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Street Fighter 6 Announces a Totally Tubular In-Game Collaboration with the Legendary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

A.K.I., an All-New Street Fighter 6 Character to Be Released Later This Year, Was Also Introduced at Evo With World Tour Video and Release Window

London (August 7, 2023) Congratulations to all the amazing competitors who battled it out to become the best of the best at Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2023! For fans in attendance and those watching live around the world, Street Fighter™ 6 dropped a shelltastic announcement with the unveil of an in-game collaboration with the leanest, meanest, and greenest turtles out there – the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Starting on August 8, 2023, Street Fighter 6players will be able to style their custom avatars with new TMNT gear and emotes, apply fun new Titles, send TMNT stamps to the chat, customize their in-game mobile wallpaper and camera frames, and even turn their World Tour and Battle Hub custom avatar into their favorite Turtle! High Three!

Evo also marked the captivating debut of the mysterious A.K.I., soon to be the 20th playable Street Fighter 6character, with her first in-game cinematic footage from the single-player World Tour mode as a surprise stinger for the crowd. A.K.I. will be released in Fall 2023 and we’ll have much more to share about her at a later date.

To check out both the TMNT and A.K.I. reveal trailers, please visit YouTube, and for the latest assets and information on Street Fighter 6, visit the official Street Fighter 6 website.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collaboration is the second branded partnership within Street Fighter 6since its release in June 2023, following a collaboration with Onitsuka Tiger at launch. The TMNT collaboration invites players to show off their Turtle fandom in various fun ways, while also decking out the in-game social center – Battle Hub – with TMNT banners, signage, and trailers. The heroes in a half shell are also starring in their latest movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, in theaters now from Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, and Point Grey Productions, and produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver.

Street Fighter 6 is the latest game in the storied Street Fighter franchise, representing the next evolution of the series with an all-new single player World Tour mode, a community-focused Battle Hub mode, and the culmination of core gameplay modes present via Fighting Ground. The game has already sold more than 2 million units worldwide. Players can purchase the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, or Ultimate Edition now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

About Street Fighter 6

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

About Capcom

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

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

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and SHOWTIME®. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises.

About Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Paramount Pictures has some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group

Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm Review

Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm

Developer: Cornfox & Bros.
Publisher: FDG Entertainment
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S (Reviewed)
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $29.99 USD – Available here

Overview

Years ago a number of solid titles arrived on the Apple Arcade only to find themselves permanently stuck on the mobile platform with potential players having few options to play them and recently a handful of these previous Apple Arcade exclusives have made their way to more readily available platforms and Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm has perhaps one of the more unique journeys as this isn’t the first time the prequel has landed on a console. First ported to the Switch, Cornfox & Bros. have enhanced various elements of the title through the years and are now bringing it to all other platforms. So now that Oceanhorn 2 has arrived on the Xbox Series X, is it worth checking out?

Story

Despite the title of the game being Oceanhorn 2, the game is actually a prequel set a thousand years prior to the events of the first game. This works fairly well as newcomers can jump in without worrying about many missing plot elements, though there are some important references that newcomers may miss out on. That being said, players take on the role of a hero that has been assigned to retrieve a lockbox to prove that he is ready to become a knight. After completing the task, the hero is given a powerful artifact called a Caster Gun but quickly finds his celebration put to a halt as a plane crashes near the city with a powerful force led by the evil warlock Mesmeroth searching for the sole occupant. With the hero promising to protect the pilot Trin, the group manages to escape to a safer haven only to find out that a far greater danger is on the horizon and the only way to put a stop to it is by gathering three special relics.

The storyline for Oceanhorn 2 isn’t the most original as it mostly serves as window dressing to keep players moving through new areas, interacting with different races of characters and encountering fresh challenges along the way without really developing the world too much. The characters are a bit on the more interesting side, especially since Oceanhorn 2 allows players to fight alongside a couple of allies from time to time, making dungeon exploration and other elements more interesting as they often speak up about what is happening around them. It is worth noting that, since the game is a prequel, players shouldn’t expect the most satisfying conclusion to the game, even with the enhanced version that has seen some minor modifications. 

Gameplay

In many ways Oceanhorn 2 feels like a natural evolution from the original, moving from the isometric view to a standard third person action camera with players doing battle in real time against enemies as they explore the world. The exploration is quite enjoyable with a number of different collectables, treasures, and upgrades to obtain for completing optional puzzles and tracking down various hidden items. Plus, as players advance through the game, they will eventually obtain faster means of transportation making finding previously missed items far simpler. 

Progressing from area to area is easy enough to understand, though a few side-quests do require players to pay attention to their surroundings rather than simply following quest markers. It is also nice to note that the puzzles in Oceanhorn 2 range from simple button pushing ones and basic logic to some more complicated puzzles that take advantage of everything that players have unlocked and obtained until then. This helps ensure that players not only make use of everything they have available, including the wide-range of elemental spells they eventually can fire out of their Caster Gun, but adds some variety to keep players guessing rather than simply steam through every puzzle.

Combat in Oceanhorn 2 starts fairly simple as players only have access to their sword and a standard gun but quickly players find themselves unlocking a wealth of options to take down foes. It is worth noting that one of the biggest quality of life improvements made to this release of the game is a proper lock-on system, making combat far more enjoyable and easy to manage, especially once players have access to additional elemental magic to fire out of their Caster gun, a hookshot, bombs, and more. This wide range of options is quite nice, especially since the standard melee strings are a bit on the lacking side as far as variety goes and the enemy variety is similarly lacking.

On the other hand, the various boss battles that players take part in through the game are quite enjoyable and like to mix things up a bit. There is almost always a weak point to target on a boss but the challenge is uncovering this weak point as nearly every fight will involve some sort of puzzle element that will end up uncovering a foe’s weak point and then unleashing everything they have on it. One of the more notable elements of Oceanhorn 2 is the fact that players often won’t be fighting alone. Instead they will often find themselves traveling with one or even two companions that will enter battle alongside the player and take part in solving puzzles. Players can direct their companions to stand or activate certain aspects of a puzzle and can even direct them to target specific enemies in a fight. The ally AI is fairly well done as it appears to have also been improved as they will pull their weight in standard battles and even point out certain elements during boss fights.

When players aren’t exploring or fighting monsters, they can also take part in a fun, albeit a bit annoying to learn, card game called Arcadian Tarock. As players complete side-quests or defeat enemies they will occasionally obtain that monster’s card, and these cards can be used to play against nearly any other friendly NPC in the game. The card game is simple as it relies on the winner having the most cards on the board at the end of the game and cards having different attack and defense values but can be rather hard to master, though there doesn’t appear to be any punishment for losing.

Visuals & Audio

Playing through Oceanhorn 2 is an incredibly smooth experience. Perhaps due to its origins as a phone game or even as a Switch port the title runs flawlessly and beautifully on the Xbox Series X as the vibrant colors of the world really shine as players travel through it. The character designs are fairly simplistic, with even the other races that players come across being a bit too on the nose to the game’s “inspiration” but these non-human races at least help spice things up a bit from the norm. As mentioned before, enemy design is fairly well handled, with most bosses being real standouts but a lack of variety does appear fairly early in the game.

With companions that travel with the player it is great to note that the voice work in Oceanhorn 2 is quite excellent as nearly every character sounds impressive be it speaking to the player through a cutscene or simply while exploring the latest dungeon. The soundtrack features a nice collection of background music ranging from simpler exploration to impressive sounding boss battle tracks that offer plenty of variety.

Overall

With Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm finally arriving on other platforms it is clear that the developers wanted to make sure that this was the best possible way to experience the game and they have pulled it off here. Though some larger issues with storyline and lack of enemy and melee variety persist, the numerous quality of life improvements combined with a great stylized presentation and mostly satisfying exploration and combat make this an incredibly solid adventure game that harkens back to some classics of the genre.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 – Gameplay

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Baldur’s Gate 3 – Character Creation and Mindflayer Crash

After sinking plenty of time into a detailed character creator and picking our class, we find ourselves at the mercy of the mindflayers as they place a parasite in our heads. After finding our freedom we begin to search for a cure making new allies along the way in the start of Baldur’s Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 – Druid’s Grove

With the tadpoles growing stronger our party grows larger as we make new allies and ventures into a druid’s grove that is borderline hostile as we continue to search for a cure and negotiate the dangers of the area as the druid’s prepare to close themselves off and expel refugees to the wilds.

Baldur’s Gate 3 – Journey on the Risen Road

We continue our journey in Baldur’s Gate 3 as we grow closer to our allies and battle along the Risen Road, fighting against numerous foes in dungeons and along our travels searching for a potential cure for the Mindflayer tadpoles within our minds.

Baldur’s Gate 3 – The Rescue of Halsin

Though our journey has been long we have finally come across the Goblin Camp where the Druid Halsin is being held captive. With some quick wit we may slip past the guards but to truly rescue the druid it eventually leads to bloodshed as we rescue our target in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.

Baldur’s Gate 3
Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Larian Studios
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 5
Release Date: 4 Aug, 2023
Price: $59.99 USD

Available here: https://larian.com/

Summary:

Recommended – Baldur’s Gate III is a rare masterpiece of an RPG with an engrossing storyline, stellar character interaction, and level of choice that makes it a must play for anyone interested in the genre.”

Check out our review of Baldur’s Gate 3 here!

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NEW BLADE & SOUL REVOLUTION GAME UPDATE FEATURES ONMYOJI CLASS AND LIMITED-TIME EVENTS

LOS ANGELES – August 4, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, releases a new game update for its open world mobile RPG, Blade & Soul Revolution. Players can experience a new original class, events and more.

Starting today, players can choose a newly added original class, Onmyoji, which uses the Yin Yang Emblem as a weapon and weakens enemies’ Defenses using Yin Energy – this increases allies’ Defense as well. A new Legendary skill, Yin Yang Earth, creates Zone of Yang, increases Onmyoji’s Attack and activates Yang Energy. Players can explore a new campaign event area, Giran Plateau, where they can battle the Manbol Tribe and obtain Giran Coins that can be used to earn various rewards, including a new outfit.

Players can celebrate this new update with several limited-time events:

  • Onmyoji 28-day Check-in (Aug. 3 – Sept. 21): Players who check-in for 28 days can earn the Legendary Skill Badge Unseal 10+1, Luxurious Legendary Gem Chest 10+1 and more.
  • Giran Plateau Reclaim Operation (Aug. 3 – Sept. 7): Players who complete all in-game missions of the new event area, Giran Plateau, can earn Giran Coins. With earned Coins, they can obtain new costumes, Legendary Guardian Spirits and more.
  • Summer Revolution Coupon (Aug. 3 – Sept 7): Players can use their Silver to obtain Revolution Coupons. They can use Revolution Coupons to change options or grow their Legendary Pet, Legendary Guardian Spirit, Legendary Skill Badge or Legendary Gided Triangular Gem.

Blade & Soul Revolution is an open world mobile RPG that translates breathtaking cinematic stories of revenge based on the PC online game Blade & Soul. The game stays true to its PC roots with a high level of full 3D graphics and large-scale content that has been revamped to perform flawlessly on mobile devices. It displays an eastern-fantasy world with stunning full 3D graphics backed by the Unreal Engine 4, offering massive real-time faction battle and incomparable hands-on action experience.

Blade & Soul Revolution is now available as a free download (with in-app purchases) via the App Store, and on Google Play. For more information, please follow Blade & Soul Revolution on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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.

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Mega Cat Studios’ ‘Sacred Line II’ Kickstarter Fully Funded within 24 Hours, Now Advancing Toward First Stretch Goal

August 4th, 2023 [Pittsburgh, PA] — In a staggering display of support from retro gaming enthusiasts, Mega Cat Studios and Sasha Darko are excited to announce that their Kickstarter campaign for ‘Sacred Line II’ has been fully funded within the first 24 hours of its launch. This remarkable achievement reflects the strong demand and anticipation for this haunting adventure game for Sega Genesis.

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/megacatstudios/sacred-line-

Now that the game’s development is secured, Mega Cat Studios isn’t hitting the pause button just yet. Their sights are set on a first stretch goal as tantalizing as a secret level – a standalone DLC that promises to delve even deeper into the uncanny world of “Sacred Line II.”

Backers are not just pre-ordering a game. They’re snagging their own piece of the eerie universe, with rewards that include game cartridges of both “Sacred Line II” and its predecessor, an intricately designed diorama, and a black light reactive tapestry that’s sure to level up any game room’s ambiance.

With 28 days left to go, there’s still plenty of time for fans and curious gamers to contribute and help unlock that spooktacular DLC. Remember, in the world of “Sacred Line II,” everyone’s got a role to play.

For more information about Sacred Line II and its Kickstarter campaign, please visit the Mega Cat Studios website or follow them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest news and updates. 

New Story Trailer Revealed for THQ Nordic & Ashborne Games’ Historical RTS Last Train Home

BRNO, Czech Republic & VIENNA, AustriaAug. 4, 2023 – THQ Nordic and developer Ashborne Games have released a new story trailer for Last Train Home, the upcoming historical strategy game set in the aftermath of World War I. Yearning for home with a desperation that knows no bounds, the Czechoslovak Legionnaires crave one thing above all else – to finally set foot in their very own state, a place they shed blood, sweat, and tears for during the Great War. Their hearts ache to behold the faces of their families and friends, as they yearn to leave behind the desolate and unforgiving Siberian wilderness, along with the relentless turmoil of the Russian Civil War.

Home is their sole beacon of hope, calling them back from the depths of despair.

Last Train Home thrusts players into the grim aftermath of the First World War. As a commander of the Czechoslovak Legion, you’ll find yourself trapped in the chaos of civil war in the heart of Russia. Aboard an armored train, you must venture into the unforgiving landscape of Siberia and safely bring your men back home.

In order to accurately represent the time period, the game team partnered with the official Czechoslovak Legionary Community, which operates the “Legiovlak,” a faithful replica of a legionary train from the years 1918-1920, complete with a locomotive, infantry car, workshop, kitchen, ambulance, artillery car and more. The team was able to use the Legiovlak when recording to accurately depict the time when Czechoslovak war operations were taking place on the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia.

Last Train Home is developed by Ashborne Games in Brno, Czech Republic, and is coming to PC. The game is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more information, visit the official website, and keep up with the team on Facebook, Instagram and Discord.

About Last Train Home

The Great War is over – but the fight continues. Command a legion of soldiers desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of civil war. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train. Manage your crew and resources and try to survive.

Features

  • PICK YOUR BATTLES: Deploy your squad and complete diverse objectives in real-time missions where specialist combat skills, planning, and superior tactics will lead you to victory.
  • EQUIP YOUR SOLDIERS: Level up your men by unlocking new skills and gathering better equipment – discover their stories, assign medals, and help them rise up through the ranks.
  • MANAGE YOUR CREW: Direct your soldiers in their non-combat roles aboard the train. Craft items, heal your wounded, and restore morale for the arduous journey home.
  • UPGRADE YOUR TRAIN: Unlock your armored train’s full potential by upgrading the carriages and locomotive, and oversee important maintenance work to keep it running.
  • JOURNEY THROUGH SIBERIA: Stockpile and trade supplies, make new allies, and overcome crisis after crisis as civil war rages across the vast snowfields of Siberia.
  • BASED ON HISTORICAL EVENTS: Last Train Home is a compelling narrative that portrays the experiences of the Czechoslovak Legion and their valiant fight on behalf of the Entente powers during World War I. You can learn more about the game’s historical background on Wikipedia.

About Ashborne Games

Ashborne Games is a game development studio with roots in Brno, Czech Republic, growing the strategy/RPG genre. The team is currenctly working on its new project, Last Train Home, and was also responsible for helping Comanche to lift off. The studio is a member of the THQ Nordic family.

About THQ Nordic

THQ Nordic’s official boilerplate can be found on our website: https://www.thqnordic.com/company/about

THQ Nordic reveals the Alone in the Dark Collector’s Edition limited to 5000 units worldwide!

Sydney, Australia, August 4th, 2023: To really immerse yourself in the world of Alone in the Dark don’t miss out on the Alone in the Dark Collector’s Editions! With only 5000 units available worldwide, make sure to get your hands on these eldritch items like the Dark Man statue, a glow-in-the-dark steelbook, the spooky doll doorhang, additional DLC content, and much more! Watch the Collector’s Edition Trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqRl-gWcDKI

The Alone in the Dark Collector’s Edition (limited to 5,000 units worldwide) includes:

  • The Dark Man -Statue 26cm / 10in height
  • Game on PS5, Xbox Series X, or PC
  • Alone in the Dark Steelbook
  • Ostadte – Miniature 10cm/ 4in height
  • Collector’s Edition DLC Package (Derceto 1992 Costume Pack, Director’s Commentary Mode, Vintage Horror Filter Pack)
  • Do Not Disturb – Doorhang
  • Derceto 1030 Wallsticker Set

Issue of 5,000 units in total, thereof:

Further pre-order links for the physical pre-order

Alone in the Dark – THQ Nordic Digital Showcase
For more info about Alone in the Dark make sure to check out the upcoming THQ Nordic Digital Showcase on August 12th, 2023 at 5 AM AEST (August 11th, 2023 at 12 PM PDT / 9 PM CEST). Here: https://showcase.thqnordic.com/

Watch the Dark Man teaser here: https://youtu.be/pLpTZLgWRUM

Watch the Spotlight video here: https://youtube.com/live/RJekekI4Vkg

Alone in the Dark is a love letter to the ground-breaking original that lets you experience a haunting story through the eyes of one of the two protagonists: play as either Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood in this re-imagination of the classic survival horror game where Psychological Horror meets Southern Gothic. Explore your environments, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and uncover the uneasy truth of Derceto Manor…

Deep in the 1920’s south, Emily Hartwood’s uncle has gone missing. Together with private investigator Edward Carnby, she embarks on a journey to Derceto Manor, a home for the mentally ill where something is lurking. You’ll encounter strange residents, nightmarish realms, dangerous monsters, and ultimately uncover the plot of rising evil. At the intersection of reality, mystery, and insanity, an adventure awaits that will change your core beliefs. Who can you trust, what will you believe, and what will you do next?

Alone in the Dark is developed by Pieces Interactive in Sweden and will be coming to PC, Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation®5.

PC: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1310410

PS5:

PlayStation Store: https://thqn.net/aitd-psn
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BDKF2WBJ/
Big W: https://www.bigw.com.au/product/alone-in-the-dark-ps5/p/244965
EB Games: https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/ps5/287389-alone-in-the-dark
JB HIFI: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/playstation-5-alone-in-the-dark
The Gamesmen: https://www.gamesmen.com.au/ps5-alone-in-the-dark

Xbox Series X|S:

Xbox Store: https://thqn.net/aitd-xbox
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BDJPHY68/
Big W: https://www.bigw.com.au/product/alone-in-the-dark-xbox-series-x/p/244966
EB Games: https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/xbox-series-x/287391-alone-in-the-dark
JB HIFI: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/xbox-series-x-alone-in-the-dark
The Gamesmen: https://www.gamesmen.com.au/xbx-alone-in-the-dark

About Alone in the Dark

Explore Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game! Set in the gothic American South in the 1920s, Alone in the Dark features a noir setting with classical Lovecraftian horror elements, where the familiar meets the surreal.

  • Return to the roots of psychological horror and experience an atmospheric journey worthy of the game that started the genre.
  • Dive into a world full of sounds that make your skin crawl with a haunting, yet mesmerising doom jazz soundtrack.
  • Enjoy the thrill of desperate survival in a world where reality starts to crumble, evil lurks in every shadow and ammunition is scarce.
  • Experience this nightmare from either Emily Hartwood’s or Edward Carnby’s perspective and unearth the dark secrets of a gothic mansion.
  • Immerse yourself in a deep psychological story that goes beyond the realms of the imaginable, by Mikael Hedberg, cult horror writer of SOMA and Amnesia.

Check the official website for more information: https://aloneinthedark.thqnordic.com/

About THQ Nordic

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

The Latest in GTA Online: Extra Rewards in Taxi Work, Lamar and Ron Contact Missions, Short Trips, and More

Take Home Triple on Lamar Contact Missions and Taxi WorkPlus, Double Rewards on Short Trips, Sumo (Remix), and More

Los Santos’ underground and gig economies are thriving in tandem this week. Not only is there money to be made helping legendary Los Santos entrepreneur Lamar Davis in Contact Missions, Lowrider Missions, and Short Trips — Taxi Work is also paying out triple the usual GTA$ and RP. Plus, get 2X GTA$ and RP for smashing and shunting opposing vehicles in Sumo (Remix).

3X GTA$ and RP on All Lamar Contact Missions

Lamar Davis is one of Los Santos’ most infamous career criminals, and for good reason. Pick up your iFruit to get in touch with him and rake in 3X GTA$ and RP on all Lamar Contact Missions, including Lowriders.

2X GTA$ and RP on Short Trips

Visit the back room of Record A Studios to sample some of Lamar’s latest product and embark on an out-of-body experience in Short Trips.When you come down, you’ll return home with double the usual GTA$ and RP.

3X GTA$ and RP on Ron Contact Missions

You can also use your iFruit to get in touch with Nervous Ron Jakowski and help him take Trevor Philips Industries to its next stage of development — all Ron Contact Missions are paying out Triple Rewards, all week long.

3X GTA$ and RP on Taxi Work

Volunteer your services this week and shuttle Los Santos’ citizens around the city for the Downtown Cab Co. in Taxi Work to earn 3X GTA$ and RP.

Taxi Work is available when using the Taxi (Service, 30% off) and Taxi Custom (Service) — and when using the Willard Eudora (Muscle, 30% off) or Classique Broadway (Muscle, 30% off) while equipped with Taxi liveries. Those without a vehicle of their own can head to the Downtown Cab Co. marker on the map to jump in.

2X GTA$ and RP on Sumo (Remix)

Send your opponents careening into their untimely end in Sumo (Remix), where all players will earn 2X GTA$ and RP for participating.

Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Premium Test Ride: Coil Cyclone II

Visit Hao’s Special Works in the LS Car Meet to upgrade eligible vehicles with the latest and greatest automotive innovations and test out a hyper-charged version of the Coil Cyclone II (Super) tweaked to the gills with a full suite of add-ons and cosmetic modifications made by Hao himself.

This Week’s HSW Time Trial

Once you’ve visited Hao and let him run amok under the hood, pick your favorite eligible vehicle and gun it from North Chumash to the Palomino Highlands in this week’s HSW Time Trial.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Simeon Yetarian is known for many things: a receding hairline, brutal business tactics, and flawless taste when it comes to vehicles. This week’s selection in showroom is proof positive of the latter, including a slew of powerful Muscle cars and more worth adding to your rotation:

  • Schyster Deviant (Muscle, 50% off)
  • Vapid Peyote Gasser (Muscle, 40% off)
  • Invetero Coquette (Sports)
  • Declasse Tulip M-100 (Muscle)
  • Vapid Blade (Muscle)

Luxury Autos Showroom

Window-shopping has never felt so luxe. If you find yourself in Rockford Hills and you’re looking for a new vehicle to add to your roster, visit the window display of the Luxury Autos showroom to get an up-close-and-personal look at the Declasse Vigero ZX (Muscle) and Bravado Buffalo EVX (Muscle) glimmering behind bulletproof glass.

Try Out the Pfister Comet SR, Karin Calico GTF, and Bravado Greenwood

Make sure to visit the Test Track inside the Car Meet to put the returning Pfister Comet SR (Sports), Karin Calico GTF (Sports), Bravado Greenwood (Muscle, 30% off) through a comprehensive tryout that can include Time Trials, randomized Scrambles against peers, or freestyling between the columns.

This Week’s Prize Ride: Grotti Turismo R
Ambitious racers who place Top 2 in the LS Car Meet Series for two days in a row will win the keys to the Grotti Turismo R (Super) in this week’s Prize Ride Challenge.

On the Casino Podium: Declasse Drift Yosemite
Spin the Lucky Wheel inside the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort for the opportunity to win a raft of prizes, including this week’s jackpot, the Declasse Drift Yosemite (Muscle), a pickup truck customized to max out the chaos quotient both on and off-road.

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$ & 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

Diversify your real estate portfolio by picking up an Apartment and Hangar, both at discounted prices this week, and add a swath of vehicles to your inventory from the list below:

  • All Apartment Properties – 40% off
  • Hangar Properties – 40% off
  • Hangar Upgrades and Modifications – 40% off
  • Taxi (Service) – 30% off
  • Classique Broadway (Muscle) – 30% off
  • Willard Eudora (Muscle) – 30% off
  • Bravado Greenwood (Muscle) – 30% off
  • Vapid Peyote Gasser (Muscle) – 40% off
  • Schyster Deviant (Muscle) – 50% off

Gun Van Discounts

Battle Axe | Widowmaker (30% off) | Service Carbine | Pistol .50 | Assault SMG | SMG | Minigun (30% off for GTA+ Members) | Sticky Bombs | Pipe Bombs | Proximity Mines | Armor

World of Warships welcomes the return of Azur Lane content

World of Warships, the leading naval battle multiplayer game from publisher and developer Wargaming, has launched a brand new wave of Azur Lane content including new commanders and ships as well as an exciting themed adventure offering unique rewards.

This is the fifth content drop as part of the partnership with the hit naval roleplaying game Azur Lane. Alongside the addition of fan-favourite commanders, the “Azur Lane: Fifth Wave” Adventure brings new combat missions where players can earn the permanent Azur Lane camouflage and flag as rewards for completing their objectives.

Azur Lane is a nautical-themed side-scrolling shooter game developed by Manjuu and Yongshi and published by Yostar. With over 400 ships based on different nations from World War II to choose from, players can progress through levels as they command a fleet of humanoid warships.

Full information on the latest Azur Lane collaboration down below.

A trailer can be viewed below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7vukx5Q1d4

When: The Azur Lane Port will unlock in World of Warships onFriday 4 August 7:00am AEST – 7 September 2023 7:00am AEST

What:

  • A themed adventure on the high seas
    • Get into the action with an Azur Lane themed adventure! With the newly added Commanders Prinz Heinrich, Cheshire, Colorado, and the return of Dunkerque, players can complete combat missions to unlock some special rewards including a permanent camouflage for Dunkerque, a dedicated flag and Commander Dunkerque.
  • Prized content in the Premium Shop and Armoury
    • Waiting in the Premium Shop and Armour are a slew of Containers, ship bundles and other content to add to a player’s arsenal. Waiting inside are Azur Lane Prinz Heinrich, a Premium cruiser, as well as Azur Lane Cheshire, representing the Royal Navy. Three themed permanent camouflages will be added for Roon, Saint-Louis, and Neptune.
    • Alongside these ships, players can unlock a special United Fleet bundle that contains both these ships and their Commanders, as well as the ships and Commanders for several more well-known Azur Lane characters. This bundle also rewards collectors with a bundle-exclusive pristine white Ship, Azur Lane Aurora.
  • A brand new Collection and plenty of Containers
    • As a part of this collaboration, World of Warships welcomes three Azur Lane Containers to unlock, as well as a Premium Azur Lane: Battle Maidens of the Sea Container. Packed with rewards, the collection of three standard Containers contribute towards a themed Collection. Waiting at the end of the collection are themed special flags and Commander Azuma, boasting 10 skill points
  • Dressed for battle with permanent camouflages
    • To have these vessels in ship-shape for combat, Azur Lane also brings plenty of permanent camouflages which can be found in random bundles, alongside plenty of expendable economic bonuses, Credits, Free XP, and Elite Commander XP. On top of that, players will get 2,500 Doubloons as compensation for each permanent camouflage in their possession.

VR DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP AS THE SOLE DISTRIBUTOR FOR LUCKY DUCK GAMES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

VR DISTRIBUTION HAS SECURED A SOLE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT FOR LUCKY DUCK GAMES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. THIS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP REFLECTS EACH COMPANY’S UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO ENHANCING THE BOARD GAME INDUSTRY IN BOTH COUNTRIES.

VR Distribution, a leading wholesale distributor of tabletop games, toys, collectibles, licensed merchandise, and accessories in Australia and New Zealand, announced a new partnership as the sole distributor and fulfillment provider for Lucky Duck Games’ product line in both Australia and New Zealand.

This partnership represents another significant step forward for VR Distribution and underscores their commitment to providing top-quality products and services to their customers. As the sole distributor for Lucky Duck Games, VR Distribution is well-positioned to meet the needs of both existing and new customers and looks forward to continued growth and success in the future.

“VR Distribution has been partnering with Lucky Duck Games for a long time, and we’re excited to strengthen that connection in the coming years. We believe their games have great potential in both the Australian and New Zealand markets. Our goal is to support their growth and help them achieve their full potential.” – Tim Chambers, Lead Strategy Game Buyer at VR Distribution.

Lucky Duck Games is a renowned publisher of tabletop games that specialises in Digital Hybrid board games, including notable titles such as Chronicles of Crime, Destinies, Kids Chronicles, and Yummy Yummy Monster Tummy. Their mission is to bring highly innovative and engaging board games to all tables, promising a diverse and inclusive range of games for the market. Their studio has experienced significant growth in the global market over the past few years and is quickly establishing itself as a leading tabletop game studio.

Scott Morris, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Lucky Duck Games said, “We are thrilled to announce this partnership with VR Distribution. We have been strong partners for several years, and we are very excited by the opportunities this combination will offer our fans and partners in the region. From supporting retailers through distribution to online order fulfillment in-region for consumers, Vr’s capabilities will help our fans enjoy Lucky Duck’s games and make fun and lasting memories around their game tables!”

Lucky Duck Games and VR Distribution have partnered to enhance the board game industry in Australia and New Zealand. The collaboration between Lucky Duck Games’ reputable brand and VR Distribution’s dedicated fulfillment and distribution services will enable both teams to work together towards this shared objective.

About VR Distribution:

VR Distribution is a game distributor in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. It distributes games, accessories, toys, collectibles, and licensed merchandise. The company was founded in 2013 and was acquired by the Asmodee Group in 2022. VR Distribution is based in Adelaide, Australia.