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Descend Into Darkness: Dungeon Management Roguelike ‘The Deadly Path’ Coming Soon to PC

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LONDON, UK – September 21, 2023 – Become the overlord of an occult dungeon and survive a world of eldritch horrors and forbidden rituals in The Deadly Path, a unique base building roguelike strategy game coming soon to PC.

Developed by Owlskip Enterprises and published by Fireshine Games, the publishing team behind indie hits Core Keeper, Shadows of Doubt and more, The Deadly Path is a challenging yet rewarding building and resource management game that tasks players with constructing a formidable base, defending against relentless raiders, and orchestrating the construction of a powerful idol to appease their dark god.

Announcement Trailer below:

Starting in the era of darkness, you must utilise an intuitive building system to excavate entombed tiles and create a labyrinthine network of walls, traps, and defensive structures within your occult dungeon. As you expand your base, you will uncover Ancient Ruins, Boneyards & Iron Veins, and strategically place resource generators to enrich your stockpiles. Populate your buildings with the monstrous servants at your disposal and advance through the ages to bring your dark lord into being and ensure the expansion of your malevolent domain.

Will you harness the forbidden knowledge and emerge as the harbinger of darkness, or will your base crumble beneath the weight of your enemies?

The Deadly Path is a compelling hybrid of resource and building management with intuitive roguelike strategy,” said Joe Goddard-Howell, Junior Product Manager at Fireshine Games. “With its ‘one more go’ appeal and innovative approach to dungeon building, it’s easy to become mesmerised by its gameplay and lose hours to the game at a time. We’re very confident that The Deadly Path is a game that fans of deep strategic roguelikes will enjoy, and look forward to revealing more on the game in the months ahead.”

The Deadly Path can be added to your Steam Wishlist now.

About Owlskip Enterprises

Owlskip Enterprises is the brainchild of developer Tim Sheinman. They have been around since 2020 and released a number of critically acclaimed games. Originally specialising in narrative, detective and puzzle games, they are now working in strategy, roguelike and building genres.

About Fireshine Games

Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014 under the name Sold Out, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies.

Build A Rocket Boy releases the official reveal trailer for EVERYWHERE and announces Closed Alpha testing is coming soon

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Create an account now to have the chance to be among the first to play and help shape what EVERYWHERE becomes. Let’s build this world together

Edinburgh, Scotland – 21st September 2023. International independent game development studio, Build A Rocket Boy, has today released the official reveal trailer for EVERYWHERE and announced that it will begin Closed Alpha testing soon. Players can sign up for an account now at EVERYWHERE.GAME to reserve their username and apply for the opportunity to be among the first to play.

Visit EVERYWHERE.GAME and YouTube to watch the Time For A New World trailer

The official reveal trailer provides a first look at gameplay footage and shows the scale and variety of what is possible within EVERYWHERE, where players can participate in almost infinite activities – or create their own.

EVERYWHERE is a place where you can unleash your imagination and see your creations come to life. With ARCADIA – our free, easy-to-use design tool and system – you can build almost anything you can imagine with no code required including games, levels, activities, events, or even your own world.

With gaming at the heart of EVERYWHERE, competition can be found in iconic game modes where skills will be put to the test on the racetrack and in combat. As players explore the vast biomes, there are many secrets to discover and portals to be found that lead to other worlds and experiences.

It is a place to build, shape, explore, discover, compete, or just hang out in a world of almost endless possibilities and immersive experiences.

“We believe in a future where game creation is put in the hands of players. With EVERYWHERE, we aim to empower anyone to innovate, take risks and build their own worlds, shaped purely by their imagination. We are providing the tools, inspiration and infrastructure and are excited to see how our community will foster the next generation of developers to help grow the EVERYWHERE story.” Leslie Benzies, Game Director.

EVERYWHERE is just getting started, and together there is no telling what players and builders will create alongside the development team at Build A Rocket Boy. Closed Alpha testing will start soon and invited players will be the first to begin shaping this world.

Closed Alpha will be a limited technical test on PC, by invitation only, designed to test the systems and get early feedback from players. Build A Rocket Boy will be doing further testing programmes in the future, so please keep an eye out for developments and upcoming opportunities to get involved.

Register to receive all the latest news and information about EVERYWHERE and MindsEye™ at EVERYWHERE.GAME.

About Build A Rocket Boy 

Build A Rocket Boy is an independent game developer and publisher, headquartered in Edinburgh Scotland, with operations in Budapest, Hungary and Montpellier, France. Led by game director Leslie Benzies, Build A Rocket Boy’s team includes hundreds of the industry’s brightest development talents with the shared vision to create new and innovative entertainment experiences. Build A Rocket Boy’s first project is EVERYWHERE: a community-driven gaming experience that blurs the line between reality and the digital world.

Xbox celebrates diverse gamers and creators at Tokyo Game Show

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Today, Xbox returned to Tokyo Game Show [ME1]  to celebrate the imaginative creators and passionate players in Japan and throughout Asia.

The digital broadcast included 19 games coming to Xbox with more than half coming to Game Pass, and 15 of those games developed in Asia. Players received updates and announcements acrossForza Motorsport, Hotel Barcelona, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and many others.    

Gamers also heard from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and developer partners including Capcom, Sega Altus and Square Enix, reaffirming Xbox’s commitment to players and creators in Asia and around the world.

Check out the full digital broadcast on Tokyo Game Show’s official YouTube channel and keep up to date with Xbox news on Xbox Wire.

Resident Evil 4 Story DLC Separate Ways Swings into Action Today

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London (September 21, 2023) Separate Ways, the highly anticipated story DLC for critically acclaimed Resident Evil™ 4, is now available for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Separate Ways reveals Ada Wong’s side of the story, following the mysterious agent on a secret mission that intertwines with Leon S. Kennedy’s search for the president’s missing daughter. Ada’s adventure takes the survival horror action of Resident Evil 4 to thrilling heights with new gameplay mechanics that deliver an even more exciting and fast-paced experience.

In addition to the arrival of the Separate Ways DLC, new content for The Mercenaries launches today. This free update for the popular extra game mode is available now for all owners of Resident Evil 4 and welcomes Ada Wong and her notorious employer Albert Wesker to the roster of playable characters.

To watch the Separate Ways launch trailer, visit the Resident Evil™ YouTube channel, and for more information and assets, check out the official Resident Evil 4 website.

Separate Ways reimagines and builds upon the bonus content from the original game to deliver an expanded new adventure. The story sees the enigmatic Ada Wong infiltrating the European village controlled by Los Iluminados under orders from Albert Wesker to seize the group’s darkest secret: a powerful substance known as “the Amber.” This dangerous assignment leads to an unexpected reunion with Leon S. Kennedy, presenting another perspective on the game’s narrative that answers lingering questions from the main campaign. Ada’s covert journey runs in parallel with Leon’s rescue operation and explores the shadowy events that unfold behind the scenes, revealing the full scope of the story.

The exhilarating gameplay of Resident Evil 4 returns in Separate Ways, empowering players to overcome the horrors that await with precise firearms, intense knife combat, stealth attacks, finishing moves, and more. Separate Ways also introduces a new feature that takes the game’s fast-paced action to a whole new level. Ada can now wield her signature Grappling Gun battle to dismantle enemy defenses and launch into melee takedowns from a distance. She can also employ this versatile tool to traverse vast distances and surmount obstacles that would otherwise be impassable.

Resident Evil 4 is also currently on sale for a limited time, making it a great time for newcomers to experience state-of-the-art survival horror.

Resident Evil 4 VR Mode is also set to unleash the game’s full main campaign on PlayStation®VR2 this winter as free DLC. This immersive experience brings the action up close and personal and delivers heightened realism with its intuitive PlayStation VR2 Sense™ controls. Players can also look forward to experiencing Resident Evil 4 on the latest Apple devices when they arrive later this year on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and every iPad and Mac equipped with the M1 chip or later.

ABOUT RESIDENT EVIL 4

Resident Evil 4 joins Leon S. Kennedy six years after surviving the biological disaster of Raccoon City. Now an agent reporting directly to the president of the United States, Leon is dispatched to an isolated European village to rescue the president’s missing daughter. There, he discovers a terrifying fervor beyond reason that grips the local populace. The remake of Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original while delivering modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics.

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.

SEGA Releases New Animation “Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble”!

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Sydney, Australia – 21st September 2023: Sonic Team released a new animation, Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble, following Dr. Eggman, Fang the Hunter and newcomer Trip in a story that predates Sonic Superstars. This prologue marks Fang’s first debut in an animation.

While the trio navigates a perilous ruin, Fang the Hunter will need to muster all his cunning to overcome past mistakes and escape the coils of a fierce new enemy. Meanwhile, Eggman will discover what may be the key to his next dastardly scheme.

Watch the Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble trailer below:

Also, sign up for our newsletter by the 31st of January 2024 to earn a classic, redefined skin for Amy Rose in Sonic Superstars when the game is released on the 17th 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

ONEREPUBLIC COLLABORATES WITH ASSASSIN’S CREED TO RELEASE “MIRAGE (FOR ASSASSIN’S CREED MIRAGE)” FEAT. MISHAAL TAMER

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AVAILABLE DIGITALLY SEPTEMBER 22nd 

Sydney, Australia – September 21, 2023 – Interscope in partnership with Ubisoft are set to release Mirage (for Assassin’s Creed Mirage) by OneRepublic featuring Mishaal Tamer. This is the first time the Assassin’s Creed® franchise collaborates with a top 50 global artist. This aligns with the dedication and effort that has been invested in Assassin’s Creed music over the years, resulting in a Grammy Award this year. The single will be available on September 22. 

The song and lyrics were co-written by Ryan Tedder, songwriter and lead vocalist of the band, who took inspiration from the game. Mirage (for Assassin’s Creed Mirage) also samples some notes from the original soundtrack of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, composed by Brendan Angelides in collaboration with Layth Sidiq, lead vocalist and violinist.   

“Most people don’t know this about me, but my band and I are closet gamers. I’ve been a huge fan of Assassin’s Creed since the beginning. Having toured extensively in the Middle East, I wanted to capture the spirit of that region and reflect the location of the game sonically as much as possible. I can’t wait for our fans and fans of AC to hear what we came up with.  This was a definite pinch myself moment.” – Ryan Tedder (lead singer) 

In addition, the band brought in an up-and-coming Saudi artist, Mishaal Tamer, who was the opening act for OneRepublic’s Summer European Tour 2023. His style takes inspiration from Arab music from the Levant, Egypt, and the Arabian Gulf, alongside K-pop, Indie rock, and Urban Latino. Both artists’ interest of the Assassin’s Creed franchise transpired in their latest title. 

“To be featured on a song with my musical heroes, OneRepublic that soundtracks my favorite video game, is a dream come true. I am honored to be a part of this special collaboration with OneRepublic and Assassins Creed.” – Mishaal Tamer .

Pre-save the single here: https://onerepublic.lnk.to/miragepresave  

Watch the teaser below 

The official album cover for the song is available here: https://www.ubisoft-press.com/download/1190352/9f60d030859b5b852bee1f2d36f0c62e7a5fa1f2  

With development led by Ubisoft Bordeaux*, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a special game made to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the series. With Mirage, the studio pays homage to the game that started it all by offering a tightly crafted, narrative driven action-adventure experience set in an immersive medieval Middle Eastern setting. Assassin’s Creed Mirage tells a powerful coming of age story featuring charismatic protagonists. You play as Basim, a cunning street thief with nightmarish visions, who embarks on a quest to join the Hidden Ones as he seeks justice and answers. Mirage will launch on October 5, 2023, on all platforms. Pre-orders are available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, Amazon Luna, as well as on Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store**, in addition to retailer stores, with a price of AU$79.95 for the Standard Edition***.   

For more information about Assassin’s Creed Mirage, please visit: assassinscreed.com  

*Associate Ubisoft studios are Montreal, Montpellier, Philippines, Singapore, Sofia, Kyiv, Odessa, Bucharest, Quebec, Belgrade, Shanghai, Craiova.  

**Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be available on Ubisoft+ on day one, across Windows PC and Amazon Luna. From AU$19,95. Cancel anytime. More information on https://store.ubisoft.com/anz/ubisoftplus.  

***Players who purchase Assassin’s Creed Mirage on Xbox One or PlayStation®4 will be able to upgrade their game to the next-gen version (Xbox Series X | S or PlayStation®5) at no additional cost. Assassin’s Creed Mirage leverages the Smart Delivery technology – buy the game once and play it on either Xbox One or Xbox Series X | S when both the console and that version of Assassin’s Creed Mirage is available. Assassin’s Creed Mirage PlayStation®4 and Blu-Ray™ games gives access to the corresponding Assassin’s Creed Mirage PlayStation®5 Digital version at no additional cost, when available. Requires a PlayStation®5 or a PlayStation®5 Digital Edition, the game disc (if owned on Blu-Ray™) must be kept inserted in the PlayStation®5 disc tray to play, a PlayStation® Network registration, additional storage & Broadband internet connection. May incur bandwidth usage fees. Cross-progression is also enabled between PC and Luna, as well as PC.  

About OneRepublic: 

GRAMMY® nominated OneRepublic, is comprised of singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarists Zach Filkins and Drew Brown, keys Brian Willett, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher. The band released their debut set Dreaming Out Loud in 2007. The release included the 20mm selling smash single “Apologize,” which shattered digital sales and airplay records worldwide and received a Grammy nomination. The band’s sophomore album, 2009’s Waking Up, produced the hit singles “All the Right Moves,” “Secrets” and “Good Life.” The certified-platinum album Native followed in 2013, featuring the No.1 hit and 41 million selling single “Counting Stars.” OneRepublic released Oh My My, their fourth full-length album in 2016. OneRepublic has amassed 5B streams on Spotify to date. OneRepublic’s latest album, Human, dropped on August 27, 2021. It features singles, which combined have over 2.5 billion global streams: “Someday”, “Run”, “Somebody To Love”, “Wanted”, “Didn’t I”, “Better Days” and “Rescue Me”. Most recently, OneRepublic released “Runaway,” the first new track the band has released since their smash hit, “I Ain’t Worried,” which was featured in the blockbuster hit, Top Gun: Maverick and currently boasts over 3 Billion streams. 

About Mishaal Tamer:  

Mishaal Tamer is a Saudi singer, first-ever at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music in NY. He is inspired by K-pop, Indie rock, metal, jazz, urban latino and Arab music from the Levant, Egypt, and the Arabian Gulf , creating his “S-pop”, his way to share his culture to the world. He was the opening act for OneRepublic’s Summer Tour 2023. Confirmed gamer, he recorded his first songs on an Xbox 360 and played all AC Games. Today, he is able to contribute to Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s music with OneRepublic’s new single.  

About Interscope Geffen A&M: 

Combining the legacies of three of the most influential record labels in modern music history, Interscope Geffen A&M embarked on a new tradition of musical achievement with its unification on January 1, 1999.  Headed by Chairman and CEO John Janick, Interscope Geffen A&M is a major force in global music, developing chart-topping artists across a wide range of musical genres including rock, rap, R&B, pop and alternative. Interscope Geffen A&M is part of Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music company. www.interscope.com 

About Assassin’s Creed    

Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed® series has sold more than 200 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.    

About Ubisoft    

 Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.74 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com .   

© 2023 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.   

Bethesda Announces PAX Aus 2023 Community Experiences, Developer Presence & Panels

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Summon your guild and grab your brushes! Bethesda is hosting a series of community focused events during PAX Aus and Melbourne International Games Week for their passionate fans. Attendees can step into Tamriel in celebration of The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) or flex their creative muscles and walk away with a one-of-a-kind artwork inspired by the iconic worlds and characters of Bethesda’s recent releases.

To kick off the PAX festivities, Bethesda will bring together local The Elder Scrolls Online players for a community celebration featuring a special visit from ESO Creative Director, Rich Lambert. Fans will also be able to level up their artistic skills by taking part in the ‘Brushes and Brews with Bethesda’ experience, alongside another guest developer, John Johanas, Director of Tango Gameworks’ latest hit Hi-Fi RUSH.

On Thursday October 5th, the eve of PAX Aus, Bethesda invites The Elder Scrolls Online players from across Australia to join them for a night of festivities. Daring adventurers will step into Necrom and Hermaeus Mora’s realm of Apocrypha on Melbourne’s historic Southbank at the Cargo Hall for a free community event. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet and greet with visiting ESO Creative Director, Rich Lambert. 

After celebrating and absorbing the fantasy atmosphere, artisans of all skill levels will be able to pick up a paintbrush at the ‘Brushes and Brews’ experience from October 6th to the 8th. Attendees are invited to join in the free sessions held daily across Friday, Saturday and Sunday led by an expert painter to bring their favourite Bethesda game to life. Each of these free sessions will include drinks and light refreshments and focus on one of Bethesda’s iconic worlds, including the recently released Starfield, The Elder Scrolls Online, Hi-Fi RUSH, and Fallout 76. Painters of all levels are welcomed, from beginner to experienced, with each participant walking away with their own, unique work of art as a memory from PAX Aus 2023. 

Tickets for the ESO community party and the ‘Brushes and Brews’ experience are free and available on Eventbrite today. PAX Aus pass holders can register for any of the sessions for ‘Brushes and Brews’ from 11 AM on Friday, and from 10:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Fans can also register to attend The Elder Scrolls Online community party, which will run from 6 PM to 10 PM on Thursday night. Spots are limited and bookings are essential to ensure attendees don’t miss out.

Rich Lambert and John Johanas will be participating in the ‘Fireside Chat with Bethesda’ panel at 2 PM AEDT on Saturday 7th October in the PAX Quokka Theatre. Simon Alty, VP & Managing Director at Bethesda APAC, will also be a guest on the panel ‘The Year That Was PAX AUS 2013’ at 3:30 PM AEDT on Friday 6th October.

Yamaha Music Australia will be featuring Hi-Fi RUSH as a playable experience on their display enhanced by their brand new True X Wireless Surround System. Designed to showcase just how integral sound is to the gaming experience while offering up a brand-new immersive audio solution, the interactive Hi-Fi Rush / True X demonstration will be playable on Xbox Series X all weekend over at the Yamaha stand along with a variety of other fun interactive activities and displays from electronic drums, guitars and synths to gaming audio mixers, microphones and content creator tools.

“At Bethesda we’re immensely proud to have such dedicated communities for our games in Australia, fans who have joined us in countless adventures through our game worlds for decades”, said Simon Alty, VP & Managing Director, Bethesda APAC. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to pull together these community focussed events for our passionate fans during one of the best weeks of the year for gamers in Australia”.

For updates and more news about these events in the lead up to PAX Aus 2023 fans should make sure to follow Bethesda ANZ on Twitter and Facebook.

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Launches 26 Jan 2024; Danny Trejo and Daniel Dae Kim Casted

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Sydney, Australia – 21st August 2023: Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) Studio streamed its first dedicated Western broadcast yesterday. The RGG Like a Dragon Direct which showcased their upcoming titles Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and the VOD can be viewed below:

The below trailers were revealed:

  • The Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Opening Cinematic can be found here.
  • The Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Story Trailer can be found here.
  • The Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Gameplay Trailer can be found here.

In addition to trailers, character introductions and developer comments, the RGG Like a Dragon Direct announced the following news below:

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

  • The launch date for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth was announced for the 26th of January 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One.
  • Preorders are now live for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
  • Preorders include the Hero’s Booster Pack, which will help players level up faster, along with a Special Job Set that includes the Linebacker and Tennis Ace jobs.
  • Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth delivers a one-of-a-kind RPG experience with combat boasting greater depth, quality-of-life refinements, and improved gameplay favoring speed and strategy. The playable party now has full freedom of movement while fighting, allowing you to strategically position yourself and your allies to take down foes more effectively.
  • Experience all that Honolulu has to offer with a variety of activities across the city. Take scenic photos in Sicko Snap, help Ichiban make some cash in Crazy Delivery, inspired by the SEGA classic Crazy Taxi – and many more.  
  • Famed badass Danny Trejo is cast as the voice of Dwight, leader of the Barracudas, who supervises the largest counterfeit goods market in the world aided by his sharp sense of business and even sharper machete.
  • Actor, director, producer, and activist Daniel Dae Kim is cast as the voice of Masataka Ebina, a ruthless captain of a yakuza syndicate.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

  • Atlanta-based hip hop artist J.I.D and Japanese musician Yojiro Noda partner with SEGA to create “Katatoki,” the theme song for this game. J.I.D. is riding high off the release of 2022’s acclaimed The Forever Story, which saw the rising star collaborating with hip-hop giants including Lil Wayne, 21 Savage, Lil Durk and more. Yojiro is the lead singer of Radwimps who did the theme song from the anime blockbuster Your Name.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name launches on the 9th of November 2023 and

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth launches on the 26th of January 2024. Both will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One.

Stay up to date on all things RGG Studio on our Twitter at https://twitter.com/RGGStudio.

500,000 Monthly Active Ballers Get Their Head in the Game of 3on3 FreeStyle

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JOYCITY celebrates the milestone with an $80k USD livestreamed cross-platform 3on3 Global Championship

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – Sept. 20, 2023 – 3on3 FreeStyle, the online multiplayer street basketball game developed by JOYCITY, scores 500,000 monthly active cross-platform ballers across PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. In celebration, a tournament with a prize pool of up to $80,000 USD tips off tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 at 5-7 PM PDT, 3-5 PM CEST, and 6-9 PM KST, and will be streamed live on the official 3on3 FreeStyle YouTube channel.

More than 300 teams will compete to be among the 32 North American, 16 European, and eight Asian teams moving forward. All-star teams will go head-to-head for the first place prize of $3,000. Rookies will participate in the separate league, where they can be awarded $100 for winning 10 games in a row.

Jump into local and online 3v3 and 1v1 multiplayer modes for fast-paced yet easily approachable competition. Soar over defenders’ heads and break the backboard with rim-shaking alley-oops and stunning slam dunks.

Dribble over to the dynamic practice lobby to get comfortable before stunting on the other team. Find flashy ways to pass the ball on stages inspired by real-life street basketball courts and test out unique skill sets on a variety of opponents. Face off against tall, lanky rim protectors, short gravity-defying slam dunk artists, and everyone in between.

“Being able to celebrate over 500,000 monthly active users with a community tournament is nothing short of amazing,” says Danny Noss, Senior Director at JOYCITY. “We’ve been hosting tournaments for over ten years now — we can’t wait to see what a bigger crowd brings to the competition. It’s about to get wild.”

3on3 FreeStyle is currently available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Download for free today and join over 500,000 other ballers dunking on each other. For more information on 3on3 FreeStyle, check out the game’s official website, subscribe to 3on3 FreeStyle on YouTube, follow the game on Twitter and Facebook, and join the Discord.

About JOYCITY

JOYCITY is a game development studio based out of Korea with locations in the US and China. Prominent titles from JOYCITY include Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War developed in collaboration with Disney, Gunship Battle: Total Warfare and of course 3on3 Freestyle, with the aim to capture the essence of competitive entertainment. Constantly expanding their definition of “fun,” JOYCITY utilizes data-driven decision making and standardized development practices to Level Up Your Joy.

NI NO KUNI: CROSS WORLDS CHALLENGES PLAYERS TO TEAM UP AND CONQUER THE NEW “RAID” DUNGEONS

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LOS ANGELES – September 20, 2023 – Netmarble, leading developer and publisher of mobile games worldwide, has released a new update for Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds. Starting today, players can experience a new dungeon, Armor upgrades, equipment enhancements, and events.

Brand new ‘Raid’ dungeons are now available, featuring powerful bosses and co-op opportunities. Up to 20 players can team up to enter and use their unique strategies to conquer the dungeon. Players will be challenged to complete missions, evade obstacles, fight bosses, and more. The ‘Mecha Soldier Weapon Costume’ can be obtained by combining materials that drop as raid rewards.

The new Armor Liberation feature allows players to empower their Armor beyond the current limit of 6★ and Lv. 30. Once Armor is liberated, special stat bonuses will be available by forming Wisp Contracts with Armor Wisps. Additionally, the maximum Equipment Enhancement Level will increase to Lv.130 (from Lv.99). Since higher levels of enhancement lead to more powerful gear, the new enhancement Lv. tier (100+) will call for two new materials: ‘Apex Enhancement Stones’ and ‘Phenomenal Warding Dolls.’ These new materials can be earned in various ways, including from Raids, Field Bosses, and Relic Wars.

Several new in-game events are now available, including:

  • Raid Update Check-In Event: Check in to the game for 14 days to receive valuable rewards including a Choice Summon Coupon Pack, Rare 4★ Higgledy Hiring Selection Certificate, and other power up materials.
  • Platypaws’s Liberating Vacation! (Starting from 9/27):  Free plays and tickets obtained from completing missions can be used to play this limited-time mini-game. Reach the finish line to receive materials including Sealed Genie Weapons, Sealed Genie Armor, Craftsman’s Tempering Agents, and Dusk Essence.
  • Feeling Lucky? Clear the raid to get your entry number! The player whose entry number matches the random lucky number will be the lucky winner and receive a Miraculous Warding Doll Chest. All other participating players will receive a Random Summon Coupon!

Developed based on Level-5 and Studio Ghibli’s original fantasy RPG series ‘Ni no Kuni,’ fans can learn more about Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds’ latest game info and updates by visiting the official website (https://ninokuni.netmarble.com/) and following the game’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord channels.

About Netmarble Corporation

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

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