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POWERWASH SIMULATOR VR – OUT NOW ON META QUEST 

Super soothing simulator splash lands on Meta Quest Store with bespoke VR features, co-op multiplayer and more than 40 levels of gameplay

November 2, 2023 – It’s time to grab hold of the power washer and get cleaning – PowerWash Simulator VR is out now on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro! FuturLab and nDreams are also delighted to today confirm that post-launch content is coming to PowerWash Simulator VR with more details to follow in the coming weeks.

The eagerly anticipated VR version of the super soothing simulator brings the quaint, yet grimy, town of Muckingham to life in true 360-degree immersion and delivers full 1:1 motion control of the power washer, encouraging players to wash their way with precise and expressive control.

PowerWash Simulator VR brings all of the good clean fun and base game content – more than 40 levels in total – from the PC and console versions, including the ability to PowerWash and chill in co-op multiplayer – the perfect way to wash those worries away at the end of a long day. 

New features exclusive to the VR version dial up the immersion even further. Players can pick out the perfect outfit and the right equipment from the back of the iconic PowerWash van and change nozzles on the fly with the all-new tool belt.

FuturLab, developers of PowerWash Simulator VR, have teamed up with VR veterans nDreams – creators of Synapse and Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord – to bring PowerWash Simulator VR to market.

“The good, clean fun of PowerWash Simulator has arrived in VR and we can’t wait for players to get their hands on it!” says Chris Mehers, COO of FuturLab. “Our team has put so much passion into bringing you all the satisfaction of the base game, along with added features to really bring to life the tactility of PowerWash Simulator VR. We hope you enjoy!”

“We’re incredibly excited to be launching PowerWash Simulator VR,” said David Corless, VP of Publishing at nDreams. “This is a game that lends itself so naturally to VR and is a pure joy to play; whether you’re a VR veteran or putting a headset on for the first time, PowerWash Simulator VR will leave you grinning from ear to ear.”

For more information on PowerWash Simulator VR, visit: https://ndreams.com/games/powerwash-simulator-vr  

About FuturLab

FuturLab® is an award-winning game studio based in Brighton, UK. FuturLab® has developed and published remarkable games on PC and console since 2003. The game studio is best known for Velocity 2X, Tiny Trax, Mini-Mech Mayhem and Peaky Blinders: Mastermind and most recently, the highly acclaimed PowerWash Simulator. Follow FuturLab on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

About nDreams

nDreams is a world-leading VR game developer and publisher headquartered in Farnborough, UK. They are the team behind hit titles Phantom: Covert Ops, Far Cry: Dive Into Insanity and Fracked, as well as publishing innovative VR games developed by the brightest indie talents including the cosy smash hit, Little Cities. Fully dedicated to VR games since 2013, no publisher has greater virtual reality experience and specialism. With the recent acquisition of Near Light, nDreams is now comprised of five internal development teams, across four studios: the original nDreams Studio, nDreams Studio Elevation, nDreams Studio Orbital and now Near Light. With a $35 million investment from the Aonic Group in March 2022 and several exciting projects in development across our teams – including Synapse and Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord – nDreams has cemented its place at the forefront of VR gaming.

THE INVINCIBLE LU BU JOINS THE FIGHT IN NEW SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE UPDATE

LOS ANGELES, CA – November 2, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched a new update for Seven Knights Idle Adventure. Players can obtain a new Legendary hero, Accessory system and in-game events.

The new Legendary hero Lu Bu is one of the Four Lords alongside heroes Rin, Sun Wukong, and Ace. He is known in the Seven Knights universe as the Invincible, a fitting name given his status as a Defensive hero.  Lu Bu is designed to be a defensive hero that can enhance the overall offensive capabilities of his allies by debuffing his foes, causing them to take more damage. When he uses his abilities, he unleashes a wide ranged attack – this will increase the enemy’s damage due to their debuffs for a period of time. When he lands a critical hit, HP is restored and final DEF stat is increased.

A new Accessory system is now available to increase specific stats for each hero. Each hero can power up four accessories, with each one powering up a specific stat. Players can obtain Rainbow Ore through the Boss Rush mode to power up their new accessories and further customize their team to take on the higher levels. Additionally, the Infinite Tower has increased to 500 floors in this update

The following events are now available through November 15:

  • Rate Up Summon Event: Receive a higher chance to summon Lu Bu, Jave, and Meg during this event.
  • Assembly of Knights Carnival Event: Collect Medal of Honors to exchange for the Legendary hero Misha, Unique Hero Hellenia, Aragon, and Chancellor.

Based on their flagship franchise and the successor to the original Seven Knights game, Seven Knights: Idle Adventure has been reimagined as an idle RPG. Developed with low capacity and low specification devices in mind with a guiding principle of easy playability, players will experience an expanded storyline with previously untold episodes of the original Seven Knights heroes. Collect and nurture returning fan-favorites who have been reborn as cute SD characters. Featuring fans’s favorite Seven Knights heroes with various pets and hero costumes, players can look forward to a variety of features and modes.

As an official continuation of Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights Idle Adventure will be an exciting addition for fans looking to learn more and interact with their favorite heroes with a low time investment.

For more information on Seven Knights Idle Adventure, please be sure to stay tuned to the official brand website for future updates. The game will introduce many more heroes and modes in the coming months.

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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Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley Revealed for Nintendo Switch, iOS & Android

Get to know some of Moominvalley’s charming residents in the new character reveal trailer!

STOCKHOLM Nov. 2, 2023 – Norwegian studio Hyper Games and Swedish publisher Raw Fury are thrilled to announce that Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is coming to Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS! Previously announced for PC, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a musical adventure set in the enchanted world of Moomin, created by renowned Finnish author Tove Jansson.

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a story-rich musical adventure game about Snufkin restoring the valley and helping the quirky and memorable characters and critters who call it home. A series of hideous parks have cropped up in Moominvalley, disrupting the landscape and its harmonious nature. As Snufkin, you will distract police officers, pull out signs, and knock over misplaced statues as you vigorously try to restore nature and the inhabitants’ home while putting an end to the industrious Park Keeper’s plans.

Experience a beautifully crafted and quintessentially Nordic game, brought to life with stories, emotions, and a melancholic atmosphere set in Tove Jansson’s vivid and beloved world of Moomin. You are invited to a wholesome experience for every age that combines open-world mechanics with puzzles, stealth, and melodic elements!

Key Features

  • Set out on a cozy, story-rich adventure game with a gorgeous storybook art style
  • Get the strict Park Keeper and his horrible parks out of Moominvalley with the help of your trusty harmonica, a bit of stealth, and the friends you’ll meet along the way
  • Meet over 50 charming characters and creatures calling Moominvalley their home
  • Experience narrative gameplay and a myriad of charming stories and quests involving the beloved characters inspired by Tove Jansson’s work
  • Explore Moominvalley’s open world and solve musical and environmental puzzles along the way to uncover the happenings in the valley
  • Immerse yourself in the beautiful soundscape of music and melodies composed in collaboration with Sigur Rós

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley will launch for PC and Nintendo Switch in Q1 2024. The game is available to wishlist now on Steam. The Android and iOS launch is planned for a later date. For more information, visit the official website and join the community on Discord.

About Hyper Games

Hyper Games is an award-winning, independent video game studio based in Oslo, Norway. They make unique and interesting games with high-quality gameplay and distinctive art styles. To date they are known for the games Mørkredd and Eggggg, and are currently working on Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley.

About Moomin Characters

Moomin Characters Oy Ltd is the official copyright holder of all the Moomin characters. All characters from Moominvalley are trademark registered worldwide. The Moomins are central characters in a series of books and comic strips written by Finnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson between 1945 and 1980. They are one of Finland’s biggest exports and have a global fan base.

The company was founded in the 1950s by Tove Jansson (1914-2001) and her brother Lars Jansson to manage the Moomin copyright and is still run by family members. Rights and Brands is the worldwide licensing agent of the company.

©Moomin Characters™

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke, and David Martinez. We do not care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.

CURVE GAMES LAUNCHES FOR THE KING II TODAY

FOR THE KING II LAUNCHES TODAY ON STEAM! 

Iron Oak Games Highly Anticipated Sequel Delivers More Strategy and Tabletop Adventures 

London, November 2, 2023 – Curve Games and IronOak Games are excited to announce the worldwide launch of their highly anticipated sequel to the successful multi-million selling franchise, For the King II on Steam.

Watch the new For the King II Book of Lore video 

Inspired by tabletop adventures, For The King II builds on the hugely popular blend of strategy, turn-based combat and roguelite replayability, all of the core elements that made the original game such a fan favorite. In For The King II, these elements combine to create an epic new experience that includes the most requested fan feature by far: four player co-op.

“We are so excited to launch For The King II and couldn’t have done it without the support of our passionate community.  FTK II is three times as large as For The King when it released out of Early Access on Steam 5 years ago, and we are already working on new content to release after launch”, said Colby Young, Founder and Lead Designer at IronOak Games

Approachable and exciting for new players, For The King II delivers a continuation of the narrative arc for fans of the original. The game offers brand-new combat mechanics and features, a host of new biomes to explore, a beautifully updated art style, new weapons and enemies to conquer, and much, much more.

From the vast number of character and item combinations to the procedurally generated maps, quests, loot, and events – the world of Fahrul is ever-changing and will constantly keep players on their toes!

For The King II launches today on Steam at $24.99/£19.99/€24.99.

To learn more about the game, visit the official Steam product page here and follow us on Twitter, Reddit and Discord.

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About Curve Games  

Curve Games is an award-winning independent label working with developers worldwide to deliver the best in interactive entertainment. With a uniquely diverse games catalogue that includes renowned indie hits such as For the King, Bomber Crew, The Ascent, and Lawn Mowing Simulator, and the multi-million selling smash hit Human Fall Flat, Curve Games has taken its place as one of the leading games publishers worldwide.  

About IronOak Games 

Founded in 2015 by industry veterans with a passion for board games and roleplaying games, IronOak Games is now part of the Curve Family of studios. For The King, the debut title from the studio, released in 2018 to critical acclaim and has sold over 3 million units.  More information on IronOak Games can be found at https://ironoakgames.com/

My Time at Sandrock v1.0 Officially Releases Today, Featuring Cooperative Multiplayer on PC & More!

My Time at Sandrock v1.0 Officially Releases Today, Featuring Cooperative Multiplayer on PC & More!

PARIS Nov. 2, 2023 – Focus Entertainment and Pathea Games are thrilled to launch the full 1.0 release on PC and consoles of My Time at Sandrock, the sequel to the award-winning sandbox simulation RPG My Time at Portia. After a successful early access period on Steam and the Epic Games Store, Sandrock is now officially available featuring engaging quests, exhilarating adventure, a vibrant cast of characters, and the exciting addition of cooperative multiplayer gameplay on PC*.

Welcome to Your New Home!

My Time at Sandrock takes players to the arid landscape of Sandrock, where they’ll become a crucial part of the community, aiming to revive the town and overcome the challenges of a resource-scarce desert. In this captivating open-world adventure, players can explore, customize their character, upgrade their workshop, and build strong relationships with the charming residents of Sandrock.

Engaging Quests & Colorful Characters

Embark on an exciting adventure with hundreds of engaging quests and interact with over 40 charismatic and colorful characters, each with their own fascinating stories to share.

Build, Craft & Customize

Gather resources to create and expand your plot of land, create machines, grow crops, raise animals, and sell your goods to the highest bidder. Customize your character and workshop to reflect your unique style and preferences.

Forge Meaningful Relationships

Spend time getting to know Sandrock’s residents, uncovering their stories, engaging in challenging mini-games, offering gifts, and building strong relationships that shape the narrative of your adventure. Friendships may even blossom into something more…

A New Step for the Beloved Franchise

My Time at Sandrock, the eagerly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed My Time at Portia, takes the gaming experience to new heights. With a notably more extensive and profound narrative, it builds upon the success of its predecessor while introducing the thrilling addition of cooperative multiplayer gameplay.

Exciting Multiplayer Gameplay on PC

Join forces with up to three friends in online multiplayer mode, available now on PC, collaborating to unleash your creativity, fight monsters, or simply enjoy the game together. The cooperative experience enhances the joy of every little moment in the game. Multiplayer is optimized for a seamless and spoiler-free experience, setting aside the main storyline and NPC side quests, concentrating exclusively on the core sandbox gameplay.

My Time at Sandrock is now available in its 1.0 version on Steam with a special limited-time launch discount, the Epic Games Store, Bilibili, WeGame, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Discover the Deluxe Edition, which includes cosmetics for your character, an adorable pet, three furniture packs and the game’s OST. Or get your hands on the Collector’s Edition and its exclusive content to fully enhance your experience in Sandrock.

Stay tuned to My Time at Sandrock’s social media channels for news about the game’s upcoming PlayStation 4 release.

*Multiplayer is currently in development for consoles and expected to debut in summer 2024.

METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 1 Review

METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 1

Developer: KONAMI
Publisher: KONAMI
Platforms: Xbox Series XXbox OnePlayStation 4PlayStation 5Nintendo SwitchPC (Reviewed)
Release Date: 24 Oct 2023
Price: $59.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

It’s not so often that I review one, two…..five games at the same time! Technically, they’re all part of the same collection but what we’re looking at here is a span of more than three decades of gaming wrapped into one. Up until now, all of these games were either on defunct systems or console exclusives with Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2 being on GOG for a short while before getting removed. But for the first time ever we have a pack of 5 games being served in one convenient package for the first time on Steam.

There’s Metal Gear, followed by Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, then Metal Gear Solid, followed by Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. We also get some bonus content in the form of two regional versions of Metal Gear, the original version of Snake’s Revenge, the first and second Digital Graphic Novels in video form, and a digital soundtrack. We have a lot of ground to cover, so let’s dig in.

Story

In the first game, we have our first run-in with Gray Fox, Big Boss and we get to explore most of Outer Heaven and of course, take down Metal Gear. The sequel takes place four years later and takes Snake to Zanzibar land to rescue the kidnapped Czechoslovak biologist Dr. Kio Marv. Next, we have our first journey to 3D with Metal Gear Solid. New game mechanics were added, new ways of sneaking, our arsenal has been expanded and we have a deadlier Metal Gear that goes by the name Metal Gear Rex.

The next entry is probably one of my favorites – Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. This time, we get to see (and fight) the secret antagonist from the previous game, we have a new playable character (much hated at the time of release) and new game mechanics such as swimming, taking down cameras, hanging over the rails to hide, etc. Lastly in this collection, we have Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and it is a prequel that takes us to the era of the Cold War and we actually get to play as the Big Boss – you know, before he became the villain and all that. In this game, the soliton radar is removed and replaced by a motion detector and a sonar system, with emphasis on the player’s camouflage in the game environment.

Gameplay

As expected, all games have an emphasis on sneaking and avoiding enemies (minus the mandatory boss fights) and as we move forward with each release, new game mechanics are introduced that often turn the whole game upside down. Like, it’s hard to go back to the previous game once you get used to destroying surveillance cameras and improved camera.

Strangely enough, when it comes to the camera, I find the one in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty to be the best. Even though this collection is supposed to be a complete release of all the games up until Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, I do notice some things missing, notably that Ape Escape minigame from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and the skateboarding game from Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. And even though we’re talking about the games older than a decade, some of them still hold up well. For Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, the gameplay is the core experience and quite often the visuals take a step back due to the engaging nature of the series.

Visuals

However, taking steps back is good, especially in this case. Why? Well, all the games in the collection are……playable. And that’s all I can say about them. Did you want to play MGS games that were previously only available on PS2? Well, this is exactly what you’ll get and nothing more. This is especially glaring in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Still on the original resolution, with broken v-sync, and nothing was upscaled or put in higher res, not even cutscenes.

We’re talking about the bare minimum when it comes to these releases. Playing Metal Gear Solid today in 240p is borderline masochistic but I suppose that’s what KONAMI thought it’s good enough for us. Here’s to hoping some community mods can save us because these are just simple PS1 games finally being ported to PC. Nothing more.

Audio

If you’re anything close to a genuine fan of this series, then names such as Harry Gregson-Williams, Rika Muranaka, and Norihiko Hibino will definitely ring a bell. From Metal Gear Solid and onwards, the soundtracks were a quality staple of the series. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty was famous for even getting the acclaimed cinema composer Harry Gregson-Williams, whose work you might have heard in the Shrek franchise, X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Man on Fire, to name a few. And Rika Muranaka might be the sole reason why you should never skip ending credits, or else you might miss a wonderful rendition of “Can’t Say Goodbye to Yesterday” by Carla White.

Things get even more interesting in boss fights of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, considering how experimental certain tunes can get and delving deep into electronica and drum and bass – thinking about the “Yell Dead Cell” track specifically during the Fatman boss fight.

Overall

Well, it hasn’t been a while since the release of the game (or a collection, in this case) left me so disappointed. At the end of it, these are just the simplest PC releases from the PS2 era and older. We get some goodies in the form of an interactive screenplay, and the ability to select a specific version of the game and that’s pretty much it. Only get this if you’re a serious MGS fan. Other than that, consider waiting for some official patches or community fixes – whatever comes first.

The only thing that’s saving these games (especially from Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and onward) is incredible replay value and quirky unlockables in the form of stealth camo, infinite ammo, and a plethora of collectibles – especially in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Over there, you have to earn your right to stealth camo by shooting a bunch of hidden frogs throughout the game, and aside from that, this MGS prequel is basically an animal-hunting game once you forget about the plot.

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Monster Hunter Invades Exoprimal with a Rathalos Boss Fight and More on Jan. 18, 2024

London (November 2, 2023) Prepare for dimensional integration! Today, Capcom summoned a new Exoprimal™ trailer showcasing the online team-based action game’s upcoming collaboration with the Monster Hunter™ series. The crossover launches with Exoprimal Season 3 on January 18, 2024 and includes a monstrous new mission featuring a Rathalos boss fight, a collection of Monster Hunter Exosuit skins, and more. Exoprimal is available now across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows; with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and Cloud; and on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam.

The Exoprimal x Monster Hunter collaboration includes a ferocious new mission where Leviathan conjures a Rathalos and swarms of Velociprey for a combat test unlike any other. Exofighters must join forces in the Spacetime Abyss and hunt as a team to survive against the iconic fire-breathing “King of the Skies” in a 10-player co-op boss battle.

The crossover also features a variety of special Monster Hunter cosmetic sets*, which include:

  • Rathalos armor skin (Murasame)
  • Kirin armor skin (Skywave)
  • Nergigante armor skin (Barrage)
  • Rajang monster skin (Roadblock)

Alongside the Monster Hunter collaboration, Exoprimal Season 3 will introduce an additional boss encounter with the arrival of the Neo Triceratops, four new Beta variant Exosuits, the Jungle map, plus new rigs, modules, and more. Today’s dinosaur forecast also teased Season 4 content, including a 10-player co-op challenge mode called “Time Loop Rebellion.” An additional “Custom Match” mode is also on the way in Season 4, which will allow players to send invites to friends across platforms, play through the story together, and enjoy the wargames with their favorite settings.

In the meantime, Exofighters can hit the streets of Bikitoa Island with Street Fighter™ 6 cosmetic sets*, including skins based on Ryu, Chun-Li, and Guile. This downright fierce content came out swinging with Exoprimal Season 2 on October. 18, 2023, which also added the new PvE final mission Escape, the Ocean Platform map, new gear, and more.

Exoprimal is currently on sale on Xbox and Steam. A Free Weekend also begins today on Steam, allowing PC players to try the full game for a limited time.

*Note: Some Monster Hunter and Street Fighter 6 cosmetic sets must be purchased separately.

About Exoprimal

Exoprimal, the online team-based action game from Capcom, has welcomed over one million players since launch on July 14, 2023. Set in 2040, the title pits pilots with futuristic Exosuit technology against history’s most ferocious beast, dinosaurs, in wargames devised by the A.I. Leviathan. In the main mode, Dino Survival, teams of five race to complete missions while battling swarms of dinosaurs. Each match is different from the last, and players can swap between Exosuits at any time to change their tactics as new challenges arise. Along the way, players unlock story sequences and earn rewards to customize their Exosuits. Exoprimal is out now for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam. It is also available with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and Cloud.

About the Monster Hunter series

Monster Hunter is a series of action games that pit players against giant monsters in beautiful natural environments. Following the franchise’s debut in 2004, Monster Hunter has become a global phenomenon that has popularized a new genre of co-op action titles and sold more than 94 million units worldwide.

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.

Kingston Technology Remains Top DRAM Module Supplier for 2022

Australia – November 2, 2023 – Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it has been ranked top third-party DRAM module supplier in the world, according to the latest rankings by revenue from analyst firm TrendForce. Kingston retains its number 1 position with an estimated 78.12% market share on $13.5B (USD) revenue. TrendForce states DRAM module sales in 2022 saw a 4.6% YoY decline across the industry. Kingston’s revenue showed a slight decrease but held its position as the global leader for the 20th consecutive year.

According to the report, the world’s top five memory module houses accounted for 90% of total sales in 2022 with Kingston maintaining its dominant market share of 78.12%. Consumer buying trends for electronic products took a hit from high inflation but Kingston’s robust brand scale along with its comprehensive product supply chain limited its decline, keeping it firmly at the top of market share rankings.

In 2022, its award-winning line of Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 and Renegade DDR5 memory modules received a makeover with the introduction of white heat spreaders to empower users to choose the color that best fits their individual style. In an era where most systems are meticulously designed, Kingston offers modules to complement both traditional all-black systems and now the ever-growing all-white PC.

“The 2022 findings from TrendForce reflect the company’s ongoing expansion and adaptability in the face of yet another demanding business year.” said Kingston. “This milestone not only reaffirms Kingston’s dominant presence in the market but also underscores the company’s resilience and significance within the industry, as we now proudly maintain our top position for the 20th consecutive year.”

For more information visit kingston.com.

Kingston can be found on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingstonAPAC
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KingstonAPAC

About Kingston Technology

From big data, to laptops and PCs, to IoT-based devices like smart and wearable technology, to design-in and contract manufacturing, Kingston helps deliver the solutions used to live, work and play. The world’s largest PC makers and cloud-hosting companies depend on Kingston for their manufacturing needs, and our passion fuels the technology the world uses every day. We strive beyond our products to see the bigger picture, to meet the needs of our customers and offer solutions that make a difference. To learn more about how Kingston Is With You, visit Kingston.com.

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Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. IronKey is a registered trademark of Kingston Digital, Inc. Kingston FURY and the Kingston FURY logo are trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SEGA Unveils New Sonic the Hedgehog 3D Platformer for Apple Arcade

New Sonic game incoming!

Sydney, Australia – 2nd November 2023: SEGA has announced Sonic Dream Team, a new 3D action-platformer coming exclusively on the 5th of December to Apple Arcade, Apple’s gaming subscription service that offers unlimited access to an evolving collection of more than 200 incredibly fun games.  Sonic Dream Team joins other SEGA titles on Arcade — Sonic Racing, Sonic Dash+, Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go, and Football Manager 2023 Touch — and will be playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. 

In this all-new Sonic adventure, the evil Dr. Eggman has discovered The Reverie – an ancient device with the power to manifest dreams in the real world. Navigate twisted dreamscapes, rescue your friends, and put a stop to Dr. Eggman’s nightmarish dreams of world domination!

Below are a few of the key features players can look forward to this December:

  • Six Playable Characters
    • Choose from six different characters – Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy Rose, Cream and Rouge. Each character brings their own flare and personality, fitting within three movement types that provide unique exploration opportunities while navigating the dream world.
  • Spectacular Boss Battles
    • Four spectacular boss battles that will test your skills across the different movement types.
  • Never-Before-Seen Dream Worlds
    • We’re not in Green Hill anymore! Play through 12 intricate levels set within four unique dream worlds with mind-bending environments that include wall-running, gravity changes and more.
  • Combining Mobile and Cross-Platform Experiences
    • Sonic Dream Team bridges the gap between mobile and console, allowing players a quality experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.

PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue for November – Mafia II: Definitive Edition, Dragon Ball: The Breakers, Aliens Fireteam Elite

The PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for November is here. Live the life of a gangster in Mafia II: Definitive Edition, play as a Raider or Survivor in Dragon Ball: The Breakers and explore the Alien universe in Aliens Fireteam Elite.

These titles can be enjoyed by PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday, 7 November until Monday, 4 December.

Let’s take a closer look at each game…

Mafia II: Definitive Edition | PS4

For the first-time ever experience the Mafia II crime drama all in one package, remastered and presented in stunning HD detail. Live the life of a gangster during the Golden-era of organised crime. War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts in Post-World War 2 Empire Bay, NY, a city sprawling with opportunity and where organised crime thrives on the booming industries of post-war America. Alongside his buddy Joe, Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence.

Dragon Ball: The Breakers | PS4

In this online asymmetrical action game, a team of seven ordinary citizens tries to survive the Raider (a classic Dragon Ball rival such as Cell, Frieza, and Buu), who will hunt them down and evolve during the game into an unstoppable force. Escaping won’t be so easy: cooperate with others while there is still time, but the Raider or other Survivors’ decisions might force you to go at it alone. As a Raider, you will enjoy overwhelming powers to hunt and wipe out Survivors. Master each Raider’s unique abilities to track, catch your victims to evolve, and become even more powerful! Whether you’re a Raider or a Survivor, choose your progression path and unlock skills, skins, and items to fine-tune your own personal strategy to escape as a Survivor or triumph as a Raider.

Aliens Fireteam Elite | PS4, PS5

Discover what hides in the ruins and caves beneath in this third-person survival shooter set in the Aliens universe. Play with up to two players or AI as you battle through four campaigns to explore the mystery of a new planet, LV-895. Build your Marine the way you want. Level up in each of six unique classes or be a master of one. Choose your weapon – everything from magnums and SMGs to rocket launchers – and use over 130 unique perks to create the build of your choice. Build your fireteam focusing on class composition, consumables, and weapons to take down Xenomorphs, beat Challenge Card runs, or play various game modes with friends. Blast through hordes of Xenomorphs, evade deadly Prowlers and Spitters, and set up defensive positions to stay alive long enough to get your fireteam to safety.

Sony Pictures Core benefit for PlayStation Plus members

We’re pleased to see strong engagement for Sony Pictures Core since launching earlier this month on PS5 and PS4 consoles. Sony Pictures Core provides access for players to buy or rent up to 2,000 movies* straight from their console, and as a PlayStation Plus member, players will get additional benefits. All PlayStation Plus members will now receive a 15% discount on all content available for purchase and rental in Sony Pictures Core during the month of November. 

Lastly, the new mind-bending interactive streaming series Silent Hill: Ascension made its debut yesterday In addition to the interactive series, a weekly compilation of audience-influenced storylines will be packaged into TV episodes, and PlayStation Plus Deluxe members will have exclusive access to all weekly compilation episodes 24-hours before they debut on other platforms. PlayStation Plus Deluxe members can catch the first one early on Wednesday, 8 November at 6am AEST, before its wide release on Thursday, 9 November.

PlayStation Plus members have until Monday, 6 November to add The Callisto Protocol, Farming Simulator 22 and Weird West to their game library.

To find out more about the titles available at launch, head to the PlayStation Blog.

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