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.

Create your dream team in Saber Interactive’s latest arcade-action game, Wild Card Football, which is officially licensed by the NFLPA and boasts a massive roster of pro football superstars and legends, including Colin Kaepernick, T.J. Watt, Jalen Hurts, and many others, as part of the Playgrounds franchise

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – June 29, 2023 – Saber Interactive, in partnership with the NFL Players Association and OneTeam Partners, is excited to announce the latest installment in the bestselling arcade-sports Playgrounds franchise: Wild Card Football. This over-the-top, pick-up-and-play video game features an authentic roster of hundreds of pro football superstars, including Colin Kaepernick, Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Justin Jefferson, T.J. Watt, Joey Bosa, Ja’Marr Chase, Aaron Donald and many more.

“We set out to create a fast and fun experience that’s pure adrenaline! Wild Card Football does just that by putting you in the cleats of your favorite pro players and ratcheting up the intensity with awesome new gameplay elements,” said Tim Willits, Chief Creative Officer at Saber Interactive. “Our collaboration with the NFLPA and OneTeam has been instrumental in bringing our vision to life. Their expertise and support have helped us put a fresh twist on football. We can’t wait for fans to build their dream teams and see how they stack up against other squads.”

“This is such a nostalgic throwback to the classic arcade-style football games so many of us grew up with and loved. It’s been a blast to be involved with the Saber team as they’ve put the game together,” said Colin Kaepernick, who appears on the game’s cover.

“Wild Card Football is action-packed, fun, and easy to play. We are thrilled to partner with Saber Interactive to showcase the talent and excitement of the players and create an entertaining experience that fans of all ages will enjoy,” said Terése Whitehead, Vice President, Consumer Products & Strategy at NFL Players Inc.

True to Playgrounds series tradition, Wild Card Football mixes extreme, 7-on-7 pigskin action with bombastic moves, style and energy. Mix and match players from your favorite teams to create the ultimate dream squad, customizing everything from logos, uniforms, playbooks and more. The unique Wild Card system lets fans change the course of the action in an instant with special power-ups and rule-breaking abilities across a variety of game modes, including Season play, local multiplayer, and online multiplayer with full crossplay.

KEY FEATURES

• Create Your Dream Team: Choose from hundreds of genuine pro players, reimagined Playgrounds-style, and assemble the ultimate 7-on-7 gridiron squad. Advance through different challenges and events to unlock new players and other exciting rewards.
• Play Your Wild Cards: Unleash over 150 Wild Cards to turn the tide of the game in your favor in an instant. Bust out special moves like summoning walls or invisibility, boost your team’s stats at a crucial moment, or play a Rule-Breaker and flip the rules of the game completely.
• Become a Champion: Prove your skills in single-player Season mode, climb to the top of the leaderboards in competitive online multiplayer with full crossplay, or challenge your friends at home for bragging rights in local multiplayer.
• Customize Your Squad: Personalize your team’s logo, uniforms and colors, choose your home stadium, then build unique playbooks and Wild Card decks to perfect your strategies on the field.

OneTeam Partners, the group licensing partner of the NFLPA leading their gaming business, facilitated the deal. “We at OneTeam are always trying to break the mold and find innovative gameplay experiences for our PA partners. We know that fans will love the fast-paced and fun gameplay that Saber has created with Wild Card Football,” said Devin Radford, SVP of Games at OneTeam Partners.

Wild Card Football will be available Oct. 10, 2023, for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. For more info, check out PlaygroundsSports.com, and follow the game on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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, World War Z, SnowRunner 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.

About the NFLPA

The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is the union for professional football players in the National Football League. Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of assuring proper recognition and representation of players’ interests. The NFLPA has shown that it will do whatever is necessary to assure that the rights of players are protected—including ceasing to be a union, if necessary, as it did in 1989. In 1993, the NFLPA again was officially recognized as the union representing the players and negotiated a landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement with the NFL. The current CBA will govern the sport through the 2030 season. Learn more at www.nflpa.com.

About NFL Players Inc.

NFL Players Inc., the licensing and marketing arm of the NFLPA, connects businesses to the power of NFL players. NFL Players Inc. creates customized business solutions for partners, through licensing, marketing strategy and player activations. For more information, please visit nflpa.com/players-inc.

About OneTeam Partners

OneTeam Partners is a global sports licensing, marketing, media, and investment company representing the commercial interests of more than 10,000 players across various sports, including the NFLPA, MLBPA, MLSPA, U.S. Women’s National Team PA, WNBPA, NWSLPA, U.S. Rugby PA, and the LCSPA, as well as college athletes.

Wild Card Football © 2023. Published by Saber Interactive Inc. Developed by Saber Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. NFLPA and the NFLPA logo are trademarks of the National Football League Players Association. All rights reserved. Colin Kaepernick, Kaepernick are trademarks of Inked Flash, Inc. All rights reserved. All player likenesses used under license.

Physical Edition available to pre-order soon

LONDON (June 29, 2023) –  PlayStation fans can soon get their chance to experience a true nightmarish adventure as the grotesque and macabre Scorn is set to launch on PlayStation 5 later this year. Publisher Kepler Interactive and developer Ebb Software also revealed the atmospheric first-person horror adventure game has accrued more than 2 million players since its launch on Xbox and PC last year.

Check out the PlayStation 5 announcement trailer here:  

PlayStation players can also look forward to solving the game’s flesh-based puzzles in 4K/60fps with the help of the PlayStation’s haptic & DualSense features which will aid in further immersion in the disturbing and unforgettable world of Scorn. 

Scorn fans can also pre-order an exclusive physical deluxe edition of the game from select retailers soon both for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Distributed in partnership with Maximum Games,the physical edition includes the full game, a limited edition SteelBook® case, the game’s haunting original soundtrack and a digital artbook. 

Scorn launched on Xbox and PC to an overwhelming fan reception last year, with many critics praising the game’s artistic style and unique puzzle-horror blend of gameplay. Since then, the game has racked up several nominations across the game industry including The Game Awards, The Golden Joystick Awards and more.

Set in a desolate world abandoned by its previous inhabitants and left to monstrous creatures, Scorn tasks players with navigating an interconnected bio-labyrinth. However, the only way to escape is by learning the rules of this nightmarish place and manipulating the cruel machinery left there. By piecing together these secrets and using the organic tools available to you, surviving and escaping this world may just be possible. 

Scorn is available now on Xbox Series X|S (available on Xbox Game Pass) and PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store and GoG). To purchase, visit: https://scorn-game.com/. 

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About Maximum Games

Maximum Games is an award-winning video game publisher partnering with best-in-class game creators and franchises around the world (Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Among Us, Five Nights at Freddy’s™). With over 300 titles in its catalogue, Maximum Games has grown to a top 20 global games company since it was founded by Christina Seelye in 2009. Maximum Games is part of Maximum Entertainment.

About Kepler Interactive

Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London. 

Massive update from Larian Studios reveals advanced release plus long-awaited game details

DUBLIN – June 29, 2023 – In a Community Update posted today, Larian Studios revealed that Baldur’s Gate 3 will release on August 3 on PC – almost a month early – and September 6 on PlayStation 5, just a week later than its previously announced release date of August 31.

“We’ve always been a studio that aims to release on as many platforms as possible, in order of readiness. We’ve also aimed for the highest possible quality on every platform we’ve released on. We’re at a point where we’re reaching 60 FPS on PlayStation 5, which is remarkable considering the breadth and depth Baldur’s Gate 3 aims for. It features over 170 hours of cinematics, more than twice the length of the entirety of Game of Thrones, and more than three times the dialogue of all three Lord of the Rings novels combined. It is a massive, expansive game that truly brings D&D to life, with multiplayer and split-screen co-op, and at a scale that’s roughly four times that of our previous game, Divinity: Original Sin 2,” said Director of Publishing Michael Douse.

“Reaching a technical bar that matches our design ambitions felt like the right move, while holding back the PC version when we knew we’d be ready felt like the wrong move in such a busy launch period,” added Douse.

In a feature-filled Community Update, Larian reveals many long-awaited details about the content of Baldur’s Gate 3 – from which D&D races and classes will appear in the game, to new playable characters and companions, to a wide array of new character customization options – as well as some staggering statistics about the RPG’s scope.

Larian has pulled these stats to put the scale of Baldur’s Gate 3 into perspective:

• Containing more dialogue than three times all three Lord of the Rings books combined, the script for Baldur’s Gate 3 contains over 2 million words
• With over 170 hours of cinematics, twice the length of every season of Game of Thrones combined
• Seven playable protagonists, each with their own rich stories, personalities, desires, and objectives, as well as a best-in-class character creation system for custom characters
• Play as one of 11 playable races and 31 subraces, with multiple body types
• 12 classes and 46 subclasses, compared to Divinity: Original Sin 2’s 10 “schools of spells”
• Over 600 spells and actions (excluding upcasts), compared to Divinity: Original Sin 2’s 225 player spells and actions

“We set out to make a game that would reward player creativity and truly bring D&D to life in a cinematic way that explores the breadth and depth RPGs can offer. Baldur’s Gate 3 has become an astronomical game that never fails to surprise, and I’m super proud of the team. We couldn’t have done this without our early access community, but it’s crazy to think that all this time they experienced less than a quarter of what BG3 has to offer. I cannot wait to hear the stories our players will tell when the full game releases. It’s time to gather your party!” said CEO and Creative Director Swen Vincke.

Larian will finally explore the full scope of their sprawling RPG on July 7 during the Panel From Hell: Release Showcase live show.

For more information, please refer to the Community Update.

Additional information on Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on the official website. You can stay up to date with the latest Larian Studios news via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and the official Discord server.

About Larian Studios

Larian Studios is an independent RPG developer founded in 1996 in Ghent, Belgium. Over 400 people work between worldwide studios in Ghent, Quebec, Dublin, Guildford, Malaysia and Barcelona. Larian is best known for the Divinity universe, which they introduced to the world with Divine Divinity in 2002. In 2014, Larian launched Divinity: Original Sin, a classic CRPG that won over 150 awards and nominations. The company released its critically acclaimed sequel Divinity: Original Sin 2 on Sept. 14, 2017, followed by the Definitive Edition in August 2018 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to a 93 Metacritic rating. The Nintendo Switch version released in September 2019 featuring cross-save progression between Nintendo Switch and Steam. Divinity: Original Sin 2 won a BAFTA for Best Multiplayer Game. In October 2020, Larian Studios released the early access version of Baldur’s Gate 3.

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:

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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.

Team NINJA’s Action RPG Adds a New Story Chapter, Divine Beast, Missions, and More!

Hetfordshire,  29^th June 2023 — Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA are proud to announce the launch of the first DLC for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, their demon-infested, dark fantasy action RPG, now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via Windows and Steam®.

Discover the launch trailer of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s first DLC on YouTube

The new story chapter, entitled “Battle of Zhongyuan”, follows Cao Cao’s army after the collapse of the anti-Dong Zhuo coalition, and includes new stages “Mt. Nishan” and “Yuan City”. The DLC pack also features new generals like Dian Wei, new demons including “Bingcan” and “Huodou”, the new Divine Beast “Feilian”, the new weapon type “cestus”, as well as an increased difficulty level to help make battles even more challenging!

In addition to the paid DLC, a free update is available beginning today that includes collaborative armor with the popular action game NARAKA: BLADEPOINT.

To help celebrate all of the new content, a sale is being held at each digital platform store where you can purchase the digital version of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty at 25% off the regular price.

Orders for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty collaborative products with apparel manufacturer EDWIN are also now available. A total of six types of items are for sale, including “Indigo Footwear” and a pair of hakama-shaped jeans inspired by Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. In addition, customers who purchase these items will receive a downloadable content serial code for exclusive collaborative armor, as well as a plush toy. Visit the special EDWIN store site for more details.

For more information on Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, visit the official site, Like us on Facebook, Join us on the KOEI TECMO Europe Discord server, and Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @koeitecmoeurope or @WoLongOfficial.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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