHIONABLE DEBUTS IN MOBILE RPG BLUE ARCHIVE

Highlights:

• New Gehenna Academy students Kayoko (New Year) and Haruka (New Year) make their debut
• The epic conclusion to Chapter Four of Blue Archive’s main story, “Phrenapates Showdown,” will be released on Oct. 3
• Players can gear up for a celebratory livestream for Blue Archive‘sTwo Year Anniversary, which will expands the world of the RPG game

SEOUL – Sept. 28, 2023 – Armed with a knack for pixelated mayhem, new students Kayoko (New Year) and Haruka (New Year) have arrived in style to popular mobile RPG Blue Archive for a re-run of the beloved New Years’ Rhapsody No. 68 event.

From NEXON Korea Corp., Blue Archive has players step into the shoes of Sensei, an advisor for the Federal Investigation Club, Schale, shortly after the disastrous disappearance of the General Student Council president. As anarchy takes over, it’s up to Sensei to mobilize the eccentric students of the academy city of Kivotos and take matters into their own hands. Defined by its dynamic, strategic combat, and charismatic cast of characters, Blue Archive offers players a blend of tactical planning and real-time action with a light-hearted, emotional center.

Decked out in a sleek kimono, Kayoko is a deadly force on the battlefield. A Mystic-type Striker from Gehana Academy, her EX Skill grants an amulet to one ally, excluding herself, for 40 seconds. Continuing the kimono trend, Haruka (New Year) is the perfect pairing with Kayoko. An Explosive-type Striker from the same academy, Haruka wields a shotgun and a strong sense of determination, despite her low self-esteem. Her EX Skill deals powerful damage proportional to her ATK to enemies in a fan-shaped area.

The two powerful new students also bring a wealth of new features including:

• New Update Content – With the 22^nd chapter comes exciting new missions and six unique T8 gear types that allow for a smoother gameplay experience.
• Quality of Life Improvements – Nexon is implementing several improvements for better user experiences, including a feature that saves inventory space and automatically creates high-quality items for players by combining eligible items together when close to max capacity. Additionally, Bounty and Scrimmage Tickets are now unified into a single Ticket type after originally being separated by stage.

Adding to the excitement, players can now enjoy the “Cherry Blossom Festival Commotion” event without any limits on playtime. Meanwhile, Nexon has a series of exciting events and fresh new content in the pipeline, including the thrilling Epilogue of the Main Story’s Final Episode Chapter 4, “Phrenapates Showdown,” set to debut on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Blue Archive’s anniversary is also approaching and to celebrate two years of global service, Nexon is hosting a special live stream with an on-site audience on Saturday, Oct. 28. Users’ personal stories will be collected through the official community and website to take center stage at the live event.

For more information about Blue Archive, players can visit the official Blue Archive communities.

• Blue Archive Official Webpage : [LINK]

About NEXON Co., Ltd. https://company.nexon.co.jp/en/

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 50 live games in more than 190 countries on PC, console, and mobile. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

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Ahead of NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS’ release on November 17, 2023, discover more about its gameplay in this new system trailer and a sneak peek video from the game original Special Story mode. NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS can be pre-ordered now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Watch the trailer here:

In Battle, players can choose from the largest roster in a Naruto game, with more than 130 characters, including 10 new additions. Facing their opponents, they will be able to use various combos and even change their leader to keep the pressure on their opponent.

Ninjutsu and Awakening will play an important part as well. From this game, players will be able to pick up to 6 Ninjutsu abilities to take the advantage against their opponents. They can also and awaken into a new form that will grant them more power to turn the tide in their favour. To try and finish the battle, players can use all their chakra and unleash a powerful Secret Technique, which, when selecting specific characters can turn into a Combination Secret Technique.

Another new feature, the simple control mode, will help newcomers to the franchise unleashing powerful combos by pressing a single button. This new control style comes in addition to the standard style players of the STORM series have known.

By fighting either solo or online, characters will level up and unlock some customization as well as other unlockables, such as Finish scenes. Offline Free Battles will let players choose their course or completely pick the way they want to fight against a computer or do an offline tournament. Players can then hone their skills against others around the world in Online mode, choosing between Casual Match and Ranked Match.*

In the History mode, players can relive epic story battles from the Naruto series, going over key moments from the story using anime cut scenes, and enjoy high-quality battle experience. While in the Special Story Mode a new story takes place during the events of BORUTO, where Boruto realizes a mysterious man, Merz, is trying to initiate the war. What will be Naruto and Sasuke’s role? Players will have to find out when the game launch on November 17^th.

For more information about NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS and other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU. Join the conversation on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Narutovideogame.

*The Online Custom Matchmaking will be available post-launch.

Sydney, Australia – 27^th September 2023: The second big map expansion is coming to Farming Simulator 22, which lets virtual farmers cultivate an agricultural empire in Zielonka – a brand-new Central European map. The Premium Expansion & Premium Edition releases on the 14^th of November.

Enjoy this serene and melodic trailer below:

The Charm of Central European Farming:

Zielonka draws inspiration from countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic, not only does Zielonka offer picturesque landscapes of a quaint village, but it has fertile ground to grow new vegetable crops. With carrots, parsnips and red beet, the Premium expansion brings the total amount of crops you can grow to 20! New machines and equipment such as specialised harvesters to handle the new crops, will be available as well.

Zielonka – Home of Piano & Vegetable Exports:

A renowned piano manufacturer also resides alongside other traditional businesses in Zielonka. Farmers may profit heavily from supporting the construction of pianos with this new production chain.

Farmers can also grow a variety of vegetables, such as potatoes to produce potato chips, or turn vegetables into canned goods or soup, via a soup factory called “Zup Zup Zup”. All can reward farmers with increased incomes. Players can also find new collectibles around Zielonka.

Farming Simulator 22 is available for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. The Premium Edition will be released on the 14^th of November and includes two expansions and seven packs in addition to the full version.

About GIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community.

About Farming Simulator

Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. More information available at farming-simulator.com

© 2023 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colors and performance. © 2023 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation ”, “PS5” and “PS4”, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “Mac” is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Writing to let you know that the Minecraft Dungeons & Dragons DLC, an adventure set in the iconic Forgotten Realms, is available now on the Minecraft Marketplace.

A collaboration with Wizards of the Coast and developer Everbloom Games, Minecraft’s Dungeons & Dragons DLC lets players experience their very own D&D adventure within Minecraft’s blocky world. Alongside an unlikely dragon ally, you’ll be immersed in a high-stakes, story-driven journey. Explore five iconic locations from Forgotten Realms like Icewind Dale and Candlekeep, while battling Beholders, Mimics, Mind Flayers, and more. Will you be a sneaky rogue, or a raging barbarian? Choose your class, upgrade your stats, and unlock classic spells like Fireball and Magic Missile. Run into battles or ace ability checks to escape sticky situations. Prepare for an adventure! 

Whether you’ve been rolling D&D dice for decades, or you’re new to the idea of facing up to a Mind Flayer, this action-packed RPG has something for everyone! With a custom soundtrack, new never-before-seen combat and a bucket-load of strategy opportunities, the only questions left now are which class will you choose? And how many natural 20s will you roll along the way? 

Learn more about the Dungeons & Dragons DLC at Minecraft.net.

Contemplate Your Actions on PS5, Xbox Series & PC

Philosophical stalwarts Croteam and Devolver Digital are proud to announce The Talos Principle 2, the long-awaited sequel to 2014’s smash hit metaphysical puzzler, will launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X on November 2, priced $43.95 AUD. Introspective savants can benefit from a 10% pre-order discount from now until launch. In addition, the original Talos Principle and its Road to Gehenna DLC is 90% off on Steam until October 3.

The Talos Principle 2 greatly expands on the beloved original with more mind-bending puzzles to solve, new puzzle mechanics, a richer storyline, more secrets to uncover, and the biggest, weirdest world Croteam has ever built.

Set in a distant future where humankind has long been extinct, human culture lives on through interminable robots made in our image. Embarking on a quest to investigate a mysterious megastructure, you will be confronted with questions about the nature of the cosmos, faith versus reason, and the fear of repeating humankind’s mistakes.

Familiar puzzles will return in The Talos Principle 2, accompanied by unique new gameplay including mind transference and gravity manipulation. There’s also a deep character-driven story with multiple endings to lose yourself in, and a series of strange, stunningly beautiful environments to explore—including a city on the brink of a paradigm shift and an island holding the keys to the future.

The Talos Principle 2 is the biggest, most ambitious, most thought-provoking game Croteam has made yet, and you can play it on November 2.

Visit talosprinciple.com for more information.

For the first time both Zombies Classic and Undead Siege are coming to Call of Duty®: Mobile Season 9: Graveyard Shift which launches on October 4th at 5pm PT. With a spooktacular season packed full of scary content, Call of Duty: Mobile players will be able to play the new Patrol Mode on the Halloween-themed Haunted Hacienda map.

The Call of Duty: Mobile – Season 9: Graveyard Shift reveal trailer can be found here:

Call of Duty: Mobile – Season 9: Graveyard Shift gives players the opportunity to earn 50 tiers of chilling Battle Pass rewards with a new supply of free and premium content, including operators such as Witch Doctor – Lethal Cure, Demir – Lurking Dread, Portnova – Funny Bone, or Misty – In the Spirit, as well as the CX-9 SMG, Launcher Plus Perk, Weapon Blueprints, Calling Cards, Charms, Call of Duty® Points, and more launching throughout the season!

Fear not though, as we have all the details below for Call of Duty: Mobile – Season 9: Graveyard Shift coming to Android and iOS:

• New Mode: Patrol – First featured in Call of Duty®: Vanguard, the Patrol MP Mode is a variant of Hardpoint where the capture point is continuously moving around the map. Players will need to keep up and move with it to score big for their team.

• Two Zombies Modes – For the first time ever in Call of Duty: Mobile, two Zombies modes will appear in Season 9 – complete with new updates. Classic round-based Zombies on the Shi No Numa map with the new addition of a Missile Tower class, plus the always-moving Undead Siege returns to Isolated with a new Camo award.

Call of Duty: Mobile – Season 9: Graveyard Shift will also include a variety of updates and improvements to the game on top of new Seasonal Challenges, Draws, a Themed Event, and more, releasing in the store at launch and throughout the season.

For more information about Call of Duty: Mobile – Season 9: Graveyard Shift, be sure to check out the Call of Duty® Blog: https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2023/09/call-of-duty-mobile-season-09-graveyard-shift

Go 48 levels deep in this supernatural slow-motion hip hop shooter from Xalavier Nelson Jr.

El Paso, Texas (Sept. 26, 2023) – James Savage comes back home today. Developer and publisher Strange Scaffold welcomes you to El Paso, Texas as the highly anticipated third-person neo-noir shooter El Paso, Elsewhere launches on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and itch.io for $19.99. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546310/El_Paso_Elsewhere/

Watch a new, exclusive gameplay reveal for El Paso, Elsewhere here: 

Taking notes from one of the most iconic third-person shooters in gaming, Max Payne, El Paso Elsewhere applies modern technology and gameplay sensibilities to a stylized retro foundation. The game features a complex narrative exploring loss, grief, relationship abuse, and addiction. Woven into the game’s dark aesthetics is a completely original hip-hop horror soundtrack featuring vocals from Xalavier Nelson Jr. himself. Pop pills to keep the pain away, dodge through the hordes while unloading your weapons with bullet-time mechanics and don’t stop running. Your life depends on it. 

Hunt the monsters protecting your ex, Draculae, the lord of the vampires, who now seeks to perform a ritual that will end the world as we know it and place it under her reign. Armed with shotguns, pistols, uzis, stakes and more, the only choice players have is to keep moving forward, one slow-motion dive after another, to preserve reality itself.

El Paso, Elsewhere features: 

• Badass bullet time mechanics that let Savage weave between enemies while filling them with holes.
• A meaningful collection of weapons; tear through Draculae’s army with a shotgun, an uzi, a hunting rifle, pistols, and more.
• Battle through a wide variety of horrific creatures, from werewolves and vampires to damned brides and biblically accurate angels.
• Environments filled with interactive objects – shoot ‘em up to get a better vantage point or snap a wooden table in half to resupply your stakes.
• An original hip-hop horror soundtrack made in a collaboration between Xalavier Nelson Jr. and RJ Lake.
• A fully-voiced cinematic neo-noir story starring Xalavier Nelson Jr. and content creator Negaoryx (Emme Montgomery).
• 40+ level campaign set in the ever-changing bowels of a motel in El Paso, Texas, with biomes ranging from medieval castles to blood-spattered meat lockers.

Welcome home, James Savage. 

Get El Paso, Elsewhere now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and itch.io for $19.99.  Keep up with the creatures from El Paso, Elsewhere by following Strange Scaffold on X, Instagram, or TikTok @StrangeScaffold.

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The first part of Sonic Superstars: Fang’s Big Break, a digital comic book developed by Sonic Team, has been released on official Sonic social channels.

Sonic Superstars: Fang’s Big Break predates the story of Sonic Superstars and recent animation Trio of Trouble, reintroducing Fang’s character and his initial adventures on the Northstar Islands. The story was penned by writer Ian Flynn and drawn by illustrator Evan Stanley. For more, check out the first four pages on Sonic socials!

Sonic fans can sign up for our newsletter by the 31^st of January 2024 to earn a classic, redefined skin for Amy Rose in Sonic Superstars when the game is released on the 17^th of October, Please visit the Sonic Superstars official website for full terms and conditions.

To stay current on Sonic the Hedgehog™ news, follow Sonic on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, like him on Facebook, and subscribe to the Twitch channel and the YouTube channel. For more information, please visit sonicsuperstars.com.

CD PROJEKT RED has announced that the expansion to Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty is now available digitally on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and on PC through Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store, and GeForce Now.

Phantom Liberty is an action packed, spy-thriller expansion to Cyberpunk 2077, offering a complex story, a new district to discover, a powerful new skill tree, fresh gigs and side quests, new weapons and items, and infinitely replayable open world activities.

“Phantom Liberty is the culmination of years of hard work on the part of all of our teams,” said Game Director, Gabe Amatangelo. “During our first foray into Night City, we couldn’t have expected how much that experience would affect us. Since then, we’ve learned plenty, but one thing never changes — our passion for creating games. Phantom Liberty is the best example of that passion.”

Watch Launch Trailer

Players will once again become V, a cyberpunk for hire who is thrown into the shadowy world of spies. They will cross paths with a new cast of characters, including veteran secret agents, cunning political players, and bloodthirsty mercenaries. V will be joined by NUSA secret agent Solomon Reed (Idris Elba) for their most difficult mission yet, one filled with tough choices and many twists and turns.

Phantom Liberty brings the players to Dogtown — the most dangerous district of Night City ruled by arms dealer and warlord, Kurt Hansen. As well as new gigs and characters, the district also offers new boss fights, infinitely replayable open world activities in the forms of airdrops and courier missions, and much more to discover.

As part of the expansion, players will also gain access to over 100 new items (vehicles, weapons, clothing, and cyberware) as well as a whole new Relic skill tree with unique Relic perks, which bring even more freedom and flexibility to playstyle curation.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC through GOG, Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GeForce Now. For more information about Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, visit the official website, Facebook, and X.

About Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open-world RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. The game tells the multilayered, mature story of cyber-enhanced mercenary V. Players are faced with choices and consequences as they customize their character and playstyle, take on jobs, and build their reputation. The game has sold over 20 million copies and won over 200 awards, and is also the inspiration for the award-winning Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED in collaboration with Studio Trigger. Its spy-thriller expansion, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, is slated for release in September 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, and the futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077, upon which the Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED and Studio Trigger, is based. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).