London (August 31, 2023) Get your antidotes ready! A.K.I., the newest character to join Street Fighter™ 6, slithers into the game starting on Sept. 27, 2023 across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam! A.K.I. becomes the 20^th playable character following Rashid’s release in July. Similar to Rashid and all future DLC characters, players will encounter A.K.I.’s wickedness across all three modes of Street Fighter 6 – World Tour, Fighting Ground, and Battle Hub.

The “A.K.I. Arrives!” Fighting Pass also goes live for a limited time starting at 08:00 BST/09:00 CEST on September 1 so players can gear up for their favorite new character with A.K.I.-themed items and cosmetics.

To watch the A.K.I. gameplay trailer, please visit YouTube, and for the latest assets and information on Street Fighter 6, visit the official Street Fighter 6 website.

A.K.I. draws much of her poisonous personality and inspiration from her master F.A.N.G, who was first introduced in Street Fighter™ V. In the single player World Tour mode, players can learn more about A.K.I.’s interest in the evil Shadaloo organisation and help her find her herbal medicine in Tian Hong Yuan, a new location for players to meet their newest Master and apply her deadly moves to their custom avatar.

Speaking of deadly moves, check some of them out below…if you dare:

• Serpent Lash: From a distance, A.K.I. sends her nails flying forward like a chain, poisoning enemies she hits. When she strikes an opponent who is already poisoned, a Toxic Blossom will trigger an explosion and open enemies up to follow-up attacks.
• Nightshade Pulse: A.K.I. sends a bubble forward that also poisons enemies it hits. She can strike the bubble with Nightshade Chaser to pop it in advance, increasing its area of effect.
• Orchid Spring: A.K.I. places a puddle of poison in front of her which will affect opponents who step inside it.
• Sinister Slide: Slither across the screen to avoid threats while stalking forward and perform follow-up moves like Venomous Fang, Heel Strike, or Entrapment.
• Claws of Ya Zi: A.K.I.’s Level 3 Super Art pierces various pressure points on an opponent’s body and injects a poison that dangerously detonates from within.

A.K.I. and her elegant Outfit 2 will be available for owners of the Year 1 Character Pass, Deluxe Edition, or Ultimate Edition on Sept. 27. Get a taste of her poison for an hour with a Rental Fighter ticket, which can be obtained via the Fighting Pass.

Year 1 of Street Fighter 6 is just starting to heat up and players can look forward to more new characters like Ed and Akuma as the year continues!

About Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter 6, having sold more than two million units since launch, is available now and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series with a combo of unique fighting game innovations, brimming with content across three brand new game modes – Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Players around the world can get their hands on all the hard-hitting Street Fighter 6 action now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Players can unleash the athlete within as they gear up for a sporting event like no other

SEOUL – Aug. 31, 2023 – Nexon’s turbocharged racing game KartRider Rush+ invites players to dive head-first into the ultimate sporting spectacle in the electrifying Season 21 update, “The Boomhill Games.” Racers can take the wheel with the newest sports icons “Sportscaster Ethen” and “Coach Lodumani” on heart-pounding circuits including “Mystic Monastery (Tomb)” and “Airfield Jump (Ice)” and gear up for glory in the latest karts “Marathon Champion” and “Cotton Ultra.” Players can also immerse themselves in a world of sports innovation with game-changing additions, including a newly minted “Boomhill Games” Home theme.

Players who join the race will experience:

• Thrilling “Boomhill Games” Themed Additions – Racers can prepare themselves for the ultimate victory lap with new karts “Marathon Champion and “Cotton Ultra,” conquer treacherous terrain on “Mystic Monastery (Tomb)” and “Airfield Jump (Ice)” and join forces with the freshest athletes on the track, “Sportscaster Ethen” and “Coach Lodumani.”
• Powerful Boss Kart – The Season 21 boss kart, “Hyperion,” is the apex of speed and engineered for pure velocity. Players can choose from either the “Hyperion Eclipse” or “Hyperion Blaze” designs for an unrivaled edge.
• Epic “Point Race” Content – In “Point Race,” players can play Rush mode and clear daily missions to amass valuable points. These points unlock a treasure trove of rewards, including “K-Coin,” “Batteries” and more. The first 1,000 players to dominate every match will earn a coveted “Custom Plate Voucher” which grants a “Custom Plate” in the upcoming season as a mark of triumph. Additionally, racers can prepare for the endless thrill of skill and endurance in “Infinite Mode” where they’ll aim to conquer as many stages as possible.
• Celebratory Rewards – In celebration of the 21^st season, Nexon is giving out rewards such as “Rice Cake Balloon” and “Tug of War Plate (Perm)” until Sunday, Sept. 10 to players who log in and play KartRider Rush+ ranked races. Additionally, racers who complete objectives including logging in, playing ranked games and sending gifts to each other will earn a “Kimbap Balloon,” “Triangle Kimbap Headgear,” “Cute Persimmon Driftmoji,” “Cute Persimmon Glasses” and so on. Lastly, players can also obtain a “Nitro Puzzle” upon completing daily and weekly quests which can be exchanged for a “Marathon Champion,” “Turbo Crystal” and more.

More information on KartRider Rush+’s “The Boomhill Games” season is on the official website.

• Official KartRider Rush+ Website: [LINK]

About NEXON Co. Ltd.

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

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It’s a new month, with a new lineup of PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September. The Monthly Games lineup of Saints Row, Black Desert – Traveler Edition and Generation Zero will be available to PlayStation Plus members on Tuesday, 5 September until Monday, 2 October. 

Let’s take a closer look at each of the games in turn. 

Saints Row | PS4, PS5 

Experience the biggest and best Saints Row playground ever created. The unique sprawling world of Santo Ileso is the backdrop for a wild, larger than life sandbox of thrilling side hustles, criminal ventures and blockbuster missions, as you shoot, drive and wingsuit your way to the top. Take over the city block by block, wage war against enemy factions and tighten your grip on the streets. Play online with a friend at any time, via fully untethered drop-in / drop out co-op, skipping the need to take either of you out of the outlandish action. 

Black Desert – Traveler Edition | PS4 

Find your calling in this open-world fantasy MMORPG which boasts fast-paced PvE combat, large-scale PvP siege wars, multiple character classes and combat types to specialise in. You can also choose to dedicate yourself to a variety of pursuits, such as trade, fishing, horse training, alchemy, cooking, and gathering. The Traveler Edition is a bundle of the base game and multiple add-ons*. 

*Those add-ons collectively constitute The Traveler Item Pack, which is also available on PlayStation Store as a separate download. PlayStation Plus members who have already purchased any edition of Black Desert cannot redeem the full Traveller Edition bundle from PlayStation Plus. However, PlayStation Plus members who have already purchased any edition of Black Desert other than the Traveler Edition may redeem the standalone Traveler Item Pack from PlayStation Plus, instead. 

Generation Zero | PS4

This first-person open world adventure is set in a familiar but hostile open world of 1980s Sweden. Battle and survive deadly machine enemies alone or with three friends in seamless online co-op as you discover the truth behind what’s happened to the region. You must choose your battles wisely as you engage in adrenaline-pumping guerilla combat against these mechanical forces. Scavenge parts from your fallen enemies and use them to craft equipment, weapons and ammunition. Build and fortify your own bases across the island and start taking back your home. 

Last chance to download August’s Monthly Games 

PlayStation Plus members have until Monday, 4 September to add PGA Tour 2K23, Dreams and Death’s Door to their game library. 

We also wanted to let you know that starting Wednesday, 6 September we will be increasing the price for PlayStation Plus 12-month subscriptions globally across all benefit plans. This price adjustment will enable us to continue bringing high-quality games and value-added benefits to your PlayStation Plus subscription service. 

Here are the new prices for PlayStation Plus 12-month subscription plans.

PlayStation Plus Essential 12-Month Subscription

$95.95 AUD 

PlayStation Plus Extra 12-Month Subscription

$169.95 AUD 

PlayStation Plus Deluxe 12-Month Subscription

$196.95 AUD 

The new prices for the 12-Month subscription will remain at a discounted rate when compared to purchasing the 1-Month or 3-Month subscriptions over a 12-month period. 

For current 12-month subscribers, this price increase will not take effect until your next renewal date that occurs on or after Monday, 6 November. However, any membership changes you make on or after Wednesday, 6 September such as upgrades, downgrades or buying additional time, will update your plan reflecting the new prices. You can change or cancel your subscription at any time, details here.

Learn more about the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September and new pricing changes to PlayStation Plus 12-Month plans by visiting the PlayStation Blog. 

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

Playtest the very first English demo at PAX West 2024

SHENZHEN, China – Aug. 30, 2023 – The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle, the old-school wuxia RPG set in the chaotic times of ancient China from developer ChillyRoom responsible for Otherworld Legends, Soul Knight with 200 million downloads worldwide, readies its stance for its 1.0 launch on Windows PC via Steam with full English localization in Q2 2024. 

Check out the very first English demo on the PAX West show floor from Friday, Sept.1 – Monday, Sept. 4 at booth #659. Wishlist the game here ahead of its fully localized English release.  

Channel the adventurous spirit of a young kung fu novice and embark on a memorable journey. Scribe an entertaining tale full of traditional wuxia elements in real-time, cultivating bonds and rivalries with hundreds of quirky characters. Unravel multiple branching plotlines while mastering the diverse disciplines of martial arts.

Conquer – or fail – one battle at a time through punchy and satisfying turn-based combat. Strike with precision, executing heavy-hitting combos and critical hits manually, or take advantage of the auto-battler function to complete confrontations with ease. Master both Inner and Outer Kungfu through the lands, gaining experience, resources, and stat boosts from each glorious victory.

Venture across the country through bustling cities, rushing waterways, snowy mountains, ancient ruins, and other beautiful areas based on historically significant locations. Shape the road ahead with the decisions made along the way that will send our young fighter on different paths to uncover more than 10 distinct endings. 

“The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle embodies the soul of traditional 90s wuxia RPG,” said Zeyang Li, CEO of ChillyRoom. “Apprentices will attempt to make a name for themselves in the world of Kungfu through a dynamic and eccentric story. Along the way, collect treasures and uncover a plethora of hidden easter eggs with connections to Chinese stories like Jin Yong’s martial arts novels and other classic games.”

The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle will launch into 1.0 with full English localization in Q2 2024. For more information, visit ChillyRoom’s official website, join the community on Twitter, Instagram, and Discord, and search #TheWorldofKungfu on social media.

About ChillyRoom

ChillyRoom consists of a passionate team of indie game developers, striving to create interesting games and support talented individuals from the Chinese game industry. They’re best known for their popular mobile games, most notably including Soul Knight, a pixel action shoot’em up with 200 million downloads worldwide. ChillyRoom believes in nurturing the individual creative visions of their developers in order to foster a positive creative environment and produce the best products possible. They’re currently working on the 1.0 release of The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle which will feature full English localization. 

For more information, please visit the official website.

Coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch

DALLAS — August 30th, 2023 —Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition (ROTT), the definitive release of the cult classic FPS by original developer and publisher Apogee Entertainment, the maniacal minds at New Blood Interactive, and the gaming treasure hunters at Nightdive Studios, splatters gibs on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, and both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S via backwards compatibility on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.

For the first time in ROTT history, gear up for all-out carnage on consoles and experience the trailblazing ‘90s FPS as never played before – with a controller! Run and gun across newly added multiplayer maps, and enjoy modern comforts like revamped 4K graphics, increased FOV, and cloud saves. 

Gear up and take aim as an operative of the High-Risk United Nations Task-Force (codenamed H.U.N.T.) on a top-secret investigation off the California coast. Select from five elite soldiers armed with distinct abilities and stats, and stamp out shadowy cult activity wreaking havoc on Los Angeles. 

Navigate twisty labyrinthine lairs and stage an all-out assault with iconic weaponry like dual-wielded pistols and MP-40 machine guns. Turn up the heat with face-melting drunk missiles, and rocket-jump skyward to rain down firepower from above in the world’s first FPS with verticality. 

Feast on fresh content for die-hard operatives including five separate campaigns, expansion packs, and new episodes conceived by the original designers. Dust off untold stories with never-before-seen content from lost beta builds, and rock out to a remixed soundtrack with music choices from every ROTT release ever.

Crank up the LUDICROUS intensity with 11-player cross-play online multiplayer functionality, no dial-up screeching necessary. Engage in classic COMM-BAT deathmatch, take on the world in 10 vs. 1 Hunter mode, and fight for control in the historic “Capture the Triad” mode, gaming’s first ever online capture the flag mode.

“It’s been a blast adding new features to ROTT after all these years,” said Scott Miller, founder of Apogee Entertainment and original project manager of Rise of the Triad circa 1995. “We look forward to console gamers getting a chance to experience FPS history in just a few short weeks!”

Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition is available now on Steam and GOG for $19.99 USD and releases on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One along with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S via backward compatibility on Friday, September 29th.

For more information, hit up the official websites for Apogee Entertainment, New Blood Interactive, and Nightdive Studios, plus follow @Apogee_Ent, @NewBlood, and @NightdiveStudio on Twitter.

About Apogee Entertainment

The “Apogee Model,” as described in the new book, Shareware Heroes (Aug. 2022 release), was the starting point for talented indie developers to bypass retail and sell their games using online distribution in 1990. Apogee founder Scott Miller created this new model and soon funded, mentored, and published many indie upstarts and released a legendary string of global success stories, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey, earning over a billion dollars commercially. Miller also created the 3D Realms label for Apogee, which was sold to Embracer Group in 2021.

The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry. 

About New Blood Interactive

New Blood Interactive is a game studio founded by friends and run like maniacs. We develop, we publish, it’s Whatever™

About Nightdive Studios

Based in Vancouver, Washington, Nightdive Studios is a dedicated team of industry veterans committed to restoring the classic PC game titles of the past and making them accessible to a new generation of gamers. Hit titles from Nightdive Studios include System Shock 2, System Shock Enhanced Edition, Turok, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, Shadowman Remastered, and PowerSlave Exhumed. The team is currently working on the remake of System Shock with an expected release date of 2022. More info can be found at the company’s website at www.nightdivestudios.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/NightDiveStudios or via Twitter at @NightDiveStudio.

LOS ANGELES – August 30, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, launches a new game update for its blockbuster mobile RPG MARVEL Future Fight. Starting today, Agents can choose a newly added playable character, equip the latest uniforms, utilize tier upgrades, and more.

Based on the Mutant team X-Force, this game update has added the Mutant Super Villain Omega Red to the roster of playable characters. Three new uniforms are now available: Cable (Heart of Darkness), Stryfe (Classic), and Domino (Krakoa X-Force). Agents can look forward to a variety of content including a new C.T.P. and its Reforge effects, a Doctor Strange themed card collection, a free uniform try out system for Guide Quest, and improved convenience and reward system for Shadowland.

New character tier upgrades have been added for Cable (Tier-4 with new Striker Skill) and Stryfe (Tier-3 with new Ultimate Skill). Awakened Skills have been added to characters including Domino and Warpath.

MARVEL Future Fight has over 150 million players across the world with the game currently available worldwide in the App Store® and Google Play™.

For more information, please visit http://marvelfuturefight.netmarble.com.

About Netmarble Corporation

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

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

For more information visit marvel.com. © 2023 MARVEL

App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.  App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.

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Hamburg, Germany, August 30th. The critically acclaimed dark adventure Children of Silentown is having a Daily Deal on Steam with 50% off today. Children of Silentown lets you uncover the unsettling secrets surrounding the hushed village of Silentown. The beautifully hand-drawn, point-and-click adventure is also available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. 

The story follows Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters, as she slowly begins unraveling the mysteries that surround her. During the day, Lucy spends her time with her friends or helping her mother. But at night she is haunted by terrible nightmares, listening to the horrible growling coming from beyond the town limits. One thing is clear to her: the dark brings terrible danger and she must never set foot in the forest. But when tragedy strikes, she has no choice but to delve into the forbidden woods and face her fears.

Children of Silentown is a dark point-and-click adventure with a unique hand-drawn and eerie art style, combined with atmospheric music to create a hauntingly beautiful world. Players have to find notes, collect items and combine them to solve puzzles and play minigames to discover the secrets of Silentown and the forest. Additionally, learning songs is paramount to communicating with others and progressing in the game. This tool even allows players to shape Lucy’s story and experience multiple endings.

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About Elf Games (Developer) and Luna2 (artists)

Elf Games is a small video game development team from Italy founded in 2014 by Piero Dotti and Fabiola Allegrone. It debuted in 2016 with Little Briar Rose, winning the “Italian Video Games Award” for best game design. The team loves creating atmospheric stories while mixing up a captivating game experience with visually peculiar environments.

Illustrators, animators and video producers Francesca Presentini (aka Fraffrog) and Riccardo Accattatis from the animation studio Luna2 have created the concept and art style of Children of Silentown for an animated short movie.

Both teams have collaborated to turn the short into a full-fledged video game, and Children of Silentown was born.  

About Daedalic Entertainment:

Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher supporting indie-developers for over 17 years, bringing their titles on every major gaming platform. The line-up of games is comprised of a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on 4 distinct areas: story-telling, strategy, co op-games and wholesome-games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles and PC. Recent hits include Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Potion Tycoon, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish! and more. In regards to future titles please look out for upcoming games like New Cycle, Reveil, Capes, Magin: The Rat Project Stories, Edge of Sanity, Wild Woods and many more. Since April 2022 Daedalic Entertainment is a subsidiary of French publishing house Nacon.