Check out the all-new MyCAREER quest for greatness and the stunningly picturesque beachfront courts in The City 

2K today unveiled new upgrades coming to MyCAREER for all NBA 2K24 players and to The City* for PlayStation® 5 (PS5™) and Xbox Series X|S. The City for New Gen welcomes players back with all-new beachfront courts and a streetball side quest while MyCAREER focuses on the single goal of becoming the greatest of all time.

“MyCAREER in NBA 2K24 is streamlined to give greater focus on what matters most – proving yourself on the court,” said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at Visual Concepts. “Meanwhile, players will find themselves transported to a brand-new beachfront location in The City providing an opportunity to immerse themselves in a vibrant basketball culture and carve out their own unique legacy.”

Both MyCAREER and The City have a variety of new features and improvements this year, including:

• Key Games Feature: MyCAREER introduces a new ‘key games’ feature, allowing players to play the most important games based on the matchup, rival teams, and milestone achievements.
• New Story: Begin your NBA journey by stepping into the limelight as the most anticipated prospect in the last 20 years. Chase on-court accomplishments such as Rookie of the Year, meet with the NBPA to learn from NBPA Player President CJ McCollum and Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio, and climb from the GOT NEXT Tier to the GOAT Tier.
• All-New Beachfront Location*: Explore the brand-new City on New Gen, offering vibrant and sun-soaked beachfront views during the day and an electrifying and vivid atmosphere as the night falls. Wander through its streets and encounter new buildings, water-front courts, and Affiliations, along with a captivating Kobe Court for a more competitive environment.
• Starting 5*: Starting 5 is an online, 1v1, head-to-head mode on New Gen where players can challenge each other as they choose a team and slot their MyPLAYER into the starting lineup alongside some of the NBA’s biggest names.
• Streetball Side Quest*: With three courts throughout The City, the Streetball side quest is an exciting single-player experience for New Gen. Challenge bosses and tough teams in a rowdy and energetic environment featuring an MC, DJ and lively crowds. Streetball has its own progression system, with the chance to earn a Takeover perk, and offers a unique style of competition.
• Rep Your Affiliation*: This year two Affiliations, RISE and ELITE, will be pitted against each other. Each Season, members of RISE and ELITE will fight to lift their Affiliation to victory, with the winning side reaping new prizes. REP is back in NBA 2K24 – players start as a humble rookie looking to prove themselves and earn REP by playing in games. Achieve and maintain a coveted spot in the Top 10 to earn a special logo and rewards only available to the 10 players with the most REP.

Seasons will also make a return in NBA 2K24, including a fresh set of rewards available to earn every six weeks. More information on what’s coming for Season 1 will be revealed at launch. 

For full details on the new updates coming to MyCAREER and The City in NBA 2K24 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, check out the latest Courtside Report. 

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. 

Follow NBA 2K24 on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest news.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

* The City will only be available on the new-generation of NBA 2K24 on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S.

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LIMASSOL, Cyprus — 1 September 2023 — Memory Lost, the thrilling story-driven action shooter from developer Magic Hazard and publisher ESDigital Games, steps into the enemy’s shoes, literally, at The MIX Next online showcase with a brand new trailer today ahead of its release on PC via Steam and Epic Game Store, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in Q4 2023.

Watch the latest trailer below

Lurk within the darkest corners of Detraxis, a cruel dystopian metropolis where technological advancement and ruthless organizations reign over the crumbling society. Challenge the status quo of corporate tyranny. Execute deadly missions like destroying bases, hacking confidential data, and gaining crucial intel to topple the regime. 

Know thy enemy and you will never be defeated – what better way to know them than to take over their mind and body? Possess fallen opponents, utilizing their health, stamina, weapons, and special skills. Master the archetypes of dozens of adversaries, picking up on their characteristics and using memory shards to upgrade stats and artillery. As one body’s resources run dry, scope out new targets to possess and jump to survival. 

The only way out of this futuristic hellscape is through struggle, sacrifice, and decisiveness. Make wise decisions on who to eliminate, be it for the good of others, mercy, or malice to determine how the story concludes. Choose how to connect with the surrounding world to unlock one of three possible endings with each intense playthrough.

“Memory Lost marries a gripping tale with fast-paced action and one-of-a-kind gameplay mechanics from beginning to each unlockable ending,” said Alex Kudishov, Executive Producer from ESDigital Games. “Futuristic assassins can experiment with countless builds while going sicko mode on squads of enemy soldiers to an adrenaline-pumping electronic beat. We are honored to partner with Magic Hazard and bring their captivating thriller to life.”

Memory Lost will be available in Q4 2023 on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and wishlists now open for PlayStation 4|5 with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Turkish language support. For more information, please visit ESDigital Games on YouTube, follow @magic_hazard and @ESDigital_Games on social media, join the Discord community, and follow #MemoryLost for updates.

About Magic Hazard

Magic Hazard is a small international indie studio founded by game enthusiasts in 2020. They’re currently developing their first title, Memory Lost as well as another currently in pre-production. Memory Lost was nominated for Best Sound at Indie Cup 2021 and was a finalist at Unreal Contest 2021 as well as Game Development World Championship 2022 for the Jury Choice Xsolla Game of the Year Award.

About ESDigital Games

ESDigital Games is a newly emerging video games publishing company, specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC as well as consoles. ESDigital Games released the 80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings, tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes and roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts that is available in Steam Early Access, and REMEDIUM: Sentinels available now on PC via Steam with 100% Steam Deck compatibility and Epic Games Store as well as Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4|5. Their upcoming releases include twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM as well as some unannounced games.

Zen’s newest pinball platform will feature five terrifying tables coming soon

SAN FRANCISCO – Aug. 31, 2023 – Get ready to tilt into terror with Zen Studios’ latest creation: Pinball M! At the MIX Next Online Showcase, Zen unveiled this brand-new digital pinball platform designed especially for horror fans. Pinball M will transport players into a world of terror, where every flick of the flipper can lead to victory or disaster. Pinball M is expected to begin terrorizing players on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Nintendo Switch soon.

Pinball M will launch with five horrifying tables inspired by world class IPs, including Chucky’s Killer Pinball in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, Dead by Daylight Pinball in collaboration with Behaviour Interactive, and Zen’s own Wrath of the Elder Gods Director’s Cut.

To round out the launch, Zen is also developing two other tables that will be revealed later. Each Pinball M table is fully loaded with gameplay designed to keep players on the edge of their seats, featuring assets inspired by their source material for an authentic experience.

And the terror doesn’t stop when the game is over! Pinball M introduces a new nerve-rattling Play Corner feature in the table menu, which immerses players in a 3D environment that’s themed to match each table’s horror-inspired design, with wickedly fun customization options that make each Play Corner unique. Players can craft their own personal corner of horrors in the game with eerie decorative elements which can be earned through gameplay. With Play Corners, you’ll be drawn deeper into the terrifying world of each pinball table – you may never want to leave!

“We are thrilled to bring this new pinball platform to our players with a killer lineup of new licensed tables,” said Mel Kirk, COO of Zen Studios. “Over the years, there have been many mature themes that we’ve wanted to explore on our pinball tables. Pinball M allows Zen to fully embrace M-rated source material and create authentic pinball experiences based on our favorite horror and irreverent themes.”

Players can add Pinball M to their wishlists now on Steam. For more information, visit www.zenstudios.com.

More ghastly news and updates about Pinball M are on the way in the coming months, including more table releases in 2024. Pinball M will be a free platform download with tables available as in-game purchases.

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.

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.

About Universal Games and Digital Platforms

Universal’s Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E), which is chartered with globally expanding the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. The company’s extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. UP&E is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

WREXHAM, Wales – August 31, 2023 – HumanitZ, the zombie-infested top-down, open world survival game with RPG elements from developer Yodubzz Studios and Freedom Games, fights for its life amongst the undead on PCs via Steam Early Access on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

In the midst of a deadly zombie outbreak, a world void of human civilization awaits the remaining few brave enough to step up and save mankind. Explore what it means to live in this new dismal status quo and fight to restore the original apex predator back to its rightful place at the top… even if that results in some innocent collateral damage.

Persevere through the tangled wilderness and crumbling cityscapes by foot, car, or any other method possible. Delve into this dark dystopia alone or in online co-op with a group of fellow survivors determined to outlast whatever lurks around the corner. Scavenge for resources in harsh, ever-changing weather conditions, customize character stats, and craft consumables to prepare the strongest defenses against the unrelenting undead.

Engage with a variety of violent “zeeks”, from slow-moving shamblers to aggressive assailants requiring a more trained hand to take down. 

Stealthily survive for as long as possible, while still finding the time to hunt, fish, and farm. For those with nerves of steel, never skip a beat, grab a gun and go down swinging in the extra-challenging Permadeath Mode. 

“Ready your safe houses, because HumanitZ is coming to Steam Early Access next month,” said Benjamin Tarsa, Director of Publishing, Freedom Games, “We’re looking forward to hearing how the community thrives and survives in this unforgiving open world environment – these hordes are never-ending, so get out there and begin the fight for post-apocalyptic normalcy!”

HumanitZ will be available on PC via Steam Early Access Monday, September 18. For all the best know-how to utilize against these pesky zeeks, visit Freedom Games’ official website and search #HumanitZ on social media.

About Freedom Games

Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.

Check out new trailer now and take to the skies in airborne warfare next month.

SEATTLE – 31 Aug. 2023 – Airship: Kingdoms Adrift, a sandbox ship simulation in the sky from developer Revolution Industry and publisher Freedom Games, flies into battle on PCs via Steam on Thursday, 21 September. Airship: Kingdoms Adrift drifts over to The MIX Next Seattle Onsite Showcase on Friday, 1 September.

Ravaged by war, the scattered inhabitants of Spheara flounder across the land, wounded, penniless, and hopeless. Enter Suthseg, an archipelago which escaped the scourges of battle and presents the perfect opportunity for a fresh start in the sky. Forge an unstoppable empire and a booming economy all while navigating the dangers of war and messy politics.

Ascend to the challenge with big sales for a healthy economy and even bigger weapons for air supremacy. Create bustling factories and establish mines, foundries, and lumberyards to keep the fleet afloat and the crew from scrounging for materials. Seek out merchants and negotiate quality trades with options to deal in over 300 varied trade goods, and chart treacherous trade routes in hopes of discovering the clearest path to success.

Prepare for battles by fielding airships from 30 distinct types, from graceful sailing vessels to ironclad dreadnoughts, equipped with customizable options for weapons, armor, and equipment. Battle for the skies in more than 500 unique encounters with enemies ranging from the piratical to the soldierly in an adventure where friends can become foes at a moment’s notice.

In addition to a single player campaign loaded with ~20 hours of gunship gameplay, soar into epic sky battles in 1v1 or 3v3 PvP modes with friends or other fellow fleet captains. Want even more of a challenge? Test those shipbuilding skills by selecting from various map sizes/layouts and setting a budget limit to impose compelling design challenges while building a Battle Cruiser that can stand toe-to-toe with the best.

“The skies are humming with excitement and so are we with the upcoming launch of Airship: Kingdoms Adrift,” said Benjamin Tarsa, Director of Publishing, Freedom Games, “Strategists and warriors alike can prepare for a treacherous journey, but one we know they will enjoy when their ships arrive in September!”

Airship: Kingdoms Adrift will be available on PC via Steam Thursday, 21 September for $29.99 USD. To be better prepared as captain of the war hungry vessel when charging for enemy airships, visit Freedom Games’ official website and search #AirshipKingdomsAdrift on social media.

About Revolution Industry

Revolution Industry is a Bangkok-based game studio working to create games that fuel imagination and creativity for them and their community. Airship: Kingdoms Adrift is their first title and the start of their airship franchise. 

About Freedom Games

Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.

Latest trailer showcases Pom’s many gastronomic adventures full of flavorful fun

London, U.K. – 31 August 2023 – Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games today confirmed that Cuisineer, the upcoming food-focused action roguelite, will be releasing this November 9th on Windows PC via Steam.

For those attending PAX West in Seattle starting tomorrow, Cuisineer will be available to play on the showfloor at the XSEED Games booth located in the Seattle Convention Center, North Hall #1325.

One day, Pom returns to her hometown of Paell to see her parents only to find their restaurant closed for business and deep in debt. Now, she must re-open the restaurant and make it thrive. To collect ingredients from the land Pom pursues adventure in the world outside Paell, wielding her cooking utensils against giant chickens, artillery shrimps, fire-breathing peppers, and other pesky perils, sipping boba tea along the way. Cook up a frenzy and grow the derelict eatery into a sensational restaurant that will make Pom’s parents proud.

Developed by BattleBrew Productions and co-published globally on Windows PC via Steam by Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games, Cuisineer will be released on November 9, 2023, for Windows PC via Steam for an RRP of €24.99/$24.99/£20.99 and a 10% discount will be available for the week of launch. To keep up to date with the latest on Pom please visit the official Cuisineer Twitter channel or wishlist the title on Steam.

For more information regarding Marvelous Europe, please visit the official website, or follow @MarvelousEurope on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.

About Marvelous Europe

Marvelous Europe is the publisher behind Mandragora, Leximan and Cuisineer, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory series.

Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe is passionate about helping games to reach a global audience while nurturing emerging developers and studios. With decades of experience and strong ties to the worldwide indie game dev community, the highly skilled European team is committed to supporting studios worldwide find success, while continuing to publish and distribute select Marvelous Inc. content.

Spend a year away from home as an alchemist in training in this cozy creature-collecting life sim!

STOCKHOLM – Aug. 31, 2023 – In a new trailer released during the 2023 MIX Next Online Showcase, indie developer Studio Supersoft and publisher Raw Fury revealed that Moonstone Island, the creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with over 100 islands to explore, will debut on Sept. 20, 2023, for PC via Steam (19.99 USD/76.00 CNY/19.50 EUR/16.75 GBP with a 15% launch discount), with Nintendo Switch following later. The trailer features original hand-drawn animation calling to mind the many Studio Ghibli classics which helped inspire the game, including Kiki’s Delivery Service and Castle in the Sky. Spend a year away from home on an island in the clouds: make friends, brew potions, tame Spirits, and test your Spirit-party’s strength in card-based encounters to complete your alchemy training!

It’s tradition in your village for young alchemists to move away from home to a new island in the sky to finish their training. Armed with a team of nature Spirits, magical potions, and the help of the new friends you’ll meet along the way, it’s up to you to explore ancient temples, dangerous dungeons, and hostile biomes to prove yourself as a true alchemist and uncover the secret of Moonstone Island.

Key Features

• Explore a Wondrous World: Travel by balloon, broom, and glider through unique biomes to reach the farthest edges of the world.
• Settle Into Your New Home: Build, decorate and customize a cozy new home of your own on any of the more than 100 islands in your procedurally generated world.
• Make New Friends & More: Become a true member of the community – befriend your NPC neighbors, go on dates, and fall in love!
• Discover Wild Spirit Companions: Tame and befriend wild Spirits to fight alongside you in card-based combat.
• Go Dungeon Crawling: Explore dungeons to earn upgrades, collect loot and uncover secrets.
• Become a Full-fledged Alchemist: Optimize your alchemist with unique skills and upgrades, and craft dozens of items and vehicles to prepare for the treacherous wilderness.
• Build Your Own Farm: Grow crops and flowers to brew potions and tame Spirits!

And that’s not all – Moonstone Island is collabing with the team at Re-Logic, the studio behind the hit sandbox game Terraria, to bring even more fun to the adventure! When Moonstone Island launches, players will be able to befriend and battle alongside Terraria’s very own Cool Slime as an in-game Spirit!

Moonstone Island is available to wishlist now on Steam. Further details about the Nintendo Switch version of the game, also in development, are expected in the near future. Follow the Moonstone Island team on Twitter and Discord for the latest news and updates.

About Studio Supersoft

Sandy Spink founded Studio Supersoft in 2021 with the goal of making nice games for nice people. The studio is based in Toronto, Canada, but the team is distributed across Australia, Malaysia, Brazil, and several other countries. Supersoft is currently working solely on Moonstone Island, an open-world, deckbuilding life sim inspired by Sandy’s seaside upbringing, as well as the ’90s video games and cartoons he was raised on.

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.

Story of Cults and Cars Joins Series with Mothmen and Vampires, Demo Out Now

VANCOUVER, Canada — Aug. 31, 2023 – Bahnsen Knights, the third visual novel in a series inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and ‘80s home computer graphics, revs up its story of cults and storms on Thursday, Oct. 26 for PC and Mac via Steam, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch as revealed today at The MIX Next.

Play a demo today on Steam for PC and Mac, with developer LCB Game Studio and publisher Chorus Worldwide to debut an additional chapter to launch as part of Steam Next Fest this October.

Bahnsen Knights serves as the latest chapter in the Pixel Pulps anthology, a series of interactive fiction tales Inspired by 1950’s pulp fiction with its over-the-top tales and art inspired by 1980’s home computer graphics. While each title in the anthology tells a standalone story, each Pixel Pulp takes place in a shared universe with recurring characters like paranormal investigator Lou Hill…who’s locked in a trunk by a doomsday cult.

Undercover detective Boulder must get to the bottom of this and the fate of his old friend Cupra who went missing while investigating the Bahnsen Knights. Cult leader Toni, a former car salesman, preaches Hell is not below us but above. With his fleet of 1983 Ford Sierras, the Bahnsen Knights perform “route exorcisms” while a string of biblical storms rip across the country. 

Guide Boulder through a hostile cult-filled landscape to dig into Toni’s monetary motives while balancing a “suspicion” system to avoid potentially fatal conflicts — or worse. Investigate small local hotspots like Danny’s Bar, solve thought-provoking puzzles, and play minigames like solitaire in the unnatural melancholy of an apocalyptic landscape.

The branching narrative ensures that not every trip down these storm-ridden highways is the same each time, with new decisions shedding light on previously-secret parts of the tale. Earn trust among the deceitful, build up the case against the cult, and put to rest a treacherous tale before it spreads out of control.

“LCB’s exploring new territory here in Bahnsen Knights as the horrors are rooted to humanity, not the supernatural,” said Shintaro Kanaoya, founder and CEO of Chorus Worldwide. “It’s quite a surprising tonal shift compared with Varney Lake’s vampires and Mothmen 1966’s cryptids, but somehow all the more surreal because of it.”

Bahnsen Knights releases Thursday, October 26, 2023 on PC and Mac via Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch for $9.99 / €8.99 / £8.49 with support for English, Spanish, German, French, and Japanese languages. Wishlist Bahnsen Knights on Steam and PS5 today, and play the first chapter of the game on Steam today.

For more information, join LCB Game Studio’s Discord, follow LCB Game Studio and Chorus Worldwide on Twitter, check out the PC demo on the official Varney Lake Steam page, and visit Chorus Worldwide’s website.

About LCB Game Studio

Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, LCB Game Studio was formed by novelist Nico Saraintaris and artist Fernando Martínez Ruppel. The pair first met in 2012 while working on literary projects, forming their own book publishing house known as Literatura Clase B. Since then, they’ve collaborated on short stories, illustrated novels, video games, comics, and non-traditional narrative experiments. Now, Saraintaris and Ruppel are creating “Pixel Pulps,” a fusion of fast-paced writing and stunning illustration inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and 80s home computer graphics. 

About Chorus Worldwide

Chorus Worldwide is a global publisher composed of gaming veterans with experience at world-renowned companies including Microsoft, Supermassive Games, and Electronic Arts. Originally created to guide indie developers into the rapidly growing Asian markets, Chorus now works with talented developers across the world, including Argentina, Indonesia, and Malaysia, finding huge success in titles like the acclaimed Coffee Talk, and the Asian releases of The Room and The Room Two.

SEATTLE – 31 Aug. 2023 – G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra, the retro-style beat ‘em up set in the timeless G.I. Joe universe from developer Maple Powered Games and publisher Freedom Games, has just been announced. Get ready for G.I. Joe’s biggest mission yet on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG as well as Nintendo Switch in Q1 2024, as revealed today at The MIX Next.

The legendary G.I. Joe franchise returns for arcade-style beat’em up action with Duke, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Roadblock, and other beloved franchise favorites. Navigate land, air, sea, and even space through iconic locations like Cobra Island, the Pit, Cobra’s top-secret underwater base, and more as you thwart the devious Cobra Commander’s latest scheme to take over the world.

Wield an arsenal of weapons, explosives, and more as you combat the ferocious forces of Cobra and take on Troopers, Ninja Vipers, HISS Tanks, the deadly Crimson Guard and more. String together powerful combos and master the special abilities of each character to turn the tide of battle. Master dodging and parrying to overcome the odds and save the world.

Assemble up to four players in both online or couch co-op in either Story or Arcade Mode. Lovingly detailed hand-drawn pixel art and classic style cartoon cutscenes combine for the ultimate G.I. Joe experience featuring an arcade-inspired soundtrack from legendary composer Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania, TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4 – Mr. X Nightmare DLC) and from Crush 40’s lead vocalist Johnny Gioeli (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020).

“G.I. Joe is an absolute classic franchise with one of the best fanbases. Working on this game is a dream come true and it’s been a blast creating the game I’ve always wanted to see for G.I. Joe,” said Kerry Vandenberg, co-founder of Maple Powered Games. “We’re honored to give G.I. Joe fans the video game they deserve with the most authentic experience possible.”

“G.I. Joe is one the most iconic brands from the 80s and it was the golden era of arcade games. To celebrate the growing popularity of retro themed games we’re thrilled to partner with Maple Powered Games and Freedom Games to bring G.I. Joe fans our first ever Hasbro Retro Arcade experience in this exciting interpretation of a classic 2D beat ‘em up” said Eugene Evans, SVP Digital Strategy and Licensing at Hasbro.

G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra will be available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG with support for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems and Nintendo Switch in Q1 2024. To gather intel on this upcoming mission, visit Freedom Games’ official website and search #GIJoeWrathofCobra on social media.

About Maple Powered Games

Maple Powered Games is a Canadian indie studio focusing on fun, colorful, family-friendly games with its global network of industry partners. After their work in the stressful worlds of finance and military service, the founders now dedicate their time to creating and spreading joyful experiences around the world.

About Freedom Games

Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.

For more information, visit the official Freedom Games website.

About Hasbro

Hasbro is a global leader in play whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.

Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com. 

© 2023 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Launching on PC and consoles; New trailer debuted today at The MIX Next online showcase

SAN FRANCISCO – August 31, 2023 – Ebenezer and The Invisible World, the hand-drawn Metroidvania fantasy reimagination of Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story A Christmas Carol, kicks off the Holiday season early on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S Thursday, November 3, as revealed today during The MIX Next online showcase. Creators Orbit Studio and Play on Worlds will bring a gift to PAX West (September 1-4): a new playable demo!

Discover a Holiday haunting for the ages starring literary legend Ebenezer Scrooge, fresh from his reckoning with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come. Far from the greedy miser in A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer now serves as an unlikely harbinger of hope for the lost souls of Victorian London.

With his newfound ability to see the invisible ghostly world others cannot, Ebenezer visits unsettled spirits and shepherds them toward peace. However, corruption has a new name: a wealthy industrialist named Caspar Malthus. Warned of Malthus’ overreach and desire to crush the vulnerable working class under his feet, Ebenezer sets off into a dangerous realm filled with spooks and spirits alike to defend the downtrodden.

Dash through the cobblestone streets of London, encountering malicious phantoms and Malthus’ private guards along the way. Fortunately, Ebenezer has spirits up his sleeve. Summon familiar ghosts with distinct abilities, including impressive attacks, movement skills, and potent buffs. Repel the Unrepentant Ghosts lingering in the wake of the Dark Spirit’s return.

Investigate awe-inspiring locations including the magical London Observatory, the underground Necropolis, and the Old Bedlam Hospital. Traverse the invisible world, solving puzzles, collecting rare materials, and defeating ghastly bosses along the way. Master an intricate Metroidvania map filled with gorgeous, hand-drawn art with frame-by-frame coloring and animations, set to a dramatic soundtrack of reimagined Holiday favorites.

Customize builds with ghostly weapons like swords and axes, and precious heirlooms including Hannibal’s Satchel, Maria’s Charm and Sibyl’s Crystal Sphere. Craft items and unlock new abilities and upgrades to ensure survival. Take on sidequests and encounter friendly NPCs, each with their own harrowing backstories, that may lend a hand in times of distress.

“It’s been a long road to releasing Ebenezer and the Invisible World and we’re so happy to finally share the release date with fans,” said Carlos Martin, Founder of Play on Worlds. “We’re looking forward to ringing in the holiday season with our take on the beloved tale, and can’t wait to see what players think of the new features and gameplay on display at PAX West.”

Ebenezer and The Invisible World will arrive later this year on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S|One, and PC via Steam. For more information, visit the game’s official website, follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, join the community on Discord, and search for #EbenezerGame on social media.

About Play on Worlds

Play on Worlds is a video game company that produces high-quality indie budget games committed to excellence in gameplay and deep universes. The team’s first commercial release is Ebenezer and the Invisible World, a supernatural, fantasy adventure based on Charles Dicken’s classic ghost story, A Christmas Carol.

About Orbit Studio

Orbit Studio was founded in 2016 by a group of passionate game developers with a shared vision of creating captivating and innovative game experiences. Over the years, Orbit has grown from a small indie team to an award-winning, full-fledged game development studio.