Duality Games’ psychological horror exploration game unleashed on Steam

Milan, Italy – 20th June 2022. HOOK, the indie label of global video game publisher Digital Bros, and Polish developer Duality Games are thrilled to announce that Unholy, the highly anticipated first-person psychological horror experience is available today for PC via Steam for £24.99/€29.99/$29.99 with a limited time 20% discount. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X versions will follow later. 

Unholy takes players on a terrifying journey and uncovers the horrors facing the protagonist Dorothea, as she traverses two parallel worlds in her search to uncover the truth surrounding the disappearance of her son.

Watch the release trailer for Unholy here 

(Please note that only PC code is available now, console code will be available at the console launch) 

Unholy follows the disappearance of a young child from a run-down, unwelcoming post-soviet town. Using exploration, puzzle solving and intriguing combat mechanics, players will traverse between reality and a twisted Unholy world to unveil the terrifying truth. 

Features of Unholy

• Two parallel worlds to explore. The gray and cold reality of a brutalist post-soviet Eastern European town and the creepy and twisted world of Unholy, a grotesque society ruled by a relentless priest caste.
• An intense psychological horror experience driven by a deep, dark narrative storyline played out with captivating visuals based on the works of reputed dark artist Tomasz Strzałkowski (Duality Games Art director and founder).
• A unique gameplay blend that combines meticulous exploration, intriguing puzzle solving, infiltration and stealth with intriguing shooting dynamics.
• An intriguing combat system. Use four different emotions: anger, shock, sadness and desire to interact with the environment (destroy obstacles, trigger mechanisms, overload circuits, illuminate your way) or to confuse, lure or damage your opponents.
• Masks! Everybody in the unholy world hides behind a mask and it can be the difference between life or death. Build your own mask to get new skills and improve your abilities or wear other masks to infiltrate, confuse your enemies and impersonate your opponents.

As a thank you to the Unholy community, Duality Games and HOOK will make the game’s soundtrack available for free to anyone purchasing the PC version via Steam. This captivating soundtrack is composed by Jan Ignacy Królikowski (composer of the Academy Awards nominated short film The Dress)

Additionally, in a special collaboration with the clothing brand Propaganda, there will be a very limited production run of Unholy / Propaganda co-branded t-shirts.

Unholy is available today for PC via Steam for £24.99/€29.99/$29.99 with a limited-time 20% discount. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X versions will follow later. 

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ABOUT HOOK 

HOOK, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a publishing label focused on offering a unique selection of indie games which stand out for concept, visual, genre or themes. 

HOOK provides full-service publishing support (including funding, development support, QA, localization, marketing & PR) to independent development teams with a strong commitment and vision, to help them realize and market their projects globally. 

ABOUT DUALITY GAMES 

Duality Games is a Warsaw based studio founded in January 2018 by Tomasz Strzałkowski. A team of 26 developers who are all professionals in their fields and very passionate about what they do. For all of them, making games is doing what they love.

Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Ltd will open its first retail experience store called ‘Bandai Namco Cross Store’ in Camden, London, on the 18^th August 2023 with an exclusive media and creator access event on the 16^th August.

This will be the first of its kind outside of Japan and it focuses on a celebration of the physical market and Bandai Namco’s heritage as a worldwide entertainment company.

The Bandai Namco Cross Store is made up of a collection of shops where customers can ‘see’, ‘touch’ and ‘experience’ characters, products, events and feel part of an experience to make people smile whilst celebrating community and entertainment.

The first Bandai Namco Cross Store in the UK will be in Camden, London, one of London’s most popular cultural hubs and popular tourist destination. The store is in Camden Market, and it will house seven ‘shops’ that feature Bandai Namco Group content, four of which will be the first in the UK. The shops will offer a wide selection of high-quality Japanese character products from collectables, card games, figures, video games and everyday items.

“Camden, London, is widely recognised as offering an eclectic mix of cultural products and art”, said John McKenzie MD of Bandai Namco Amusement Europe. “It is the perfect location to launch our first Bandai Namco Cross Store concept in the UK which combines our expertise in locations-based entertainment with a rapidly growing demand for IP and concepts originating from our group’s Japanese culture.”

ABOUT Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Ltd

Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Ltd is part of entertainment company, Bandai Namco.

Bandai Namco exists to share Dreams, Fun and Inspiration with people around the world. Connecting people and societies in the enjoyment of uniquely entertaining products and services, we’re working to create a brighter future for everyone.

Bandai Namco Cross Store Camden, London Information & Content

Shops                                     

BANPRESTO OFFICIAL SHOP (First in the UK)

GASHAPON BANDAI OFFICIAL SHOP

Ichibankuji Official Shop (First in the UK)

MegaHouse Official Store (First in the UK)

ONE PIECE CARD GAME Official Shop

Sun-Star Stationery Shop (First in the UK)

 Bandai Namco Entertainment

Other attractions                 

Arcade Experience

Event Space

Café

Other information

Official store name               

Bandai Namco Cross Store Camden, London

Address                                 

Provender Building, Units 16-18 (GF) / Units 100-101 (1F) Stables Market, Camden Market, Chalk Farm Road,

London NW1 8AH

Accessibility                         

Wheelchair accessible via lift

Website                                 

www.bandainamcocrossstoreuk.com

Socials                                   

Bandai Namco Cross Store UK @BNCrossStoreUK 

Opening                                 

18^th August 2023

London (July 20, 2023) In celebration of the 50^th anniversary of hip hop this August, Street Fighter™ is collaborating with NERDS Clothing and platinum record selling producers Steel Sessions to bring together top hip hop artists to release an original soundtrack, with select songs inspired by the sights, sounds, and action of the Street Fighter franchise. The album – “Street Fighter™ 6 x NERDS Clothing presents Steel Sessions” – will be available globally later this year across all major digital streaming platforms and builds on the recent momentous launch of Street Fighter 6, out now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Physical release is slated for Q4 2023 and will be available in the U.S. only.

Artists involved with the epic release include Benny the Butcher/Black Soprano Family, Royce da 5’9”, Dave East, Papoose, Sheek Louch, Styles P, Grafh, Smoke DZA, along with others who will be announced at a later date.

For the latest assets and information on Street Fighter 6, visit the official Street Fighter 6 website

Renowned NYC MC Dave East had this to say about the upcoming release: “Hip hop and Street Fighter go hand in hand. Bringing all these hip hop artists together to celebrate the music’s history alongside the legendary fighting game has been an incredible experience.”

NERDS Clothing CEO and Creative Director Eric Medina added: “Gaming and hip hop continue to play a huge role in our business and personal lives. We are grateful for this opportunity to partner with our talented brothers from Steel Sessions and deliver a project that pays homage to hip hop and the Street Fighter franchise.”

The current track listing can be found below, with even more tracks to be announced ahead of release:

• “Street Fighting”
• Artist: Dave East
• Produced by: Buda & Grandz, Mike Kuz, Big Len, Suave, Rondon, Looisey & MacShooter
• “Perfect”
• Artists: Black Soprano Family: Benny the Butcher, Heem, & Rick Hyde
• Produced by: Buda & Grandz & Ky Miller
• “Blood On Me”
• Artist: D-Block
• Produced by: Buda & Grandz & Ky Miller
• “Final Boss”
• Artist: Smoke DZA
• Produced by: Suave, Big Len, Buda & Grandz & Ky Miller
• “Already Up”
• Artist: Royce da 5’9″ & Courtney Bell
• Produced by: Big Len, Suave, Mike Kuz, Buda & Grandz
• “Power”
• Artist: Grafh
• Produced by: Mike Kuz, Rondon, Buda & Grandz

The Street Fighter franchise is currently celebrating its 35^th anniversary and has long had a close connection with hip hop music and culture, which is presented front and center in the latest Street Fighter 6 release that just surpassed two million copies sold since launch.

About NERDS Clothing

NERDS Clothing is a street wear company based in NY/NJ and was founded in 2011. Since its beginning, NERDS has built a loyal customer base, servicing a broad age demographic of consumers. CEO/Creative Director Eric Medina and Co-Executive Producer/Project Manager Jose Aquino have both provided creative and unique marketing campaigns to expand their company’s reach and potential customer pipeline within the video game and music industry. With a combined 20+ years of experience with licensed products and music, they have partnered up with platinum record selling producers Buda Da Future, Grandz Muzik, & Mike Kuz of Steel Sessions to spearhead this project with Capcom. The Steel Sessions team has worked with some of the biggest artists in music industry, including Jadakiss, 50 Cent, Rick Ross, Nipsey Hussle, Nelly Furtado, and Dave East.

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. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

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.

High-profile workshops, over 500 participants from 180 Italian development studios and 45 international publishers and investors, more than 1100 business meetings held

Milan, 20 July 2023 – First Playable 2023, the fifth edition of the business event for the video game sector in Italy, organized by IIDEA and the Toscana Film Commission – Fondazione Sistema Toscana, in collaboration with the ICE Agency, has reached an extraordinary milestone this year, with record breaking attendance.

The initiative, which took place on 6 and 7 July at the Nana Bianca innovation hub in Florence, attracted an unprecedented number of Italian video game developers, investors and publishers from all over the world.

More than 500 professionals from 180 Italian development studios and 45 publishers and investors from 12 countries worldwide took part in the event – ​​including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, France, Poland, Mexico , Japan, Germany and Italy. This international participation has offered important opportunities for networking and collaboration, creating a stimulating environment for the growth and development of the Italian video game industry. Over 1,100 1:1 business meetings were held during the two-day event, offering Italian developers the opportunity to discuss potential collaborations with international operators present in Florence. These intense meeting sessions have fostered the exchange of ideas and the creation of new connections and partnerships that will further promote the growth and innovation of the gaming industry in Italy in the near future. 

Thalita Malagò, General Director of IIDEA said: “We are very pleased with the success of the fifth edition of First Playable, which has just concluded in the wonderful city of Florence. This year we recorded an unprecedented turnout, a clear sign of the important consolidation phase that the video game production scene is experiencing today in our country. This success is a symbol of the strength and vitality of the video game industry in Italy. IIDEA is particularly proud of how First Playable has now become an event not to be missed, not only for the local developer community, but also for international publishers and investors. The event represents a unique opportunity to share ideas, develop new partnerships and show the world the innovation and creativity that the video game industry is capable of expressing made in Italy”.

Stefania Ippoliti, Director of Toscana Film Commission also commented, underlining the importance of the collaboration with IIDEA: “Toscana Film Commission has always been very attentive to audiovisual innovation, for this reason video games, right from the start, have been the subject of great interest for us. We are a region full of tradition, but also of curiosity for everything that is able to intercept the interests of new generations, for technology and for internationalization. Video games have shown that they can create development, employment and an interesting growth for our country. Therefore, it is with enormous satisfaction that we can announce the excellent numbers of this fifth Florence edition.”

The 2023 edition was able to count on the support of various partners who, also through exclusive content, brought prestige and value to the event. Among these, Google and Unreal Engine, Diamond Partner of the initiative. Silver Partners include Acer, AWS for Games, LCA law firm, Maga Animation Studio, and TikTok. Other partners include Broken Arms Games, Memorable Games, 34BigThings, Climax Studios and Women in Games Italia. The Sustainability Partner was Treebu, a Benefit Company and innovative start-up that supported First Playable to give life to the creation of a real forest to partially offset the emissions of this edition of the event.

This year, for the first time, the MiC – Ministry of Culture was also present at the event, which opened the works of First Playable 2023 with a workshop organized by the Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual focused on tax credit and how much this measure has made it more interesting and convenient for foreign operators to invest in national videogame productions.

Finally, there was the wonderful award ceremony of the Italian Video Games Awards 2023, presented by the Irish games host, critic and streamer Aoife Wilson and staged live on 6 July from the Nana Bianca auditorium. During the evening, the five winners of the prestigious awards were announced and awarded, celebrating Italian talent in the video game industry. The evening ended with the engaging Italian Video Game Awards Party.

First Playable continues to consolidate its role as a leading business event for the video game industry in Italy, offering a unique opportunity for the exchange of ideas, the creation of partnerships and the recognition of Italian talent in the local and international videogame scene.

Stay tuned for an update on the unmissable event next year, First Playable 2024!

The Italian Video Game Awards 2023 ceremony is available to watch back on the IIDEA YouTube channel, and the list of finalists and winners is available on the First Playable website: www.firstplayable.it/italian-video-game-awards/ 

For more details on First Playable and to consult the list of guests and publishers and investors present, visit the website www.firstplayable.it 

New Missions, New Challenges, New Player Hub & More – Available Today

London, UK, Thursday 20th July 2023: Immersive entertainment studio, Maze Theory, has today released the latest batch of free updates to acclaimed VR action-adventure, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, on Meta Quest 2 and PICO 4. 

Watch the latest trailer showcasing all of the brand-new content:

As part of a commitment to serve up brand-new content throughout 2023, today’s update is the most significant so far. As of today, players can take on two new story-driven combat missions – in Defend the Garrison, you’ll be fighting alongside Arthur Shelby fending off the Winter’s Children and in Battle for Pennyfields, players will fight their way through the streets of Limehouse with Arthur to defend Lily Wong’s territory from men still loyal to Feng Ho.

Also on offer is a brand-new Weapon Challenge where you’ll be tasked with taking down enemy grunts in the fastest time possible using the quick-fire Lewis gun, and new item skins for gloves, lighters, and the pistol, as well as a new ‘Player Hub’ where you can store and equip them all. Finally, there are also brand-new achievements to unlock as you complete some of the new content. Players will be able to access all the new content once they’ve completed the main game.

“We’re mid-way through our planned content roadmap for Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, and we’ve already delivered over an hours’ worth of additional free new gameplay since launch,” said Tim Jones, Game Director at Maze Theory. “Today’s update is our most exciting and weighty so far, with yet more substantial new DLC still to come later in the year.”

Inspired by the BAFTA-winning drama, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is an original story written in collaboration with Peaky Blinders’ producer and brand owner Caryn Mandabach Productions, and with series creator and writer Steven Knight. The game is created in partnership with Banijay Brands, the commercial arm of media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay.

Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is available now on Meta Quest 2 and PICO 4 (in all markets where PICO is available, including Europe, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea) for £24.99 / €29.99 / $29.99.

About Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders was created and written by Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things, Eastern Promises and Locke). The multi award-winning BBC One series is produced by Peaky Blinders’ official series and brand owner, Caryn Mandabach Productions, and co-produced with Banijay’s Tiger Aspect Productions. Series 1 to 6 are available on BBC iPlayer and Netflix. Peaky Blinders is distributed by Banijay Rights and has sold in more than 183 countries and is widely available internationally on Netflix including in the U.S.

The Peaky Blinders brand enjoys international success across multiple categories including gifting, live experience, apparel, accessories, and essentials. Officially licensed products are proving a hit with consumers and retailers, with over 40 licensees across multiple territories.

About Maze Theory

Maze Theory is an immersive gaming studio led by experienced industry veterans from top entertainment companies including Activision, Sony PlayStation, Oculus, EA, Disney, BBC, Channel 4, Output Group and more.

Recent expansion has seen the business grow to over 40 people with the team comprising multiple award-winning developers and creatives. The studio believes in delivering unforgettable stories through innovative, multi-tech and multi-platform narrative experiences that go beyond mere gaming and re-define the future of entertainment.

The game portfolio includes the first ever Doctor Who VR game Doctor Who: The Edge of Time and award-winning found-phone horror game Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins, which launched this year to massive critical acclaim, heralded as ‘the best Doctor Who game ever’. 

About PICO

Founded in March 2015, PICO is a leading VR company with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, focusing on VR all-in-one technology. Embracing a mission to bridge connections, enrich life, and release infinity, PICO is committed to building an integrated XR platform that inspires the community and empowers developers, creators, and businesses.

Fourth DLC pack headlined by Bray Wyatt, alongside surprise addition Uncle Howdy, Zeus, Valhalla, Joe Gacy and Blair Davenport making their WWE 2K franchise debuts

Today, 2K announced the Revel with Wyatt Pack, the fourth DLC* for WWE® 2K23, the highest-rated game in WWE 2K’s history according to Metacritic**, is available now. The Revel with Wyatt Pack is headlined by the charismatic Bray Wyatt, a former WWE Champion, two-time Universal Champion, two-time Tag Team Champion, and host of the bizarre “Firefly Funhouse.”

Also appearing in the Revel with Wyatt Pack is the enigmatic Uncle Howdy, a previously unannounced addition, as well as four additional Superstars making their WWE 2K franchise debuts: Zeus, star of “No Holds Barred” and one-time rival of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, Valhalla, primal huntress often seen accompanying the Viking Raiders, Joe Gacy, leader of the cult-like faction The Schism, and Blair Davenport, best known for brutalizing her NXT opponents in a series of sneak attacks. These Superstars bring 44 new moves and taunts into the game, which can also be used for custom Superstars in the creation suite, and each playable Superstar also comes with their own MyFACTION card. This fourth DLC is available for individual purchase, and is included as part of Season Pass***, Deluxe Edition, and Icon Edition of WWE 2K23.

Also available now in WWE 2K23’s MyFACTION game mode is the new Summer Heat card collection featuring Amethyst tier Batista, Stacy Keibler, Chyna, and Ultimate Warrior, and many more. Coming July 28 is the Neon Horizons card collection featuring Diamond tier The Prototype, Leviathan and Chad Gable, plus Amethyst tier Alba Fyre, Bruno Sammartino, Grayson Waller, Roxanne Perez, and Scott Steiner, and many more. On August 4, the SummerSlam card collection will launch featuring Diamond tier Roman Reigns, Asuka, Scott Hall, Bianca Belair, and Jake Roberts, plus many more. 

The Bad News U Pack, the final DLC pack for WWE 2K23, will be available August 16. The WWE 2K23 Deluxe and Icon Editions are currently on sale on Xbox platforms for 35% off through July 31, while the Standard and Icon Editions are on sale on PlayStation platforms for 35% off through August 2****. WWE 2K23 will also be free-to-play on Steam from August 3-8 and Xbox (for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers only) from August 3-7, 2023.

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For more information on WWE 2K23, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe on YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K23 and #EvenStronger.

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

*WWE 2K23 required to use 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. 

**Based on WWE 2K23‘s Metacritic scores on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

***Season Pass available for individual purchase or included in Icon Edition and Deluxe Edition. Players who purchase the Icon Edition or Deluxe Edition will automatically have access to Season Pass and each DLC pack included in the Season Pass as they become available.

****Discount based on 2K’s SRP. Digital Only. Xbox sales ends: July 31. PlayStation sale ends: August 2, 2023. Terms Apply.

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Free play period ends 09:59:59 AM PDT, August 8th, 2023 on Steam, and 10:59:59AM PDT August 7th on Xbox for Xbox Live Gold & Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers Only. Progress, any add-ons or items purchased for the game (including any earned or purchased virtual currency) will transfer if the game is purchased. Purchases made during the free play period are final. Internet connection required. Terms apply.

LOS ANGELES – July 19, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces a new update for the mobile RPG Seven Knights 2. A brand new Legendary+ hero Hell Adjutant Knox will be debuting in this update, as well as new Mythic pet Black Tempest Zeo.

Black Tempest Zeo is a new Mythic Pet for players to obtain. It applies HP Recovery and Invincibility to all allies, as well as resets the cooldowns of all allies, making it the ultimate support pet. When ally HP drops to a certain percentage, the pet applies Immortal and unremovable Debuff Immunity. It also applies HP recovery and increases Ultimate Skill Gauge to the caster.

Hell Adjutant Knox is a new Legendary+ hero (Universal type, ranged) who can remove stat decrease effects from all allies and applies an unremovable Invulnerable to the caster and Universal allies in PvP Fields. This effect makes him a great counter to heroes and monsters that apply debuffs, as well as high damage types. He has a chance of changing all debuffs applied to enemies to be unremovable when they are inflicted with Fear. Lastly, he deals damage to all enemies in Unstoppable state, and applies Fear and Pull effects on enemies – this allows players to group up enemies making them ideal targets for Area of Effect attacks.

Month of 7K is still ongoing so players can earn abundant rewards including Mythic Ace. Several new events are now available through  August 2, including:

• Check-in event: Those who check-in the game for 7 days can earn various rewards. On the 7th day, players can obtain Legendary Jewel Summon Voucher(x3).
• Month of 7K Celebration Shoot & Loot event: Players can use Cosette’s Bullets that are available from in-game missions and check-ins to get Pet Step Up Summon Ticket and Legendary Jewel Summon Voucher.
• Shoot & Loot Seven Ticket Crafting Event: Collect Seven Tickets obtained from Shoot & Loot event or Field Exploration to craft special rewards including Legendary+ Hero Selection Tickets, Rubies and more.

The official sequel to Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original and introduces beautiful open world gameplay. The story centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights, “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Stunning cinematics and graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4 will immerse players in this epic game story filled with unique characters and powerful bosses. Players can collect and develop their heroes and experience a new combat system with powerful ultimates and suppressors.

Seven Knights 2 is available now for download on Google Play, App Store and Windows PC (beta).

More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.

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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Sign-Up for the Early Access on Google Play Store Today

LOS ANGELES, CA – July 19, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has announced a brand new game, Seven Knights Idle Adventure. Based on their flagship franchise and the successor to the original Seven Knights game, this new title has been reimagined as an idle RPG for mobile platforms.

Seven Knights Idle Adventurehas been developed with low-capacity and low-specification devices in mind with a guiding principle of easy playability. Players will experience an expanded storyline, with previously untold episodes of the original Seven Knights heroes, while collecting and nurturing returning favorites who have been reborn as cute SD characters.

Starting today, players can experience the game through the newly launched Early Access, currently available to download from the Google Play Store. Over 130 Seven Knights heroes, 25 pets, and 170 hero costumes are currently available for all players to enjoy. A new trailer to celebrate the Early Access has been released and can be viewed on YouTube HERE.

Early Access participants can look forward to a variety of features and modes, including:

• Main Field Exploration: Players can explore territories while raising their favorite Seven Knights heroes. These territories are composed of stages which are cleared by summoning a boss after defeating a certain number of enemies within a stage. As players progress through each stage, they can enjoy the story through cutscenes and portrait conversations that reveal details which expand on relationships from the Seven Knights lore.
• 10v10 PVP Arena: A desynchronized PVP mode where players can battle other players’ heroes and earn points based on wins and losses of the match. Special rewards can be obtained based on the points earned.
• Dungeon Delves: Obtain in-game currency by exploring special dungeon challenges with their team. These challenges include Gold Dungeon, Hero EXP Dungeon, Knight’s Token Dungeon, and Relic Shard Dungeon.
• Conquest Request: A system where you can obtain rewards for defeating a challenging group of monsters that’s been summoned. Upon clearing, players will acquire Dice to power up their heroes and unlock their full potential.
• Infinite Tower: With a total of 300 floors, this is the ultimate challenge for players. Various rewards can be acquired for defeating enemies on each floor.
• Repeated Missions: Various new content will be released with Daily, Weekly and Continuous missions.

To celebrate the Early Access launch of Seven Knights Idle Adventure, players can enter limited time events, available through August 3:

• SKIA Launch Carnival: Players can obtain “Legend Hero Kyrielle”, a classic returning hero from the original Seven Knights game, by earning various in-game rewards.
• 14 Day Check-In Events: Daily check-in rewards will be available over a 14-day period, including Seven Knights Summon Tickets.

As an official continuation of Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights Idle Adventure will be an exciting addition for fans looking to interact with their favorite heroes while maximizing their time.

For more information on Seven Knights Idle Adventure, please be sure to stay tuned to the official brand website for future updates. The game will introduce many more heroes and modes in the coming months.

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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Award-winning studio thatgamecompany will deliver surprises all summer long… including a World Record attempt and hands-on with new PC version

Highlights:

• Sky’s anniversary event returns this month as a two-week celebration featuring in-game parties and limited currency items.
• thatgamecompany heads to Gamescom in August to break a world record and offer attendees a chance to celebrate the event and get an exclusive preview of Sky’s flight to PC.
• Players around the world will also enjoy an encore of AURORA’s legendary experiential concert in Sky’s Coliseum, alongside the return of the concert in-game event.

Santa Monica, Calif. – July 18, 2023 – thatgamecompany is honoring Sky: Children of the Light’s four-year anniversary today by treating the internationally beloved game’s community to a summer full of celebrations. In addition to several fan assemblies planned for Asia, South America and the U.S., the award-winning developer adds something special: thousands of community members can venture to Gamescom in August for the long-awaited first hands-on of Sky on PC… and players around the world can be a part of gaming history as thatgamecompany attempts to break a world record for most players together on a single screen with its proprietary technology behind Sky. But players don’t need to wait until August to gather for the anniversary fun as the popular birthday event returns alongside a brand-new prairie level, “Season of Moments,” available now.

Introducing an exciting array of updates and events, thatgamecompany has something to captivate experienced Sky kids and new players alike, including:

• Fly Through a Two-Week In-Game Anniversary Event in July – Sky: Children of the Light’s four-year anniversary celebrations just kicked off on Monday, July 17, as thatgamecompany brought back the memorable in-game party event in which players don their birthday crowns and join a plethora of activities. The lively event will bring hundreds of players together in a dance floor celebration. Players will also see the return of limited event currency items, including cakes, guitars, happy birthday music sheets, props, and more.
• Digitally Capture Sky’s Untamed Beauty – The festive “Season of Moments” is here, and players can saddle up for adventure as they explore a brand-new prairie level based on Yellowstone National Park. Sky kids can connect with nature while collaboratively exploring gorgeous, wide-open plains and capturing each moment with new photography tools, including a selfie mode.
• Gamescom: Sky Official World Record Breaking Event – On Friday, Aug. 25, Gamescom attendees and fellow Sky players will become a part of a remarkable moment in gaming as thatgamecompany attempts to make multiplayer history for video games and reach a world record of concurrent players in a single screen. Players in person and around the world will come together via proprietary technology and break online game boundaries.
• Gamescom: Sky Embarks on a New Journey – Attendees will get a glimpse into the future with a firsthand look at Sky on PC with an exclusive onsite Steam play test in Hall Nine. Sky fans can also wishlist the PC version on Steam; details on a virtual play test are coming soon!
• Relive Sky’s One-of-a-Kind Concert – From Sunday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 3, Sky kids will relive the in-game musical journey alongside thousands of other players in-game. During this encore event, seasonal items will return including items and cosmetics initially only available during the performance.

“Sky’s 4th anniversary soars with a mix of achievement and gratitude,” said Jenova Chen, CEO and creative director of thatgamecompany. “As I reflect on Sky’s journey, I celebrate the connections fostered and the impact Sky has had on the hearts of players. The shared moments and unwavering support propel us forward. This new benchmark speaks to that connectedness and demonstrates what a caring community and video games as a whole can accomplish.”

Fans can follow @thatskygame on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, join its Discord community, or follow @thatgamecompany on Twitch to stay informed on Sky: Children of the Light updates.

About thatgamecompany

thatgamecompany is committed to developing broadly accessible, artistic, emotional and enriching experiences, including award-winning titles Flow, Flower, Journey and Sky: Children of the Light. Its accolades include an induction into the Smithsonian’s permanent collection, and most recently a 2023 Webby Award for an in-game concert that connected 4,000 players in a single instance. Its hope is to expand the range of emotional experiences possible in video games, so that it can be enjoyed and loved by people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.

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Neo-noir title hits PC and Xbox this September

El Paso, Texas (July 19, 2023) – With a belly full of pills and mouth full of blood, lead protagonist James Savage down the screaming, winding path under a nondescript motel where reality reaches its breaking point in El Paso, Elsewhere, the latest title from Xalavier Nelson Jr. and Strange Scaffold. Your one-way trip departs when the game launches on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam September 26. Drink in the the sounds of El Paso, Elsewhere in today’s release date trailer, a brilliant animated music video revealing the latest banger from the upcoming game’s soundtrack, “Stay Awake,” a collaboration between Xalavier Nelson Jr. and musician RJ Lake.

Watch El Paso, Elsewhere’s release date trailer here:

Today’s trailer showcases a stylish depiction of the story of El Paso, Elsewhere while dropping hints and glimpses at what’s to come when the game launches on September 26 through its latest released OST sample, “Stay Awake” – an original collaboration between Nelson and Lake. The song features vocals by Nelson, who also voices the haunting, self-loathing protagonist in the game.

El Paso, Elsewhere takes players on an unwanted, tumultuous trip down a dark rabbit hole. After learning that his ex-girlfriend, Draculae, lord of the vampires, is conducting a ritual that will doom the world as we know it, James Savage rushes back to his hometown of El Paso, Texas for a calamitous reunion. Guarded by hordes of monsters, Draculae continues her foul work, leaving Savage’s journey as a desperate rush to prevent the end. Haunted by his memories with the undead queen, the werewolves, mummies, and biblically accurate angels awaiting James are just one threat of many. Fight them off with a wealth of weapons, pills that keep the pain at bay, and badass bullet time that lets you pick and choose your shots or deftly dodge attacks while countering.

Keep up with the creatures from El Paso, Elsewhere, by following Strange Scaffold on Twitter and other social media services @StrangeScaffold.

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