Recreate some of the most memorable moments from Kobe Bryant’s legendary 20-year career in the NBA 

2K today unveiled details on the new MAMBA MOMENTS™ mode coming to NBA® 2K24. From monumental individual performances to gritty, hard-fought playoff wins, players can harness Kobe Bryant’s killer instinct on the hardwood by recreating seven playable moments from his illustrious career. 

“The NBA 2K24 MAMBA MOMENTS were selected to celebrate Kobe and remember how he was the most unique competitor the world had ever seen,” said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at Visual Concepts. “Our team took great care in building a realistic and authentic experience to inspire and educate a new generation of basketball fans on the legacy of the lifetime Laker that left his mark on the sport.” 

MAMBA MOMENTS introduces some of Kobe Bryant’s most iconic experiences, including: 

• The NBA Three-Point Record. In 2003, Kobe’s record-breaking three-point shooting performance against the Seattle Supersonics, converting 12 of his 18 attempts from behind the arc.
• The King of Sac. Up 3-0 against the Sacramento Kings, Kobe slammed the door shut on the division rival’s postseason hopes with a remarkable 48 points and 16 rebounds. At just 22 years old, the then-three-time All-Star proved that the stage wasn’t too big for him.
• 62 Points, Three Quarters. Kobe exploded for 62 points in three quarters vs. Dallas in 2005, outscoring the entire Mavs team by himself and leading the Lakers to a blowout win in the process. 
• Three-Point Barrage Leads to 65-Point Game. The Black Mamba’s 65-point effort on the road in Portland propelled the Purple and Gold to an overtime victory in March of 2007. 
• 2010 NBA Finals Game 7. Looking to win back-to-back titles for the first time since the early 2000s, Kobe did a little bit of everything during his clutch close-out performance against Boston. 

For full details on the on MAMBA MOMENTS in NBA 2K24 for PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for PC, check out the latest Courtside Report. Stay tuned for additional deep dives in the coming weeks to reveal even more of what’s new in NBA 2K24.

NBA 2K24 is currently scheduled for release on September 8 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. For more information, please visit the NBA 2K24 official website.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K24 is rated PG by the Australian Classification Board. 

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Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Audeze, a leading audio technology brand and pioneer of high-end gaming headphones. 

The acquisition will strengthen SIE’s efforts to continue innovating when it comes to the audio experience of PlayStation games, while Audeze will continue to operate independently and develop multi-platform products, whilst benefiting from being a part of the PlayStation ecosystem.

Audeze is a leading developer of award-winning headphones for the professional audio, audiophile, and gaming markets. These headphones use Audeze’s patented technologies to deliver an outstanding sound experience for consumers as well as recording professionals, including sound engineers at many game development studios.

“Audeze is a premier brand for headphones, and this acquisition highlights Sony Interactive’s focus on innovation and providing the best audio experience to PlayStation players,” said Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President, Platform Experience at Sony Interactive Entertainment. 

“We’re excited to bring Audeze’s expertise into the PlayStation ecosystem, building on the great strides we’ve made with PlayStation 5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech and the Pulse 3D wireless headset.”

Sankar Thiagasamudram, CEO at Audeze, states “Sony Interactive provides Audeze with a unique opportunity to scale our business, as we continue with our mission to deliver best-in-class headphones to recording professionals, audiophiles, and gamers. 

“We’re looking forward to contributing to Sony Interactive’s efforts to take PlayStation audio experiences to the next level.”

For more information on Sony Interactive Entertainment, please visit https://sonyinteractive.com/en/. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.

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

The fight rages on with a new playable character, new Arcade Mode, Japanese VO, and a lot more!

Valencia, Calif. — August 24, 2023 — The most titanic beat-’em-up in video games is getting even bigger! Independent game studio WayForward and developer 13AM Games are excited to announce that a new free update plus new premium downloadable content are now available for the critically acclaimed kaiju brawler, Dawn of the Monsters. Adding new playable character Meteor Temujin, new Arcade Mode, extra character skins, Japanese voiceovers, and more, the new Dawn of the Monsters expansions are available on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox, and PC, and will be released soon on Nintendo Switch. A trailer showcasing the new features can be seen below:

The premium Dawn of the Monsters: Arcade + Character DLC Pack contains a wealth of monstrous content. Arcade Mode allows players to battle the Nephilim hordes in a whole new way with remixed stages, revamped scoring, standard or Nightmare difficulties, and new ending illustrations. Arcade Mode also features a new power-up system with two options: Classic (which lets you choose from a predetermined set of power-ups) or Rogue (in which the power-ups are randomized).

Additionally, the DLC pack adds fan-vote winner Meteor Temujin as a new playable character — joining fire-breathing Megadon, colossal crustacean Ganira, giant superhero Aegis Prime, and massive mecha Tempest Galahad — for a total of five controllable warriors. Usable in any mode, Meteor Temujin is a combiner-style mecha piloted by four college students and capable of wielding three devastating weapons — sword, axe, and hammer — that players can swap between for enhanced attack and special-move capabilities. The expansion also includes 50 new character skins, extra gallery entries, three new archive files, and new Challenges and achievements. The Arcade + Character DLC Pack is priced at $6.99 (full game required for use), or players can buy the base game bundled with the DLC Pack for $34.99 (or less during a launch-window discount on select platforms).

Alongside the paid DLC pack, a free title update adds significant new features and replayability for all existing Dawn of the Monsters owners. New Story+ mode lets players re-experience the story with all Augments intact, while New Game+, New Game ++, and New Game+++ modes retain augments and add greater difficulty and new enemy variants. Further rounding out the package are new optional Japanese voiceovers — featuring talents such as Daiki Hamano (Gridman Universe, Mob Psycho 100), Koji Takeda (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild), and Kana Ueda (Fate/Stay Night) — that help provide an even more authentic kaiju-movie feel, a Trial mode that offers 10 unique tests of skill, and new Challenges that allow players to prove their monster mastery.

Winner of Best Beat-’Em-Up of 2022 (as well as Best New IP and Best Enemies) by Brawler’s Alley magazine, and nominated for Excellence in Art Direction at BitSummit 2022, Dawn of the Monsters was lauded upon its release in March 2022 for its nuanced combat system, in-depth story, all-star voice cast, diverse creature roster, and genuine kaiju presentation. The game is available digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC, rated E10+ and regularly priced at $29.99, but currently 50% off on select platforms to celebrate the launch of the new content.

For the latest Dawn of the Monsters news, as well as information on other titles, please visit www.wayforward.com and www.13amgames.com, and follow @wayforward and @13amgames on social media.

About WAYFORWARD

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

About 3AM Games

13AM Games is an independent game studio based out of Toronto that crafts bold, stylish 2D games that challenge convention in order to surprise and delight. They started in 2014 and released their first game, Runbow, in 2015. Stay up to date by visiting www.13amgames.com and following them on Twitter and Discord.

Anticipated Action Game from FromSoftware Reignites the ARMORED CORE Franchise in a High-octane Experience Now Available on Consoles and PC

August 25, 2023 – It’s time to make planetfall on Rubicon 3, pilot. Bandai Namco Europe and FromSoftware, Inc. (ELDEN RING™, DARK SOULS™) today launched ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ globally for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam® and optimized for Steam Deck™. With fast-paced mech action, intense omnidirectional battles, in-depth customization, and thrilling boss fights, ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON is the culmination of FromSoftware’s experience creating unforgettable action games. The game features robust world-building, massive environments, and challenging yet rewarding gameplay that promises to propel the ARMORED CORE franchise forward for a new generation.

Watch the launch trailer:

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Watch the live action trailer with Karl Urban:

A mysterious new substance called Coral was discovered on the remote planet, Rubicon 3. As an energy source, this substance was expected to dramatically advance humanity’s technological and communications capabilities. Instead, it caused a catastrophe that engulfed the planet and the surrounding stars in flames and storms, forming a Burning Star System. Almost half a century later, Coral has resurfaced on Rubicon 3, a planet now contaminated and sealed off by the catastrophe. Extra-terrestrial corporations and resistance groups fight over control of the substance. ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON puts players in this desolate world, where they infiltrate the planet as an independent mercenary and find themselves in a struggle over the substance with rival corporations and rogue factions. 

The game features:

• Intense omnidirectional combat – Overcome enemy challenges that come from all directions by taking to the air, thanks to the addition of high-powered boosters to Armored Core mechs. Players can boost jump, hover in the air, assault boost to rapidly close distances and use the highly maneuverable machines to rapidly switch from long-range to short-range battles, using every advantage to succeed in battle.

• Highly mobile and customizable mechs – The key to success in ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON is finding the right parts to do the job. With numerous different parts to fit in four weapon slots in addition to modifiable head, arms, legs, torsos, boosters, and more, tinkering to find the perfect combination of parts to overcome challenges is core to overcoming the game’s challenges.

• A completely new story – ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON is afully standalone experience, with no story connections to previous entries of the series. The single-player story-driven experience features branching paths and multiple endings for players to explore.

• Overcome immense odds on Rubicon 3­ – With FromSoftware’s signature challenging gameplay, players can strive for the sense of achievement to earn S-Ranks on solo missions, take on NPCs 1-on-1 in the Arena to unlock parts, and competing with other players in 1v1 or 3v3 online PVP battles.

For the latest updates on the game, be sure to follow the game’s social channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON will be included in PlayStation® Free Upgrades and Xbox Smart Delivery. The game will be presented with both English and Japanese VO, with text localizations in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Neutral Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. Find out more on the official website.

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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.

Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.

Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu.

©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. / ©1997-2023 FromSoftware, Inc. All rights reserved. 

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Zen Studios Debuts Another Iconic Williams Table for Pinball FX on PC and Consoles

SAN FRANCISCO – Aug. 24, 2023 – Engage! Zen Studios, the premier developer of digital pinball experiences, is proud to announce the arrival today of the Williams™ Pinball: Star Trek™: The Next Generation table for Pinball FX on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Embark on an interstellar journey as you navigate the treacherous pinball cosmos. Williams™ Pinball: Star Trek™: The Next Generation offers both a digital recreation of the iconic Williams pinball table and an enhanced version that brings the table to life like never before, featuring additional 3D objects, 3D animation of beloved Star Trek ships, and various special effects complete with asteroid explosions!

Whether you’re a lifelong Trekkie or a curious cadet venturing into the Star Trek universe for the first time, this release promises an unparalleled pinball voyage. Williams™ Pinball: Star Trek™: The Next Generation is available anywhere you enjoy playing Pinball FX for $9.99. It can also be found in the Pinball Pass table library with a subscription of $14.99 a month, offering a galaxy of pinball experiences to discover!

Set your phasers to maximum excitement and experience an unforgettable adventure today with Williams™ Pinball: Star Trek™: The Next Generation. For more information, visit zenstudios.com.

About Zen Studios

Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, Funko and FOX Digital Entertainment.

Zen’s Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007, and critically acclaimed titles like Circus Electrique and Operencia: The Stolen Sun have proven its devotion to creating captivating RPGs. Zen Studios joined Saber Interactive in November 2020. For more information on Zen’s library of titles, visit zenstudios.com.

About Embracer Group

Embracer Group is a global Group of creative and entrepreneurial businesses in PC, console, mobile and board games and other related media. The Group has an extensive catalog of over 900 owned or controlled franchises.

With its head office based in Karlstad, Sweden, Embracer Group has a global presence through its twelve operative groups: THQ Nordic, PLAION, Coffee Stain, Amplifier Game Invest, Saber Interactive, DECA Games, Gearbox Entertainment, Easybrain, Asmodee, Dark Horse, Embracer Freemode and Crystal Dynamics – Eidos. The Group has 139 internal game development studios and is engaging more than 16,500 employees in more than 40 countries.

Embracer Group’s shares are publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B.

Conquer the evil AI and challenge your coordination in this mind-tickling debut title from Blue Loop Studio

Cologne, Germany – August 24th, 2023 – GAMESCOM –  Publishers Just for Games and Fabloo Games revealed at gamescom 2023 their new 2D puzzle platformer game, Quadroids™, developed by Blue Loop Studio. Offering the ultimate coordination and dexterity challenge, this rewarding strategic experience has been announced for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X. 

Watch the game’s announcement trailer here:

In Quadroids, players will assist an evil robotic overlord known as Roboctopus in fulfilling its destiny as supreme ruler of the cosmos. Guide Roboctopus’ army of Quadroid bots over 100 interconnected levels filled with lasers, acid baths and a variety of other automaton annihilating hazards. Look for opportunities hidden in each of the game’s four screens and sacrifice your Quadroids wisely. Refine those psychomotor skills and carve a path to cerebral domination.

Features:

● Four Screens, One Goal – Control and coordinate across four split-screens at the same time.
● Overcome all obstacles – Avoid acid baths, dodge spikes and control the environment with robots.
● Droids die too. Sacrifice the Quadroids to progress! – Remember, even if a character dies a horrible death, they can still help in the quest! Each body is a platforming opportunity… 
● Defeat the AI – Discover more than 100+ cute pixel art levels (complete with gory elements for added fun) on your mission to conquer the galaxy! 

“We’re excited to bring our expertise and experience with beloved retro platformers to Quadroids,” said Guillaume Crouzille, the creator of Quadroids, ”We’re building a unique puzzle strategy-platforming challenge that really pushes the boundaries of what’s come before. With so many controllable characters and screens at the player’s fingertips, and innovative new ways of traversing the environment, this is a game fans of the genre won’t want to miss. All wrapped up in cute but gory pixel art.” 

Quadroids will soon launch across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X. 

For more information, visit the game’s Steam page.

About Blue Loop

Blue Loop is an indie developer from Northern France, focused on fun and intense video game experiences. After 8 years at Ankama as a developer / game designer working on titles like Dofus Arena and Wakfu, a quick shot as an indie for 2 years and another 4 years as a software developer for Elosi, Guillaume Crouzille decided to go solo and started his own studio Blue Loop. Quadroids is the studio’s debut title.

About Fabloo Games 

Fabloo Games is an indie publisher founded by Michael Sportouch (former European VP of Activision Publishing) in 2018. Their mission is to discover and bring amazing indie gems to the video games market, delivering the next big hit. Fabloo Games is passionate about working with indie developers and studios around the world.  

About Just For Games 

Just for Games is a Parisian developer that’s worked with developers from every level of the industry, from Epic Games to a wide range of indie companies. Some of their most recognisable titles include Sniper Ghost Warrior: Contracts, Trine 4, and Jurassic World Evolution. They also distribute most of the video game OSTs on vinyl in France, as well as retrogaming hardware. 

Unveiled During Last Night’s Future Games Show Gamescom Showcase, Take a Closer Look at the Narrative Puzzle Adventure in VR

Watford, UK – 24th August, 2023: Publisher Wired Productions and Developer Rogue Sun, crafters of artisanal entertainment, have today revealed a brand-new VR trailer showcasing the immersive gameplay for the critically acclaimed narrative puzzle adventure Tin Hearts, which will be releasing for PC VR and PS VR2 later this year. Tin Hearts is also available now on PC and consoles after being critically acclaimed across all released platforms.

Revealed during the Future Game Show as part of Gamescom, the trailer provides an updated and in-depth look at the VR gameplay to expect in Tin Hearts. 

Built from the ground-up for VR, Tin Hearts holds critical acclaim for its moving narrative, refined puzzle design and immersive atmosphere. Spanning across four distinctive acts with 50+ lemmings-like puzzles masterfully woven throughout a grand Victorian home, steadily uncover a variety of whimsical inventions with unique abilities to provide a safe route of passage for a troop of tin soldiers to travel.

Tin Hearts is out now on PC (Steam, GOG, EGS & Utomik), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 & 5. PCVR and PSVR2 are set to be released later this year.

Search @TinHeartsGame on Twitter and find out where to purchase the physical and digital versions via the Wired Productions website. 

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About Wired Productions

Wired Productions is an independent video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms and its games are curated to deliver on its mantra: ‘Driven by Passion.’ Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, recent notable launches include Tin Hearts, The Last Worker, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops, Arcade Paradise, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, and Deliver Us The Moon. Upcoming titles include Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Hotel Architect and Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles.

About Rogue Sun 

Rogue Sun was formed in May 2016 soon after the closure of historic UK based Lionhead Studios. The founding team all worked on multiple Fable games together, and formed the studio out of a shared passion to create innovative, thoughtful and memorable gameplay experiences. Games with interesting mechanics, meaningful stories, beautiful aesthetics and multi-layered characters.

Check out our full review for Blasphemous 2 here!

The Game Kitchen’s highly anticipated sequel brings prophetic punishment to Nintendo Switch™, PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Thursday, 24^th August 2023 – The Game Kitchen and Team17 Digital have today launched punishing Metroidvania Blasphemous 2 on Nintendo Switch™, ¹PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. Following a newly reawakened Penitent One, Blasphemous 2 thrusts players back into an endless cycle of life, death, and resurrection as they face monstrous enemies and inconceivable challenges to halt the prophetic birth of a new Child of the Miracle. Featuring three unique weapons to acquire and master, and an enhanced skillset to choose from, players will have to use these new tools to survive and explore a land hell bent on sending them back to the grave as they collect scattered pieces of lore, unpick long forgotten secrets, and avoid deaths final embrace.

Digital editions of Blasphemous 2 are available for €29.99/£24.99/$29.99 on all platforms. Physical editions of Blasphemous 2 are available for €34.99/£29.99/$34.99 on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, and €39.99/£34.99/$39.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Blasphemous 2 Key Features

·        Discover a rich non-linear world: A series of enchantingly grotesque landscapes await, oozing gothic charm and littered with unforgiving traps; there is no wrong turn to take, only scores to settle 

·        Unleash savage combat: Brutal executions and expanded combos provide new and devastating ways to rain destruction on the abominations that await

·        Play your way: Blasphemous 2 provides the ability to customise and improve the Penitent Ones’ base skillset, and introduces new unique weapons that expand player tactics

·        Overcome intense boss battles: Twisted bosses with unique attack patterns and sundering abilities await in the darkest corners of this twisted new land 

Register at www.blasphemous2game.com

¹ Steam version to launch at 5pm BST today

About The Game Kitchen 

Founded in 2010, The Game Kitchen is an independent developer based in Seville, Spain. They create meaningful game experiences for PC, consoles, and mobile devices. 

About Team17 Digital

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.

Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. “PlayStation” and “PS5” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Mythical Games Launches First-Ever Blockchain In-Game Marketplace on the Official App Store and Google Play Store

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES – August 24, 2023 – To celebrate the kickoff of the 2023 NFL season, NFL Rivals, the officially licensed video game of the National Football League (NFL), and the NFL Players Association’s (NFLPA), has launched worldwide for mobile devices. NFL Rivals is the first NFL-licensed mobile game that incorporates Web3 digital ownership technology.

After a massively successful soft launch with more than 2 million downloads and more than 15 million games played in under four months, NFL Rivals is starting off the new season with brand-new packs, in-game and live events, new game modes, and unique pack offerings. Players’ dream of becoming a General Manager of an NFL team is now a reality while competing with arcade-style gameplay.. Built through a partnership with the NFL, the NFLPA, and next-generation gaming technology studio Mythical Games, NFL Rivals is a first-of-its-kind mobile video game, incorporating Web3 digital ownership with an in-game utility that allows fans to own, collect, and trade playable digital assets that unlock access to special events, in-game rewards, and other unique features.

Coinciding with the worldwide launch of the game, NFL Rivals is opening the first-ever blockchain-backed in-game marketplace on mobile. The in-game marketplace will allow players to purchase player cards and packs, and to buy other player’s cards listed for sale, all without leaving the game. Digital items in the marketplace will be listed in Rivals Credits, a currency gamers can buy through the App Store and Google Play using IAP. Later iterations of the in-game marketplace will also feature bidding.

“The incredible reception by fans during the pre-season of NFL Rivals blew us away,” said John Linden, CEO at Mythical Games. “Now, with the global launch of the game, we’re excited to give NFL fans an opportunity to play, build and own their very own team of licensed NFL players during the regular season.”

Recently, NFL Rivals entered into a new partnership with the Miami Dolphins. The partnership, NFL Rivals’ first with an NFL franchise, gives Rivals prominent in-stadium branding at Miami Dolphins home games and opportunities for fans to win VIP experiences at Dolphins home games throughout the season. This Rivals initiative is in an effort to reach fans in major markets as the NFL season kicks off. 

NFL Rivals is now available for download in the App Store and Google Play Store.

Interested players can also visit the NFL Rivals website for more information and to join the NFL Rivals Community.

About Mythical Games

Acknowledged by Forbes’ Disruptive Technology Companies To Watch in 2019 and Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2021, Mythical is a next-generation games technology company creating a web3 gaming ecosystem by leveraging blockchain technology and playable NFTs for tools that enable players, creators, artists, brands and game developers to become stakeholders and owners in new “play and own” game economies.

Led by gaming industry veterans, the team specializes in building games around player-owned economies and has helped develop major franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Marvel Strike Force, and Skylanders.

Mythical Platform protects gamers that may be new to blockchain through a custodial wallet for their digital items while allowing advanced players the freedom to link their own wallets via bridges between the Mythical Chain and public mainnets. With its “gamers-first” focus, the Mythical Platform ensures players don’t need to dive into the intricacies of blockchain to enjoy ownership of their digital collections and have a great game experience.

About the NFLPA

The National Football League Players Association (“NFLPA”) is the union for professional football players in the National Football League. Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of assuring proper recognition and representation of players’ interests. The NFLPA has shown that it will do whatever is necessary to assure that the rights of players are protected—including ceasing to be a union, if necessary, as it did in 1989. In 1993, the NFLPA again was officially recognized as the union representing the players and negotiated a landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”) with the NFL. The current CBA will govern the sport through the 2030 NFL season.

About OneTeam Partners

A licensing, marketing, and multimedia powerhouse, OneTeam launched as a joint venture between the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), MLB Players Association (MLBPA), and RedBird Capital Partners to maximize the collective value of athletes’ rights across group licensing, marketing, media and investing. OneTeam represents a range of commercial business interests on behalf of the athletes of the NFLPA, MLBPA, MLSPA, U.S. Women’s National Team PA, WNBPA, U.S. Rugby PA and League of Legends Championship Series PA. OneTeam also has several collegiate partnerships that include Altius Sports Partners, INFLCR and Opendorse. OneTeam Partners, facilitated the NFL Rivals deal in collaboration with all parties.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – August 24, 2023 – Thirdverse, Inc., the leading development studio behind the popular VR multiplayer hero shooter game X8, today announced the arrival of its 2nd Major Update in just a month’s time. Since its Early Access debut in late May, the game has already garnered an impressive community, who have collectively engaged in the game’s heart-pounding 5v5 action.

X8’s Major Update 2 builds upon the momentum from its 1st update in July, introducing an array of new features designed to elevate the ‘X8’ experience and captivate players on an even grander scale. Among the thrilling enhancements are the unveiling of a new Hero 7, a dynamic lighting overhaul in three iconic levels, an expansion of the achievements system, XP progression adjustments, and the introduction of custom matches and a reporting system.

Highlights of Major Update 2:

• Introducing Hero 7: “Xero, The Cyborg” emerges as the newest contender in the X8 arena. This high-tech hero harnesses an arsenal of cutting-edge gadgets and formidable abilities, promising players a whole new dimension of tactical gameplay.
• Revamped Level Lighting: Prepare to be dazzled as the Rock Fortress, Mech Garage, and Plaza Utopia levels receive a stunning lighting rework. Every nook and cranny of these battlegrounds will now come to life, intensifying the already heart-pounding action.
• Phase 2 Achievement Rollout: The achievements system expands further with 30+ new challenges to conquer. Your journey within ‘X8’ will be marked by accomplishments, adding layers of excitement and mastery to your gameplay.
• Tailor Battles with Custom Matches: Craft your battleground and orchestrate epic clashes with custom matches. Engage friends and rivals in personalized settings, shaping the gameplay experience according to your preferences.
• Reworked Skirmish to Gameplay Flow: Dive into battles with full teams, thanks to the reworked skirmish to gameplay flow. Experience seamless transitions that guarantee balanced matches from the start.
• Custom Hand Rotation System: Highly requested by the community, players can now set how their desired hand angle in the options menu.
• Key Improvements: Thirdverse has also diligently worked on improvements to the game, including: matchmaking times are 90% faster and improved weapons balancing. Over 80 bugs have been resolved, enhancing the overall game experience.

The ‘X8’ saga continues to captivate players, with its immersive VR multiplayer hero gameplay and unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of virtual reality. This update stands as a testament to Thirdverse’s dedication to providing an unparalleled gaming experience.

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Product Overview:

• Supported Platforms: Meta Quest App Lab, Steam
• Title: X8
• Genre: VR Multiplayer Hero Shooter
• Price: Free
• Release: May 18, 2023
• Players: 5v5, up to 10 players
• Teaser Website: https://playx8vr.com/

 Players can access X8:
Meta Quest : https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/4518172508241377/
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1763510/X8/

About Thirdverse, Co., Ltd

Founded in 2020, Thirdverse, Co., Ltd is a virtual reality game development, distribution and management company paving the path to the metaverse with two studios in Japan and the United States. In August 2022, the studio launched its next-generation sword-fighting VR title “ALTAIR BREAKER” for Meta Quest 2 and PCVR. In September, Thirdverse announced a new multiplayer VR tactical hero shooter title called “X8” developed by its US Studio, and exhibited the game to the public for the first time at the Tokyo Game Show 2022. In November, they announced that both titles are joining the lineup for PlayStation®VR2. Currently, Thirdverse plans to strengthen the recruitment of VR game creators for the development of new titles, scheduled for release in 2023 and beyond.

(C) Thirdverse, Co., Ltd