Record High Player Engagement Achieved Since Launch.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, – February 28, 2024 – Today, Ubisoft announced the release of Skull and Bones’ first ever season, “Raging Tides”, available for free worldwide. Since launch, Skull and Bones has achieved record player engagement, with over four hours of average daily playtime, the second highest ever at Ubisoft.

Skull and Bones’ post-launch content will see players grow their pirate empire and face new threats as the world evolves with each new season. In Season 1, “Raging Tides”, players will embark on a perilous journey against the vicious Pirate Lord Philippe La Peste and his legendary pirate ship, La Potence. From dominating a Legendary Pirate Lord and World Events to growing an empire, this first addition to the post-launch plan signals the start of an exhilarating journey on the high seas.

On top of quality-of-life improvements, Season 1 “Raging Tides” brings extensive new content to all players for free:

• Tides of Terror: Increasingly difficult seasonal events where players will fight against La Peste’s Fleet of Pestilence. Players will eventually go against him in a World Event, culminating in a final showdown where they will seek out his base of operations, the Blighted Bastion, for an epic battle.
• New World Events: Players will encounter Elite Warships from megacorporations like the DMC (Opwelling), and local factions like the Clan of Fara (Mizerja). Merchant Convoys carrying high-value loot will also be present along trade routes in the Indian Ocean.
• New Bounties: Player can pick up bounties leading them to terrifying legends such as the mysterious Ghost Ship (Rode Maangodin) that haunts the Open Seas, or the terrifying Sea Monster (Zamaharibu) that awaits unsuspecting pirates in the depths.
• New Leaderboard rewards: Higher-tier weapons and equipment.
• Seasonal Smuggler Pass: Three free tracks allow players to acquire new gameplay items and blueprints to further optimize and customize their ship’s loadout. There will also be free cosmetics from captain and ship cosmetic sets to resources and Pieces of Eight.  The Premium pass also adds extra cosmetics and Gold premium currency.

Developed by Ubisoft Singapore in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios*, Skull and Bones is a co-op open world pirate action RPG where you play by your own rules to become the most infamous pirate kingpin and build your smuggling empire in a perilous world.

Skull and Bones is available with cross-play and cross-progression on Ubisoft+, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S, GeForce Now, as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games Store.

For more information about Skull and Bones please visit skullandbonesgame.com. You can also follow Skull and Bones on Facebook at facebook.com/skullandbonesgame , Instagram at instagram.com/skullandbonesgame and on X at twitter.com/skullnbonesgame. 

For the latest news on Skull and Bones and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com. 

*Associate Ubisoft Studios include Belgrade, Berlin, Chengdu, Kyiv, Montreal, Mumbai, Paris, Philippines, Pune, and Shanghai. 

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 €1.74 billion.

To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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Free-to-download mobile game from 2K allows players to sync progress between console and mobile devices as they play their favorite MyTEAM modes on the go

NBA® 2K24: MyTEAM, the free-to-download mobile game that delivers the card-collecting MyTEAM mode for iOS and Android*, is available worldwide.With NBA 2K24: MyTEAM,players can now assemble their dream lineup of NBA players, take to the court in single and multiplayer modes, earn XP, collect rewards, complete Season agendas, and more as progress can be synced between their mobile device and their PlayStation or Xbox console.

NBA 2K24: MyTEAM brings the fan-favorite MyTEAM features NBA 2K players know and love from console to mobile. Players on iOS and Android will now be able to:

• Play all MyTEAM modes – With NBA 2K24: MyTEAM, players can experience their favorite MyTEAM modes on the go. Build a winning roster of NBA players from any era in single player modes like Domination or take your game online and compete against other mobile players in the multiplayer modes. Compete in the new Salary Cap mode, Triple Threat, Domination, Clutch Time, and Unlimited.
• Access quality NBA 2K gameplay on the go – Featuring stunning graphics, NBA 2K24: MyTEAM delivers a high-performance mobile game that gives players an NBA simulation experience rooted in realism. Customize control settings for mobile or connect a PlayStation DualSense controller, Xbox wireless controller, or another compatible controller for a more authentic feel.
• Earn XP on the go – Increase opportunities to earn XP by playing NBA 2K24: MyTEAM on the go. With the overhauled XP system in NBA® 2K24, simply playing MyTEAM earns XP. Win or lose, every game players complete will progress them closer to leveling up during that Season.
• Never miss a pack drop – Players can claim rewards and acquire the latest NBA players now from their mobile device ensuring they never miss a beat – even when out and about.
• Sync progress with console or play as a standalone experience –NBA 2K24: MyTEAM delivers the ability to sync Season and MyTEAM progression between mobile and console games by logging in with a PlayStation or Xbox account. Or, players can experience the gamefor mobile as a standalone experience through an Apple or Google Play account.

 NBA 2K24: MyTEAM is developed by Visual Concepts. For more information read the NBA 2K24: MyTEAM Courtside Report or visit the Apple Store or Google App Store.

Follow NBA 2K on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest NBA 2K24 news.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

* NBA® 2K24: MyTEAM requires an Apple device compatible with iOS 14 or later, or Android Vulkan compatible device with at least 4 GB RAM and Android OS 9.0 or higher. Please visit the Google Play Store page on your device for the most accurate compatibility check. Game is free to download and includes optional in-game purchases (including paid random items).

Online Account (varies 13+) required to access online features.

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Five star-studded post-launch DLC packs available individually and via Season Pass

Today, 2K announced the planned WWE® 2K24 DLC packs that will offer 25 additional playable Superstars and personalities across five unique collections, to be released between May and November 2024*. Among the exciting new names coming to WWE 2K24 are “The Best in the World” CM Punk, WWE commentator, sports and pop culture personality Pat McAfee, music icon Post Malone, red-hot rising WWE Superstar Jade Cargill, WWE Legend Iron Sheik, and many more.

The entire DLC collection will be available for purchase in the WWE 2K24 Season Pass, which is included in the WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition, or available as an add-on to the Standard Edition. Individual DLC packs will also be available as a stand-alone purchase.** The WWE 2K24 Season Pass also includes the MyRISE Mega-Boost pack, which features an additional 200 Attribute Points, and the SuperCharger pack, automatically unlocking several iconic WWE Legends and additional arenas.

The WWE 2K24 DLC will feature 25 playable Superstars and additional bonus items, including:

• ECW Punk Pack – May 2024
  • CM Punk;
  • Bubba Ray Dudley;
  • D-Von Dudley;
  • Sandman;
  • Terry Funk;
  • MyFACTION Content:
    • ECW Paul Heyman Manager Card;
    • Superstar Cards.

• Post Malone & Friends Pack – June 2024
  • Post Malone;
  • Sensational Sherri;
  • Mosh;
  • Thrasher;
  • Honky Tonk Man;
    • Jimmy Hart Manager;
  • MyFACTION Content.

• Pat McAfee Show Pack – July 2024
  • Pat McAfee;
  • Playable co-hosts – stay tuned for more info;
  • MyFACTION Content;
    • Co-Host Manager Cards – stay tuned for more info.

• Global Superstars Pack – August 2024
  • Jade Cargill;
  • Nia Jax;
  • Michelle McCool;
  • Carlito;
  • Kairi Sane;
  • Lyra Valkyria;
  • Dragon Lee;
  • MyFACTION Content.

• WCW Pack – November 2024
  • Diamond Dallas Page;
  • Iron Sheik;
  • Mr. Perfect;
  • Great Muta;
  • Lex Luger;
  • MyFACTION Content.

Three editions of WWE 2K24 will be available:

• The Deluxe Edition will be available digitally worldwide, and physically in the US and select territories, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024***, and will be available physically for the rest of the world on Friday, March 8, 2024;
• The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition will be available – in digital format only – worldwide on Tuesday, March 5, 2024;
• The Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available worldwide on Friday, March 8, 2024.

For more information on WWE 2K24, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, X, Instagram, and subscribe on Twitch and YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K24 and #FinishYourStory.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*Base game required to access DLC content. DLC purchase necessary. Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.

**Season Pass available as standalone purchase for Standard Edition on March 8, 2024, and is already included in Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition and Deluxe Edition. Players who purchase the Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition or Deluxe Edition will automatically have access to Season Pass and each DLC pack as they become available.

***WWE 2K24: Deluxe Edition (Physical) available on March 5, 2024 at select retailers in the US, Canada, UK, Republic of Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. See local retailer store or site for details.

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Experience The Mystery Box Carnival 2024, A New
Main Storyline Chapter, New Playable 6-Star Arcanist,
Gameplay Mode, And Pantheon Of Rewards

HONG KONG – FEBRUARY 29, 2024 – Bluepoch Games has announced that Phase One of the free, highly anticipated Ancient Greece-themed update, “The Prisoner in the Cave,” and the Mystery Box Carnival 2024 for time-travel strategic RPG Reverse: 1999 are now available across the App Store, Google Play, and PC. In Version 1.4 Phase One, join Timekeeper Vertin and arcanist companions Sonetto, Regulus, and Liliya on a journey to an undiscovered island unaffected by the “Storm.” Recruit a new playable arcanist – the mathematical genius 37 – and delve into three new gameplay modes. With this launch of the first new chapter to the main Reverse: 1999 storyline,players will also reap plenty of rewards on their odyssey to a familiar yet fascinating new land.

For newcomers, there’s never been a better time to jump into the twentieth century alternate history phenomenon, as Version 1.4 offers them a chance to claim up to 80 free draws and a 5-star character of their choice.

Click to view 37’s new character trailer:

With 19.99 million downloads since launching last October, Reverse: 1999 has topped the App Store and Google Play charts in more than 160 countries including the United States, Canada, Korea, and Japan. On the eve of a new millennium, a “Storm” befell the world. As a Timekeeper, the observer of eras, players witness the twentieth century unravel backwards in time before their eyes.

Featuring breathtaking cinematics, jaw-dropping Ultimates, and full English voice acting comprising a unique array of dialects and accents, Reverse: 1999 ushers in a new generation of anime-stylized RPGs available on mobile devices and PC.

Download and play Reverse: 1999 for free to experience the new main Chapter 5 and Chapter 5 Special storylines today.

Reverse: 1999 Version 1.4 Phase One’s features also include:

• The New 6-Star Arcanist, 37:
  • Players can now summon the clever but absent-minded 6-star Star-type arcanist 37 with the banner “Beyond the World of Matters.”
  • 37 has been obsessed with mathematics ever since she was a little girl. She perceives the world solely in the form of numbers, which means she isn’t quite the best at holding conversation. However, 37’s affection for abstract concepts and ability to share clear insights make her an indispensable scholar among peers.
    
• New Gameplay Mode:
  • Explore and solve Reverse: 1999’s first 3D puzzles in “The Three Doors” to win Clear Drops.
    
• Tons of New Rewards:
  • Players can claim up to 20 Unilogs and growth materials through two sign-in events, “Treasure in the Suitcase” and “Treasure on the Beach.”
  • Players can also select a free 5-star character of their choice from the general summoning pool in the “Carnival Invitation” event.
  • In the limited-time summon event ”Abundance of the Water – The First Milestone,” players can claim up to seven free daily single summons of 6-star characters like An-an Lee, A Knight, Melania, and Voyager.
  • Players can claim a new limited portrait via the in-game mail system through the “Roaming in Geometry” event.

• New Events:
  • Clear 37’s character story and the new “Set Sail Again” and “Sealed Records” events to claim growth materials and Clear Drops.
    
• New Garments & Wilderness Pack:
  • The new garment series “Between Lines and Numbers” introduces new looks and skill effects for arcanists Lilya, Diggers, Sweetheart, and La Source.
  • Version 1.1’s garments return for a limited time.
  • The new Wilderness Pack “Thoughts of the Sand” is available now.
  • Wilderness gameplay now includes four plan-saving slots, making it easier for players to save multiple sets of plans. Additionally, the Wilderness Island capacity has increased from 120 to 150.

There’s plenty more ancient Greek numerology coming soon with Reverse: 1999’s Version 1.4 Phase Two update next month, including:

• Two New Gameplay Modes:
  • Take down one big bad after another in the boss rush gameplay challenge “Mane’s Bulletin” beginning March 7
  • Dive deeper into the backstories of characters like Charlie and Oliver Fog with “Anecdote” beginning March 11
    
• The New 6-Star Arcanist, 6:
  • Recruit the scholarly hermit and leader from the banner “Seeker in the Cave.”
    
• New UTTU Flash Gathering, “Wandering on the Shore”
  • Claim La Source’s free garment in this new UTTU Flash Gathering

Download Reverse: 1999 today on the App Store, Google Play, and PC to experience Version 1.4’s new main story chapter. Add up the rewards and count them over with a group of steely-eyed stoics via Discord and follow on X / Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and the game’s official website.

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ABOUT BLUEPOCH GAMES CO. LTD

Established in 2020, Bluepoch is an ambitious, passionate and globally-focused company. Our team has committed itself to exploring the vast potential of anime through the creation of dreamlike, immersive, and heartfelt games. Our imagination is as infinite as the starry universe.

PowerWash Your Way to Glory in the Warhammer 40,000® Special Pack!

SYDNEY, February 28, 2024 – Today, Square Enix Collective® and FuturLab® released their Warhammer 40,000 Special Pack for POWERWASH SIMULATOR®, in collaboration with Games Workshop. 

Deep in the Indomitus Crusade, relentless campaigns across the galaxy have imbued a variety of Imperial machines with a litany of dirt. As a member of the Adeptus Mechanicus, it is your singular honour to perform the ultimate purification protocol.

As an Adept, your unstoppable crusade against filth is paired with a personal pursuit for knowledge, naturally. Your maintenance will be emboldened by accounts and field reports from the front lines, renewing your vigour to abolish these desecrations alongside an all new Adeptus Mechanicus character model well-equipped for the ritual cleansing with a custom MKII Aqua-Santica Arquebus power washer. The perfect fusion of human and machine.

Watch the release trailer below:

Command this ruthless technology to purify a range of Imperial vehicles and machines including:

• The Ultramarines Land Raider
• The Dark Angels Deathwing Redemptor Dreadnought
• The Astra Militarum Rogal Dorn Tank
• The House Hawkshroud Imperial Knight
• The Blood Angels Thunderhawk

Though you may be just another cog in the great machine of the Cult Mechanicus, through zealous dedication to your cause, perhaps you can prove your worth and transcend to a worthy exalt…

The Warhammer 40,000 Special Pack is available to purchase on Steam, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 (PS4®) and PlayStation®5 (PS5®).

POWERWASH SIMULATOR lets players wash away their worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Players can build their very own power washing business and blast away every speck of dirt and grime that they can find. With a unique take on the simulation genre, POWERWASH SIMULATOR focuses on player relaxation and escapism.

For more information, visit: www.powerwashsimulator.com 

About Games Workshop®

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels, and model kits through more than 520 of its stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other related brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

About Warhammer 40,000

In the 41st Millennium, warring factions from ancient civilisations and upstart empires fight endless battles across innumerable worlds. Humanity stands alone, beset on all sides by the heretic, the mutant, and the alien. There is no mercy. There is no respite. Prepare yourself for battle.

Warhammer 40,000 Special Pack © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2024. GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

About FuturLab^®
FuturLab^® is an award-winning game studio based in Brighton, UK. FuturLab® has developed and published remarkable games on PC and console since 2003. The game studio is best known for Velocity 2X, Tiny Trax, Mini-Mech Mayhem and Peaky Blinders: Mastermind and most recently, the highly acclaimed PowerWash Simulator.

More information about FuturLab can be found at https://futurlab.co.uk/

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd develops, publishes, distributes, and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including FINAL FANTASY^TM, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST ^TM, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS ^TM. Square Enix Ltd is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

About Square Enix Collective®
Square Enix Collective® is a London-based division of Square Enix Ltd. The Collective programme was launched in 2014 to assist indie game developers build community awareness for hundreds of games pitches and has helped teams to raise in excess of $1.2 million via Kickstarter campaigns. Collective has now published and distributed a range of indie titles since April 2016 and is on the look-out for great new projects and talented teams to work with globally – whether it’s publishing support for a development that’s already funded, or investment to help the creation of a game.

POWERWASH SIMULATOR © 2021, 2022, 2023 FuturLab Limited. All Rights Reserved. Published by Square Enix Limited. Developed by FuturLab Limited. FUTURLAB and the POWERWASH SIMULATOR logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of FuturLab Limited.

SQUARE ENIX, SQUARE ENIX COLLECTIVE, the SQUARE ENIX COLLECTIVE logo and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies.

Recruit magical beasts to save humanity from extinction

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 27, 2024) – Publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment and developers LEAP Game Studios and Tiny Ghoul have officially released Dicefolk, an all-new tactical roguelike centered around dice-based combat and monster-catching mechanics. Dicefolk is available for purchase on Steam for $14.99: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1996430/Dicefolk/
 
Check out the brand-new launch trailer:

Engage in strategic competitions with Dicefolk, where you take control of your own turns in addition to those of your adversaries. This mechanic is unique to Dicefolk elevating the level of strategy in each encounter, transforming the dice into your tactical tool for success. Thoughtfully choose the dice faces, as they will influence the abilities at your Chimeras’ and your enemies’ disposal.
 
Begin your quest as a Chimera Summoner, encountering a myriad of formidable creatures to choose from to join your team. Cultivate connections and befriend powerful companions who will accompany you on your journey. Keep in mind all of your Chimeras’ abilities to fully utilize your team’s strengths. With over 100 creatures and items to collect, the bounds of possibility for your journey feel endless.
 
Humanity is on the brink of extinction thanks to Salem, a sorcerer who has ordered the Chimeras, magical beasts, to turn against all humans. Enter Alea, a young Dicefolk hero, who learns she can use her powers to befriend Chimeras with the magic of her dice. With the knowledge of her new powers, Alea sets out on her quest to slay Salem and free her land from its grasp.
 
Stay up to date on everything Dicefolk by following Good Shepherd Entertainment on Twitter @GoodShepherdEnt and the official Dicefolk Twitter @dicefolk.

About Good Shepherd Entertainment

Good Shepherd Entertainment is an award-winning independent game publisher based in the Netherlands. The company has built a robust global footprint, shepherding talented development teams to create impactful games that innovate, challenge, and – most importantly – entertain. We’ve done this by pairing creators with writers, musicians and IP powerhouses and through strategic partnerships with some of the industry’s most notable names, including Devolver Digital, Croteam and Perfect World. In addition to the acclaimed  Monster Train and John Wick Hex, GSE’s selection of titles includes Hellboy Web of Wyrd, Showgunners, Phantom Doctrine, the Transport Fever series, and the Hard West series.

For more information, visit www.GoodShepherd.games.

Makers of Viral Game The Mortuary Assistant Brings Hit Horror Universe Paranormal Activity to Multiple Gaming Platforms in 2026

Los Angeles, CA (February 27, 2024) – DreadXP — one of the most recognized horror video game publishers in the industry — DarkStone Digital, and Paramount Game Studios today announced plans to produce an all-new interactive game experience based on the blockbuster Paranormal Activity franchise. Known for hit titles such as The Mortuary Assistant, My Friendly Neighborhood, and the Dread X Collection series, DreadXP’s Paranormal Activity pairs the video game publisher’s expertise in crafting unique, unforgettable terrors with one of the biggest horror properties in the world. 

DreadXP’s Paranormal Activity video game will bring the franchise’s groundbreaking found-footage style to horror enthusiasts in surprising new ways, immersing them in a story that expands upon the lore and world of the films. DreadXP co-director and creative director Brian Clarke (AKA DarkStone Digital), the developer of the acclaimed The Mortuary Assistant, leads the development of Paranormal Activity. The game will feature an advanced “Haunt System,” which will dynamically alter the types and intensity of scares players will encounter based on their actions. 

“We are thrilled to work with Paramount Game Studios and to have the opportunity to bring the world of Paranormal Activity to gamers everywhere,” said Epic Pictures CEO and DreadXP producer Patrick Ewald. “The films are steeped in rich lore and creative scares, and under the stewardship of creative director Brian Clarke, DreadXP’s Paranormal Activity video game will honor those core tenets and offer horror fans one of our most terrifying games yet.” 

“The success of the Paranormal Activity franchise epitomizes the power and reach of the horror genre,” said DreadXP co-director and creative director Brian Clarke. “If you thought The Mortuary Assistant was scary, we’re taking what we learned during the development of that title and cranking it up with a more reactive and horrifying haunting system. It’s going to be intense!”

What began as an indie sensation in 2007 became a global horror phenomenon as the original Paranormal Activity terrified audiences around the world and reimagined the “found footage” genre for a whole new generation. The seven chilling films in the franchise, brought to the screen by producers Blumhouse and Solana Films, have earned more than $800 million at the worldwide box office.

The Paranormal Activity video game is slated for release in 2026 across multiple platforms. Additional details will be announced by publisher DreadXP at a later date. 

About DreadXP

DreadXP is an independent horror video game publisher whose goal is to uplift members of the independent development community and release great titles. DreadXP’s catalog includes award-winning games such as The Mortuary Assistant, Sucker for Love: First Date, My Friendly Neighborhood, and the Dread X Collection series — an anthology of micro-horror games from some of the most prominent indie developers in the genre. DreadXP’s upcoming titles include Dread Delusion, Heartworm, and Creepshow. DreadXP is a sister company of the horror media website Dread Central, as well as the independent horror film production company DREAD.

To learn more about DreadXP, please visit www.dreadxp.com.

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. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.

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PARIS – Feb. 27, 2024 – Focus Entertainment and Two Horizons are excited to announce that Hotel Renovator, the simulation game where you design the hotel of your dreams, will release on March 12, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Get ready to unleash your creativity in just a couple short weeks with the game’s exciting release date reveal trailer.

Unleash your inner designer in Sandbox Mode, or explore your grandfather’s past and continue his legacy in Story Mode, where you’ll inherit a dilapidated hotel and use smart management and sharp investment skills to transform it from a shabby establishment to a thriving one!

Start your business adventure now and embrace endless renovation possibilities. From interior architecture to decoration and hospitality, draw upon over 2,000 furniture items and elements to bring your unique vision of home design and customer service to a 5-star business.

To experience Hotel Renovator to the fullest, check out the game’s Five Star Edition, also releasing March 12, featuring the base game, five Furniture Sets, and two Room & Furniture Sets planned for release after launch.

Hotel Renovator releases March 12 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game is already available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Sign up as a Focus member to get exclusive news and upcoming special offers for Hotel Renovator and the whole Focus catalog.

Grab your scalpel and tools in this first person medical-horror mystery

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 – Woodland Games and Team17 Digital have announced that the medical-horror sim Autopsy Simulator will arrive on PC in 2024. Originally announced in 2022, the first-person horror experience will give players control of a forensic doctor battling his inner demons while undertaking autopsies in the 1990s. Release date soon to follow.

Autopsy Simulator will see players study realistic case files, created in collaboration with real-world forensic practitioners, to help guide their examinations and dissections. Utilising medically authentic tools and procedures, players will learn all they can about the deceased before unraveling the mystery of their deaths.

In the standalone story mode, Dead Memories, players will dive into the story of Jack Hanman. After his life takes a turn for the worse, Jack must battle his inner demons while performing a range of gruesome post-mortem procedures in this narrative-driven psychological horror experience.

Autopsy Simulator Key Features:

• Gruesome anatomical detail and medically certified autopsy procedures: Dissect anatomically accurate bodies using a range of autopsy procedures and tools authentic to real-world practice.
• Realistic true crime scenarios: Study a range of case files designed by real-life pathomorphologists and forensic doctors, then use what you learn to guide each autopsy.
• Narrative-driven story mode with simulation gameplay: In Autopsy Simulator: Dead Memories, follow a gripping personal mystery while performing medically accurate autopsy procedures vetted by a certified pathologist.

Autopsy Simulator is being developed by Woodland Games. To keep up to date, wishlist the game on Steam

About Woodland Games:

Woodland Games is an indie studio based in Poland and founded in 2017. Currently, the team has 20 employees, supported by freelancers and associates, with an aim to create innovative and ambitious games with unique mechanics set in unconventional worlds. Their previous titles include SCRAP and I Wanna Fly released on iOS and Android, and their first PC title, Hell Architect, released in 2021. Currently, the team is working on Autopsy Simulator, due to release on PC in 2024 , alongside other unannounced titles.

Visit www.woodland.games for more information.

About Team17 Digital:

Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise.

Check out the playable demo at PAX East and outrun your fears in this narrative-driven racing experience inspired by cult classic American road films

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Feb. 27, 2024 – Saber Interactive has announced it is partnering with indie developer Serious Sim to publish the highly-stylized, immersive driving game Heading Out on May 7, 2024, on PC via Steam. Heading Out is a narrative adventure with roguelite elements inspired by cult classic road movies like Thelma & Louise and Vanishing Point. Check out the game’s new release date trailer for an up-close look at the lawless action and attitude that await when you put the pedal to the metal and leave your fears in the dust.

It’s you, your car, and the road. Take off down America’s cities, highways and backroads on an emotional trip of discovery blending white-knuckle racing, strategy and storytelling. Grab the wheel and choose your own route across the USA on an unpredictable thrill ride shaped by the decisions you make. It’s not about the destination – it’s about your journey.

Key Features

• Your Adventure: Each trip offers a unique balance of high-speed chases and races, treacherous hazards and challenges, and colorful characters and stories, brought to life with stylish graphic novel visuals. Outrun your fears and the law, pursue your dreams, and risk the consequences at the end of the road.
• Your Choices: Every journey is yours to define. Strategically plan out your route and resources in advance on the map, or hit the gas and fly by the seat of your pants. Each decision shapes the road ahead, including your narrative encounters, fuel consumption, car condition and wanted level.
• Your Legend: Your unique story unfolds with every pitstop across the heartland. Meet strangers, oddballs and lost souls who’ll influence your tale, but don’t linger too long – you’ve got to keep moving. Listen to radio hosts spread your myth to the people as it grows while an eclectic Americana soundtrack carries you down the horizon.

Heading Out will be present at PAX East (March 21-24) with a playable demo at the Indie Games Poland booth, #18084. Don’t miss this chance to discover this immersive driving game firsthand.

Heading Out is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more info, visit headingout.games, and follow the game on X and Facebook.

About Serious Sim

Serious Sim – skilled craftsmen who want to tell exceptional stories. Our games focus on humanism, inclusivity and important topics like responsibility and freedom.

We like to talk about difficult issues and work together to give them justice. We’re embracing uniqueness in all its glory! Our previous game, Radio Commander, was a bold move to redefine the genre in a mature way. It sold over 400k units. For more information, visit SeriousSim.net.

About Saber Interactive

An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, World War Z, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others.