Bandai Namco Europe releases today the latest game in the Sword Art Online universe, SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC on STEAM.

Watch the launch trailer here:

This latest entry in the series is based on an all-new War of Underworld story arc created specifically for this game. SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection will follow Kirito and his friends in a virtual world on the brink of destruction. The heroic heart of Kirito has the power to unite everyone around him to fight for what is right. It is only together that they can defeat the cruel ruler of the Dark Territory, the God of Darkness Vecta.

SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection lets players live exciting battles fighting as their favorite characters, changing between the party members with the push of a button. The battle system allows players to experience fights focusing on cooperation by commanding their party members to attack, defend, heal, and other strategies to change the tide to their advantage.

A demo is available now on all platforms the game is releasing on, for players to get a feel for this new adventure.

For more information about SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection visit the official webpage and for other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU. Join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU. 

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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.

The physical version of the psychological sci-fi thriller is now available in European retail stores. 

Madrid, Spain – 6th October 2023. Meridiem Games is excited to announce that the special PlayStation 5 boxed limited edition of sci-fi thriller Fort Solis is now available across European specialist retail stores. Developed by Fallen Leaf and Black Drakkar Games and published by Dear Villagers, Fort Solis takes players on a terrifying psychological journey set on an isolated mining facility on Mars. Players must solve the mystery of the missing crew and discover the secrets that lie deep within the compound. But will they survive the night? 

Meridiem Games is responsible for the design and manufacture of the PlayStation 5 physical edition of Fort Solis, which will be on sale in specialist stores throughout Europe. The limited edition physical version will contain a special 3D cover and an exclusive metallic effect postcard. 

The story begins with engineer Jack Leary responding to a distress signal from the neighbouring Mars mining facility Fort Solis, located seep within the desolate desert of the red planet. Faced with imminent sandstorm warnings, Jack ventures inside to establish contact with the crew only to find himself alone and the base seemingly abandoned. As the night grows longer, events escalate, spiral out of control and the mystery of what happened to the crew begins to reveal itself. The storms arrive, limiting Jack’s escape as he looks to hold out until morning arrives.

Immersive storytelling

Fort Solis aims to offer a high-fidelity experience designed to fully immerse the player in the cast and its long night. With performances by Roger Clark, Troy Baker, and Julia Brown, Fort Solis seeks to convey emotion, fear, empathy, and much more in each chapter.

As a support to the main narrative, additional instances of the story are included, such as audio logs, surveillance images, or events from the past and present. Accompanying them are video recordings made by the entire team, detailing events before and perhaps even after that night when the alarm went off at Fort Solis…

Exploring Fort Solis

The skeleton of Fort Solis is built above and below ground. The base contains a variety of locations, each with its own surface and underground levels. Players can explore the isolated surface enduring storms, the eerie service tunnels devoid of light, or the multiple departments that help the daily functioning of Fort Solis, such as Engineering, Medicine, and Communications.

As the story develops, places can be easily revisited to obtain additional context or to continue serving as a backdrop to the fate that awaits Jack with each passing hour.

Watch the Fort Solis Special Edition trailer here

The boxed limited edition of Fort Solis for PlayStation 5 is out now across European specialist retailers. For more information, please visit www.meridiem-games.com 

About Meridiem Games

Meridiem Games is an independent video game publisher and distributor for all platforms. The entire Meridiem Games team is focused on meeting the demand of players who are fond of physical editions, titles such as Fahrenheit 15Th Anniversary PS4, KUNAI Day One Edition NSW, Daymare: 1998 Black Edition PS4, Pang Adventures Buster Edition PS4 / NSW, etc. They have come out in their physical edition thanks to Meridiem Games.  www.meridiem-games.com 

About Dear Villagers

True to the proverb, we believe that anything of value can only be achieved through fruitful collaboration. We foster a culture of teamwork, of asking when you don’t know the answer, of celebrating victories together, and supporting each other through setbacks.

Highly Anticipated Sequel from Iron Oak Games Now Available for Pre-Purchase 

LONDON – October 6, 2023 – Curve Games and IronOak Games are thrilled to announce For the King II, the highly-anticipated sequel to the multi-million-selling franchise, will launch worldwide via Steam on November 2 at $24.99/£19.99/€24.99. Fans can pre-purchase the game from today to receive a 10% discount and a variety of exclusive pre-purchase gifts to aid them in their quest to free Fahrul from tyranny.

“As a small studio of thirteen, we’re so proud of the work we’ve put into For The King II. We’ve worked hard developing new gameplay innovations, features and systems that have built on the successful For The King experience to make it even more enjoyable. We can’t wait for players and friends to party up and start their adventure on November 2nd!” said Sterling Anderson, Studio Director of Iron Oak Games.

Inspired by tabletop adventures, For the King II builds on the hugely popular and successful original game’s challenging blend of strategy, JRPG combat, and roguelite elements to create an epic new experience that includes the most requested feature by far: four player co-op!

For the King II is available to pre-purchase for $22.49/£17.99/€22.49 for a limited time during the game’s launch. 

For an in-depth look, please view the For the King II Showcase.

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

About Curve Games  

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

About IronOak Games 

Founded in 2015 by industry veterans with a passion for board games and roleplaying games, IronOak Games is now part of the Curve Family of studios. For The King, the debut title from the studio, released in 2018 to critical acclaim and has sold over 3 million units. 

What:  Genvid Entertainment and Konami Digital Entertainment announced that their interactive streaming series, SILENT HILL: Ascension, will launch on Wednesday, 1^st November. To ensure fans are ready for when the first live stream starts, the free streaming app is now available for pre-order on the App Store® or pre-register on Google Play, and will also be available for desktop browsers at Ascension.com.

When + Where:

• SILENT HILL: Ascension’s streaming app is now available for pre-order and pre-registration on the App Store and Google Play
• App installs will begin on Tuesday, 31^st October. Fans will then be able to engage with some SILENT HILL: Ascension content ahead of the live world premiere
• The SILENT HILL: Ascension series premiere live stream will be, Wednesday, 1^st November, 2023 at 12pm AEDT on the mobile app or at Ascension.com

Who:

• Genvid Entertainment
• Konami Digital Entertainment
• Bad Robot Games
• Behaviour™ Interactive

Background: SILENT HILL: Ascension is a Genvid interactive streaming series that promises a unique audience-driven storytelling experience. This latest entry into the SILENT HILL universe follows an ensemble of new characters across never-before-explored locations, tormented by new and terrifying SILENT HILL monsters. SILENT HILL: Ascension, available on 31^st October on the free streaming app or desktop browsers at Ascension.com, puts the main character’s fate in the audience’s hands, ultimately determining who faces redemption, suffering or damnation in this thrilling, new SILENT HILL story.

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About Genvid Entertainment

Genvid Entertainment, LLC is a subsidiary of Genvid Holdings, Inc. and the first distributor devoted to bringing massively interactive live events (MILEs) to market based on globally renowned brands like the award-winning The Walking Dead: Last Mile. With a focus on authenticity, immersive storytelling, and accessibility on any video streaming platform, global audiences can influence beloved worlds and characters in ways big and small to help decide the outcome and shape canon for interactive streaming series like DC Heroes United, Borderlands EchoVision Live and SILENT HILL: Ascension.

About Konami Digital Entertainment

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

Google Play is a trademark of Google LLC.

SILENT HILL is a trademark of Konami Digital Entertainment Co. Ltd. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners, without intent to infringe.

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is pleased to share a new collaboration between SIE and Sony Pictures Entertainment to bring the Sony Pictures Core app (formerly Bravia Core) to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. 

With Sony Pictures Core, PlayStation players will be able to buy and rent up to 2,000 movies on PS5 and PS4 consoles, and purchase select Sony Pictures films during an exclusive, early access window straight from their console – the first of these films being Gran Turismo, a blockbuster hitbased on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs that risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world.

PlayStation Plus Deluxe members will also get access to a curated catalogue of 100 movies through the Sony Pictures Core app to stream on demand from the Sony Pictures library as part of their membership. The catalogue, which will be ad-free and updated periodically, features movies such as Looper, Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV, Elysium, and Resident Evil Damnation. There will also be additional benefits for all PlayStation Plus members, so stay tuned for more details.

Sony Pictures Core is available starting today for PlayStation players in 23 markets globally, including Australia. You can find the Sony Pictures Core app in the Media section on PS5 and on the PS Store for PS4. For more information, please visit the webpage.

For more information on Sony Pictures Core, head to the PlayStation Blog.

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

Chaos Reigns as Halloween Season Kicks Off in Los Santos – Earn Double Rewards on Halloween Modes, Collect the Scarlet Vintage Devil Mask, and More

Terror strikes Southern San Andreas as a brood of bloodthirsty characters descend upon GTA Online. Battle a collection of some of the most gruesome adversaries, including Slashers, Clowns, and FIB agents during these next four weeks of nonstop mischief.

As Halloween creeps ever closer, expect new bone-chilling events, paranormal activity, ghastly collectibles, and more throughout the month.

Bonus GTA$ and RP on Classic Halloween-Themed Modes

Los Santos is embracing the occult as evil forces begin to wreak havoc. Go head-to-head with villainous characters and earn Double Rewards in Halloween-themed Adversary and Survival modes, including Condemned,and Alien Survivals — plus Triple Rewards on Judgement Day.

2X GTA$ and RP on Special Cargo Sell Missions

Stack up extra GTA$ by peddling contraband in Special Cargo Sell Missions. Customers are starving for black-market goods — satiate the masses to earn 2X GTA$ and RP in the process.

Get the Scarlet Vintage Devil Mask
Play GTA Online anytime this week to collect the Scarlet Vintage Devil Mask for a sinister start to Halloween season.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Check out Simeon’s scintillating new selections, a Pegassi takeover in a range of devilish hues:

• Pegassi Torero XO (Super, 40% off)
• Pegassi Reaper (Super, 40% off)
• Pegassi Infernus Classic (Sports Classic, 40% off)
• Pegassi Monroe (Sports Classic)
• Pegassi Oppressor (Motorcycle)

Luxury Autos Showroom

The Luxury Autos showroom in Rockford Hills features a pair of returning super cars plucked from Pegassi’s impressive roster of luxury automobiles: the Pegassi Vacca (Super) and Pegassi Zorrusso (Super, 40% off).

Lucky Wheel and LS Car Meet Bonus Vehicles

Spin the Lucky Wheel now through October 11for the opportunity to become the owner of a Bravado Greenwood (Muscle), an old-school ride that oozes vintage cool and Imani Tech capabilities to boot.

Head to the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to take this week’s terrifying trio of super-charged sports cars for a ride: the Maibatsu Penumbra (Sports), Albany Alpha (Sports), and Dewbauchee Massacro (Sports, 40% off).

Place Top 2 in the LS Car Meet Series for three days in a row to win this week’s prize ride: the Pfister Neon (Sports).

Premium Test Ride and HSW Time Trial: Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

As someone that prides themselves on kicking things up a notch, Hao won’t shy away from a month of boundary-pushing ventures. Case in point: his take on the Principe Deveste Eight (Super), with statistics so deadly it could elicit a federal investigation.

Keep your foot on the gas pedal as you fly through the short sprint between East Vinewood and Vespucci Beach in this week’s HSW Time Trial.

GTA+

GTA+ Members get the new Bravado Hotring Hellfire (Sports). And now you get access to play additional Rockstar Games titles including Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition on the platform associated with your GTA+ Membership, and more: 

• San Andreas Federal Reserve Tee, Republican Space Rangers Tee, You Own Los Santos Hoodie 
• Free Guided Missiles for the Kosatka Submarine
• 2X GTA$ and RP on Assault on Cayo Perico 
• 2X GTA$ for robbing Armored Trucks 

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

DISCOUNTS

• Special Cargo Warehouses – 40% off
• RC Bandito (Off-Road) – 40% off
• RC Bandito Modifications and Upgrades – 40% off
• Maibatsu MonstroCiti (Off-Road) – 20% off
• Dewbauchee Massacro (Sports) – 40% off
• Pegassi Zorrusso (Super) – 40% off
• Pegassi Torero XO (Super) – 40% off
• Pegassi Reaper (Super) – 40% off
• Pegassi Infernus Classic (Sports Classic) – 40% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Crowbar | Railgun | Advanced Rifle (20% off) | Combat MG | Combat PDW | Combat Pistol | Precision Rifle (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Pump Shotgun | Grenades | Tear Gas | Proximity Mines | Armor

Dig, develop and defend with a new duo of dynamic domes for the award-winning roguelike survival miner!

STOCKHOLM – Oct. 5, 2023 – Indie developer bippinbits and publisher Raw Fury are coming up to the surface to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Dome Keeper! The roguelike survival miner has sold over 500,000 copies since it debuted in 2022, and one year later, the game features twice the content it launched with, introducing new heroes, domes, gadgets, game modes and more, including new surprises in today’s “Double Dome” update.

And there’s still more to come – Dome Keeper recently won the Indie Arena Booth Award for “Best Game to Play With a Friend” at Gamescom 2023 for its multiplayer preview, and the full multiplayer mode is set to arrive in a future update!

There’s never been a better time to dig into the world of Dome Keeper – the title is currently featured in a Steam Weekend Deal offering 60% off the base game, 30% off the soundtrack, and 10% off gear packs.

One new dome just wouldn’t be enough to mark this momentous occasion – that’s why today’s free “Double Dome” update gives players two! Defend your mining operations with these two new domes, each offering their own unique gameplay challenges and possibilities:

• Artillery Dome: This ballistic powerhouse is the first dome equipped with two weapons: the slow-firing, heavy damage mortar and the anti-air gun, providing an explosive balance of strategy and execution.
• Tesla Dome: Unleash the raw power of electricity with the first dome that allows for two-dimensional aiming! Attack enemies by moving the reticle in any direction across the screen, and use Electro Orbs to damage and stun foes and control the battlefield.

For a full breakdown of everything new in today’s “Double Dome” update, check out the full development diary post on Steam.

Dome Keeper is a unique roguelike survival mining game – battle increasingly powerful waves of shadowy monsters while mining for valuable resources in the depths beneath your dome to upgrade your abilities, improve your weapons and defenses, and stay alive.

Dome Keeper is available on Windows PC, MacOS and Linux via Steam. For the latest updates, follow the game on Twitter @DomeKeeper.

About bippinbits

bippinbits is a two-person indie games developer based in Dresden, Germany. The developers love the challenges of game jams, and their 2D pixel art games are not limited to any genre. For more information, please visit the official website: https://bippinbits.com.

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.

LOS ANGELES, CA – October 5, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched the newest game update for Seven Knights Idle Adventure. Players can experience new heroes, costumes, events and more.

Four new heroes have been added including the Legendary hero Rin.She is one of the Four Lords of the Seven Knights joining the game as a ranged type hero. When Rin uses active skill, increases final damage by 30% and increases Critical Hit Rate by 100%. Other new heroes available are Soi, Bai Long, and Mao Song. Additionally, new costumes will be added for these heroes.

The newly added Boss Rush Event is accessible after clearing at least 1,200 stages in the Stage Guide. Players will experience ’wave’ style battles with field bosses, where the bosses from the game’s story appear in succession. Numbers of rewards are earned based on individuals or servers ranking. Players will receive one entry per day for free, with an additional entry available by viewing an advertisement(two entries per day max).

Two new events and are now available to celebrate this game update:

• Hero Rate Up Summon Event: Summon rates have increased for certain heroes until October 18: Rin,Soi, and Spike.

• Gathering of Witches Carnival Event[1]  : Collect Carnival Event currency during the event period and obtain a legendary hero Meg.

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

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

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

About Netmarble Corporation

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

More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

The new vinyl collection, from iam8bit and Riot Games, features 10 tracks including NewJeans’ new “GODS”

LOS ANGELES – October 5, 2023 – iam8bit and Riot Games are celebrating 10 years of League of Legends Worlds anthems with the release of a new vinyl collection. League of Legends Worlds Anthems Vol 1: 2014-2023 1xLP pays tribute to the theme songs that make Riot Games’ annual global event the most widely viewed and followed esport tournament. The album is available for pre-order at iam8bit.com for $34.99 starting tomorrow at 9 a.m. PDT.

The Riot Games Worlds Anthems collection features all 10 incredible anthems from League of Legends World Championships, from Imagine Dragons’ 2014 “Warriors” up to NewJeans’ sizzling new track “GODS” – recorded exclusively for 2023’s World Championship series. 

This is the first time these songs have been available together, and iam8bit and Riot Games have combined forces to give the collection the special treatment it deserves. The album features all-new art from longtime Riot Games collaborators Envar Entertainment that celebrates the past, present, and future of the League of Legends World Championships.

The League of Legends Worlds Anthems Vol 1: 2014-2023 collection is available in three special variations, all shipping Q1 2024:

• Top Spotify fans will get early access to an exclusive Spotify Fans First Exclusive variant, pressed on Worlds Blue Vinyl with Gold Splatter, by invitation only starting October 4. 

• The retail version ($34.99) is available for pre-order starting October 6 at 9 a.m. PDT, and it features the complete collection pressed on Worlds Blue Vinyl. 

• The iam8bit Exclusive Edition of the album ($34.99) is pressed on Clear with Worlds Blue Smoke Vinyl and is available exclusively at iam8bit.com on October 6 at 9 a.m. PDT.

Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill,  led by CEO Dylan Jadeja, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 4,500+ Rioters in 20+ offices worldwide.

About Riot Games Music

Riot Games Music builds on Riot’s fandom at the intersection of gaming and music — fostering partnerships with artists who can take the global player experience to the next level through music, live events, and IP expansion. RGM has amassed a catalog of over 750 songs including nine original Esports Anthems for the annual League of Legends World Championships, which have collectively amassed billions of streams across DSPs. These anthems have been performed by superstars including Lil Nas X, Imagine Dragons, Zedd and many more.

Riot Games Music is also known for being a leader in virtual artistry including artists like K/DA, a record breaking K/Pop inspired girl-group based on some of the most popular female champions in League of Legends, whose music has received over 1.2 billion streams. Their single “POP/STARS” recently was certified platinum by the RIAA, and they have amassed over 2 million followers on Spotify. Other Riot virtual artists include heavy metal band Pentakill, hip-hop band True Damage, DJ Sona and Seraphine.

RGM also created Sessions, a music project focused around creators, available for anyone to use without concern of copyright strikes.

About League of Legends

Released in 2009, “League of Legends” is Riot Games’ debut title and one of the most-played competitive games in the world, engaging millions of players daily in 20+ officially-supported languages. A mainstay of the MOBA genre, in “League”, two teams of five powerful champions face off to destroy each other’s base in a game that blends the speed, strategy, and intensity of an RTS with immersive RPG elements.

“League” continues to evolve year over year in gameplay and storytelling, delivering fresh new experiences like K/DA, immersive stories like Star Guardian and Spirit Blossom, and technical balance changes to ensure competitive integrity. As the basis for the Runeterra universe, League champions have been featured in music, comic books, spinoff games, collectible figurines, board games, TV series, and more. The annual League of Legends World Championship is the most widely viewed esport tournament, and is among the largest and most popular sporting events in the world.

About LoL Esports™

League of Legends Esports (LoL Esports) is the fastest growing global sport and the pinnacle of competitive gaming with 9 regional leagues, 93 professional esport teams, and more than 860 players. Accessible around the globe on 35+ TV and digital channels, it is one of the most-watched forms of sports entertainment globally. League of Legends Esports started in 2011 and remains owned and operated by Riot Games, one of the world’s top video game developers. Led by Naz Aletaha, Global Head of LoL Esports, our mission is to build a thriving global sports ecosystem by focusing on growth, engagement, profitability, integrity, and accessibility. From the thrilling regional league competitions that captivate millions of fans across the globe to the trophy lift at Worlds, it all lives within LoL Esports.