Köln, Germany – Wednesday 12th July 2023: gamescom 2023 is set for a record-breaking five day run this August, with more exhibitors from 60 different nations spread across an even larger showfloor than last year’s awe-inspiring extravaganza.

In addition, gamescom organisers can today confirm that 2023’s event will play host to 33 country pavilions accounting for 26 different nations. As such, the gross exhibition space will jump by 10,000 square meters compared to 2022, reaching a total of 230,000 square meters – a new record for gamescom. Similarly, the 60 different states represented is up from 53 last year.

gamescom can also confirm strong publisher and developer interest in what’s set to be a showstopping Opening Night Live – hosted by Geoff Keighley – whilst IGN has once again signed up to produce gamescom Studio, the event’s official live stream featuring the best gameplay, demos, news, interviews and game releases direct from the show floor.

“Last year, thanks to its unique community and strong support from many game companies, gamescom celebrated a great comeback,” offers Tim Endres, Director of gamescom at Koelnmesse. “This year, we’re taking it up a notch in several ways because gamescom is growing in various areas. I am particularly pleased that we have received so much support from the industry and that large companies that have been absent for the past few years are participating this year.

“But the fact that our further opening to related industries, such as the streaming sector, is bearing fruit shows the great appeal of gamescom. Ultimately, our significance as the world’s most important game event is evident not only in being more international than in 2022 but even before the pandemic! Like our community, I can’t wait for gamescom 2023 to start.” 

In the past few weeks, several companies have announced their presence at gamescom 2023, including: 9GAG, Aerosoft, Amazon Games, Amazon Prime, AMD, Assemble Entertainment, astragon Entertainment, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Bethesda Softworks, Crunchyroll, Devolver Digital, ESL FACEIT Group, Focus Entertainment, Frontier Developments, GIANTS Software, Headup Games, Hoyoverse, The LEGO Group, Level Infinite, MINI, Netflix, Nexon, Nintendo, Pearl Abyss, PLAION, Raw Fury, Rocket Beans TV, Samsung, SEGA, Star Wars Ashoka (Disney+), Team17, TikTok, Ubisoft, and Xbox. Numerous other companies will be announced at a later date.

“Games are an international phenomenon: Around 3 billion people worldwide play across borders,” adds Felix Falk, Managing Director of game – the German Games Industry Association. “For this international community, gamescom is the highlight event. Especially in such a global industry as ours, central events are needed where the community and industry come together. Games are celebrated together, and the outstanding importance of the game industry becomes clear to everyone. The positive development of exhibitors and the increased internationality demonstrate how important gamescom is in this regard. Already, millions of people worldwide are looking forward to the end of August when gamescom opens its doors again – onsite in Köln and digitally worldwide.” 

gamescom 2023 in Facts & Figures: 

• gamescom 2022 had already occupied almost the entire Koelnmesse site, and in 2023, the event will be even larger in terms of space. 
• The growth to a total of 230,000 square meters comes, among other things, from the addition of Hall 1, where this year the “social area” with Creator Co-Working Space and signing area will be located. 

• The entertainment area and indie area are also expanding. Details about hall occupancy can be viewed in the official hall plan at b2b.gamescom.global
• Greater internationality: This is particularly evident when comparing it to the last event before the COVID-19 pandemic, gamescom 2019: While exhibitors from 48 countries with a foreign share of 70% were represented at that time, exhibitors from 60 countries with a foreign share of 78% are participating in gamescom 2023. 
• Furthermore, for gamescom 2023, 33 country pavilions from 26 countries have registered, compared to 27 stands from 25 countries in 2022. 
• The annually changing partner country also contributes to the internationality of gamescom. The official partner country of gamescom 2023, Brazil, will bring almost 50 Brazilian companies to the event – the largest Brazilian presence since the beginning of gamescom. 
• The grand opening show, gamescom: Opening Night Live, will be produced again in collaboration with Geoff Keighley and has already generated significant interest from many game companies, just like in previous years. 
• The gamescom studio, which covers the event’s happenings on a daily basis and broadcasts them digitally worldwide, will also be produced in collaboration with the renowned media company IGN in 2023.

About gamescom
Experience the greatest gaming event of the year. Meet your community and experience the unique festival atmosphere of gamescom up close again. Play the latest games, be in the middle of all the shows and have an unforgettable time. Next to our business area, our entertainment area awaits you with areas for cosplay, retro and indie fans, among others. Experience our special shows like gamescom: Opening Night Live, gamescom studios with live audiences on site as well as numerous broadcast streams.

Commune with Wildlife and Thrive as a Naturalist in Red Dead Online – Double RDO$ and XP for Completing Naturalist Free Roam Events, Naturalist Sample Sales, Double Rewards on Featured Series, and More

Surrounding the frontier’s burgeoning and bustling towns are packs of animals coexisting with their human counterparts. While some may see these splendid creatures only as a meal source or covering against a forthcoming winter, Naturalists who take a more discerning approach to the wildlife inhabiting the five states will reap the rewards with Double RDO$ and XP on Naturalist Sample Sales, Legendary Animal Protection Free Roam Events, and more through July 31.

Naturalist Bonuses

Ardent Naturalists know that hunting and poaching aren’t the most fitting ways to benefit from up-close encounters with wild animals. Those who’ve visited Strawberry to acquire the Naturalist’s Sample Kit (10 Gold Bars off through July 31) understand that there are greater rewards in researching or protecting the fauna of the frontier.

There’s also nothing quite like coming face to face with a Moonstone Wolf, Sapa Cougar, or another Legendary Animal. Naturalists who reach Rank 5 will be able to launch Legendary Animal Sighting Missions from Harriet’s tent, handing out 2X XP and Role XP. Protect the Sapa Cougar, Moonstone Wolf and more to earn 2X RDO$ and XP on Legendary Animal Protection Free Roam Events.

2X RDO$ and XP on Naturalist Sample Sales

Extract and deliver an assorted mix of animal samples by using non-lethal sedative ammunition to tranquilize your targets. Deliver your findings to conservationist Harriet Davenport to earn Double Rewards from Naturalist Sample Sales this month.

Additionally, selling a sample to Harriet each week will earn you the following rewards:

• July 11 – 17: An Offer for 40% off a Novice or Promising Naturalist Role Item
• July 18 – 24: An Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Role Item
• July 25 –31: A Reward for a Lake Isabella Treasure Map

2X RDO$ and XP on Naturalist Free Roam Events

In addition to the Legendary Animal Protection Free Roam Events, keep an eye out for invites to the Wild Animal Tagging and Wildlife Photographer Free Roam Events, also awarding Double RDO$ and XP.

Bonus Rewards
Beyond traversing the wilds in search of rare beasts, there are more ways to earn extras and rewards this month by taking on an assortment of other activities, including the following:

• Complete a Blood Money Opportunity to receive the Morales Vest in brown
• Craft a Coat or Trinket at Gus’ Store to receive 42 rounds of Buckshot Incendiary Shotgun Shells
• Complete a round of Wildlife Photography to receive the Raccoon Hat in tan
• Hunt any Legendary Animal to receive the tan Diamondback Hat
• Sample any Legendary Animal to receive the limited-time Furred Gloves in tan and black
• All Naturalists who play Red Dead Online this month will receive 2 Potent Predator Bait and 2 Potent Herbivore Bait

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

Featured Series Calendar

Put your competitive skills to the utmost test in the Featured Series to earn Double Rewards this month.

• July 11 – 17: Head for the Hills Series (Hardcore)
• July 18 – 24: Plunder and Spoils of War Series (Hardcore)
• July 25 – 31: Lemoyne Series

Free Community-Inspired Outfit

Blend in with your surroundings in this elegant look created by RanaAzul of the RedDeadFashion subreddit, an ensemble befitting an avid researcher, gardener, and party guest alike. Visit the General Store, participating Tailors, or order the following pieces from the Catalogue to collect the garments necessary to complete this look for free:

• Puff Tie
• Cuffed Town Pants
• Traditional Vest
• Frill Shirtwaist (Female) or Collar Overshirt (Male)
• Riding Habit Jacket (Female) or Worsted Coat (Male)
• Homestead Boots (Female) or Cobbled Boots (Male)
• Sagemoor Hat — Naturalists at Rank 5 or above can claim The Sagemoor Outfit for free this month to get this stylish chapeau.

DISCOUNTS:

• Naturalist’s Sample Kit – 10 Gold Bars off
• Novice and Promising Naturalist Role Items – 30% off
• Gus’ Garment Sets and Trinkets – 30% off
• Potent Herbivore and Potent Predator Bait Pamphlets – 40% off
• Fishing Rod – 35%
• Special River, Special Lake, Special Swamp, and Special Spinner Lures – 35% off
• River, Lake, and Swamp Lures – 35% off
• Advanced Camera – 40% off
• Repeaters – 30% off
• Bow, Pistol, and Rifle Ammo – 40% off
• Kentucky Saddler, Morgan, and Tennessee Walker Riding Horses – 40% off
• All Chaps, including the returning Shaffer Chaps – 30% off

VANCOUVER, Canada — July 11, 2023 — AAA VFX Studio Tuatara Games, best known for their work supporting companies including Riot Games (Valorant), Epic Games (Fortnite) and Counterplay Games (Godfall) reveal their next project. Let Them Come: Onslaught, a gorgeous, fast-paced survival auto-battler with roguelite elements set in the universe of Let Them Come, will exterminate an alien infestation on PC via Steam Early Access in Q1 2024. 

After suffering heavy losses on a planet infested with deadly aliens, a unit  of space soldiers retreat aboard their shuttle, only to be taken down by a gigantic creature. A single soldier survives the crash. Bloodied and bruised, he must trudge through the eerie unknown and survive a relentless onslaught of deadly beasts in order to activate nukes and blow up the planet. This is the last chance to contain this threat.

Aliens aren’t the only adversary on this hostile planet. Dynamic weather, anything from torrential downpours to asteroids raining from the sky can end a run early.  Adapt to the elements while mowing down unrelenting swarms of bloodthirsty foes to avoid a horrifying death.

Collect XP while annihilating enemies and unlock an impressive arsenal including a Flamethrower, Laser Beam, Electric Grenade, Orbital Strike, and more. Obtain upgrades that can be used to increase health, defense, activate a shield, reduce weapons cooldown, and other helpful buffs. Spend XP wisely to survive as long as possible before starting the next run.

Roguelite elements offer a rewarding gameplay loop, since not all is lost at the end of a run. Credits collected on the battlefield are retained even after death, and can be spent on permanent upgrades in the Armory. Experiment with different weapon loadouts and devise new strategies to survive the hordes. Uncover small pieces of lore that expand the LTC universe while vying for survival.

“We are huge fans of this emerging gameplay experience, and are thrilled to reveal our love letter to the games that inspired us,” said Klemen Lozar, founder of Tuatara Games. “Using our team’s VFX expertise, survivors can expect to fight for their lives through adrenaline-inducing experiences that have the best visuals of the genre.”

Let Them Come: Onslaught makes its Steam Early Access debut in Q1 2024 for $4.99 USD. The decision to launch first on Early Access comes from the development team’s continued knowledge in incorporating improvements to ensure the final 1.0 launch is as optimized as possible. 

Follow Tuatara Games across Twitter, YouTube, and Discord to stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates on Let Them Come: Onslaught. To check out the rest of Tuatara Games’ portfolio, head to the official website. 

About Tuatara Games

Tuatara Games delivers stunning results in the field of visual effects for AAA studios like Riot Games (Valorant), Epic Games (Fortnite), Counterplay Games (Godfall), and many more, but their passion doesn’t stop there. By supporting small indie developers and developing their own original experiences and games, Tuatara keeps experimenting and pushing interactive entertainment forward. Their first self-published game, Bare Butt Boxing, embraces chaos and whimsy in a world that often feels like the former, but could use more of the latter.

James Tedesco and Daly Cherry-Evans return for round two of their Gran Turismo 7 rivalry, this time hitting the track in PS VR2.

Check out the video here to see which player was first to cross the finish line…

PlayStation Australia has once again pit NRL superstars and State captains James Tedesco (NSW) and Daly Cherry-Evans (QLD) against one another in Gran Turismo 7 on PlayStation VR2. Tedesco is the current “King of The Track” and Cherry-Evans is out to even the score following last year’s defeat on the track. 

This year, Tedesco challenges Cherry-Evans to see if he can take his crown and beat him as they go head-to-head in a time trial around Mount Panorama in PS VR2. See if he’s able to level the series or if Teddy takes it 2-0

Speaking after the race, NSW captain Tedesco said “Last year’s experience on the track was incredible. I haven’t used much virtual reality before but was blown away by GT7 on the PS VR2. The detail on the tracks and the interior of the cars was next level. It probably helped level the playing field for Daly. He just couldn’t keep up last year.”

While QLD captain Cherry-Evans said, “You feel like you’re driving the actual car with the PlayStation VR2. I couldn’t believe how realistic it was. I’ve been practising since last year’s race and I think it shows with the time I was able to set. I’m already looking forward to next year!”

See if you can beat the captains’ lap times yourself and experience Gran Turismo 7 like never before with PS VR2. Get behind the wheel of more than 450 vehicles in unparalleled detail and immersion. To find out more about PS VR2, head to PlayStation.com.au.

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AUSTIN, Texas — July 11, 2023 — Saturday morning cartoons are back! Developer Beamdog and publisher Aspyr have announced that the first-person roguelike action game MythForce™ will launch on Sept. 12, 2023, for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, as well as exit early access on the Epic Games Store. Catch a glimpse of the world inspired by 1980s-era cartoons in the new release date trailer showcasing an in-game cinematic video and new gameplay!

MythForce is a roguelike adventure set in the ever-changing Cursed Lands, an immersive cartoon world filled with crypts and castles. Team up with up to four friends in online co-op and unleash your inner hero in intense first-person combat, wielding legendary weapons and powerful magic in an immersive fantasy dungeon crawl that will test your skills and leave you craving for more.

Key Features

• Star in Your Own Saturday Morning Cartoon: Step into a vibrant and colorful world crafted using the classic aesthetics and techniques of the ’80s animation era.
• High Fantasy Swords & Sorcery: Feel the thrill of each swing and the might of each spell as you smite hordes of enemies and emerge victorious in heart-pounding, first-person combat.
• Deep Roguelike Adventure: Level up as you explore the dungeon, uncovering magical artifacts and upgrades to become even stronger with each playthrough.
• Play Together with Friends: Team up with friends or meet fellow adventurers online to conquer the Cursed Lands together in co-op mode for up to four players.
• New Content for 1.0 Launch: The official 1.0 launch of MythForce on consoles and PC includes three story episodes (up from one in early access), unlockable difficulty modes for even greater challenges, and an overhaul of the meta-progression system with drop-in/drop-out functionality for online co-op.

For more on MythForce, visit www.MythForce.com, and follow along with the latest updates on Discord, Twitter and Facebook.

About Aspyr

Aspyr is a leading video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games across all platforms for all players. Today, the company supports a growing network of partners that includes many of the industry’s leading entertainment IP holders, publishers, developers, and technology providers. Aspyr is a standalone entity under Saber Interactive, an Embracer Group company. Aspyr is based in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aspyr.com.

For the latest news, follow us on Twitter @AspyrMedia and Facebook.

About Beamdog

Established in 2009 by Trent Oster and Cameron Tofer, Beamdog is a Canadian video game studio with headquarters in Edmonton, Canada. With a diverse team of designers, artists and developers, Beamdog crafts playful fun that sparks childlike wonder and forges connections between people, stories and imagination. Beamdog is best known for bringing beloved Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying classics like Baldur’s Gate and Planescape: Torment back to life across modern platforms. MythForce is the first of many original titles Beamdog hopes to share with the world. Visit www.beamdog.com for more information.

Twitch streamer STPeach lends her voice-acting talents to the title

Boulder, Colo. (July 11, 2023) — Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!) and Arbitrary Metric (Paratopic) today revealed that your stay at our luxury Resort is coming up, as Roman Sands RE:Build will hit PC via Steam later this summer.

The PC release window was revealed alongside the news that the mind-bending, genre-defying adventure will be releasing on Xbox consoles in Winter 2023 alongside the previously announced Nintendo Switch launch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2231460/Roman_Sands_REBuild/

Today’s trailer revealed a new look at the Resort, its guests and the rewarding tasks DO NOT EXIT that you’ll be DO NOT EXIT completing – there’s nothing better than leaving guests with a smile. 

Today’s trailer also revealed the news that variety streamer STPeach will be lending her voice acting talents to the title in her first-ever video game role.

Get a sneak peek at STPeach’s role now:

Navigate a rigid hierarchy set to an apocalyptic backdrop and find connection and meaning in the midst of an ecological disaster as players are thrown into two distinct games across a variety of genres encompassing three acts of one overarching narrative. Following their distinct style of transgressive games, Arbitrary Metric’s Roman Sands RE:Build weaves a deep narrative, pitting the human against the desolation of modernity.

Offering a sensory tapestry, the game forces troubling questions and has players peel back reality and the nature of Being.

A unique, mind-boggling experience joining elements of adventure, visual novel, gacha, horror, simulation and puzzle games, players will need to master multiple genres and realities if they hope to solve the mysteries of Roman Sands RE:Build. 

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.

About Arbitrary Metric

Distributed between the UK and North America, experimental development house Arbitrary Metric strives to draw out new experiences from the medium. Dedicated to cathartic, transgressive games that offer a counterpoint to the alienation and malaise of modernity, Arbitrary Metric draws from leftfield sources of inspiration and enrichment to pull players through unique sensory journeys.

PlayStation Australia is pleased to share that until 23rd July (inclusive), players will be able to pick up a great saving on a PlayStation 5 console, complete with a DualSense wireless controller – available for under $724.99 (promotional price – actual retailer prices may vary) at participating retailers.

2023 has been a fantastic year for PS5 so far, with plenty of games to keep players entertained, including recently released blockbuster titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Final Fantasy XVI, as well as virtual reality experiences like Horizon Call of the Mountain and Resident Evil Village on PlayStation VR2, PlayStation’s newest virtual reality headset. 

PlayStation has continued to deliver incredible gaming experiences to the growing PS5 community, including updates to its game subscription service, PlayStation Plus, which offers benefits such as access to the Game and Classics Catalogue with hundreds of games to choose from. 

Save on a PS5 console until 23rd July with discounts available at participating retailers. Please see here for more details and a full list of participating retailers. 

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

Sydney, Australia – 11^th July 2023 – Capcom suited up for the launch of Exoprimal™ with a special presentation sharing new details for the online team-based action game. Hosted by Director Takuro Hiraoka, the Exoprimal Showcase provided an early look at what’s in store for Exofighters when the wargames begin on July 14, 2023. The digital event featured a sneak peek at upcoming seasonal updates, which include a new mode, Alpha and Beta Exosuit variants, Monster Hunter™ and Street Fighter™ 6 crossovers, and more. Hiraoka also introduced the “Final Mission Selection” feature for the main mode, Dino Survival. This option offers a choice between player-versus-player (PvP), player-versus-environment (PvE), and random matches.

The Exoprimal Showcase and launch trailer can both be viewed via the Exoprimal YouTube channel.

Final Mission Options

When Exoprimal launches later this week, Dino Survival mode will include a “Final Mission Selection” feature that offers players three matchmaking options: PvP, PvE, and random. In PvP games, two rival squads of Exofighters go head-to-head at the end of matches. This decides which team wins and who gets fed to the raptors! Meanwhile, PvE is all about speed. These missions generally do not involve direct PvP. Instead, the team to complete all objectives first will be granted permission to survive. 

There is also a random option, which provides the adventurous with a small experience bonus. Exofighters are also free to change their preference settings and mix things up at any time.

Post-Launch Roadmap

Capcom is supporting Exoprimal with seasonal content updates that introduce major new features, and today’s showcase shared a taste of what fans will be sinking their teeth into over the next few months.  

Season 1 commences alongside the game’s launch this Friday and will usher in a new game mode two weeks later, on July 28, 2023. Savage Gauntlet is a co-op experience that challenges teams of five players with late-game PvE missions that rotate weekly and can be replayed for higher rankings and rewards. Then, on Aug. 17, 2023, Exoprimal will roll out its first major title update, introducing 10 Alpha variant Exosuits to the roster all at once. These alternate designs feature completely different weapons from their standard counterparts, presenting new ways to enjoy both Dino Survival and Savage Gauntlet.

Season 2 kicks off in mid-October 2023 and will feature the next title update, which packs in the downright fierce Street Fighter 6 collaboration that was teased last month. Players can look forward to other additions too, including a new map and Final Mission, plus more rigs and modules.

In January 2024, Season 3 will see the armoury expand once again with Beta variant Exosuits. Alongside these shiny new sets of armour, this update will summon a new foe to battle, the Neo Triceratops. A collaboration is also in the works with the Monster Hunter series that will launch as part of Season 3.

Please stay tuned for additional information on these title updates and more in the future.

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About Exoprimal

Exoprimal is an online team-based action game pitting humanity’s futuristic Exosuit technology against history’s most ferocious beasts – dinosaurs. Set in 2040, players are pulled into wargames orchestrated by the advanced A.I. Leviathan. In the main game mode Dino Survival, teams of five Exofighters race to complete objectives while fending off hordes of dinosaurs to survive. Each match is different from the last, and players can swap between Exosuits at any time to change their tactics as new challenges arise. Along the way, players will unlock story sequences and earn rewards to customize their Exosuits.

Exoprimal releases worldwide on July 14, 2023 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via Steam. It also arrives day one with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and Cloud.