Sydney, Australia, August 11^th, 2023: “ICYMI” as the fresh young people on the internet say: THQ Nordic’s Digital Showcase 2023 will air on Saturday, August 12^th, 2023, at 5 AM AEST (Friday, August 11th, 2023, at 12 PM PDT / 9 PM CEST).

HandyGames will once again start off with a pre-show and present what they are cooking – so tune in early for some awesome indie-extravaganza!

This year’s showcase will not only include world premiere announcements but also feature news and reveals for previously-announced games. Without giving too much away, if you want to learn more about some of our titles like Alone in the Dark, Gothic, Outcast: A New Beginning, Wreckreation, or Trine 5, we kindly invite you to tune in and check out our showcase!

Official THQ Nordic channels to watch the Showcase:

• YouTube: https://thqn.net/thqn2023-yt
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thqnordic
• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/THQNordic

Official THQ Nordic channels with copyright-free music:
Copyright Free (for streamers):

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thqnordicinside
• Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thqnordicinside

Invitation to co-stream the THQ Nordic Showcase
We are more than happy to invite content creators and media outlets all over the world to co-stream the showcase on August 12^th on their own channels & react to what we are showing. Our official stream starts on Saturday, August 12^th, 2023, at 4:40 AM AEST (Friday, August 11th, 2023 at 11:40 AM PDT / 8:40 PM CEST) with a neat little countdown and the HandyGames Pre-Show!

More information on the official website: https://showcase.thqnordic.com/

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

What awaits Hunters in this exciting new season? 

XD Games, Shanghai — August 11, 2023 | Following a triumphant global launch and successful first season, Torchlight: Infinite is gearing up for a challenging new adventure as XD Games invite players to “The City of Aeterna”.

Arriving on September 8th, this free major update promises a wealth of exciting new content for players to plunge into, whether they be newcomers or battle-hardened fans. You can catch a first look at The City of Aeterna in the teaser trailer below:

Legends tell of a great and eternal city on Leptis, once blessed with prosperity and peace. A city that disappeared one day, swallowed by a foreboding fog. Where it once stood, a labyrinth of derelict ruins and withered trees are all that can be seen when the mist rises, promises of endless wealth and ancient powers hidden within. Over the years, many Hunters have come in pursuit of treasure, the city lying dormant, waiting for the chosen ones to reignite its long lost flame. Now the fog rises once more, will you answer the call? Can you retrieve the city’s endless loot, or will you become yet another trapped soul?

Dying to know more about the upcoming season? XD Games will reveal all in an upcoming preview livestream on August 26th 12pm PDT on YouTube and Twitch.

After an incredible global launch, Torchlight: Infinite continues to revolutionise the dungeon-crawling genre with its accessible gameplay and striking visuals. Boasting 3 million global users across PC and mobile, this latest title in the series has rapidly evolved with each new update refining its core roleplaying mechanics while introducing new seasons packed with content. 

XD Games

Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users.  XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

EA SPORTS Celebrates Vini Jr. as First-Ever EA SPORTS FC™ MOBILE Cover Star, Announces Innovative Features to Grow Existing Mobile Community of 100M+ Active Users, and Brings EA SPORTS FC™ ONLINE to XIX Asian Games as Medaled Discipline

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – August 10, 2023 – Today, Electronics Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced EA SPORTS FC™ MOBILE, set to launch globally on September 26, featuring intuitive gameplay controls that will introduce a new level of immersion to The World’s Game on mobile devices. For existing players, EA SPORTS FC MOBILE will be released as a free* update without a need to redownload to devices.  

As revealed earlier this week over Instagram, Real Madrid winger Vini Jr. will make his debut as the first-ever cover star for EA SPORTS FC MOBILE. Fans of Vini Jr. will experience his authentic running style, brought to life in-game through True Player Personality, accentuated by revised Impact Controls that will let players take command of the pitch to show off their own playmaking skills. 

“I’m excited to be featured as the cover star for EA SPORTS FC MOBILE and look forward to sharing this excitement with fans worldwide,” said Vini Jr. “Football is more than just a sport, and to play a part in inviting more people into this celebration is a dream.”

EA SPORTS FC MOBILE will immerse players in next-level gameplay, with key features including:

• True Player Personality: The world’s most recognizable players come to life with True Player Personality. Authentic running styles, penalty kick stances and celebrations for certain players, all bring EA SPORTS FC MOBILE to a new level of authenticity.
• Dynamic Game Speed: Mobile-first and tactile game speed, allowing for more player personality and attribute impact on the pitch.
• Elite Shooting System: Revamped shooting system allows impact players to show up on the scoresheet and make their mark. Feel rewarded when you make smart shooting decisions both inside and outside the box, on a cross, or off the volley. Take control of your favorite attackers and rally your team to victory.
• Impact Controls: 
  • Power Shot: Unleash a high-powered shot that leaves keepers clawing at air. Load up your shot when you’re in space to harness the full potential of Power Shot. Balance the risk and reward of the Power Shot to devastate your opponent and take the lead.
  • Knock On Dribble: Bring your pacey dribblers to top speed faster by knocking the ball ahead into space. Take advantage of your opponent’s high defensive back-line by having your rapid attackers push ahead in a fluid manner. Dribbling with true speedsters takes on a whole new feeling.
  • Hard Tackle: Make your presence felt and assert dominance in defense and midfield by launching a crunching stand tackle. Separate your opponent’s attackers from the ball or make a last-ditch block with new Hard Tackles.

“We’re incredibly excited to invite players across mobile, online, and console to join us as we begin this new journey for The World’s Game with EA SPORTS FC,” said Nick Wlodyka, SVP & GM, EA SPORTS FC. “Our focus is on meeting our expansive player community where they are and how they play across our EA SPORTS FC ecosystem, and we’re putting this perspective into action with more experiences to be announced soon.” 

To usher in a new era on EA SPORTS FC MOBILE, existing mobile players are invited to become an FC MOBILE Founder before the game launches through the current app, without the need to re-download. Players who participate in the Founders event from August 24 – September 26, 2023, will obtain FC MOBILE Founder status to unlock benefits including special in-game player items for EA SPORTS FC MOBILE at launch. More details to be revealed here.

Further news surrounding EA SPORTS FC was shared through the milestone announcement of EA SPORTS FC™ ONLINE reaching 53M+ players across Korea, China, Thailand, and Vietnam. As the pinnacle free-to-play football gaming experience in Asia, EA SPORTS FC ONLINE will also be recognized as an official medaled discipline at the XIX Asian Games, set to be held in Hangzhou later this year. 

EA SPORTS FC MOBILE and EA SPORTS FC ONLINE will join EA SPORTS FC™ 24 in marking a new beginning for the future of football to connect hundreds of millions of fans through console, mobile, online and esports products.

For more news and information on EA SPORTS FC MOBILE, stay tuned to the official website and social channels across Instagram, X, and YouTube.

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About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.

In fiscal year 2023, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.4 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, Titanfall, Plants vs. Zombies and Frostbite are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.

New Assault on Cayo Perico and the Buckingham Weaponized Conada Helicopter Now Available – Plus, Special Gunrunning Bonuses and More

A tropical island sounds like paradise, until you’re caught in an intense crossfire. Return to the scene of one of the most ambitious GTA Online adventures in Assault on Cayo Perico — a new Adversary Mode that pits teams of Attackers and Defenders against each other on the distant island’s gorgeous shores.

One team is tasked with attacking the island in hopes of hacking a crucial computer terminal. Meanwhile, the opposing squad must defend El Rubio’s island paradise until time runs out, wiping out any interlopers that breach the island’s defenses.

Attackers will need to navigate the island and dodge the defending team’s suppressive fire, starting from the airfield, maneuvering through the docks, destroying radar arrays en route, and culminating in a tense standoff inside the fortified compound.

This week, both sides of this action-packed conflict will earn 2X GTA$ and RP for taking part in this mode’s explosive inauguration. Launch Assault on Cayo Perico by visiting the blip near Los Santos International Airport or via Quick Join on your iFruit. This week also marks the return of several classic combative Adversary Modes to GTA Online, including Occupy, Extraction, and Trading Places (Remix).

Assert Your Aerial Dominance in the New Buckingham Weaponized Conada

Civilians, beware: Buckingham finally caved to pressure and made a weaponized version of its beloved Conada helicopter, equipped with twin machine guns and missile launchers, available for civilian purchase. Politicians will try to regulate it out of existence, but the cat is out of the bag, feral, and armed to the teeth with military-grade firepower to subdue all threats.

A cornerstone of the Merryweather private security arsenal, and prominently featured in the action-packed Unconventional Warfare mission from Project Overthrow in San Andreas Mercenaries, the Buckingham Weaponized Conada is now available to anyone from Warstock Cache & Carry.

Gunrunning Bunker Boosts and Bonuses

Over the next four weeks, GTA Onlinewill feature businesses and reward upwardly striving moguls looking to climb the ranks of Los Santos’ criminal pursuits, willing to go that extra mile for the almighty dollar. Use the new Career Progress feature on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S to meet demand head-on this week as an illicit arms trader.

For those yet to enter the lucrative world of Gunrunning, taking your operation subterranean is even easier this week as all Bunkers and their Upgrades and Modifications are 30% off. Set up a Bunker, complete a Resupply Mission and a Research Project to knock out the Tier 1 Gunrunning progress, which includes the All American Service Shirt as a reward.

2X GTA$ and RP on Bunker Sell Missions
Build your stockpile of contraband and offload the goods in Bunker Sell Missions, which will unlock the Tier 2 Complete a Sell Mission Gunrunning challenge while also earning you 2X GTA$ and RP all week long.

Meanwhile, Research Speeds are doubled, so assigning your Staff to research projects will help maximize productivity and profitability. Complete a Bunker Sell Mission at any point this week and you’ll be able to show off your team spirit with the collectible Ammu-Nation Baseball Tee.

3X GTA$ and RP on Ammu-Nation Contracts

The black and gray markets are always looking for more supply. If your lab rats end up producing an excess of armaments, you can always off-load the surplus to earn 3X GTA$ and RP by completing Ammu-Nation Contracts.

Complete a Gunrunning Resupply Mission and an Ammu-Nation Contract before September 6 will receive the Atomic Rally Spec livery for the Maibatsu MonstroCiti (Off-Road)within 10 days of completion.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Visit Simeon Yetarian’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom to get up close and personal with a fresh curated selection, including two returning cars and a trifecta of all-wheel drive Off-Road vehicles:

• Mammoth Squaddie (SUV)
• Pegassi Zorrusso (Super)
• Declasse Walton L35 (Off-Road)
• HVY Nightshark (Off-Road, 40% off)
• HVY Insurgent (Off-Road, 40% off)

Luxury Autos Showroom

The Luxury Autos showroom in Rockford Hills takes window-shopping to the next level. Visit to get a closer look at the Pegassi Torero (Sports Classic) and Ocelot XA-21 (Super, 40% off). Compare the stats on this pair of returning vehicles and buy either (or both) of them outright.

Lucky Wheel and LS Car Meet Bonus Vehicles
The Lucky Wheel inside the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort is a great place to change your fortune. Spin it for the opportunity to win this week’s top prize: the Nagasaki Outlaw (Off-Road), built to roll and careen down the sides of rough terrain at high speeds.

Whether you’re outmaneuvering the cops in Pursuit Races or shaving precious seconds off your lap time with well-placed shortcuts in Street Races, placing Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for three days running will earn racers the keys to the Pegassi Toros (SUV).

For anyone looking for a fun-sized option to tear up a closed circuit, a lithe sportscar, or a futuristic supercar, the LS Car Meet’s Test Track has you covered. This week’s selection allows members to test out the Dinka Veto Classic (Sports), Pegassi Reaper (Super), and Annis Euros (Sports, 40% off) between the columns, in Time Trials and randomized Scrambles.

Premium Test Ride and HSW Time Trial: Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Hao’s latest project is a keyed-up conversion of the Pegassi Weaponized Ignus (Super) that challenges every definition of “road legal.” Visit Hao’s Special Works in the LS Car Meet to try out this week’s Premium Test Ride and add customizations and upgrades to any eligible vehicle in your roster.

Once Hao’s finished under the hood of your favorite eligible vehicle, see how fast it can cover the distance between East Vinewood and Vespucci Beach in this week’s HSW Time Trial.

GTA+
GTA+ Members can claim the new Penaud La Coureuse (Sports) for free at The Vinewood Car Club, and more through August 16:

• Free Penaud Rally livery and Anodized Lime Pearl Chameleon Wheel Paint 
• Santo Capra x Manor Suit Jacket and Pants 
• 1.5X GTA$ and RP on Junk Energy Time Trials  
• 1.5X GTA$ and RP on Land, Air, Open Wheel, and Stunt Races
• 50% off conversion costs at Hao’s Special Works 

And much more, including a GTA$500,000 bonus delivered upon billing each month. Visit the GTA+ website for full details.

DISCOUNTS:

• Bunker Properties, Upgrades, and Modifications – 30% off
• Mk II Weapon Upgrades – 40% off
• HVY Nightshark (Off Road) – 40% off
• HVY Insurgent (Off Road) – 40% off
• Ocelot XA-21 (Super) – 40% off
• Annis Euros (Sports) – 40% off
• Explosive Weapons (Railgun, Rocket Launcher, Sticky Bombs, Molotovs, Homing Launcher, Remote Bomb, Grenade Launcher, Proximity Mine) – 30% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Tactical SMG | Heavy Rifle (30% off) | Up-N-Atomizer (30% off for GTA+ Members) | Sweeper Shotgun | Marksman Pistol | Homing Launcher | Railgun | RPG | Tear Gas | Grenades | Molotovs | Armor | Pool Cue

BORDEAUX, France – August 10, 2023 – Gravity Oddity, the gravity-bending space action roguelike from developer Invincible Cat, aims its lasers for launch on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam! 

The world appears to be turned upside down when gravity suddenly goes missing. People are floating away and the future’s looking grim before Rio Grande, a mega corporation known across the galaxy, steps in and creates gravity boots to restore balance and solve the unforeseen loss of gravity. With the boots strapped on, people can live a grounded life, and all seems well again in the universe!

That is until your roommate, Gary, vanishes and he still owes half of the rent! Gary was working on his own upgraded version of the gravity boots. Could this have something to do with his disappearance? It’s time to find out! Strap on a pair of gravity boots, pick up a laser gun, and rescue Gary (and most importantly, not be kicked out by the landlord).

Armed with the teleport gun, the ultimate universe-saving weapon, collect mods scattered across the galaxy to up the weapon’s power and create an arsenal of skills that match your style of play. Deploy a zero-gravity jetpack to blast into the air and close long distances against Rio Grande’s forces. Zap villainous foes while teleporting around attacks and other planetary debris. Explore space to defeat bosses and find the coordinates to Rio Grande’s HQ, and free Gary!

As a roguelike, death means starting over from the beginning, but thankfully Gravity Oddity features permanent abilities and unlockable content to improve the odds on future runs. Choose which ships to raid carefully and discover stackable mods to become more powerful, but each encounter adds additional risk to the run. Secrets exist throughout the galaxy, but not always in the same location…

“Gravity Oddity is the culmination of experience gathered in indie development across a decade-plus of various titles and all the things I have learned along the way,” said Tim Verrouil, solo developer and founder, Invincible Cat. “I wanted to put everything I love into this game, including the creative chaos that comes from flying around in zero-gravity environments, a funky synthwave and retro electro soundtrack, and a take on roguelike progression that loops into the narrative, all while not taking itself too seriously…”

Gravity Oddity lands on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam for $14.99 USD on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 with a 10% discount the week of launch in celebration of its release. For more information, visit Gravity Oddity’s official website and join the official Discord server.

About Invincible Cat

Founded in 2016 by Tim Verrouil, Invincible Cat was created to bring fun and evoke positive feelings from gamers. Tim became convinced he could make his own games thanks to the support from the indie game community when he moved from his native France to Vancouver in 2014, where his love for the medium saw him launching Invincible Cat’s first title, Guilt Battle Arena, in 2018. 

Sydney, Australia – August 11, 2023 – Best-selling gaming headset and leading gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced their acclaimed, hyper-portable Turtle Beach^® Atom™ Mobile Game Controller is coming to iPhone users next month. The Atom Controller is a compact and portable mobile gaming controller with a unique two-piece design. The Atom’s two ergonomic grip modules fit every Apple iPhone 14, 13, 12, and 11 model, and adjustable spring-loaded clamps ensure there’s no need to remove phone cases. When gaming with an iPhone placed in the middle, the two Atom Controller modules communicate with each other wirelessly using Turtle Beach’s proprietary 2.4GHz wireless link. Low-latency Bluetooth connects lag-free to iPhones when cloud gaming on Apple Arcade, Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, Steam Link, and more. When it’s time to stow-and-go, the two Atom modules magnetically combine to effortlessly fit its included carrying case, and into a pocket.

CHECK OUT THE ATOM CONTROLLER FOR iOS VIDEO HERE.

The new Atom Mobile Game Controller for iOS comes in a stunning Cobalt Blue colorway. The previously released Atom Controller for Android is available in Australia in a Black and Yellow version that features the Xbox Guide button plus a complimentary 1-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate*. The Atom Mobile Game Controller for iOS launches in Australia September 29th, 2023, and is available for pre-order soon at participating retailers for AUD $189.95 RRP.

“Our Atom Controller for iOS delivers precision controls that will feel fantastic in the hands of gamers on iPhone, and its unique magnetic design makes it easy to pack up when mobile gamers are on the go,” said Cris Keirn, Interim CEO & SVP of Global Sales, Turtle Beach Corporation.

The Atom Controller brings a familiar console-style controller feel to mobile gamers, as ergonomic handles keep hands relaxed and comfortable for hours. A reliable 20-hour battery charges-up in just over two hours, and the upcoming Atom Controller companion app for iOS will let gamers configure additional features and search for new games.

The complete list of Atom Controller features includes:

• Compact & Comfortable: Magnetically connects into a compact, convenient shape to fit in its included carrying bag, or into a pocket. Plus, an ergonomic handle shape and console-style controls provide a familiar console experience for mobile gamers.
• Low-Latency Connectivity: Connects lag-free to iPhone devices via low-latency Bluetooth, while the two independent modules connect to each other using Turtle Beach’s proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless link.
• Built for Cloud Gaming: Take the console experience on-the-go and play familiar mobile games on the cloud using Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, Steam Link, and more.
• Console Level Controls: Equipped with full-size thumb sticks, a D-Pad, bumpers, triggers, and ABXY buttons, plus view and menu buttons for precise responsive controls on any cloud streaming title.
• Adjustable to your iPhone: Fits all iPhone 11 models and newer with integrated clamps and included rubber pads. Will fit most iPhones in form-fitting slim cases as well.
• More Gaming, Less Charging: Each controller module is powered by its own battery, providing 20-hours total battery life on a single charge. Recharge in just 2.5 hours using the supplied USB-C cable.
• Ergonomic Design: A comfortable shape with familiar console controls keeps hands comfortable over long gaming sessions.
• Atom Companion App: Download the upcoming Atom Controller companion app from the App Store to configure additional features, discover new games to play, and update firmware.

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach controllers, gaming headsets, simulation products, and other gaming accessories, visit au.turtlebeach.com

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Company’s namesake Turtle Beach brand is known for designing best-selling gaming headsets, top-rated game controllers, and groundbreaking gaming simulation accessories. Innovation, first-to-market features, a broad range of products for all types of gamers, and top-rated customer support have made Turtle Beach a fan-favourite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for over a decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products, including award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements regarding assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Statements containing the words “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “estimate”, “target”, “goal”, “project”, “intend” and similar expressions, or the negatives thereof, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any person, that the objectives of the Company will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current beliefs and expectations, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.

While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to inflationary pressures, logistic and supply chain challenges, the substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the integration of any businesses we acquire and the integration of such businesses within our internal control over financial reporting and operations, our indebtedness, liquidity, and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Company’s other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CD PROJEKT RED today announced that Cyberpunk 2077: NO_COINCIDENCE, a science-fiction thriller by established Polish writer Rafał Kosik set in the world of the studio’s Cyberpunk 2077 video game, is now available in bookstores both physically and digitally, as well as in audiobook format.

In the megalopolis of Night City, a group of seemingly ordinary strangers are torn from their everyday lives and unwillingly thrust into a criminal conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of power. Finding themselves in desperate straits, they must ask themselves where the human ends and the digital begins — and whether a line should be drawn between them at all…

Written by one of Poland’s most influential modern sci-fi authors, Rafał Kosik, and translated into English by CD PROJEKT RED’s English Adaptation Specialist Stefan Kiełbasiewicz, Cyberpunk 2077: NO_COINCIDENCE takes readers deep into the underworld of the dark future, giving them a visceral look into what it takes to survive in the brutal streets of Night City. Kosik, whose work has been compared to that of Brian Aldiss, Philip K. Dick, and Stanisław Lem, uses his sci-fi pedigree to full effect, weaving existential, profound personal questions into a gripping story that combines adrenaline-fueled, high-stakes action with multilayered corporate conspiracies and the role, significance, and limits of the individual. Through the eyes of Zor, Aya, and the rest of a deep cast of interconnected characters, readers get to observe the machinations of Night City up close, giving them a first-hand account of how futile it is to have dreams, aspirations, or the idea of free will in a city with no happy endings.

Available today via publisher Orbit UK and Orbit US (Hachette Book Group), the English version of Cyberpunk 2077: NO_COINCIDENCE features physical (paperback and hardcover), digital, and audiobook versions. The latter comes with narration provided by American voice actress Cherami Leigh, who is also one of the voices of V, the main character of Cyberpunk 2077. A Polish version of NO_COINCIDENCE is also available via publisher Powergraph.

To learn more about Cyberpunk 2077: NO_COINCIDENCE and read a sample from the first chapter of the book, visit orbitbooks.net.

About Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open-world RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. The game tells the multilayered, mature story of cyber-enhanced mercenary V. Players are faced with choices and consequences as they customize their character and playstyle, take on jobs, and build their reputation. The game has sold over 20 million copies and won over 200 awards, and is also the inspiration for the award-winning Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED in collaboration with Studio Trigger. Its spy-thriller expansion, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, is slated for release in September 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for PCs and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include the futuristic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and The Witcher series of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. In collaboration with Studio Trigger, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. Other games developed by the studio include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

Plus, a Sneak Peek at Our Next Major Release

New features and gameplay updates are coming to Meet Your Maker on August 15 as part of our first Mid-Sector update! We also have a special teaser at the end of this email hinting at where Meet Your Maker will be taking players next.

Here’s a quick look at some of the new features, content, improvements and more that are coming with the Rising Tides Mid-Sector Update:
 
New Features and Updates

• Social Raiding Now Enabled for Every Outpost – With this update, every Activated Outpost will automatically have the Social Raid status enabled, meaning that they will always be searchable from the Social Raid menu. Progression and rewards will still only be tied to the Outposts raided from the standard Raid Map, but now Builders will be able to share their levels without worrying about losing out on standard raid rewards.
• Introduction of Daily Challenges – A Daily Challenges system for Raiders will be introduced, replacing the current Chimera Tribute system. Raiders will now have a steady stream of exciting new tasks to complete and will be rewarded for doing so. These challenges also improve gameplay variety by encouraging the use of different mechanics and strategies.

New Gameplay Content & Improvements
To keep Raiders and Builders on their toes, we’re deploying 5 new Mods and Augments. We’ve seen first-hand how quickly the community creates when they have new tools to work with and we’re excited to see how these latest additions will shake up life for Custodians in the wasteland. All of the new Mods and Augments will be unlockable with in-game currency.

In addition, three new solid-color decals will be made instantly available for all players to further push the themes of Sector 1: Dreadshore.

And finally, the new update will be arriving with bug fixes, balance updates and UI refinements.

Sector 2 will give you the chills
Here’s a small tease of what’s coming next to Meet Your Maker. For the previous major content update, players needed to bring an umbrella… this time around, they’ll need something to keep them warm. Sector 2 will be called Shattered Peak and it’s right around the corner:

In the meantime, the Rising Tides Mid-Sector update goes live on August 15. Feel free to reach out if you have questions regarding any of these new features and updates coming to Meet Your Maker. If you want to do a deeper dive into the next Mid-Sector Update, Meet Your Maker’s official blog post has it all.

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Coming to consoles Q1 2024

Boulder, Colo. (Aug. 10, 2023) –  Mission control operators Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!, LISA: Definitive Edition) and part-time astronauts Lifeless Worlds today have liftoff. The mysterious adventure Lifeless Moon is available now on PC, with a planned console launch in Q1 of next year: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147330/Lifeless_Moon/

Lifeless Moon is a gorgeous 3D platformer that sends you on a haunting but beautiful odyssey to the moon in an Apollo-era mission. Encounter familiar but otherworldly places that will leave you questioning what is real, and just where in the universe you actually are. The truth is out there, just waiting for you to find it:

Mysteries await on the desolate moon, unlocking secrets that will help you search for the truth and survive. You follow in the footsteps of the explorers who came before you, and understanding the trauma that befell them may be the key to your return home – analyze riddles, unravel clues and master completely new technologies as you begin to see your new reality on a grander scale. Players will confront a strange phenomenon and tap into its extraordinary creative powers as they seek to unravel the mystery and learn the truth. 

Lifeless Moon is the spiritual successor to Lifeless Planet which sprang from cult hit to almost ten million players over the course of its lifetime. Newcomers to the franchise can get both titles in the Lifeless Worlds bundle on Steam. 

Keep up with Lifeless Moon by following Lifeless Worlds on Twitter, YouTube and checking out the official website. Stay in the loop on all things Serenity Forge by visiting the team’s website and Twitter page.

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About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives. Learn more at http://serenityforge.com/.

About Lifeless Worlds Studio

With its cold, dark winters, Alaska turned out to be a great place to hunker inside behind a glowing computer screen and develop indie games. Hiking the mountains and glaciers of the “great land” also provided inspiration for alien landscapes in developer David Board’s first title, Lifeless Planet. But really the story of Lifeless Worlds Studio began back in the early 1980s on a Commodore VIC-20. Board took to programming and computer art on that little machine with 5KB of memory and he never looked back. In his day job, Board develops science education apps for museums and science centers, and that passion for sharing science influences the themes and content of his games. In 2014, David moved to the Seattle area with his wife and two husky mix dogs. Lifeless Moon is his second major game. 

Come August 23-27 for hands-on demos from a variety of the publisher’s upcoming games, including Altered Alma, Freaked Fleapit, Outcast Tales, Rose and Locket, and more!

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Aug. 10, 2023 – CRITICAL REFLEX is coming to Gamescom later this month, and today the publisher revealed the full list of titles it’ll be showcasing to press and public at the event. From August 23-27, you can experience hands-on demos for a number of great games in CRITICAL REFLEX’s upcoming line-up, including:

ALTERED ALMA

Set in Neo-Barcelona, Altered Alma is a space opera Metroidvania featuring RPG and dating sim elements, a slick pixel-art presentation, and a gripping, non-linear story from award-winning writer Antony Johnston (Resident Evil Village, Dead Space). As a young mercenary named Jack, you’ll carve your way through ruthless gangsters in fast-paced combat while working for some of the city’s most dangerous people. Upgrade your hero with unique abilities, customize your ship, recruit and forge bonds with new crew members, and make difficult moral choices while trying to protect the ones you love.

Gamescom attendees can check out the first playable demo of Altered Alma featuring the beginning area of the game (the Spaceport), plus a boss fight.

FREAKED FLEAPIT

Hell never looked this good! Save your soul in Freaked Fleapit, a wild cocktail of rhythm-based dungeon crawling and date sims that’ll have you dancing your way through nine circles of Hell to heart-pumping music. When the Reaper herself offers you a way to get out of the run-down fleapit that is Purgatory, you’ll have to go through each of the nine circles of Hell, beating any demons along the way to free your soul! Sounds easy enough…

Visitors can go hands-on with two circles of Hell, three dates, and two boss fights!

OUTCAST TALES

Outcast Tales (previously titled Ragtag Crew) is a turn-based tactical roguelite drawing inspiration from Darkest Dungeon with a delightful twist of humor, set in a post-apocalyptic desert where your party members can bicker or forge bonds together. Each character has a unique combination of class and personality, which can drastically change the outcomes of the journey. Outcast Tales heads to Gamescom with new elements like enhanced visuals and the voice of Samuel Barnett (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency) as its charismatic narrator.

Visitors can check out a new hands-on demo with all gameplay systems implemented.

ROSE AND LOCKET

To save her daughter’s spirit from malevolent forces, gunslinger Rose must journey through the realms of the Underwest. Along her path, she’ll recover long-forgotten skills and abilities, wield awesome powers, and face countless foes. Rose and Locket is a lighting-fast action-adventure game featuring a grand story about loss and devotion in a breathtaking, cinematic, hand-painted world.

Experience Rose and Locket’s new playable demo at Gamescom featuring previously unseen gameplay, including a fully finished biome and the Wrath boss fight.

In addition, visitors to CRITICAL REFLEX’s public booth at Gamescom can play the atmospheric deck-building strategy game IRONHIVE, the futuristic city-building game Complex SKY, and the pixel-art roguelite-auto-battler Deadlock Station.

FIND US AT GAMESCOM!

Business & Media: Hall 2.2, C-51, Room #6
General Public: Hall 10.1, Stand E048

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publishing label on a mission: find kick-ass games, make sure they’re at their best upon release, and put them in front of as many gaming fans as possible. Members of our team have worked with a lot of successful indie projects, launched a dozen crowdfunding companies, and now we’ve come together to publish games that we love! www.criticalreflex.com