Funbox Media releases global digital and European boxed retail editions today.

Chesterfield, UK – June 30th 2023 – Racers, buckle up and start your engines! International Publisher Funbox Media Ltd is thrilled to announce the global digital launch of Classic Racers Elite for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 as well as the physical boxed editions across EU, ANZ, SA and ME territories for £24.99 GBP / €29.99 EUR / $29.99 USD. 

Developed by Vision Reelle, Classic Racers Elite is a pure time-attack racing game set in the golden age of 60s rally car racing. The new “Elite” version introduces time attack modes on race tracks, encompassing the full scope of vintage driving.

Check out the racing-packed Classic Racers Elite trailer here

Classic Racers Elite is a pure time-attack racing game set in the golden age of the 60s rally car racing era. At its core, it’s a hill climb racing game where the goal is simple; you’re at the bottom of the hill and, like in rally, you must get to the top as fast as possible.

Classic Racers Elite is a racing game that challenges the genre with a pure, no-nonsense, traditional racing approach of the era. No car customisation (except for car livery), no car setup tuning, no social features, no open worlds. Just back to basics racing with the simple goal of having fun!

• Relive the feeling of beating the best times on the cross-platform, global leaderboards of the many tracks available and secure your place in rally greatness.
• SimCade physic engine creates authentic car handling but with a straightforward approach to player controls.
• Drive iconic cars from the 60s across 4 categories – from smaller rally cars to the giants of F1.
• Test your driving skills across 12 championships.
• Race through 17 unique locations for a total of 50 tracks (including reversed, segmented and slaloms)
• Online worldwide leaderboards for each track offers high replay value.
• Free Run and Time Attack modes for improving your times on the global leaderboards.
• Balanced gameplay with more simple cars to drive in the early championships and more powerful metal beasts towards the end.
• Perfectly tuned controls for maximum drivability and maximum fun at every curve. 

Classic Racers Elite is out today for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch via global digital stores and as a physical boxed retail edition across EU, ANZ, SA and ME territories for £24.99 GBP / €29.99 EUR / $29.99 USD. For more information, please visit Funbox Media’s Classic Racers Elite Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 game pages.  

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About Funbox Media Ltd

Funbox Media Limited, established in 2010 and located in Chesterfield, UK, is a licensed third-party developer, publisher, and distributor for all physical, digital, and mobile gaming platforms. Originally focusing on casual, affordable games, Funbox widened its catalogue by bringing to market established brands such as the hit TV game show The Cube, Super Street, Warhammer 40,000, Waifu Uncovered and the Pretty Girls series, alongside its existing impressive portfolio of titles. Distributing across the globe and with over 60 years of combined experience, Funbox Media Ltd is an established and reliable partner in the video games industry.

Return to this eternally-loved game as you’ve never seen it before

Amsterdam — The Netherlands | June 29, 2023 – Kakao Games are thrilled to announce that Eternal Return will officially leave early access this July! The newly-named Eternal Return 1.0 is the culmination of years of feedback, testing and development and will be released on July 20. 

Eternal Return — available since October 2020 in Early Access — sees players face-off in a unique multiplayer online area. Combatants are encouraged to utilise various battle strategies, and an expansive roster of characters, before hopefully walking away victorious — as the lone survivor. With 50,000 concurrent users at peak during Early Access, Eternal Return received incredible feedback and was awarded the ‘Popular Game Award’ at the 2021 Korea Game Awards.

A perfect starting point for new players to jump in, or returning players to discover what’s new, Eternal Return 1.0 follows 70 major updates and 9 seasons of growing content. Kakao Games and Nimble Neuron have focused on improving this beloved MOBA and making it the game its players have always known it could be.

The entire experience has been rebuilt from the ground up, ensuring that it is as streamlined as possible, especially traversal, which players in Early Access have asked to see developed. Previously, players needed to learn how to “climb with a rope” or “scale a wall”, with some sections already crashed or “fallen”. In 1.0, this process is much simpler.

Eternal Return 1.0’s Launch Update also comes with a host of new features that connect players to the game like never before. Players will be able explore the incredible world of Lumia Island like never before. 

Alongside its new features, from the 28th of June to the 17 of July, players can earn a host of new cosmetic extras including: 

• 4 Emotes
• Midnight Aurora Rio Skin
• Dr. Nadja Icons
• Dr. Nadja Background
• Dr. Nadja Border

For a sneak peak on what to expect from this revolutionary launch, check out our teaser trailer below:

Kakao Games and Nimble Neuron will continue to disclose information about Eternal Return 1.0 through the Dev Journal, so keep an eye out for more news ahead of the official launch on July 20.

About Eternal Return

On the deserted Lumia Island, the seedy organisation known as AGLAIA is conducting secret experiments on human subjects in a bid to perfect a new race of extraordinary humans. Scour the island for materials to craft armour and weapons and be the last one standing in this thrilling, challenging multiplayer online survival arena.

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), ArcheAge, Survival MOBA Eternal Return (service in North America, Europe and Oceania), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Moonlight Sculptor (serviced in North America and Europe).  

About Nimble Neuron Founded in 2013, Nimble Neuron, mostly known for its PC Game Eternal Return. Nimble Neuron is made of passionate game players who have the common goal of creating hihigh-qualityames for the enjoyment of players all across the globe.

London (June 30, 2023) Uncover the mysteries of the spirit world today in Ghost Trick™: Phantom Detective! The long-awaited remaster of the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure is now available on PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam. Capcom invites newcomer and veteran detectives alike to investigate the revival of this supernatural thriller 13 years after the original release!

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective follows the chilling story of Sissel, a charming ghost on a journey to unravel the mystery behind his own murder. Explore the revamped spirit realm and wield the powers of the dead in this tale of life, death, and lost memories. Mastering newfound powers grants Sissel the ability to travel just a few minutes back in time to possess and trick items, changing the fates of the living and uncovering Sissel’s story.

This enchanting remaster of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective possesses new features, including high-resolution visuals and improved frame rates adapted for modern systems. The experience also packs in three new language options and is now playable in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. New challenges, trophies, and improved menu screen and system features, such as easy-to-use sounds and auto-advance settings, have also been added. The remaster even includes newly arranged music tracks and extras like never-before-seen concept art!

Who knows what could happen in just a few minutes? Don’t wait! Join Sissel, Missile, Lynne, Kamila, and a cast of other colorful characters on a luminous adventure today! Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is out now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.

About Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a puzzle game described by Shu Takumi, the original creator, as a mystery and comedy. The adventure beings with the main character, Sissel, and his seemingly innate ability to possess and trick items. With those abilities, Sissel can unravel the mystery of his death and reverse unfortunate fates with the flick of a light switch! Join Sissel, Missile, Lynne, Kamila, and others on an interconnected journey on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and 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.

The Crew Motorfest unveils details about the collection import feature and its live plans for post-launch ahead of the July 21^st–23^rd Closed Beta, plus The Crew 2 celebrates its 5th anniversary and welcomes a brand-new season & exciting content in a new format.

Sydney, Australia – June 30, 2023 — Today, Ubisoft made multiple announcements regarding The Crew™ during the The Crew Summer Showcase. Sixteen years after the creation of the studio Ubisoft Ivory Tower, and with over 40 million players on The Crew franchise, the development team introduced the next milestones for The Crew 2 and its recently revealed new iteration: The Crew Motorfest.

The Crew Motorfest was introduced by Malu, the in-game festival’s PR, who shared more information about the multiplayer features and post launch plans for the first year of content of The Crew Motorfest. In addition to the Playlists system, the game will offer a variety of new game modes, activities, and events for all car lovers. Every hour, Motorfest will host some head-to-head showdowns that will let players measure their driving skills against their peers, starting with the Grand Race, a massive race with up to 28 players competing on randomly generated tracks all over the island. First to the finish line wins! For those who fancy a bit more mayhem, the Demolition Royale will make them crew up and prepare for the crash, as only one team will come out on top of this fierce confrontation.

Click image to watch The Crew Summer Showcase

But Motorfest’s festivities are just starting, with a program that will unroll and entertain all year long, including new Playlists, Summit Contests, guests and celebrations. As in any festival, the Main Stage is where the action is. It gathers a selection of themed events and challenges, supported by a hand-picked vehicle lineup and famous guests such as professional drivers, tuners and content creators. The first guest to be revealed is no other than the notorious Hoonigan, who will be joining in Season 2 with their special project vehicles. Every four months, a new season infused with a distinct car culture fantasy will unfold, with new Motorfest Main Stage activities introduced each month.

Players eager to get a glimpse of this amazing world and activities can still register for the upcoming Closed Beta, available for console and PC players, that will take place between July 21^st and 23^rd: https://thecrewgame.com/closed-beta

The Crew 2 players also learned more about the Collection Import feature, which will allow them to import the vehicles collection they passionately built over the years to The Crew Motorfest for free. This feature will be compatible with most vehicles and vanities purchased or unlocked before the end of The Crew 2 Season 8, while Season 9 content will be available for import later. The Collection Import is fully optional and players who prefer to start fresh will have the option to begin their Motorfest adventure from scratch.

Lastly, on this day, The Crew 2 also celebrated its 5^th anniversary, and the team proudly presented their plans for the upcoming Year 6 live content. Starting with season 9, coming on July 5^th, which will introduce a long-awaited feature: The Race Creator. This tool will give players the opportunity to create and share their own races with their community directly while free roaming in TC2’s world. They will be able to apply their own rules, categories, and modifiers (car model or brand, traffic, weather, time of day…) to craft their dream races and let fans vote for their favorite creations! The first of two Season 9 episodes will introduce new American Legends stories and events, which will give The Crew 2 players the opportunity to cruise the country for an epic treasure hunt behind the wheel of legendary 4-wheelers such as the Bugatti Chiron Sport 300+ Divine Edition (Hypercar), the Ford Mustang Boss 429 Lime Edition (Street Race), the Chevrolet Camaro RS Ghost Edition (Street Race) or the Nissan GT-R Haru Edition (Street Race). These racing quests all over the U.S. mainland, and particularly the Road to O’ahu event, will lead players to discover details and backstory tied to the next installment of the franchise: The Crew Motorfest. Players will be able to test all those new features during a TC2 Free Weekend, spanning from July 6^th to 10^th, on PC and consoles!

For more information about The Crew Motorfest or The Crew 2, please visit thecrewgame.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/thecrewgame, on Instagram at instagram.com/thecrewgame, on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewgameand on Twitter at twitter.com/TheCrewGame or #TheCrewMotorfest.

For the latest news on The Crew Motorfest and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com. To pre-order, visit store.ubisoft.com.

About The Crew™ Motorfest

Developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower, a studio based in Lyon, France, The Crew™ Motorfest lets players fulfill the driving bucket list of their dreams in one of the most exhilarating and vibrant open worlds ever created. Motorfest is a car-culture infused festival organised in one of the world’s most breathtaking locations: O‘ahu, one of the main islands of the Hawaiian archipelago. On their own or with friends, players can explore this galvanizing tropical playground behind the wheel of hundreds of the most legendary vehicles ever built. At every corner of the island, the festival offers infinite opportunities for pure fun, all forms of driving challenges, and invites them to explore incredible landscapes: from big city streets to volcano slopes, lush rainforests, idyllic beaches… They are free to follow the roads or forge their own path!

About Ubisoft

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

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

Independence Day Celebrations Commence in GTA Online – Steal Gang Supplies in a New Dynamic Event, Claim a Wide Range of Red-White-and-Blue Rewards, Earn 2X GTA$ and RP on Hangar Sell Missions, and More This Week.

The grill’s heating up, and fireworks are exploding around the clock. It’s Independence Day week in Los Santos, and the patriotic flair is in full force citywide.

Celebrate freedom from tyranny with The Vapid Liberator (Off-Road)monster truck, available to claim for free from Warstock Cache & Carry. The Stars & Stripes, Eagle Claw, Eagle Claw Flag, and Fighting Freedom liveries for the Mobile Operations Center are also free to claim all this week.

INDEPENDENCE DAY DISCOUNTS

Get in the swing of the flag-waving spirit by also taking advantage of 50% off Independence Day-themed vehicles, customizations, weapons, fireworks, and more, including:

• Western Sovereign (Motorcycle)

• Car Horns
• Musket
• Firework Launcher
• Firework Ammo
• Tire/Parachute Smoke
• Facepaint and Clothing
• Mk II Weapon finishes
• Select Haircuts
• Masks
• Patriot Parachute
• USA Chute Bag

In addition to the above, all players can celebrate America’s birthday with explosive aplomb: locating the Gun Van will let you purchase the Firework Launcher and Musket at discount prices.

New Dynamic Event: Finders Keepers

New this week, keep watch for gangs escorting goods across Los Santos anddisrupt their supply chains. Take possession of any transport vehicles you come across and bring them to your owned businesses to replenish some of your Supplies. If you don’t own the prerequisite business, you can deliver the goods to a drop-off point for GTA$ and RP.

2X GTA$ and RP on Hangar Sell Missions

Once you’ve acquired enough valuable contraband, offload it by land or by air in Smuggler Sell Missions via the Free Trade Shipping Co. on your Hangar laptop. Successfully deliver your payload to receive Double Rewards through July 5.

As a reminder, smugglers can speak to Rooster inside the Hangar to source Cargo crates for a fee.

The San Andreas Mercenaries Bonuses Event

Source and deliver contraband via the Free Trade Shipping Co. to reap the rewards of rare collectibles during the San Andreas Mercenaries Bonuses Event. Complete the following tasks through July 12 to earn these, all delivered within 10 days of completion:

• Buy (or already own) the Operations Terminal and Mammoth Thruster Upgrades for the Mammoth Avenger to receive the Hinterland Bomber Jacket
• Sell GTA$500,000 worth of Smuggler cargo goods by July 12 to receive the LS Pounders Cap
• Complete all 6 Project Overthrow Missions by July 12 to get the Blue & Green Camo livery for the Mammoth Avenger
• Complete all 3 LSA Operations by July 12 to receive the Conveyor livery for the V-65 Molotok

Business Battle Rewards

Be on the lookout for Business Battles firing in Freemode — in addition to paying out 3X GTA$ and RP all week long, if you come out on top collecting and delivering relevant cargo, you might get one of the Pißwasser, Benedict, Patriot, or Supa Wet Beer Hats, or the Statue of Happiness T-Shirt, as a bonus.

2X GTA$ and RP on Air Force Zero

Rise to the occasion in Air Force Zero, protecting or attacking a heavily armored aircraft as it makes its way to its destination, and you’ll earn Double Rewards for doing so.

Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Premium Test Ride: Imponte Arbiter GT
Pay Hao’s Special Works a visit to shop for customizations and take this week’s Premium Test Ride for a spin: a heavily modified Imponte Arbiter GT (Muscle) tweaked to the gills and ready to intimidate competitors, passengers, and civilian passersby.

This Week’s HSW Time Trial

Once you’ve let Hao under the hood, put your eligible vehicle through the paces of this week’s HSW Time Trial, cutting a mean streak between Sandy Shores and La Puerta in a North-South sprint.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Simeon Yetarian’s curated selection of rotating stock is always worth a look, especially when he’s offering the chance to inspect and test-drive his rides before parting with your hard-earned cash. Head over to the showroom and check out the vehicles available for purchase this week:

• Karin Boor (Off-Road) with the Star-Spangled Patriot livery
• Truffade Z-Type (Sports Classics)
• Western Sovereign (Motorcycle) with the Independence Day livery
• Annis RE-7B (Super) in the Pegasus livery
• Vapid Bullet (Super)

Luxury Autos Showroom

Visit the window display of the Luxury Autos showroom on Portola in Rockford Hills to get a closer look at the Truffade Thrax (Super) and Grotti Visione (Super, 30% off) gleaming behind the glass.

On the Lucky Wheel Podium: Vapid Dominator GTX

Spin the Lucky Wheel inside The Diamond Casino & Resort’s lobby for the opportunity to win various prizes, including this week’s jackpot: the Vapid Dominator GTX, a formidable modern Muscle car that’s as American as tax fraud.

Streetwise racers who finish in the Top 3 in the Pursuit Series for two days in a row this week will earn the keys to the Grotti Cheetah Classic, a beloved favorite in the Sports Classics class and a speed demon in its own rite.

Visit the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to give a trifecta of Sports class cars — the Annis ZR350, Invetero Coquette D10, and Pfister Neon — trial runs between the columns, compete in randomized Scrambles against your peers, or see if you can set a record in a Time Trial.

GTA+

GTA+ Members can enjoy a wide selection of rewards, bonuses, and other perks through July 19, including:

• New Maibatsu MonstroCiti Off-Road Vehicle
• New Avenger Operations Terminal
• Cream Pearl and Blue-Green Flip Chameleon Wheel Paints
• 1.5X GTA$ and RP on Project Overthrow Missions
• 40% off the Mammoth Thruster docking station, Front Machine Guns, and Missiles Upgrades for the Avenger

And much more, including a GTA$500,000 bonus delivered upon billing each month. Visit the GTA+ website for the complete breakdown.

DISCOUNTS

A Hangar Workshop gives you access to the Weapons Workshop as well, helping to bring your aircraft and weaponry up to code. This vital upgrade is available from Maze Bank Foreclosures and 50% off through July 5. Plus, see below for the complete list of vehicles on sale.

• Pegassi Weaponized Ignus (Super) – 30% off
• Annis ZR350 (Sports) – 30% off
• Grotti Visione (Super) – 30% off
• HVY Menacer (Off-Road) – 40% off
• LF-22 Starling (Plane) – 40% off
• FH-1 Hunter (Helicopter) – 50% off
• Mobile Operations Center (and Upgrades) – 50% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

You can purchase discounted instruments of destruction at Ammu-Nation. See below for the complete inventory.

Service Carbine (35% off) | Minigun | Up-N-Atomizer | Widowmaker | Unholy Hellbringer (35% off for GTA+ Members) | Tactical SMG | Firework Launcher | Musket | Pool Cue | Proximity Mines | Sticky Bombs | Grenades | Armor

Equip weapons from fellow SHMUPs like GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION, DRAINUS, and more

TOKYO – June 29, 2023 – NeverAwake, the twin-stick shoot’em up set in the world of a young girl’s horrifying dreams from developer Neotro Inc and publisher Phoenixx, awakens on Xbox Series X|S today with an armory of new collaborative content debuting simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Blast through bad dreams with five new weapons from fellow shoot-em-up favorites including the “Sun Blade” from GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION, “Emerald Vajra” from fantasy shooter VRITRA HEXA and the “Reflector” from DRAINUS, and mix up attack patterns with “head throw” from ElecHead, and “UFO Capsule” from Super UFO Fighter. Race to wake Rem up in the all-new Speedrun mode, and equip the new “Quick Badge” accessory for faster level progression.

Navigate through the critically-acclaimed imaginations of a schoolgirl stuck inside her own mind in a twin-stick bullet hell dreamscape. Unravel a touching narrative exploring childhood’s deepest darkest fears such as evil vegetables, dangerous dogs, the popular girl at school, and other adolescent phobias brought to life across more than 80 hand-drawn levels.

Confront the demons occupying Rem’s subconscious with an arsenal of weapons and accessories. Optimize Rem’s loadout for each level with wave-clearing 360-degree explosions, or go for single-target firepower with shotgun-like blasts and spray-and-pray machine gun options. Collect the souls left behind from destroyed enemies and purchase ability upgrades to stave off dozens of nightmarish bosses.

Put skills to the test in the secret HIMITSU CHALLENGE after clearing world 8, and deep-dive into Rem’s innermost thoughts with the official NeverAwake “Nightmare World Art” digital artbook and soundtrack featuring the lo-fi lullaby “AWAKE,” by DJ, singer-songwriter, and producer YonYon, streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.

Prestigious awards including the Famitsu Golden Hall of Fame entry in January 2023, First Selection designation of Tokyo Game Show 2022, and Best Game of 2022 at BitSummit have all been bestowed on this nightmarish adventure. With a Metacritic score of 84 overall, NeverAwake claimed the title of the 37th best reviewed PC game of 2022. 

“It has been an honor to collaborate with and include content from our shoot’em up contemporaries,” said Azusa Kawamura, Producer at Phoenixx. “We can’t wait for dreamers on Xbox to test out new builds with weapons from other games, and go for world records in speedrun mode!”

NeverAwake is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 for $24.99, as well as on PC via Steam for $19.99. Language support options include English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language text. The emotional “Nightmare World Art” digital artbook is also for sale on Steam for $7.99, as well as the NeverAwake soundtrack also for $7.99. A bundle with the game, artbook, and soundtrack is available for a 15% discount. 

To learn more, visit the Phoenixx official website, Phoenixx Facebook page, and follow @Phoenixx_inc on Twitter.

About Neotro Inc.

Neotro Inc. is a Japanese independent game development company based in Yokohama with a particular affection for arcade games and has previously released the 2D fantasy side-scrolling shooters VRITRA Complete Edition and VRITRA HEXA for exA-Arcadia. By bringing two words “Neo” and “Retro” together, Neotro Inc. chose their name to follow the saying “OnkoShuin”（温故知新, which translates to “learning from the past” and “carrying old wisdom to create new.”  

About Phoenixx

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.

Mac support, new skins, speedrun updates, and 20% off during the Steam Summer Sale

Barcelona, Spain — June 29, 2023 — After amassing more than half a million wishlists, Bread & Fred, the co-op platformer developed by Sand Castles Studio and published by Apogee Entertainment, brings tense thrills and icy spills online with the 1.1 multiplayer update on PC and Mac via Steam. Penguin mountain climbers can scale pixelated peaks at a 20% discount during the Steam Summer Sale.

Engage in hilarious multiplayer hijinks as Bread & Fred embark on a journey to the top of the mountain. Partner up, anchor down and slingshot across massive gaps with climbing partners from around the world with the addition of online co-op now available for peer-to-peer climbing sessions.  

Swing across massive chasms and cling to walls for dear life while traversing the tricky tundra, and advance from simple slopes to moving platforms, crumbling floors, harsh winds and slippery surfaces on the way to victory. Coordinate movements in perfect harmony, or suffer a frustrating face-plant down to previously-achieved heights. 

Decide who will anchor and who will jump with a quick rock-paper-scissors, and countdown to every leap with the convenient “1, 2, 3, Go!” in-game emotes. Looking for a solo experience? Swap out a penguin for Jeff the rock and solo-swing across obstacles. For ice-veined thrill seekers, set records in the Bread & Fred hall of fame with the updated speedrun mode that includes suspended play options and quick-restart settings.

Explore hard-to-reach areas full of collectibles, and climb in style with the addition of new singleplayer skins. Can’t handle the cold? Ease the icy pain with assist options like infinite jump and checkpoint flags. Faceplant to the chill tunes of the Bread & Fred original soundtrack by Tomás Palazzi available now on Steam and coming to music streaming services soon.

“Bread & Fred was always meant to bring people together for an unforgettable platforming experience, and online mode will help accomplish that goal even more” said Scott Miller, CCO and Founder of Apogee Entertainment. “With peer-to-peer online play, prepare to make (and lose) new friends all over the world!” 

“Bread & Fred has already eclipsed well over 1 million hours watched,” said David Lozano, developer for Sand Castles Studio. We are very happy that people love watching penguin pratfalls as much as playing the game!”

Bread & Fred v1.1 is available now on Steam for PC Epic Games Store and GOG for $11.99 as part of the Steam Summer Sale. The demo is available now on Steam for PC. To learn more about Bread & Fred and SandCastle Studios, visit the official website, and keep up with Apogee Entertainment by following their Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord.

About Sand Castles Studios

Sand Castles Studios is a group of three indie developer friends based out of Barcelona, Spain. With a deep love for multiplayer games of all types, Sand Castles Studios’ goal is to innovate within the cooperative gaming genre and create brand-new experiences for everyone to enjoy.

For more information, please visit the official website.

About Apogee Entertainment

The “Apogee Model,” as described in the new book, Shareware Heroes (Aug. 2022 release), was the starting point for talented indie developers to bypass retail and sell their games using online distribution in 1990. Apogee founder Scott Miller created this new model and soon funded, mentored, and published many indie upstarts and released a legendary string of global success stories, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey, earning over a billion dollars commercially. Miller also created the 3D Realms label for Apogee, which was sold to Embracer Group in 2021.

The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry. 

SYDNEY (30^th June, 2023) – SQUARE ENIX® announced today that the worldwide shipment and digital sales of the critically acclaimed action-RPG, FINAL FANTASY® XVI,have exceeded three million copies since its global launch on June 22 exclusively for PlayStation®5* (PS®5). Earning over 20 perfect review scores and praised as a “must-play title,” the latest standalone entry in the acclaimed FINAL FANTASY series has players take control of Clive Rosfield, in an all-new story taking them on an epic dark fantasy that takes place in the realms of Valisthea.

* Title is not available on other formats until at least 12/31/2023.

TheFINAL FANTASY XVI Demo is the perfect opportunity for players to jump into the realms of Valisthea to experience the beginnings of protagonist Clive Rosfield’s epic tale. The demo gives players access to the opening prologue, with saved progress carrying over to the full game. In the demo, take control of Clive Rosfield at the start of his epic tale and learn about his ambitions and goals, as he endures a tragic event sending him on a dark and dangerous path of revenge. Completing the prologue allows players to experience a special battle demo which has numerous abilities unlocked, giving them the opportunity to jump into exhilarating battles and test out a wide array of devastating attacks and combos.

The recent FINAL FANTASY XVI trailer, “ASCENSION,” is available below.

FINAL FANTASY XVI is available now. For more information, visit: https://www.finalfantasyxvi.com

Story of FINAL FANTASY XVI

FINAL FANTASY XVI introduces players to an all-new story in the FINAL FANTASY universe, an epic dark fantasy that takes place in the realms of Valisthea – a land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, and where peace falters as the spread of the Blight threatens to destroy their dominions. The fate of the land is decided by the Eikons, mighty summoned beasts and their Dominants, men and women who have been blessed with the ability to call upon and wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix, Eikon of Fire. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon known as Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.

About FINAL FANTASY

For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved role-playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds, rich stories, memorable characters, and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry-point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 180 million units worldwide.

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®, which has sold over 180 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. 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

Pull off the weirdest heist of all time in this comedic action-adventure game, sprouting later this year on PC, Xbox, Xbox Game Pass and Nintendo Switch!

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – June 29, 2023 – Developer Snoozy Kazoo and publisher Graffiti Games have evaded the law once again to reveal that Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is coming to Nintendo Switch! The follow-up to the notorious hit Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, this single-player comedic action-adventure game with roguelite elements will launch later this year on Switch, as well as PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass.

After years of evading taxes, Turnip Boy is back and ready to harvest more felonies! Team up with the infamous Pickle Gang to pull off the weirdest heist of all time. Shake down hostages, steal precious valuables, and battle the fuzz while moving further into the vaults of the Botanical Bank.

To execute the perfect heist, you’ll need an array of dangerous and wacky tools from the dark web, including a diamond pickaxe, C4, and a radio jammer. Bank robbing isn’t easy, so be prepared for intense shootouts with security guards, elite swat teams and more.

KEY FEATURES

• A thrilling, single-player adventure full of bank robbing, dark web browsing, and fuzz fighting!
• Roguelite elements to turnip the action with a big ol’ bank to explore and loot.
• Use an array of zany weapons to take on whoever the bank throws at you in intense shootouts, from security guards to elite veggie swat teams!
• A large cast of quirky food-based characters, including some familiar faces, plus new citizens with their own stories and problems.
• Earn collectible hats to wear and cassettes with new banger tracks to blast.
• Discover a deeper history of Turnip Boy’s world and peel back the layers of how it became what it is.

Fans can also one-up the law and nab Turnip Boy for themselves with the special limited-time rerelease of the original Turnip Boy plush figure! This unique and adorable plushie will be available to pre-order on July 6 for $29.99, but you can sign up to receive updates starting today.

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more information, visit the game’s website, and follow the development team on Twitter, TikTok and Discord.

About Snoozy Kazoo

We make really, really dumb video games.

Snoozy Kazoo is an independent game studio founded in Western Massachusetts. Our goal is to make small, short, dumb-as-heck games with a strong emphasis on looking on the goofier side of life. There’s enough serious content in the world, let that be in games, movies, music, or even our lives in general. We want to provide people an escape from that, while respecting their time and abilities. www.snoozykazoo.com

About Graffiti Games Graffiti Games is a video game publisher comprised of a strong team of games industry veterans. With a powerful, global distribution network encompassing both digital and physical retail partners, Graffiti achieves worldwide reach and maximizes sales potential for its games. Graffiti is known for a portfolio of high-quality games, including the recent best sellers Blue Fire and Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion.

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — June 29, 2023 — Today Jagex has announced the release date for RuneScape’s upcoming new combat skill, Necromancy, coming Friday, Aug. 7, 2023. Necromancy is a brand-new standalone combat skill – the first of its kind across the fantasy MMO’s two-decade history.

A brand-new, epic cinematic trailer has been released to show off the arcane and dark powers players will be harnessing later this summer. Witness Death’s plea for the heroes of Gielinor to pick up the dark art of Necromancy to rebalance the cycle of life and death.

Necromancy will be one of RuneScape’s premiere updates for 2023. The new combat style will challenge both experienced and new players alike as they embrace their inner darkness and learn this ancient combat art across a lore-filled and deep adventure.

Players will enter Gielinor’s underworld to commune and free the undead.  Together they will grow their powers and defeat the First Necromancer.  Wielding a Death Guard and Skull Lantern, players will battle fearsome enemies throughout Gielinor and the underworld, perfecting their Necromancy combat, Rituals and Runecrafting skills.

Necromancy will be free for players up to level 20. For more information, please visit the RuneScape website. RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile.

About RuneScape  

More than twenty years in the making and acclaimed by PC Gamer as “one of the most endearing and unique MMOs available,” RuneScape is an ever-expanding, living game that’s bursting with activity and life. Today RuneScape is one of the world’s longest-running online games, having welcomed almost 350 million player accounts, and is at peak popularity with millions of players.  

Set in a medieval fantasy land, begin by creating a character and then embark on epic journeys through a vast sandbox world that’s full of gods, warring races, unexplored dungeons, and glittering riches. Propelled by the game’s narrative, choose your own path through enthralling quests, and progress through 28 diverse skills to shape a single character in a classless world. RuneScape on mobile is now available for iOS and Android devices, featuring cross-platform play between mobile and desktop editions, enabling players to seamlessly jump between devices and take their adventure anywhere. In RuneScape, you get to be the hero you always wanted to be, and with new content added almost every week, there’s always a new and adventurous experience to look forward to.

About Jagex  

A leader in creating deep and engaging live games on PC and mobile, Jagex’s flagship MMORPG, RuneScape, has welcomed almost 350 million player accounts to its world and is a $ 1billion lifetime revenue franchise. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond running games in live operations; our titles are living games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds. Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly active worlds, and our community-focused development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped. Now we’re expanding and extending our portfolio with fresh franchise titles and new IP to bring life to the living games of the future. Jagex employs more than 450 people at its Cambridge headquarters.