LOS ANGELES – November 29, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a collaboration game update for its collectible card game RPG, Tower of God: New World, featuring content based on the popular Seven Knights franchise. Players can experience new teammates along with enjoying up to 400 collab summons and SSR Yeonhee through this update.

Three new teammates from Seven Knights are now available, including:

• SSR+ [Phoenix Incarnate] Rachel (Green Element, Ranged, Spear Bearer) has the power of the Phoenix Blaze and specializes in inflicting Critical Hit upon her enemies. Rachel is the Empress of the Blazing Desert on the continent of Asgar, head of the Agni family, and self-proclaimed “Phoenix Incarnate.” She firmly believes in the concept of “noblesse oblige” and her every action reflects that belief.

• SSR [Doomsday Herald] Yeonhee (Green Element, Supporter, Wave Controller) can cast a spell that makes her enemies fall asleep and deal AoE attacks. The oldest of the Four Lords, she spends most of her time in the dream realm on a never-ending search for eternal rest. From a young age, she was tormented by those who feared her mysterious powers and preferred the peace and calm of the dream realm. Yeonhee used her powers to rid herself of things that disturbed her sleep and now seeks places to nap in the Tower of God.

• SSR [Infernal Blademaster] Shane (Green Element, Warrior, Scout) is a master of the Demon Slaying Arts and 100 Ghost Chaotic Dance skill.  As a blademaster within the Crusaders, she received demonic powers to get revenge on the demons that massacred her family. Shane was a volunteer for a highly dangerous experiment that involved injecting humans with demonic power, and now wields that power to serve her quest for vengeance.

Included in this game update are Ignition Weapons (consists of 5 parts and 3 ranks), allowing players to become stronger by utilizing these new equipment. Four designs are available including Myeongwol, Bergamot, El and Runda. These new weapons can be earned by entering the new Secret Floor content. During battles, players can use Restraint and clear the Restraint Quest to earn rewards including Master Keys, Rare Shinsu Sea Whetstone, and Black Market Tickets.

The following limited-time events are now available through December 14:

• Story Event [Knives Ready! Flames Set! The Royal Cook-Off is a Go]: Clear Story and Free stages which features Seven Knights teammates. Once the players clear in-game missions, Collab Tickets, SSR Soulstones and more rewards will be offered.

• Seven Knights Collab Summon: During the event period, players can summon only Seven Knights Collab teammates. Various items such as SSR Soulstones and Rapport items will be available.

• Seven Knights Daily Festival: Clear all daily missions to earn rewards including Collab Tickets (x230), SSR+ [Phoenix Incarnate] Rachel and more.

• Royal Cook-Off Story Event Exchange Shop: Players can use various items (Mushroom/Honeypot/Meat Chunk) and exchange them for rewards such as SSR Shane, Collab Tickets (x30), Pluck Gyetang’s new costume and more.

• Check-In Event: Check-in the game during the event period and receive a variety of rewards including SSR [Doomsday Herald] Yeonhee, Collab tickets (x40), SSR Seven Knights Teammate Selection Chest and more.

In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 70 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character.

The game is now available on Google Play and the App Store while the PC version is available to download from Google Play Games Beta. Players are encouraged to sign up on Discord and other social channels (YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook) for the latest information.

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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SANTA MONICA, Calif — Nov. 29, 2023 — Absurd Ventures, the entertainment company founded by Dan Houser, announced the creation of two original storytelling universes: AMERICAN CAPER and A BETTER PARADISE.

Stories and characters from these universes will debut initially as a graphic novel and an audio fiction series, respectively. Both projects are currently in production and slated for release in 2024. Absurd Ventures is also in development on additional stories from these universes for a wide range of formats and platforms.

“We are excited to introduce these two universes, and their characters and lore,” said Houser, who was creative director and lead writer of the GRAND THEFT AUTO, RED DEAD REDEMPTION, and BULLY video game franchises. “They represent our approach to storytelling and media. These initial releases will allow us to introduce these universes at the same time as we are working on other iterations and expansions. This is just the beginning.”

AMERICAN CAPER centers on two normal, badly damaged American families in a world of corrupt business, inept politics and bungling crime. AMERICAN CAPER will debut as a graphic novel that is being illustrated by renowned comic book artist Simon Bisley.

A BETTER PARADISE is an existential suspense thriller, set in the near future. A 12-episode audio fiction series based on the A BETTER PARADISE universe is currently in production.  Absurd Ventures is partnering with award-winning audio company QCODE Media to co-produce the audio series.     

Absurd Ventures is in development on a wide range of projects, including animation, video games, graphic novels, audio fiction and more. Absurd Ventures will be sharing more information about AMERICAN CAPER and A BETTER PARADISE in the months ahead on its social media pages and website, where users can register and receive exclusive AV content and updates.

Absurd Ventures is represented by Range Media Partners and Grubman, Shire, Meiselas & Sacks. ABOUT ABSURD VENTURES: Storytelling. Philanthropy. Ultraviolence.

Bossa Games, the BAFTA-winning game developer and publisher known for creating innovative games such as I am Bread, I am Fish and the Surgeon Simulator series, has revealed a series of new gameplay screenshots for Lost Skies featuring a first look at how players will traverse, explore and adventure across the game’s extraordinary world of floating islands.

In Lost Skies, being published by Humble Games, players team up to explore a vast world made up of floating islands. The skies are full of opportunities to build customised sky-ships, brave ferocious storms, battle monsters and solve the mysteries of ancient civilisations, forgotten technologies and the story of the shattered world.

Luke Williams, Lead Designer of Lost Skies, introduced the game with a developer diary at May 2023’s Humble Showcase, viewable here:

New Lost Skies images show the game’s progress and new game features
Alongside the announcement of the pre-alpha playtest launch, Bossa Games has released new screenshots showing in-engine gameplay. These new images show many of the elements teased in Lost Skies’ animated announcement trailer, and show how Bossa Games is building an exciting experience of cooperative survival and adventure in the shattered world of Foundation.

Lost Skies playtesting enters pre-alpha
Lost Skies has been developed in collaboration with its community in a process of open development. A selected group of playtesters from the Lost Skies Discord community has been testing limited builds and giving feedback directly to the developers.

Bossa Games this week introduced a new set of playtesters to the first pre-alpha playtest build of Lost Skies, which gives playtesters a continuous tutorial experience and insight into how mechanics such as climbing, grappling, harvesting, crafting and combat interact to give players a cohesive experience of the first hours of play.

“We’ve been gathering feedback from our community since we announced Lost Skies, and they have given us vital feedback on what works and doesn’t work, what is too easy or too difficult and many other gameplay elements,” said Luke Williams, Lead Designer of Lost Skies. “With our move into pre-alpha, we can bring in more playtesters, get more feedback and keep expanding and improving the game.”

Playtesters are drawn from the Lost Skies Discord community, which can be joined here: https://discord.com/invite/lostskies

About Bossa Games
Founded in 2010 as Bossa Studios, Bossa Games is a BAFTA-winning game developer and publisher known for creating innovative games such as I am Bread, I am Fish and the Surgeon Simulator series.

Rebranded as Bossa Games, the studio is now focused on building groundbreaking multiplayer co-op experiences, and using its expertise to help publishers and IP holders to build games as a work-for-hire studio.

Bossa Games is currently developing the solo and multiplayer co-op title Lost Skies. 

About Humble Games
Best known for critically acclaimed and award-winning hits such as A Hat in Time, Forager, Project Wingman, SIGNALIS, Slay the Spire, Temtem, UNSIGHTED, Unpacking and Wizard of Legend, Humble Games is Humble Bundle’s publishing arm, composed of a passionate and nimble team that works remotely with a collection of talented global development partners.

Humble Games was founded on a shared passion to support developers and deliver excellent content and gaming experiences to players around the world, while continuing the Humble mission to be a force for good in the industry.    Humble Games is committed to investing in top quality games, comprised of both new and existing beloved IPs, all while prioritising and supporting developer partnerships so that they can focus on bringing their creative visions to life.

DALLAS – 15 Nov. 2023 – Wizordum, the retro first-person spellcaster developed by Emberheart Games and published by Apogee Entertainment, launches on Steam Early Access today with a spellbook full of never-before-seen weapons, abilities, and much more.

A great Wizard’s thirst for lost knowledge leads him to the forbidden depths of Terrabruma, breaking the ancient seal of a cosmic prison. The ever-corrupting Chaos is now unleashed, corrupting all life in its path. As one of the last surviving mages of Wizordum, search for the source of corruption across the realm rife with danger and vanquish evil in this fast-paced, ‘90s-inspired FPS. 

Cleanse the dilapidated Town of Grimbrook in search of clues leading to the source of Chaos. Scour for the evil wellspring across disheveled dungeons, crumbling cathedrals, and ashen streets. Avoid traps and solve maze-like puzzles while gathering keys, items, and precious ammunition to advance past deadly foes throughout every level.

Bash corrupted beings and mercenary goblins with a sharp-edged mace, and blast ornery ogres to oblivion with enchanted weapons. Leverage elemental spell effects to gain the upperhand — freeze scuttling rats into shatter-ready ice blocks with the Frostweaver, and use the Pyroblast spell to hurl fiery boulders at wayward skeletons.

Grab a torch to increase view distance and brighten dark dungeons. Become untouchable with a Fire Shield that hurts enemies up close, and store up the divine-power from fallen foes to cast the Divine Touch — a mighty shockwave of divine power that will break and tear everything in its path. 

Conjure up greater challenges with multiple difficulty levels, and speedrun to the top of online leaderboards. Create challenging adventures, full-length episodes, and everything in between with the in-game level editor, and download creations from fellow mages on Steam and GOG alike.

Drive out corruption to the tunes of enchanting hi-fi and lo-fi original soundtracks, coming soon from Apogee Music. Opt for ominous orchestral crescendos or complement Wizordum’s retro aesthetic with a nostalgic soundscape produced with authentic Roland midi modules, inspired by fantasy FPS classics such as Heretic, Hexen, and Ultima Underworld. Sample the epic arrangements with “Symphonic Suite from Wizordum” now available on Apogee’s YouTube channel as well as all music streaming platforms.

“Wizordum is a magical dose of nostalgia combined with seamless modern controls, and is very much a love letter to old-school fantasy FPS titles,” said Primož Vovk, developer at Emberheart Games. “There have already been so many awesome creations through the level editor, and we look forward to players sharing their creations with the Wizordum community.”

Wizordum is available on Steam for the magically low price of $14.99. For more information on the enchanted world of Wizordum, check out their Twitter and Discord. For more on Apogee Entertainment, please visit the Apogee website and follow @Apogee_Ent on Twitter.

About Emberheart Games 

The lead developer on Wizordum is Primoz Vovk of Emberheart Games, whose previous work includes recent remasters of past Apogee hits from the 90’s, like Crystal Caves, Secret Agent, and Monster Bash. Wizordum is an all-new IP and collaboration between Apogee and Emberheart on an IP owned by Emberheart Games.

About Apogee Entertainment

Apogee Software’s legendary journey began in 1987, when Scott Miller decided to split his new game, Kingdom of Kroz, into three episodes, with the first episode available as free shareware. The “Apogee model” of distribution would revolutionize PC gaming and catapult Apogee Software to global renown. As a publisher, Apogee (and its later incarnation, 3D Realms) would introduce the world to id Software, Remedy Entertainment, Parallax Software, and other video game superstars in the making. As a developer, Apogee would innovate and inspire in equal measure, creating treasured characters and franchises like Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, and Prey en route to earning over a billion dollars in commercial revenue.

The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry.

Dark fantasy action-adventure created under the supervision of Japanese novelist  Mr. Maruyama Kugane

Barcelona, Spain – November 29, 2023. Publisher SelectaPlay has announced the European release of the physical version of “OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK” for Nintendo Switch. This Metroidvania adventure is based on the Popular Anime Series “Overlord” and will be released in early 2024. 

OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK is a 2D dark fantasy action adventure, where Players will act as the warrior Clementine who wakes up inside the underground Great Tomb of Nazarick. She has been imprisoned by a mysterious undead called Ainz Ooal Gown, who forces her to participate in brutal experiments. Without her weapons and suffering from amnesia, she must defeat Ainz and his many challenging servants as she makes her way to freedom.

To escape the Great Tomb of Nazarick, players will discover:

• Action-packed parkours movements
• Martial arts, and magic attacks
• An extensive arsenal of weapons and upgrades
• Explore to regain Clementine’s memories back to reveal the truth

This dark fantasy action adventure will challenge players with intriguing levels to explore and intense boss fights where martial arts, magic, and upgradeable weapons are the keys to surviving Ainz’s most formidable servants.

The pixel-art-inspired Metroidvania is one of the best-selling games based on the Popular Anime Series “OVERLORD” in a story fully supervised by Mr. Maruyama Kugane.

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About Kadokawa Group

KADOKAWA CORPORATION develops a wide range of entertainment including publication, videos, games, Web services, education, operating IP experiential facilities such as TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN. By utilizing technology, KADOKAWA CORPORATION implements a global media mix strategy, focusing on stable Intellectual Property (IP) creation and delivering it to the world in a variety of forms.

About SelectaPlay

SelectaPlay is SelectaVisión’s video games publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats in Europe and worldwide.

About SelectaVisión

SelectaVisión is a video publishing company founded in 1984. Based in Spain, SelectaVisión’s catalog includes anime and live-action feature films, TV shows, and movies. Publishing both anime classics and the latest Japanese productions since 1997, SelectaVisión has built a long relationship with fan-favorite Japanese producers and distributors, becoming the major publisher of anime content for Spanish audiences. 

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Highlights:

• Sensei set out on a journey to quell tensions between Shanhaijing Academy students
• New Explosive-type Strikers Rumi and Mina make their debut

SEOUL – Nov. 29, 2023 – A culinary spectacle unfolds in popular mobile RPG Blue Archive with the arrival of an all-new event story, “Dragon & Tortoise: Working Together for a Better Future,” and two new stellar students, Rumi and Mina.

From NEXON Korea Corp., Blue Archive follows the exploits of Sensei in the city of Kivotos as they solve various problems, meet unique students from numerous academies, and guide them towards success. Players can face off against various enemy forces utilizing strategic combat and a captivating ensemble of characters in this tactical, real-time action game with a light-hearted, emotional center.

In this gourmet event story, Sensei visits the Shanhaijing Academy, where tensions between the Black Tortoise Promenade and Genryumon culinary clubs have reached total chaos. Players can team up and resolve their rivalry before the clubs are forever divided by controversy and earn a Card Bundle that they can use to unlock new furniture, including a Chinese Hot Food Display and Luxurious Chinese Chair.

To expand the world of Blue Archive even further, Kivotos welcomes the addition of Explosive-type Striker Rumi, whose EX skill not only heals a squad member with a serving of fried rice but also extends the tasty remedy to four additional allies. By her side is Explosive-type Striker Mina, who unleashes an EX Skill that deals powerful damage linked to her ATK level on a single enemy, while reducing their ATK, Evasion and Accuracy for 50 seconds.

Adding to the excitement, the 23rd Chapter of the main content Missions and related Missions are now available, alongside three new T8 gears. Additionally, players are in for a treat or two with the Double Rewards Campaign, during which players can earn double rewards by completing Bounty, Commission, and Lesson content until Monday, Dec. 18 at 6:59 PM (UTC).

Blue Archive’s “Dragon & Tortoise: Working Together for a Better Future”event story and new students Rumi and Mina are available now. For more information, please visit the links below:

• Blue Archive Official Webpage: [LINK]

About NEXON Co. Ltd.

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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London (November 29, 2023) The Dragon’s Dogma™ 2 Showcase confirmed the long-awaited sequel arrives on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on March 22, 2024, with pre-orders available now. Dragon’s Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi also unveiled a new trailer and gameplay for the narrative driven action RPG, including the new Trickster Vocation, new enemies, and deeper insights into the story and gameplay choices players will make as they delve deeper into the immersive fantasy world.

View the Dragon’s Dogma 2 Showcase below:

Adventure in Two Nations

In Dragon’s Dogma 2, players experience the tale of the Arisen, a champion whose heart is stolen by the Dragon. While the sequel’s setting mirrors the lush rolling hills of the cult classic Dragon’s Dogma™ and its Dark Arisen expansion, this original adventure takes place in a parallel world containing two nations with distinct approaches to the Dragon threat. Queen Regent Disa has installed a false Arisen to maintain control of the kingdom of Vermund for her son. Meanwhile, the beastren nation of Battahl considers the otherworldly Pawns to be a source of misfortune and have turned to worship of the Lambent Flame and their empress Nadinia to ward off calamity. The showcase provided a look at some of the destinations that quests can lead players to, such as the reclusive elven enclave of Sacred Arbor. The elves there communicate in their own language, and Pawns capable of understanding their speech will translate for the Arisen while in your party. Pawns can also specialize in other skills, making each of their personalities more distinct.

A Journey Defined by Choice

Upon starting their journey in Dragon’s Dogma 2, players will be able to craft both their Arisen and Main Pawn using an intuitive and deep character creator that makes use of photogrammetry to enhance the realism of each characters’ appearance. Additionally, players can choose the personality of their main Pawn, which will determine their behavior and conversation choices throughout the game. As players progress, they will unlock additional vocations such as the newly revealed Trickster. This Arisen-exclusive vocation can conjure illusions through the smoke created by its unique weapon, the Censer. Tricksters can use illusions to deceive enemies into fighting against their own, and can temporarily increase the power of Pawns beyond their limits. The new Trickster vocation showcases the ways players can manipulate and take advantage of the enhanced enemy AI to open entirely new combat opportunities.

The digital event also provided a first look at the returning Warrior and Sorcerer Vocations that will be available to both the Arisen and Pawns. The Warrior boasts a robust physique specializing in direct combat, with the strength to endure enemy attacks. Warriors are masters of two-handed weapons such as the greatsword and the hammer. The Sorcerer is a vocation completely specialized in various magick attacks. Their magick is conjured with both hands through a large staff and can change the tide of battle at any given opportunity.

Confront Fearsome Foes

Director Itsuno and Producer Hirabayashi provided a first look at several monsters during the digital event, including the new Talos enemy, a towering bronze golem capable of wreaking untold destruction with a single step. After Talos rises from the waters, players will need to make use of the various tools afforded them by their Vocation, Pawns, and terrain to subdue this mighty construct. The digital event also revealed gameplay for the Dullahan and Drake enemies. Dullahan is a headless specter capable of immobilizing its target before striking with its powerful curved blade. Drakes are fearsome draconic foes capable of breathing a potent flame when confronted and taking flight to shift the scales of combat.

Product Information

In addition to the standard version of Dragon’s Dogma 2, a Deluxe Edition containing the “New Journey Pack” includes in-game items to help your Arisen on their journey such as a custom Camping Kit, a Wakestone, Rift Crystals, a Dragon’s Dogma Music and Sound collection, and more will be also be available. Pre-orders of the Standard Edition will feature a bonus weapon for each of the four starting vocations, and Deluxe Edition pre-orders will also include the Ring of Assurance in-game accessory.

About Dragon’s Dogma 2

Dragon’s Dogma™ 2 is the highly anticipated action-RPG successor to the cult-classic Dragon’s Dogma™ released in 2012. Dragon’s Dogma 2 boasts a richly detailed and deeply explorable fantasy world created using immersive physics, character AI, and the latest in graphics from Capcom’s RE ENGINE. This single player narrative driven action-RPG challenges players to use their creativity and curiosity to shape their own experience. Whether it is your Arisen’s vocation, the Pawns selected for your party, or your approach to multi-faceted gameplay situations, the world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 revolves around choice. Both your party of Pawns and enemies alike will react dynamically to your actions on the battlefield, whether you cling to the backs of monsters or seek to dispatch them from afar. Your vocation allows you to choose your playstyle, and whether you will use swords, bows, or potent magick to bring your foes to heel.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Sydney, Australia, 29 November 2023 – Warner Bros. Games and DC today revealed the official gameplay launch trailer for Batman: Arkham Trilogy,the upcoming compilation of Rocksteady Studios’ award-winning videogames that brings together Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: Arkham Knight in one iconic package, coming to Nintendo Switch for the first time on Dec. 1, 2023.

Watch the launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/Yqzzk1y9_Dg

The trailer features gameplay highlights from all three acclaimed titles on the Nintendo platform, along with a first look at the new Batman character suit inspired by the Warner Bros Pictures hit film The Batman, which will be available exclusively in Batman: Arkham Knight on Nintendo Switch* at launch and available in Batman: Arkham Knight on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC from Dec. 15.

Developed for Nintendo Switch by Turn Me Up Games, Batman: Arkham Trilogy features Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: Arkham Knight andwill include all previously released downloadable content (DLC) from all three titles. Players can pre-order Batman: Arkham Trilogy now for $89.95 (SRP).

*Please note, The Batman inspired character skin will be available in Batman: Arkham Knight only; it will not be available in Batman: Arkham Asylum or Batman: Arkham City.

Developed by Rocksteady Studios and released in 2009, Batman: Arkham Asylum is where it all started. The game set the stage for DC’s “Arkhamverse” that fans know and love today, and introduced players to a unique, dark, and atmospheric adventure that takes players to the depths of the infamous Arkham Asylum. Featuring an original story, players move in the shadows as Batman to instill fear amongst enemies and confront The Joker and Gotham City’s most notorious villains, including Harley Quinn, Bane, Killer Croc, Poison Ivy, and Scarecrow, who have taken over the asylum.

Batman: Arkham City is Rocksteady Studios’ 2011 follow-up that builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum. The game sends players soaring through the expansive Arkham City – the maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters, and insane criminal masterminds. Featuring an incredible Rogues Gallery of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals including Catwoman, The Joker, The Riddler, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, and many others, the game allows players to experience what it feels like to be The Dark Knight and deliver justice to those confined within Arkham City.

Batman: Arkham Knight raises the stakes for The Dark Knight in Rocksteady Studios’ 2015 finale to the multi-award winning trio of Batman: Arkham games. In this epic conclusion to the Arkhamverse story arc, the fate of Gotham City hangs in the balance as Scarecrow is joined by the Arkham Knight, making his villainous debut in DC’s Batman Universe, as well as a roster of notorious DC Super-Villains including Harley Quinn, The Penguin, Two-Face, Firefly, and the Riddler. Joining The World’s Greatest Detective are his closest allies, Commissioner Gordon, Oracle, Alfred, Lucius Fox, Catwoman, Robin, and Nightwing. The gameculminates in the ultimate showdown in Gotham City and introduces players to the complete Batman experience with the Batmobile that is fully drivable throughout the open game world and capable of transformation from high-speed Pursuit Mode to military grade Battle Mode.

To learn more about Batman: Arkham Trilogy, join the conversation on Facebook (BatmanArkham), Twitter (@BatmanArkham), Instagram (BatmanArkham), and YouTube (@BatmanArkham).

It’s been over a year since the launch of Guerrilla’s Horizon Forbidden West, and Sony Interactive Entertainment would like to share an update on the Aloy’s Forest project with you. This initiative is part of a commitment to the United Nations Playing for the Planet Alliance, supported by UN-REDD, to raise awareness on biodiversity. In 2022, the UN Playing for the Planet Alliance set a target to plant 1 million trees together with the gaming industry. 

Together with the PlayStation community and selected partners, Guerrilla and Sony Interactive Entertainment have supported a number of reforestation projects around the world. So far, these projects have resulted in over 600,000 trees planted globally, and an estimated 1,800 acres of indigenous lands and wildlife habitats restored. 

Gaming has the power to inspire change, so PlayStation Australia is excited to release this video (below) and share the progress partners have made with these projects. PlayStation Australia hopes you’ll enjoy learning about its vitally important work in biodiversity conservation. 

Sony Interactive Entertainment is proud to have worked with the following partners and organisations on impactful restoration projects around the world:

United States

The Arbor Day Foundation planted 288,000 trees for players who successfully achieved the “Reached the Daunt” trophy in Horizon Forbidden West. Through this initiative, SIE is helping to complete three major reforestation projects in forests of need across areas in California, Florida, and Wisconsin.

Brazil

333,000 trees are in the process of being planted by the Arbor Day Foundation the end of this year to help restore 946 acres of indigenous lands in the Brazilian Amazon. This work will improve food security and income alternatives for thousands of indigenous people while contributing to conservation efforts and helping mitigate climate change.

United Kingdom

Taking inspiration from Seeds of Aloy, the partnership with the Eden Project has so far seen the creation of wildflower habitat in Morecambe, Lancashire, including urban environments. This new habitat will support local wildlife, aid biodiversity, and connect the local community to the natural world.

New Zealand

Flox, a street stencil artist from New Zealand, leant her creative expertise to launch Horizon Forbidden West via a highly-visible campaign that took over urban locations across Auckland. Through the use of native plants and eye-catching artwork, the team encouraged social engagement by planting a tree for every social share of the outdoor activity. In partnership with Forest & Bird, 1,000 trees were planted at Bushy Park Tarapuruhi to help restore the country’s native forests and wildlife.

Bavaria division, Germany

Stiftung “Wir helfen dem Wald” planted 3,000 trees for trophies shared via #AloysWald on Twitter. The restoration of this degraded forest site is part of a research forest initiated by Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald in Bavaria, which is studying climate-resistant tree species. 

Canada

Proceeds from copies of Horizon Forbidden West sold in Canada were donated to WWF-Canada to restore 1 km² of coastal habitat in British Columbia. We helped to support WWF-Canada’s work to rehabilitate seagrass, a vital food and shelter resource for many aquatic species. Restoring seagrass also helps to absorb carbon dioxide. 

France

MyTree planted a total of 10,000 trees, helping restore damaged forests in France. One tree was planted for every five players who achieved the “Reached the Daunt” trophy in Horizon Forbidden West.  

There is certainly much more work to do, and PlayStation Australia is pleased to be able to continue collaborations with partners, The Arbor Day Foundation to work on further biodiversity-related projects in African and Asian regions. They look forward to sharing further progress on all these important projects in future.

For more information, see the full blog post here.

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

SEATTLE — 28 Nov. 2023 — Not For Broadcast: VR, the chaotic televising simulator from developer NotGames and publisher tinyBuild, combines wacky television editing with next-level immersion on PlayStation VR2 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, after selling more than 400,000 units on PC.

Step into the role of TV editor at Channel One’s beloved talk show, the National Nightly News, in this VR version of the BAFTA and IGF-nominated hit. Ready the cameras for another unhinged series of chaotic television broadcasts, and create the most bizarre – yet engaging – content viewers have ever seen. Keep the ratings high, the airwaves PG, and oppressive government watchdogs from getting too mad…easy, right?

Immerse in the day-to-day operations by sitting at Channel One’s editing suite to get a feel for its surroundings like never before thanks to VR. Watch out for disruptions like behind-the-screens crew chatter or an electrical surge from a category-five storm. But most importantly, allow imagination to run wild to create the perfect show. 

Choose which headlines get covered and who gets their moment in the spotlight. Keep the audience engaged by hand-selecting guests from know-it-all celebrities to bombastic, controversial politicians. Time strategic ad breaks to keep viewers on the edge of their seats and cut between multiple camera angles to catch million-dollar moments tol draw in the most eyeballs. Keep guests entertained, make sure the ratings don’t drop, and remember: the show must always go on. 

Explore the ventures of editing multiple shows while taking things up a notch on an immersive VR experience that brings news editing to a level of realism one could only imagine when sitting in the actual seat of a news station. 

Not For Broadcast: VR will be available on PlayStation VR2 on Thursday, 14 Dec. 2023, for $24.99. It supports English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese languages.

To learn more, visit the game’s official website, purchase Not For Broadcast: VR on PlayStation, follow @NotGamesUK on X, Facebook, and Instagram, and join many other TV editors on Discord.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.

About NotGames 

NotGames is a British game studio that opened its doors in 2013 to attempt to save the charity that brought us all together. Coming from a bizarre background of film, TV, theatre, and comedy, NotGames aren’t your usual game developers. If you’re asking, we’d like to call ourselves ‘multi-talented all-rounders’, while our former employers would probably say we’re ‘unfocussed and easily distracted’.

Exhausted after the runaway success of the cult-classic NotTheNameWeWanted and the subsequent stillbirth of NotCoD (we don’t like to talk about it), we took some time out to contemplate our navels in a dark room. 

In 2017, we decided to get the band back together, with NotGames 2.0 combining satire, social commentary and original gameplay into the dystopian wonderland of Not For Broadcast.