Today’s State of Play episode provided players with a long list of exciting title announcements and updates, most notably a new gameplay trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, featuring iconic landmarks across Queens and Brooklyn – complete with story missions, side quests, and city activities. The latest instalment launches Friday, 20 October.

Let’s take a closer look at everything announced during the PlayStation State of Play for September 2023. You can check out the full episode below:

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 appeared, with a fresh new showcase guided by creative director Bryan Intihar. The new trailer provides players with a deep dive into the expanded Marvel’s New York, including the ways Insomniac evolved the game since its 2018 predecessor – see the full trailer below.

New locations, updated exploration, exhilarating traversal, near-instant switching between Peter and Miles, a rogue’s gallery of villains, new abilities and gadgets, and an even bigger range of Suit Styles are just some of the ways the second instalment is bigger and better. 

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 launches October 20, 2023, exclusively on PlayStation 5! Pre-order a copy on PlayStation Store to receive early unlocks to two new suits, the Web Grabber gadget, and 3 Skill Points. 

Player’s can also pre-order the Digital Deluxe edition of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, andreceive the game, all the pre-order incentives, as well as 10 exclusive Spidey suits for both Peter and Miles, additional Photo Mode items, and 2 Skill Points – check out the full trailer for the Digital Deluxe Edition below:

The Deep Earth Collection

Players got the first glimpse of the new Deep Earth Collection joining the PS5 family of accessories. The collection introduces three new colours for the DualSense wireless controller and PS5 console covers, all with a smooth metallic finish: molten Volcanic Red, alluring Cobalt Blue, and sleek Sterling Silver – see the full trailer below:

The Deep Earth DualSense controllers will be available for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $119.95 AUD / $129.95 NZD, while the Deep Earth PS5 console covers will be available for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $94.95 AUD / $109.95 NZD.

Pre-orders available from Wednesday 4 October, with Volcanic Red and Cobalt Blue both launching Friday November 3 2023, and Sterling Silver launching Friday January 26 2024.

Helldivers 2 

Players got the news that Helldivers 2 launches on PS5 and Steam on February 8, 2024, with a new trailer showcasing the new co-op action gameplay. It won’t be long before you and three recruits can team up for online cooperative multiplayer with large-scale destructive power through stratagems, explore unique planets and complete objectives together, and upgrade your equipment through the deep progression system of Helldivers 2.  See the full trailer for Helldivers 2 below:

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Today’s State of Play included a brand-new look at Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (FFVII). The trailer surely will delight both long-term FFVII fans as well as players eager to know what happens after the conclusion of Final Fantasy VII Remake, as Cloud and company embark on a journey that takes them to the world outside Midgar. In the trailer we caught glimpses of new party members, sprawling open areas to explore and the reimagining of some iconic moments from the original game – including the appearance of beloved gothic hero, Vincent Valentine. 

 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be released on PS5 on February 29 2024, see the full trailer below:

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is coming to PlayStation 5 on December 7 2023, offering fans the chance to play as a Na’vi and fight against the Resources Development Administration (RDA) to protect the beautiful moon of Pandora – see the full trailer below:

PlayStation players will receive the Aranahe Warrior Pack for free, which grants them character and weapon cosmetic sets. In the new trailer focusing on the game’s story, you can learn more about the hero’s journey as a child of two worlds who seeks to reconnect with their lost heritage.

Players can pre-order the game at PlayStation Store, which has multiple editions including The Collector’s Edition, The Gold Edition, and The Ultimate Edition, all with their unique bonuses and inclusions. 

Resident Evil 4

Players were treated to the latest gameplay trailer for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode, a free update for The Mercenaries mode for everyone who owns Resident Evil 4, as well as the long-awaited additional story DLC, Separate Ways, starring Ada Wong – see the full trailer below:

The additional story DLC, Separate Ways and the free update for The Mercenaries mode, will be available on September 21, 2023, and the free DLC for PlayStation VR2, Resident Evil 4 VR Mode, is coming this summer. 

Resident Evil 4 is currently discounted on PlayStation Store until September 26. Now is the perfect opportunity to play through Leon’s story and explore The Mercenaries mode ahead of the release of Separate Ways. 

Other highlight announcements from the State of Play can be found on the PlayStation Blog and/or the PlayStation YouTube channel: 

• Wonderfully weird walking sim Baby Steps toddles onto PlayStation next year
• Roblox coming to PlayStation on October 10
• How Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord captures the best of PS VR2
• Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn DLC expansion releases Nov 9 
• Ghostrunner 2 demo available for PS5 today – new story trailer revealed
• Foamstars Open Beta Party launches this month – here’s everything you need to know
• Honkai: Star Rail – State of Play Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games

For more information on this morning’s State of Play, head to the PlayStation Blog.

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Discover a Reborn Mortal Kombat Universe with the Latest Installment in the Acclaimed Franchise 

Early Access Available Now for Premium Editions;  Pre-Order to Receive Bonus Shang Tsung Playable Character 

Sydney, Australia – Sept. 15, 2023 – Warner Bros. Games have announced Mortal Kombat 1, the latest installment in the acclaimed videogame franchise, is now available for early access on PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, and PC as part of the Premium Edition. The Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition will launch worldwide on Sept. 19. 

Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Mortal Kombat 1 introduces a new beginning for the franchise with a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by Fire God Liu Kang, featuring iconic heroes and villains reimagined as they’ve never been seen before. The genre-defining Story mode provides a fresh cinematic narrative with new relationships, unexpected twists on classic rivalries, and original backstories for a wide-ranging cast of characters.  

Mortal Kombat 1 extends the single player offering with the debut of Invasions, a progression-based mode where gamers can traverse the realms via an interactive map, experiment with different character builds, and complete numerous challenges to earn a variety of rewards, all built on a themed six-week seasonal schedule. 

Mortal Kombat 1 also features the new Kameo Fighter system, providing a separate roster of support characters to assist during matches. Pulled from over 30 years of Mortal Kombat history, Kameo Fighters bring an advantage to every fight with an arsenal of offensive and support-based special moves, unique throws, defensive breakers, devastating Fatal Blows, and brutal Fatalities. 

To view and share the Mortal Kombat 1 – Official Launch Trailer, visit: https://youtu.be/ZL_CqYSTjOs

Mortal Kombat 1 features a robust roster of fighters with unique abilities and Fatalities, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Rain, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, Geras, Reptile, Ashrah, Havik, General Shao, Sindel, Reiko, Shang Tsung, and the vampire heroine Nitara played by actress Megan Fox. 

The Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Editionis available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), and includes early access to the game beginning today along with the post-launch downloadable content (DLC) Kombat Pack and 1250 Dragon Krystals (in-game currency). The Kombat Pack includes a Johnny Cage character skin with the voice and likeness of actor and martial artist, Jean-Claude Van Damme (available now), early access to playable fighters Quan Chi, Ermac, Takeda, Peacemaker, Omni-Man, and Homelander (available post-launch), and Kameo Fighters Ferra, Johnny Cage, Khameleon, Mavado, and Tremor (available post-launch). 

The Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition (physical and digital) is available for $149.95 (SRP) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). The Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition (physical and digital) can be pre-ordered for $109.95 (SRP) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) and will be available on Sept. 19. All pre-orders will receive Shang Tsung as an in-game playable character. 

To learn more about Mortal Kombat 1, please visit MortalKombat.com or join the community conversation on Instagram (@MortalKombat), TikTok (@MortalKombat), Twitter (@MortalKombat), Twitch (NetherRealm), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Facebook (MortalKombat), Discord (MortalKombat), or Reddit (MortalKombat).

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About Warner Bros. Games 

Warner Bros. Games, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles.

About NetherRealm Studios 

NetherRealm Studios is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment, and the creator of the billion-dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold more than 80 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992.

Mortal Kombat 1© 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by NetherRealm. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. 

Mortal Kombat, the dragon logo, NetherRealm Studios, NetherRealm logo and all related characters and elements are trademarks of © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 

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New Tactical Fantasy RPG Launches on the 8^th of March, 2024, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X

Sydney, Australia – 15^th September 2023: Today, ATLUS and Vanillaware announced their new tactical fantasy RPG Unicorn Overlord, set to launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X on the 8^th of March, 2024.

Watch the Unicorn Overlord announcement trailer below:

From the creators of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim™, Dragon’s Crown™, and Odin Sphere™, Unicorn Overlord shines in combining overworld exploration and an innovative battle system in the iconic Vanillaware style. Traverse the vibrant world, cultivate a grand army with over 60 uniquely designed characters, and grow your renown throughout the five nations in this unique epic fantasy experience!

In addition to a Standard edition, a *Collector’s edition of Unicorn Overlord will include the physical Unicorn Overlord game, a Premium Edition Box, 16-bit BGM Soundtrack CD (two discs with ten tracks on each), a 132-page artbook and an original card game featuring 239 cards, tokens and markers.

The Collector’s edition will also include the ATLUS X Vanillaware Heraldry Pack, a pre-order DLC, which lets you customize the Liberation Army’s flag with emblem designs from Odin Sphere, Dragon’s Crown and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.

More pre-order and wish list information coming soon.

For more information on Unicorn Overlord, visit https://unicornoverlord.atlus.com

*Limited quantities available for Collector’s edition.

About ATLUS

ATLUS delivers unforgettable, story-driven gameplay experiences to enthusiastic and dedicated fans around the globe. Established in 1986, ATLUS features a portfolio of beloved and long running game series including PERSONA™, which has sold over 16.8 million units worldwide, and the legendary SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI™. ATLUS games are published in the west by SEGA of America, Inc. with its principal office in Irvine, California.

About SEGA of America, Inc.

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

ⒸATLUS. ⒸSEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. ATLUS and the ATLUS logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of ATLUS Co., Ltd. SEGA, the SEGA logo and UNICORN OVERLORD are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.

Celebrate Ten Years of Grand Theft Auto V in GTA Online This Week – Featuring GTAV-Inspired Items, Bonuses on Classic Modes, and More

As Grand Theft Auto V turns 10 this coming Sunday, we would like to thank you, our players, for your incredible support over the years. This amazing community is the reason GTAV has thrived across multiple console generations and given us the opportunity to grow and update GTA Online with new features and content over these past 10 years, and your support is truly humbling. A massive thank you to anyone who has ever played, streamed, roleplayed, created, or shared from the world of Los Santos and Blaine County! 

To commemorate this milestone, GTA Online will be offering a trio of outfits inspired by the three main characters from GTAV, plus GTAV-themed weapon finishes, alongside bonuses on classic modes, gameplay, and more. Plus, the new Bravado Hotring Hellfire hits the asphalt ready for your next high-stakes stock car session.

Get GTAV-Inspired Collectibles in GTA Online

Dress as GTAV’s three lead characters with unique new outfits reminiscent of classic looks for Michael, Franklin, and Trevor. Simply log in by September 27 to unlock The Retired Criminal, The Homie, and The Groupie outfits, as well as custom-themed Employee of the Month finish for the Micro SMG, Suede Bucks finish for the Carbine Rifle, and Uncle T finish for the RPG Launcher.

You’ll also receive a full set of Snacks, Ammo, and Body Armor to make sure you start your day off right.

Bravado Hotring Hellfire Out Now

Do you find yourself daydreaming about standing atop a winner’s podium, spraying racing fans with a bottle of Blêuter’d champagne? Wake up: The Bravado Hotring Hellfire (Sports) stock car is now available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos, and currently on display at The Vinewood Car Club where it is free to claim for GTA+ Members through October 11.

4X GTA$ and RP on Lamar and Trevor Contact Missions

Pay tribute to two of Los Santos’ most infamous career criminals this week. Lamar Davis and Trevor Philips, each with a reputation and a rap sheet a country mile long, are both dealing out a whopping quadruple GTA$ and RP for aiding and abetting their schemes in Lamar and Trevor Contact Missions.

2X GTA$ and RP on The Data Leaks 

Team up with GTAV’s Franklin Clinton and help retrieve the legendary Dr. Dre’s cache of unreleased songs before they go viral in The Data Leaks. Earn Double Rewards for laying life and limb on the line.

Join forces with Franklin by purchasing an Agency via the Dynasty 8 Executive website for 50% off this week. There’s also 50% off Agency Upgrades and Modifications, Imani Tech Upgrades, and merchandise in Record A Studios through September 20.

2X GTA$ and RP on Hangar Sell Missions

Is your Hangar stocked with Air Freight Cargo? Deliver contraband to prospective buyers in Hangar Sell Missions to get paid out 2X GTA$ and RP.

3X GTA$ and RP on Come Out to Play

Pick a scenic locale and Come Out to Play. Side with the heavily armed Runners and make a mad dash to safety, or ride them down with the Hunters on Sanchez bikes. This classic GTA Online mode is paying out 3X GTA$ and RP all week long.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

In addition to the brand-new Bravado Hotring Hellfire, Simeon’s gathered a quartet of returning vehicles for his discerning clientele to choose from and browse at the Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom:

• Bravado Hotring Hellfire (Sports)
• Obey 9F (Sports, 50% off)
• Bravado Buffalo S (Sports)
• Canis Bodhi (Off-Road)
• Obey Tailgater (Sedan)

Luxury Autos Showroom

Take a brief detour through Rockford Hills on your next joy ride and visit the window display of the Luxury Autos showroom to get a closer look at the Obey 10F (Sports, 40% off) and Bravado Buffalo EVX (Muscle, 20% off).

4X GTA$ and RP on the Community Series

This week showcases seven of our favorite player creations featured during the inaugural year of the Community Series, while we have also upped the stakes with 4X GTA$ and RP through September 20.

Fight backwaves of the undead atop The Diamond Casino & Resort, snipe foes across a post-apocalyptic vision of Los Santos, and more as these legendary Jobs take center stage:

• Zombie Survival by The_Amazing_Zeph
• w_ Kart Land by wimpendahl
• Black And Yellow by EggsAndJam
• Yukaringo Palace & Chamber by eArly4u
• Cabmaggedon by Vill3m
• Apocalypse by VoltycQc
• – KILLER LOOP – by lorishark

Lucky Wheel and LS Car Meet Bonus Vehicles
Visit the Lucky Wheel located inside the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort and give it a spin for the opportunity to win this week’s top prize: the Enus Deity (Sedan), customized with a rare Golden Leaf livery.

Place Top 2 in the LS Car Meet Series for two days in a row to win the Maxwell Vagrant (Off-Road). Stop by the Test Track inside the Car Meet to try the Pegassi Zentorno (Super, 40% off), Progen T20 (Super, 40% off), and Pegassi Osiris (Super, 40% off) on for size.

Premium Test Ride and HSW Time Trial: Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
This week’s Premium Test Ride is the Coil Cyclone II (Super), an environmentally responsible hypercar built to run clean, and now fully torqued with a suite of upgrades courtesy of Hao’s Special Works.

Pick any eligible vehicle from your collection to gun it between Terminal and Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness in this week’s HSW Time Trial.

GTA+

This month, GTA+ Members get the new Bravado Hotring Hellfire, an exclusive livery, free missiles for their Kosatka, and more through October 11, including:

• Free Bravado Hotring Hellfire (Sports) and 46 P’s and Q’s livery
• San Andreas Federal Reserve Tee, Republican Space Rangers Tee, You Own Los Santos Hoodie
• 2X GTA$ and RP on Assault on Cayo Perico
• 2X GTA$ for robbing Armored Trucks

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

DISCOUNTS

• All Garages – 40% off 
• Agency Properties – 50% off 
• Agency Upgrades and Modifications – 50% off 
• Imani Tech Upgrades – 50% off 
• Record A Studios Merchandise – 50% off 
• Bravado Buffalo STX (Muscle) – 40% off 
• Obey 10F (Sports) – 40% off 
• Bravado Buffalo EVX (Muscle) – 20% off 
• Progen T20 (Super) – 40% off 
• Pegassi Osiris (Super) – 40% off 
• Pegassi Zentorno (Super) – 40% off 
• Obey 9F (Sports) – 50% off 

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Crowbar | Widowmaker | Railgun| Up-N-Atomizer | Unholy Hellbringer | Fireworks Launcher (50% off for GTA+ Members) | Tactical SMG (20% off) | Micro SMG | Carbine Rifle | RPG | Grenades | Molotovs | Pipe Bombs | Armor

Look out, world! The Jackbox Party Pack 10 is coming to major platforms this spring. Start popping your popcorn, texting your friends, and making party plans. Five brand new party games are coming to you very soon. 

Check out the party-filled trailer below:

Here are the 5 games in The Jackbox Party Pack 10:

• Tee K.O 2 (Drawing, Writing): In Tee K.O. 2, return to T-Shirt Island, where the most hardened warriors in the world compete in a deadly fighting tournament. The drawing finger – not the fist – decides the victory! Tee K.O. 2 supports 3-8 players. 
• FixyText (Writing, Teamwork): FixyText is the Wild West of text-editing. In this chaotic game, everyone’s in a group chat, typing all at once to make the most memorable statement. And there’s no delete key. Take that auto-correct! FixyText supports 3-8 players. 
• Hypnotorious (Hidden Identity, Roleplaying): Hypnotorious is a game with secret roles, tentative alliances and of course, silly answers to ridiculous questions. Who is on your side? Hypnotorious supports 4-8 players. 
• Timejinx (Trivia): In Timejinx, you’re a time traveller from the future competing in a high-stakes trivia night. Save your current timeline by answering questions about the past. Timejinx supports 1-8 players. 
• Dodo Re Mi (Music, Teamwork): In Dodo Re Mi, your phone is your instrument. You and your flock must make music together to escape the hungry jungle plant. Dodo Re Mi supports 1-9 players.

The Jackbox team will set their eyes on PAX Australia, taking place from 6th to 8th October.

Jackbox are still putting the final bells and whistles on this pack but the wait will be short!

In the meantime, you can wishlist the game on your platform of choice so you don’t miss alerts for release or any post-release sales:

• Steam
• PlayStation
• Xbox

The Jackbox Party Pack 10 will be available at launch in English, French, Italian, German, Castilian Spanish, and Latin American Spanish. These games are perfect for your family holidays, game nights with friends, work happy hour, or playing alongside your favourite streamer.

Follow Jackbox on social media for updates on more early looks at gameplay and for an official release date announcement. You can find Jackbox on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

About Jackbox Games

Jackbox Games is a developer and publisher of party games on major gaming platforms and home entertainment devices. The studio is best known for comedic party games like YOU DON’T KNOW JACK, Fibbage, Quiplash, Drawful and Trivia Murder Party. Jackbox Games “makes the world’s best party games,” according to Business Insider. YOU DON’T KNOW JACK has been called “the greatest quiz-show game ever made” by The Onion’s A.V. Club. All current-generation Jackbox Games titles feature the innovative use of mobile devices as controllers, allowing anyone with an internet-connected phone, tablet or laptop to join a game without the need for extra game controllers.

Players connect to games on their devices by visiting Jackbox.tv and entering the custom game code displayed via the system hosting the game. This unique concept also allows for games that involve secret player input. Jackbox Party Packs have been called “the definitive party game of a generation” by GQ Magazine. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois.

An Unforgettable Journey Begins later this year, with ‘Super Crazy Rhythm Castle’ available worldwide on the 14th of November

Fans with also be able to rock out to 4 Iconic Konami Tracks that were revealed today, with music featured from the Beatmania, Gradius and Castlevania series!

Sydney, Australia – 15^th September 2023 – Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. and British developer Second Impact Games have revealed Super Crazy Rhythm Castle will be launching around the world on November 14^th, available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™! Fans eager to secure their copy can do so now, with pre-orders available from today.

View the trailer that was revealed during the Nintendo Direct below

As part of the release date reveal, KONAMI also announced that 4 of the 30+ thrilling music tracks featured in Super Crazy Rhythm Castle are from the beloved Beatmania, Gradius and Castlevania series! Song details below:

• Song Title: Smooooch | Game Series: Beatmania
• Song Title: Gradius Remix | Game Series: Gradius
• Song Title: Bloody Tears | Game Series: Castlevania
• Song Title: Vampire Killer | Game Series: Castlevania

About Second Impact Games

Second Impact Games was founded in 2011 by two young programmers who dreamed of making their own games for the world to enjoy. In the wonderful city of Brighton, we’ve worked hard for over 10 years on all manner of projects. We’ve helped other studios bring ideas to life and hit deadlines. We’ve worked with marketing agencies to add interactive magic to their campaigns. We’ve even partnered with big name brands, creating games and apps they can show off to their consumers. And all the while we kept the threads of our own games alive. Fusing genres, spanning dimensions, and tugging nostalgia.

Second Impact were also responsible for the hit Flash series Super Crazy Guitar Maniac Deluxe, played many millions of times in the glory days of Flash games. The spirit of SCGMD lives on today, in Super Crazy Rhythm Castle.

About Konami Group

Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, Konami Group corporation includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999.

About Konami Digital Entertainment

Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. 

Jump on Board to Become the Mightiest Demon Slayer!

Sydney, Australia – 15^th September 2023 – SEGA®️ has announced Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!, produced by Aniplex, will be released for Nintendo Switch in 2024!

Brave the Board… with Powerful Allies!

In Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba­- Sweep the Board!, players will explore a dynamic world designed like a board game. Each board features memorable locations from the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime, including Mount Fujikasane and Asakusa. As the time-of-day changes from day and night, the spaces of each board changes, bringing new events and opportunities for players to discover as they plan their next move.

Choose from a cast of fan-favorite characters including Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, and 9 Hashiras before engaging in fun, exciting multiplayer action for up to 4 players, either locally or online. Nezuko Kamado will also join in on the fun as a support character. Take on a variety of thrilling mini-games, meet familiar characters, work together to defeat dangerous demons lurking in the night, and aim to become the most powerful demon slayer among the rest!

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! is scheduled to be released for Nintendo Switch in 2024.

For more information about the game, be sure to visit the official website at https://demonslayer-sweeptheboard.sega.com/.

About SEGA of America

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

About the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime

The animated adaptation of Koyoharu Gotoge’s manga series from Shueisha Jump Comics has now sold over 150 million copies of volumes 1~23 in total. The show, which originally began broadcast in April 2019, follows the story of Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family was slaughtered by a demon while his own sister, Nezuko, was turned into one herself. Tanjiro Kamado joined the Demon Slayer Corps to find a way to turn his sister back into a human. This adventure exploded in popularity not only in Japan but also around the world, as it portrayed the heartrending ties between humans and demons and a ghastly swashbuckler while having moments of comic relief.

Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, premiering October 2020 in Japan and later worldwide, directly follows the events of “Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc” of the anime series. By May 24 in Japan alone, the movie scored around 28,966,806 audiences and ¥40,016,942,050 in box office revenue, with total revenue of around ¥51.7 billion and 41.35 million audiences in 45 regions around the world. In Japan, the TV anime series “Mugen Train Arc” premieres in October, followed by the TV anime series “Entertainment District Arc” in December.

Official Website (English): https://demonslayer-anime.com/  

©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable
©DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU NO YAIBA SWEEP THE BOARD COMMITTEE

©SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SEGA, the SEGA logo is a registered trademark or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.

Hey, who comes here? Inspector Gadget! – Discover the launch trailer now!

Sydney, Australia, September 15^th, 2023 – Prepare your gadgets! Inspector Gadget – MAD Time Party is now available in physical and digital version on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and digital on PC, and PlayStation 4.

Discover the game trailer now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y4FbDT7TsI

Get ready to save Metro City with your friends!

Developed by Smart Tale Games, this new party game for 1-4 players will immerse you in the iconic world of Inspector Gadget. Stroll through the environments of the original series, meet characters such as Chief Quimby, Penny, or the M.A.D. agents, and use Inspector Gadget’s various gadgets to fight the M.A.D. forces.

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Inspector Gadget – MAD Time Party comes with 2 sticker sheets and a poster at launch on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch!

About Inspector Gadget – MAD Time Party:

Wowsers! Play as the iconic Inspector Gadget and join your friends in this new party game! Metro City has fallen under the control of the evil Dr. Claw. In order to save the city, Inspector Gadget must use a time machine to go back in time. Unfortunately, the machine breaks down and the Inspector’s ancestors are teleported to the present.

Your mission is to explore Metro City and confront Inspector Gadget’s ancestors to recover the missing parts of the machine. You’ll have to solve mini-game quests to unlock the bolts needed to repair it.

Features:

• Embark on a fun and exciting adventure as the legendary Inspector Gadget and save Metro City from Dr. Claw!
• Explore Metro City and complete quests and challenges in Adventure Mode.
• Discover 16 entertaining mini games inspired by the Inspector Gadget universe, such as Count Them All, My Precious and Pass the Bomb!
• Have fun with family and friends in Multiplayer mode.
• Enjoy the exceptional soundtrack by Tanis Chalopin, the daughter of Inspector Gadget’s creator, Jean Chalopin.

Inspector Gadget – MAD Time Party is now available in physical and digital versions on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, and digitally on Steam and PlayStation 4. Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S available digitally very soon.

The partnership with Microids was brokered by leading licensing agency WildBrain CPLG, part of WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment and owner of the Inspector Gadget brand.

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About WildBrain

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content and beloved brands. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library—one of the world’s most extensive—we are home to such treasured franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi. Our integrated, in-house capabilities spanning production, distribution and licensing set us apart as a unique independent player in the industry, managing IP across its entire lifecycle, from concept to content to consumer products.

©2023 Microids SA. All rights reserved. Developed by Smart Tale. Published by Microids SA. All rights reserved.

©2023 WildBrain Ltd. INSPECTOR GADGET, GO GADGET GO, GOGO GADGET and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of WildBrain Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

The iconic game arrives in its Limidead and standard editions! Watch the launch trailer now!

Sydney, Australia – September 15^th, 2023 – Forever Entertainment and Microids are delighted to announce that The House of the Dead: Remake is now available in its limited edition, the Limidead Edition, on PlayStation 5!

Developed by MegaPixel Studio, The House of the Dead: Remake allows players worldwide to (re)discover the legendary zombies from The House of the Dead, an iconic game released in the mid-1990s. Created by Microids, this limited edition, as well as the standard version, are now available.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/y5VR4wcw0e4

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Discover the contents of the Limidead Edition, now available!

This edition will include:

• The House of the Dead: Remake game
• An exclusive lenticular box
• Two creature silhouettes
• A sticker sheet

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About The House of the Dead: Remake

Relive the arcade spirit of the 90s with this remake of the renowned shooting game!

A scientist and expert in biochemist and geneticist, Dr. Roy Curien, descends into madness as he seeks a power that can resurrect the dead. After his success, one of the researchers, Sophie Richards, manages to contact her friends from the AMS, Thomas Rogan and Agent G, asking for their help. Their mission is to stop the mad scientist and save all the laboratory personnel by making their way through the mansion, while fending off hordes of undeads.

Whether alone or in two-player mode, confront undeads and nightmare creatures in this gory and action-packed shooter!

• A complete remake (visual, audio, and new modes) of the iconic shooting game originally released in arcades in 1997.
• Playable alone or in two-player mode using controllers or a mouse.
• Non-stop frenetic action that keeps you on the edge.
• Unlock a full bestiary of creatures to learn about their weaknesses.

The Limidead Edition of The House of the Dead: Remake and its standard version are now available.

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Forever Entertainment

The focal point of our work in Forever Entertainment is cooperating with indie developers and publishing new, as well as existing titles. With over 100 games released across all platforms, anyone can find their favorites – starting from puzzles and fast-paced platformers to horrors and remakes of the classic games such as Panzer Dragoon and The House of The Dead.

The House of the Dead is made available courtesy of SEGA Corporation, Ltd. ©SEGA. All rights reserved. Developed by MegaPixel Studio S.A. Published by Microids S.A. and Forever Entertainment S.A. All rights reserved.

It’s time to make engines roar

Sydney, Australia, September 15^th, 2023 – Publisher Microids and IMPS, the Smurfs license holder, are thrilled to announce that Smurfs Kart is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Steam). Developed by the studio Eden Games, known for their iconic racing games (Gear.Club Unlimited, Test Drive Unlimited, V-Rally), Smurfs Kart is already available on Nintendo Switch.

Watch the launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/LuDc0VXFbuI

Who will be the fastest Smurf?

Pick a Smurf with their individual kart and unique super power, and get ready for some frantic races with the whole family! Get a head start, take shortcuts, master the Smurf’s super powers and use bonuses to rise in the rankings. Alone or with others, new beginner, or experienced driver… Everyone can win the Smurf place and drive wild races with friends and family!

Key features:

• 12 tracks set in the Smurfs’ universe: The village, the forest, the dam, the swamps… even Gargamel’s house!
• 12 iconic playable Smurfs: Handy, Hefty, Smurfette, Papa Smurf, Jokey… choose your favourite Smurf and get ready to race! Each Smurf has their own kart and a very handy special item to help you breeze past your opponents.
• Use the world around you: Bonus items, boosts, ramps, destructible boxes, shortcuts and more!
• Finish 1^st in the races where 8 Smurfs compete in frantic races.
• Smurf together: Play solo or with family and friends, with support for up to four players in split-screen local multiplayer!
• “Time Challenge” mode: Try to beat every Smurf at their own racetrack and reach the top of the online leaderboard with your quickest time!
• Unlock bonuses as you play and try to Smurf them all in your personal album!

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2023 marks the Smurfs’ 65^th anniversary! Stay tuned for upcoming cool Smurfs-related news by following them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or by checking out their website!

The Smurfs: www.smurf.com

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Peyo, IMPS (International Merchandising Promotions & Services)

IMPS is the world license holder for The Smurfs. Ever since its establishment in 1984, IMPS has worked closely with its teams worldwide to develop with success many merchandising programs, retail operations, publishing activities, broadcasting offers, theme parks, shows, video games, online games, official Smurfs license soundtrack… All of which played a part in the global success of the franchise. IMPS is managed by Véronique Culliford, Pierre Culliford’s daughter, the Smurfs’s creator, better known by his pseudonym Peyo.

About Eden Games

Eden Games was founded in Lyon, France, in 1998, to develop one of the most successful game franchises on PlayStation systems: V-Rally.In 2000, the studio expanded its racing expertise with the development of Need For Speed: Porsche for EA. Eden Games experimented in other genres before returning to its roots with Test Drive Unlimited, the first massive open world racing game franchise. Eden Games today is an independent game studio managed by two of its original co-founders, David Nadal and Jean-Yves Geffroy. The studio is composed of both experienced veterans and highly talented young developers, all driven by the same passion for cars, high-end design and technology.