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Skillprint CEO Chethan Ramachandran to Speak at SIGGRAPH on August 7 in LA on “Unleashing the Power of AI to Personalize Games”

August 2, 2023 – Skillprint, a pioneer in personalizing games to match the personality, cognitive skills, and motivations of players, today announced that its CEO, Chethan Ramachandran, will be a distinguished speaker at SIGGRAPH 2023, showcasing the latest advancements in computer graphics and interactive techniques. This year’s conference will be held August 6-10 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. On August 7, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Room 518, Chethan Ramachandran will present an enlightening session on “Unleashing the Power of AI to Personalize Games.”

Chethan’s talk will delve into groundbreaking advances in utilizing artificial intelligence to customize gaming experiences based on individual players’ unique attributes. By exploring the intersection of AI, gaming, and personalization, attendees will gain valuable insights into how AI can revolutionize the gaming industry by driving innovation in the games industry, enhancing player engagement, and fostering player fulfillment.

Skillprint is at the forefront of pioneering cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance gaming experiences for players worldwide. Drawing upon neuroscience research, player gameplay data, and comprehensive game characteristics and ratings, Skillprint recently launched into beta the AdaptivePlay AI Platform that evaluates and nurtures players’ cognitive skills and personality traits to provide a personalized gaming experience. Over time, AdaptivePlay will provide developers with the ability to balance the game’s difficulty, progression, rewards, and gameplay in real-time based on the player’s personality, behaviors, and abilities.

For more information about Skillprint and to schedule a time to meet at SIGGRAPH, please visit www.skillprint.co.

About Skillprint
Skillprint is at the intersection of gaming and cognitive science and uses AI to reveal insights about a player’s talents, mindset, and personality traits. Its mission is to democratize access to insights that empower individuals and game developers to thrive.

Founded in 2019, Skillprint’s Insights are embedded in 40+ games which collect and analyze an average of 1,200+ events per player per game session and predict a player’s personality traits and cognitive skills and help them to achieve their desired mood. Combining neuroscience research, player gameplay data, and over 150+ game characteristics and ratings, Skillprint can vet games for their ability to assess and develop a player’s cognitive skills and personality traits, positively affect their mood, and help them to achieve their goals.

The company has raised $3.5 million in funding, backed by private investors and leading VCs in the gaming, mental wellness, and future of learning sectors.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Review

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Developer: Insomniac Games
Publisher: PlayStation PC
Platforms: PlayStation 5PC (Reviewed)
Release Date: 26 Jul 2023
Price: – $59.99 USD – Available Here $124.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

You’re familiar with the expression “better late than never”, right? It’s something I use whenever I see a previously exclusive console title finally making its way to PC. Although, the choice of titles has been a bit puzzling, to put it mildly. Still no sign of Bloodborne or Ghost of Tsushima but we did get those Spider-man games, Days Gone and the first God of War. And now we have a……..ninth installment in the Ratchet & Clank series. Wait, what?

Story

To be fair, this series started on PS2 going all the way to PS5 so having all of them released on PC would be nothing short of impossible now. Not to mention that some of the games look incredibly dated so releasing them now would be an incredible waste of time and resources. Either way, we get to play the latest (and best-looking) game in the series so far so let’s get right on it.

A celebratory parade for Ratchet & Clank is cut short after their antagonist Dr Nefarious tries to ruin the day. Things go from bad to worse when Nefarious makes Ratchet shoots the Dimensionator device on accident thus endangering the whole fabric of time and space. Dimensional portals start appearing randomly throughout the levels so it is up to us now to restore the fabric and repair dimensions as well as putting the stop to Dr Nefarious for good.

Gameplay

One thing that’s been a staple of this series is a selection of ridiculous weapons and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is no stranger to that. Do you want to turn enemies into flowers or attack them with a dozen of tiny buzzsaws? How about turning them into low res collection of pixels? There is a gun for that too. Or a weapon that drops objects on their heads from other dimensions? Despite the weapon craziness, one thing is for sure – shooting them never felt so good. Speaking of dimensional tears and lifts, now you have a rift tether at your disposal that can be used to close the gaps efficiently. You don’t feel like traveling to the other end of the map or a level section? No worries, with one button press you can bring that part of the level to you instead!

On top of that, the game is filled with secrets and optional content. Checking out every nook and cranny might lead you to new armor sets for your character and digging deeper for hidden spybots throughout the level will eventually reward you with RYNO 8, one of the most powerful weapons in the game.

Visuals

One thing about the Nixxes team is that they’ve been doing stellar work so far when it comes to porting previous console exclusives to PC. I wrote praises about them so far regarding Horizon: Zero Dawn and Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered games. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is no exception to that as well. Even if you have a potato PC you could probably run this on medium without breaking a sweat cause the optimization is just that good.

The level of design in this installment is amazing and there is a fine mix of cyberpunk/industrial-heavy levels followed by planet(s) that are rich in flora and fauna. There is one particular level later in the game where you have to shift between dimensions to get to the end and fix something and it is nothing short of remarkable and reminiscing of that cult Effect and Cause level from Titanfall 2.

Audio

When it comes to sound, I did experience some random absence of audio when booting up the game but that was easily fixed by restarting it. Other than that, the voice acting and soundtrack are on par with the visuals and everything else. If you feel like some tracks are better than most, there is a handy jukebox in a space cantina where you can be a pretend DJ (and annoy the guests) by playing your favorite tracks.

Overall

There isn’t much bad to say about this game. One thing I can tell you for sure is that the system requirements for the game on the Steam store page are a lie and the game can run on far lower configurations than those that are listed as minimum. Aside from above mentioned audio bugs, I did experience some random crashes here and there in my first 6 hours of playtime but the latest hotfix seems to have corrected that. In any case, Nixxes has done it again. They have proven themselves time and time again that they are “the studio” when it comes to porting to PC.

Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.

Wargaming Turns 25 Today!

The company celebrates the anniversary with exciting in-game events, special offers, and donation to Ukraine

August 2nd, 2023 — Wargaming has turned 25 today! Since its formation in 1998, the company has released over 20 titles across all major gaming platforms bringing immersive online hobbies to millions of players worldwide. To support this significant milestone, Wargaming is planning an exciting series of in-game activities, events, and exclusive offers on Steam. 

From August 2 to August 8, Steam players can enjoy limited-time promotions: free anniversary DLCs from the flagship Wargaming titles; a special anniversary multiproduct bundle “WG25: 4-in-1” consisting of powerful vehicles, days of Premium Account, customisation elements that is available at a huge 90% discount. A special 70% reduction will be offered to World of Tanks/World of Warships anniversary cross-product bundle. More details here: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/wargaming/sale/wargaming25thanniversary

In addition to the Steam offerings, Wargaming has prepared a variety of extra in-game activities. World of Tanks PC players can partake in a 25th anniversary-themed event to earn credits, different types of combat ratio, decals, emblems, day of Premium Account and more. World of Warships captains will be able to get extra economic bonuses, signal flags and other gifts by completing a series of special missions. World of Tanks Blitz offers a dedicated “Wargaming Turns 25!” quest with a legendary anniversary avatar as one of the rewards. World of Warplanes presents a chain of battle missions that will bring great prizes and a unique emblem.

“Back in 1998, I could hardly imagine that we would grow from a small group of friends united by our love for creating video games into a truly successful global company,” said Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming. “Today we celebrate not only our achievements but also the shared journey with the gaming industry, our talented employees, and our passionate players. Here’s to the next chapter, as we will continue to create unforgettable experiences to gamers across the globe. Happy Birthday, Wargaming!”

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary, Wargaming continues its ongoing support of the people of Ukraine by donating $250,000 through United24, the official fundraising platform of Ukraine. The money will be applied to purchase medical equipment, to assist people affected by the war in Ukraine.

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 16 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, Kyiv and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

Official website: wargaming.com

This Month in Red Dead Online: Double Rewards on Free Roam Events, A Land of Opportunities Missions, New Public Enemy Variations Coming Soon, and more

Travel the Five States and Receive Double Rewards on Free Roam EventsPlus, Get Special Month Long Bonuses, 2X Rewards on A Land of Opportunities Missions, and More

Roaming the frontier in Red Dead Online can be rewarding in its own right, and now doubly so with Free Roam Events paying out 2X RDO$, Gold, and XP through September 4. Accept Free Roam Event invites to put your skills to the test against other players in these competitive challenges over the next five weeks and complete a Free Roam event each week to receive an assortment of rewards:

  • August 1 – 7: Reward for 5,000 Character XP
  • August 8 – 14: Reward for a Treasure Map leading to a haul near O’Creagh’s Run
  • August 15 – 21: 20X Shotgun Explosive Slug Ammo
  • August 22 – 28: 3X Potent Health Cures
  • August 29 – September 4: Offer for 50% off a Stable Slot

Plus, keep an eye out for a new telegram from “J” later this month. There’s word of some new cases requiring steady aim and an outlaw’s steady aim on the horizon.

2X RDO$ and XP on Free Roam Missions

Keep an eye out for Strangers while out and about on your travels. These interactions with new and familiar characters could lead you down the path of Free Roam Missions which vary based on your Honor level and dole out Double Rewards upon completion.

Monthlong Bonuses and More
Determined outlaws who complete a five-day Daily Challenge streak at any point between August 1 and September 4 will receive an Offer for 5 Gold Bars off one of the following items to help establish the Frontier Pursuit of their choosing:

Naturalist Sample Kit | Butcher Table | Bounty Hunter or Prestigious Bounty Hunter License | Moonshine Shack | Collector’s Bag

In addition to the RDO$ and XP bonuses on all Free Roam Events, join this trio of Role-based Free Roam Events to earn additional rewards:

  • Participate in the Day of Reckoning Free Roam Event to receive an Offer for 30% off a Veteran or Prestigious Bounty Hunter Role Item.
  • Participate in the Salvage Free Roam Event to receive an Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Collector Role Item.
  • Participate in the Trade Route Free Roam Event to receive an Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Trader Role Item.

All Offers and Rewards will be delivered within 72 hours of completion.

2X RDO$, Gold, and XP on the Featured Series

Don’t get caught acting lily-livered — flex some competitive muscle in the weekly rotating Featured Series and earn Double Rewards. This month’s selection of chaotic, action-packed modes begins with the territory-claiming Overrun. Look for different modes each week, including new variations on Public Enemy later this month.

2X RDO$, Gold, and XP on A Land of Opportunities Story Missions

Help the widowed dame Jessica LeClerk and her right-hand man Horley exact frontier justice in A Land of Opportunities. Receive 2X RDO$, Gold, and XP on these story-based cooperative missions for two to four players, with different scenarios depending on your honor level.

2X RDO$ and XP on Races

Accelerate from a canter to a full gallop in any and all Races: Standard, Open, Target, and Open Target Races are all dishing out Double Rewards this month.

As a reward for your tenacity and your steed’s stamina, placing Top 3 in any Race this month will get you a green pair of the limited time only Vaquero Baroque Spurs.


2X RDO$ and XP on Call to Arms

Stand your ground, protect yourself and your allies, and glory is surely yours. Fight off wave after wave of increasingly armed enemies, heal your allies in the downtime between rounds, and you’ll be rewarded with 2X RDO$ and XP, all month long in Call to Arms.

Community-Inspired Outfit

YouTuber JillyBeany does inspired work creating outfits for the ladies of Red Dead Online, but we think her beautiful ensemble dubbed “The Blues” works handsomely for cowboys as well.

Visit participating Tailors or order the following articles of clothing to assemble this month’s Community-Inspired Outfit for free until September 4:

Also, make sure to try on returning clothing like the Concho Pants and Cardozo Vest, available for a limited time only.

Discounts:

  • Camp Tents and Camp Dogs – 30% off 
  • Fast Travel, Camp Setup, and Relocation Fees – Waived
  • Greetings and Receptions Emotes – 40% off 
  • Special Horse Medicine and Reviver Pamphlets – 40% off 
  • Rifles – 40% off 
  • Revolver and Repeater Ammo – 30% off 
  • Missouri Fox Trotter Horses – 30% off
  • Pants – 40% off

MARIO + RABBIDS SPARKS OF HOPE: RAYMAN IN THE PHANTOM SHOW LAUNCHES ON AUGUST 30

Rayman is back in the third DLC for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope.

Sydney, Australia – August 2, 2023 – Today Ubisoft® announced that Mario + Rabbids® Sparks of Hope: Rayman in the Phantom Show will release on August 30. In the final DLC for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Rayman will team up with Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach as they meet again with the Phantom!

In this brand-new adventure, separate from the main game’s story line, players will control Rayman, Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Mario as they discover the dramatic Space Opera Network, an uncanny TV studio full of props and easter eggs. This place is run by the Phantom, a previous antagonist from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, returning as a studio director beyond reproach. With the TV studio’s ratings lower than ever, he needs the help of true stars to help him return to his former glory.

Rayman and his friends will explore brand new vertical levels on a variety of TV studio sets, as Rayman uses his haircopter ability to jump and take Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Mario with him. During battles, players will have tons of new tactical possibilities by leveraging the full power of Rayman’s arsenal, from his plunger blaster to his aerial traversal abilities, all coming straight from Rayman history.

The walk down memory lane won’t stop there, as David Gasman reprises his role as the limbless hero, and Christophe Heral joins Grant Kirkhope to compose the DLC Original Soundtrack.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: Rayman in the Phantom Show can be bought standalone for AU$22.95 or as part of the Season Pass and Gold Edition. For more information about this edition, please visit https://www.mariorabbids.com/buypyt .  

For more information on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope visit: www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/mario-rabbids/sparks-of-hope.

About Mario + Rabbids® Sparks of Hope

Only the most extravagant team of Heroes can rekindle the sparks of hope across the galaxy!

Team up with Mario, Rabbid Peach and their friends on a cosmic journey to defeat Cursa and save the galaxy! Explore planets throughout the universe that are filled with strange inhabitants, memorable quests and hilarious secrets! Outwit enemies in an innovative combat system mixing turn-based tactics and real time action. Combine forces with the Sparks’ immense energy and anything becomes possible…for better OR worse!

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million.

© 2023 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

MARIO + RABBIDS SPARKS OF HOPE © 2023 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Rabbids, Sparks of Hope, Rayman, the character of Rayman, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Nintendo properties are licensed to Ubisoft Entertainment by Nintendo. SUPER MARIO characters © Nintendo. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

Vaporise Your Competition with the Stormcloud Vapor Special Edition Controller

Earlier this morning, Xbox announced brand-new controller to the Xbox lineup, the Xbox Wireless Controller – Stormcloud Vapor Special Edition.

Stormcloud Vapor features rubberised, blue diamond-pattern grips on the back case that allow you to hold onto all your gaming action. Stormcloud Vapor also unlocks a brand-new dynamic background once you connect your new controller to your Xbox Series X|S console. The dynamic background features blue swirls in different tones, adding an exciting new theme to your console experience.

The Xbox Wireless Controller – Stormcloud Vapor Special Edition will be available from 25 August 2023 for $99.95 AUD / $119.95 NZD. For more information, head over to Xbox Wire.

Livestream Manipulative Media to Control an Empire in “The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily” Next Year

JAPAN – August 1, 2023 –The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily, the crowd-controlling turn-based strategy game produced by One or Eight (LOST EPIC), WSS playground (Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-), and Alliance Arts, broadcasts a 2024 release window on PC via Steam.

The King has been murdered, but who committed the heinous crime? False accusations paint villainess Scarlet as the perpetrator, and the Empire sentences her to death. Narrowly avoiding the guillotine, Scarlet travels back in time to before her execution where she comes across a mysterious girl named Lily, a master of media and livestreaming.

Together with Lily, Scarlet harnesses the power of livestreaming in an era without the internet to lead a revolution and take revenge on the Empire. Combine Scarlet’s wit with Lily’s expertise to manipulate imperial forces with deceptive information and sway public opinion in Scarlet’s favor.

Leverage the power of the media to outsmart the enemy. Steal the Empire’s only aerial warship to spread fake news from above, and influence imperial ground troops with distractions to increase the odds of victory. Orchestrate uncertainty amongst generals to cut off supply chains, and concoct diversions to direct enemies away from key strike points, then confront imperial battalions at their weakest moment.

Bolster Scarlet’s ranks with prisoners of war, swayed by propaganda to join the cause. Converse with apprehended comrades, each with their own distinct story, to build trust and bolster the morale of friendly forces. Foster deep bonds through conversation to unlock stat-boosting abilities, and build up Scarlet’s rebellion from a small nuisance to legions of unstoppable forces strong enough to topple the entire Empire. 

The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily is ultimately a story about mass media. If we can so easily sway public opinion in a world before the Internet, where will the power of media technology go?” says Daichi Saito, CEO of WSS Playground. “We look forward to seeing how players exercise what could be called excessive press power.”

The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily is coming to PC in 2024 with language options in English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. For more information, Visit the Alliance Arts official website, follow Alliance Arts on Twitter and YouTube.

About Alliance Arts

Creating interesting games and delivering them to a large audience is a difficult task for a single company. Alliance Arts is a confluence of independent people joining forces to create a system that delivers interesting games to a large audience. 

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Broforce Forever, Everspace 2, A Short Hike, and More

Overnight, Xbox announced several new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass on console, PC and cloud beginning today including:

Week of July 31:  

  • CelesteAugust 1 (Cloud, Console, and PC)  
  • A Short Hike, August 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 

Week of August 7: 

  • Broforce ForeverAugust 8 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 
  • LimboAugust 9 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 
  • Airborne KingdomAugust 10 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 

Week of August 14:  

  • Everspace 2August 15 (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) 

ICYMI, we also announced Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XIV: Central Eastern Europe is available for free now.

For more details on the new games joining Xbox Game Pass this month, available Perks and Quest updates, check out Xbox Wire here.

GHOSTBUSTERS: SPIRITS UNLEASHED LAUNCHES THIRD FREE DLC ON August 1, 2023

New Vibrant Map, New Grotesque Ghost Type, New Cosmetics, and More.

WHAT: Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, a 4v1 hunt or haunt action-packed video game from the asymmetrical multiplayer experts at IllFonic, is set to release the game’s third DLC on August 1, 2023. This FREE DLC accompanies a previous base game purchase, which is rated E10+ and available on PC/Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One for $19.99. You read that correctly, starting August 1, 2023, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed digital versions will drop to the scary good price of $19.99.

DLC #3 is loaded with exciting content. The new map will be beloved by live music fans and clubgoers alike. The map contains a delightful blend of open areas, minor verticality, and connecting hallways. Who knows what’s lurking behind each turn… could it be our new Ghost type – the Watcher, a grotesque and elusive little creature. Look closely and Ghostbusters fans might just recognize the “Bug-Eyed” ghosts that are well known from the franchise. Not to mention, there are cool new threads and some great quality of life updates. See below for the details. 

DLC Highlights:

– New Map – The New Motion Club – The New Motion Club is a pillar of the New York underground music scene. From Baxter Hills to Trance Ratton, countless now well-known alternative acts have gotten their start here. After a change in ownership, the venue was expanded to include a two-thousand square foot street level dance hall with the original basement stage reimagined as a comedy club. More space led to bigger bands, with many considering the New Motion Club to be a necessary stop on an artist’s path to stardom. What new ownership didn’t account for though, was a recent spike in paranormal activity. Are these ghostly parasites drawn to the energy of such a vibrant place, or are they just fans of “the scene” like everyone else? Either way, it’s bad for business, but good for busting.

– New Ghost Type – Watcher – Our studies have unequivocally concluded that this ghost type is a particularly grotesque and elusive little creature. It’s safe to assume that before you ever notice a Watcher, it’s certainly already noticed you, courtesy of its giant external eye attached via a disgusting semi-corporeal tendon. A Watcher is known for sending its occult oculus hurtling toward intended scare targets and then either recoiling it back to its socket OR pulling its torso to the eye itself, phasing through anything that stands between them. So yes, it’s a quite hideous sight all around.

– New Buster Cosmetics – Including Ghostbusters (2016) film Cosmetics and Gear Shells! 

– Numerous Quality of Life updates to improve player’s gameplay experiences. 

WHO:               Want to interview the people who helped make it happen:

  • Charles Brungardt, IllFonic CEO & Co-Founder
  • Jared Gerritzen, IllFonic Chief Creative Officer
  • Joshua Gertz, IllFonic Vice President of Production
  • Sophia Leader, IllFonic Audio Lead 

WHEN – EMBARGO LIFTS – Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 8 a.m. Pacific

   DLC 3 Launches – Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 11 a.m. Pacific

WHERE – Link: DLC #3 for Media

  • Password: GBSU_DLC#3
  • Link Expires: 8 August 2023

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed can be purchased at: Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace This game has full crossplay support. For more information, please visit www.GhostbustersSU.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. *Internet connection required for online multiplayer. Want to try the game, let us know. Want to talk to the team, we would be happy to set up an interview!

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Additional Game Information:

In Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Ray and Winston open the Firehouse to you and the next generation of Ghostbusters. This asymmetrical game of hide and seek, is a 4v1 setup where players will either play as part of a team of new Ghostbusters or a singular Ghost. This title not only allows players to enjoy the game solo or with up to four friends but will also have an online and offline single-player mode. Most importantly, the more you play, a story will unravel (with cutscenes.) Whether hunting or haunting, the game is easy to learn and fun to master!

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed has all the iconic gear and gadgets, from Proton Packs to PKE Meters and Ghost Traps, that fans would expect and new gamers to the universe will enjoy when playing as a Ghostbuster. In addition, many will recognize the Firehouse and Ray’s Occult Books that act as the game’s hub. This is where players choose missions, customize their characters, practice firing their particle throwers, and explore all there is to learn. And yes, you will hear the original film actors reprising their roles as Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore, along with some new friends!

Game Details – 

  • As a Ghostbuster – Be one of the four proton pack-wielding Ghostbusters and attempt to catch a Ghost haunting unique locations with your trusty ghost trap and tools. Use the P.K.E. Meter to sniff out rifts that act as the Ghost’s spawn points and destroy them with your Proton Pack’s particle thrower before the Ghost completes their haunt. As players progress, they will unlock cosmetics and upgrades for both Ghostbusters and Ghosts to evolve their gameplay experiences. The look and feel will give fans an immersive experience in the universe, allowing them to play out their Ghostbusting fantasies. 
  • As the Ghost – Ghosts have multiple abilities in their arsenal, like possessing objects, of course, sliming, and more, that make haunting all the various locations a blast to play. Choose from up to five Ghosts with unique skills, ultimate abilities, and commendable minions fueled by ectoplasm. Fly around public locations and possess an inordinate amount of inanimate objects to evade pursuing Ghostbusters. Frighten citizens until they flee in fear, prank unsuspecting Ghostbusters, and hide your rifts to spawn safely in case you get trapped.
  • Locations – Explore multiple unique locations, including a museum, winter lodge, docked ship, multi-leveled prison, and an active brewery. Complete challenges, customize your Ghostbuster and Ghosts and locate hidden spores, mold, and fungus to gain access to more unlockables. 
  • Game Tip – As you play more, a story arc unveils itself. Follow the requests of Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore to uncover cutscenes that build to an exciting conclusion! Yes, it’s multiplayer with more…

Ghostbusters TM & © 2022 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Game software excluding Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. elements: ©2022 IllFonic, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Developed by IllFonic, LLC. © 2022 IllFonic, Inc. ILLFONIC is a trademark of IllFonic, Inc. All rights reserved.

About Sony Pictures Consumer Products

Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. 

About IllFonic Inc.Founded in 2007, IllFonic is an independent video game developer with studios in Lakewood, Colorado; Tacoma, Washington; and Austin, Texas. Our staff is composed of video game, music, and technology veterans redefining how games are made and marketed. Titles and collaborations include Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Arcadegeddon, Predator: Hunting Grounds, Friday the 13th: The Game, Dead Alliance, Star Citizen, Evolve, Armored Warfare, and Nexuiz.

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: GRAND CROSS CELEBRATES 3.5TH ANNIVERSARY HOLY WAR FESTIVAL WITH NEW GAME UPDATE

LOS ANGELES – August 1, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, released a new game update for The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross (7DS). Commemorating the 3.5 Year Anniversary Holy War Festival, this update features a new hero, in-game events, rewards, and more.

Starting today, players can experience a variety of 3.5th Anniversary Holy War Festival-themed events and other new content, including:

  • New Hero: [The Ruler] Tyrant Demon King has been added to the list of playable heroes.
  • 7DS 3.5th Anniversary Holy War Festival Draw – Demon King’s Reign: Enter for a chance to earn the new hero [The Ruler] Tyrant Demon King. The Four Archangels and Demons such as [Cursed Shackles] Purgatory Meliodas, [Demon King’s Deputy] Executioner Zeldris are also included in the draw lineup. SSR heroes are guaranteed at 300 and 600 mileages, while [The Ruler] Tyrant Demon King is guaranteed at 900 mileages.
  • Check-in Event: A total of 70 3.5th Anniversary Holy War Festival Tickets will be provided (players can earn a total of 77 heroes) by checking-in into the game for 28 days.
  • Special Festival Check-in Event: Provided daily for 14 days, the 3.5th Anniversary Holy War Festival Special Thank You Ticket can be used for 11 consecutive draws (a total of 154 heroes can be earned).
  • Special Mission: Comprising 5 different missions, players can earn 10 3.5th Anniversary Holy War Festival Tickets, a One-step Evolution Token, and growth materials upon completing the missions.
  • Wish Box Event: Players can earn costume and growth materials by participating in the draw, using an item earned from the event. Players can choose a wish item in every step.
  • Special Death Match Cooperation Event – Einek: Players can earn various rewards by participating in the event. Players can obtain rewards like Diamonds, SSR Evolution Pendant, Super Awakening Token depending on the accumulated points earned by cooperating with other players.
  • Additional Content: A new Event Boss Battle Kimara and a roulette-type event have been added, in which players can earn growth material and a 3.5th Anniversary Holy War Festival Artifact Card Pack. At the same time, Chapter 28 has been added where new rewards will be provided upon clearing the chapter. Holy Relics for Berserk Estarossa and Druid Jenna have been added as well.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of [The Seven Deadly Sins] into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience. The game features stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, more than 100 dramatic cutscenes, and is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.

Based on the manga “The Seven Deadly Sins” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.

©Nakaba Suzuki, KODANSHA/The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments Project,MBS. All Rights Reserved.

©Nakaba Suzuki, KODANSHA/The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgement Production Committee, TX

©Netmarble Corp. & Netmarble F&C Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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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.