Sydney, Australia – June 28, 2023 – Milestone, a leading global racing game developer, and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) have released a new trailer for Hot Wheels Unleashed™ 2 – Turbocharged, available starting October 19 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Featuring new gameplay mechanics, terrains, and vehicle types and categories, the sequel will introduce exciting new possibilities for all Hot Wheels® racers.

Watch the Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged “New Possibilities” trailer here.

First and foremost, in Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged, having a fast car will not be the only key to success, as gameplay has been revolutionised with the introduction of two new moves that add an extra layer of depth to competition. With the power of boost, players will be able to Jump or Double Jump at any moment. This new action serves as an ideal tool for overtaking opponents or navigating tight spaces by avoiding obstacles. Moreover, these new moves enable players to not only enhance their racing skills but also discover new shortcuts or access previously unreachable sections of the track.

Meanwhile, the brand-new Lateral Dash allows players to swiftly shift to the left or right, colliding with opponents on either side of their vehicle. Using this manoeuvre, players can strategically force opponents out of bounds or use them to bounce within the confines of the orange plastic track. These new abilities, combined with the boost and drift mechanics players know and love from Hot Wheels Unleashed™, open up a multitude of opportunities and greatly expand the possibilities for players to make strategic decisions and interpret each race and track in their preferred way.

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged takes the fun to the next level by introducing five distinct and completely new environments. Players will be transported to an expansive Arcade reminiscent of the bygone era of coin-operated games; a Backyard of a residential house transformed into a thrilling racing arena; a Mini Golf Course nestled within a Wild West township; a Museum where players can race among reproductions of dinosaurs and other fossil artifacts; and a Gas Station housing a once tranquil diner serving juicy hamburgers. In addition, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged will featurethe Track Room, which offers a special empty environment for players who prefer to unleash their creativity and design their own unique tracks in a neutral space.

Many of the game’s diverse range of tracks will take place exclusively indoors or in the open air, while others will seamlessly transition between both settings, providing a dynamic and immersive racing experience. This variety of settings elevates gameplay, as different environments offer a range of surfaces that significantly impact the handling of vehicles. As a result, racers will need to adapt their skills and carefully select the appropriate vehicle for each race, ensuring a thrilling and strategic experience.

Speaking of vehicles, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged presents a vastly expanded launch line up featuring an impressive collection of 130 iconic vehicles from the Hot Wheels universe, including the introduction of all-new classes such as ATVs and Motorcycles. Each vehicle possesses a unique style and character based on the category it belongs to. For example, vehicles in the Rocket category deliver unmatched speed on straightaways, while those in the Balanced category offer a perfect blend of speed and manoeuvrability. The Swift category presents a lighter and fiercely competitive option, while the Drifter is perfect for mastering corners with professional finesse. In contrast, the Heavy-Duty category features colossal and robust vehicles, and the Off-Road class represents the ideal choice for conquering the most challenging off-track terrain.

To truly dominate the competition, a combination of muscle and brain is essential. That’s why Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged introduces a brand-new Skill System that allows players to customise their vehicles’ driving experience. Players can now invest Skill Points they earn in a Skill Tree consisting of three branches, each focusing on different aspects. These include enhancing boost and related features, improving handling, and upgrading the ability to navigate obstacles. The meaningful choices made in the skill tree enrich both moment-to-moment gameplay and long-term variety as players explore the breadth of customisation options.

In Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged it’s not just what’s under the hood that matters. The improved Livery Editor will allow the creation of unique designs to stand out on the track, while the new Sticker Editor will enable players to create, save, and share specific patterns and shapes, allowing for further customisation of their vehicle’s appearance! Once they are satisfied with their designs, players can share them with the world, showcasing their artistic skills to fellow racers.

“On top of their expertise with racing games, Milestone’s unique ability to understand the Hot Wheels brand was the key ingredient in making Hot Wheels Unleashed such a success,” said Mike DeLaet, Global Head of Digital Gaming at Mattel. “With Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged, Milestone has taken gameplay, customisation, graphics, and more to the next level, all while elevating the authentic Hot Wheels experience that remains the wondrous heart of this series.”

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged is available now for pre-order on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. For more information, visit hotwheelsunleashed.com.

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About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world.  The 200+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, as well as RIDE and Gravel, Milestone’s own IPs. For more information, please visit  www.milestone.it

HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED 2 – Turbocharged™ © 2023. Published and Developed by Milestone S.r.l. All rights reserved. HOT WHEELS™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2023 Mattel. All manufacturers, accessory suppliers, names, tracks, sponsors, brands and associated imagery featured in this game are trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners.

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About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

This Barbie is a gamer! Together with Warner Bros. Pictures and Mattel, Xbox is excited to invite fans on a fun, fashionable, and inspirational ride this summer to celebrate the much-anticipated release of the new movie “BARBIE,” hitting cinemas across Australia from July 20. Audiences of “BARBIE” will follow the heroine to the furthest reaches of Barbie Land and beyond, and now fans can follow in her high-heeled footsteps with exclusive Forza Horizon 5 in-game content, racing simulators and a life-sized Barbie box at Sydney’s Microsoft Experience centre, an inspiring video about careers in gaming with a Barbie touch, the first ever Xbox Barbie dolls, and our most stylish custom Xbox hardware yet.

Race like Barbie and Ken in Forza Horizon 5

The film sees Barbie hit the road in a classic 1956 Chevrolet Corvette EV Corvette — painted her signature pink hue, of course — while Ken cruises alongside in a 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup. Now, Forza Horizon 5 players can join them in virtual versions of both iconic “Barbie” cars. Everyone who plays Forza Horizon 5 will be gifted these themed cars — just download them from the in-game Message Center and they will appear in your garage, ready for racing.

Barbiecore takes over the Microsoft Experience Centre in Sydney

From July 11 – July 23, we’re bringing a Forza racing simulator to the Microsoft Experience Centre so Barbie fans can race friends or ride solo in the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette EV Corvette or 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup. Fans will also have the opportunity to step inside an iconic life-sized Barbie box at the store and strike their best Barbie pose as the cameras capture the picture-perfect moment.

Xbox is All Dolled Up 

To celebrate our commitment to being a place for everyone, we’ve rounded up Barbie dolls that are reflective of the Barbie line, which is the most diverse doll line on the market, and we’ll display a special pair at Sydney’s Microsoft Experience Centre. We outfitted them with the latest Xbox Gear fashion, and accessories including an Xbox Series S console, Wireless Controller and an Adaptive Controller.

Dream Console, Meet Dreamhouse 

From her DreamHouse to her dream closet, Barbie’s iconic style is unmatched. Now, you can bring her fashion-forward genius to your gaming setup with interchangeable SCUF Instinct Custom Controller faceplates designed after Barbie and Ken’s distinct on-screen outfits. Or, go for a complete remodel — in one of our most playful custom console designs in recent years, we’re giving away an Xbox Series S that has been built into the glamorous Barbie DreamHouse. Fans can come marvel at the Barbie DreamHouse at the Microsoft Experience Centre ahead of going in for their chance to win on Xbox ANZ’s social channels.

Meet Real-Life Game Developers

Hear about the different careers in gaming as those who work on the Forza franchise speak about their own career journeys, motivations, and personal Barbie connections. Fans can also tune into a very special livestream on July 14th from the World of Barbie, where fans can learn about “BARBIE” and see our hosts race in Barbie and Ken rides from the movie, in Forza Horizon 5.

ABOUT “BARBIE” THE MOVIE

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents A Heyday Films/A LuckyChap Entertainment Production, A Mattel Production, “BARBIE,” directed by Greta Gerwig, starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell. The film is written by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach, based on “Barbie” by Mattel, and produced by David Heyman, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner. The executive producers are Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Ynon Kreiz, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich and Cate Adams. “BARBIE” will be in cinemas from July 20.

Main trailer can be viewed HERE

For more information, check out the Xbox Wire Post. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions and/or if you’re interested in covering. Thanks for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity of collaborating with you!

Drive fast and furiously through kinetic races with friends online

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand – 27 June 2023 – Monster Racing League, the chaotic multiplayer combat racer with customizable drivers and strategic abilities from developer Flightless, drifts into a free-to-play launch on PC via Steam Early Access today.

Harness speed, strategy, and fiendish fun in an auto-racer that’s easy to learn and rewarding to master. Customize a vinyl toy-inspired racer, strategically equip an ability loadout, and bring chaos to the race track before crossing the finish line in multi-round races with up to 10 players online.

Put the ‘car’ in ‘carnage’ and unleash offensive abilities to send fellow monsters crashing back to last place. Utilize key defensive skills to render opponents immobile with EMP blasts, cloud their vision with smoke screens, and even swap places with the nearest racer for true mayhem, all through lush fields, dry canyons, snowy forests, and prehistoric pastures. 

Rock the podium in style by customizing each driver’s appearance from its helmet down to its horns, eyes, and even car color. Spend hard-earned Knucklebones and XP to unlock new playable monsters, cosmetics, and ability upgrades. Put each racer to the test in online matches or enter practice mode to go head to head with AI monsters to experiment before challenging friends.

New and returning racers can get in the driver’s seat with more extensive monster customization options, amped up leaderboards, and controller support, with even more new game modes and race types on the way! The all-new Premium All Time Pass ($9.99 USD) will grant avid drivers access to all future seasonal content, and will be granted to monsters who previously purchased Monster Racing League at no additional cost. 

“From the moment we started making Monster Racing League, we’ve strived to make a game focused on fun, accessible car combat,” said John O’Reilly, founder and Creative Director at Flightless. “We hope our game brings racers of all ages together to create a monster of their own and test their skills!”

Monster Racing League is free-to-play on PC via Steam Early Access. Follow Flightless and follow the game on Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok for the latest updates.  

About Flightless

Flightless is an award-winning indie games studio of titles including 2012’s Bee Leader, 2018’s Element, and 2021’s Doomsday Vault. With a focus on creating visually striking games and engaging twists on existing genres, the studio aims to make family-friendly experiences that carry themes with an emphasis on environment that leaves a lasting impact. 

Feel a fresh turn-based tension by reacting to opponents in a genre-blending arena

SUNNYVALE, CA – June 27, 2023 – Yomi 2, the sequel to the first “fighting card game” from Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix and Fantasy Strike lead designer David Sirlin, mixes decks and divekicks together today in Early Access for PC, Mac, and Steam Deck via Steam and Epic Games Store. Watch the new cinematic trailer in honor of the launch here.

Choose a fighter from an expressive roster of nine characters (with more to come), and explore each fighter’s individual movesets from above a digital card playmat. Draw a hand of moves and start strategizing before the round even starts. Interrupt slow overhead attacks with quick jabs, score a knockdown to set up an offensive as they stand back up, and dodge grabs to counterattack with a combination of card plays leading to a cinematic, high-damage finisher. 

Read opponents and play around their player habits with character-driven mechanics fueled by fighting game systems like combos, frame data, attack priority, special cancels, and much more — or simply pick a favorite character by virtue of them wielding a paintbrush for a weapon. Prevent opponents from spamming fireballs by closing the distance, be ever-mindful of the looming threat that is a grappler’s command grab, and learn how to navigate around matchups to lean into character strengths for an easy win. 

Augment special moves with one of six gems and shift reality with a momentum-swinging assault to storm an opponent’s defenses in various ways. Master a character and improve with each fight offline in the single-player Career mode that pits players against hundreds of the most colorful personalities the city has to offer. Train in the lab to practice combos and test newfound tactics in one-off versus CPU battles.

Compete in a brand new competitive environment built from the ground up to highlight the tension of taking turns. Queue up to fight others via matchmaking in synchronous multiplayer modes, including both ranked and casual play, or enjoy locally with pass-and-play. Asynchronous multiplayer, allowing players to play multiple matches at once while waiting for their next turn, will launch later in Early Access.

Beyond serving as a way to finalize the digital game, Yomi 2’s Early Access period aims to develop and balance a future physical tabletop card game with the same rules and mechanics as its virtual counterpart.

“Feedback is critically important to us,” said David Sirlin, President and Founder, Sirlin Games. “We want to get Yomi 2 into the hands of its passionate playerbase now to help shape discussions of the future as you can’t really patch a physical card game post-launch. Our community deserves to be heard, and we’re so excited to balance the digital game in tandem with player feedback to fully realize the finalized, physical card game to come.”

Yomi 2 is now available in Early Access for PC, Mac, and Steam Deck via Steam and Epic Games Store for $24.99. For more information on Yomi 2, follow developer Sirlin Games on Twitter.

About Sirlin Games

David Sirlin, lead designer of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, author of Playing to Win and a former pro fighting game player, helms Sirlin Games, an independent video game developer based in Sunnyvale, California that specializes in competitive multiplayer games. The studio’s work includes a mixture of tabletop and digital titles played by more than a million players in total, including Puzzle Strike, Yomi, and Fantasy Strike.

Two new videos for Phantom Liberty, the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, are now available on the official Cyberpunk 2077 YouTube channel. The interview with Keanu Reeves, who will reprise his role as Johnny Silverhand, as well as the introduction to the black market of Night City’s most dangerous district, Dogtown, premiered earlier in June at the Xbox Games Showcase Extended.

Both featurettes are now available as standalone videos, with an assortment of multilingual subtitles available allowing for even more gamers from all over the world to dive into Phantom Liberty’s setting before its launch this September 26th.

In the first video, Keanu Reeves talks about Dogtown, where most of the expansion’s story will take place, painting a picture of the ruined, walled-off district no longer under the jurisdiction of Night City, where crime and the shadiest of businesses thrive. Reeves also talks about his portrayal of Johnny Silverhand, as well as the rebel rockerboy’s approach to some of the new characters joining the cast in Phantom Liberty, including FIA agent Solomon Reed, played by Idris Elba.

Watch the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — Interview with Keanu Reeves

The second video released today is a virtual tour of Dogtown’s black market — one of the many areas in Phantom Liberty that players will get to visit. Narrating the video is CD PROJEKT RED’s Paweł Sasko, the Quest Director of the upcoming expansion, who goes into additional detail about this unique location as well as what other new content players can expect in Phantom Liberty.

Watch the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — Tour Around Black Market Featurette

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty releases September 26th, 2023 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC (GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store), and is available for pre-order right now. For more information on both the base game and the upcoming expansion, visit the official website, as well as follow the game on Facebook and Twitter.

About Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open-world RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. The game tells the multilayered, mature story of cyber-enhanced mercenary V. Players are faced with choices and consequences as they customize their character and playstyle, take on jobs, and build their reputation. The game has sold over 20 million copies and won over 200 awards, and is also the inspiration for the award-winning Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED in collaboration with Studio Trigger. Its spy-thriller expansion, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, is slated for release in September 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

About CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, and the futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077, upon which the Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED and Studio Trigger, is based. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

Modern Reimagining of Farming/Life Sim for Fans of All Generations Out Now!

London, U.K. — 27 June 2023 — Marvelous Europe today released STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch™ system in Europe and Australia. A reimagining of the fan-favorite entry in STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari in Japan), STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life adds modern visuals and design updates to the game to enhance the original experience for seasoned fans while welcoming younger fans to the popular farming/life sim genre.

“It has been an honor to work on this reimagining of such a beloved classic like STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life,” said Rika Hoshina, Director for STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life, “Everyone on the development team has poured their hearts into recapturing the magic that charmed so many of us when the original game released.

We hope that STORY OF SEASONS fans around the world, old and new, enjoy their time in Forgotten Valley, where everyone is welcome.”STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life brings players to Forgotten Valley, a tranquil community where they put down roots, begin their new carefree life growing crops and raising animals and weave a generation-spanning tale. Players will bring life to the land, find love among the town’s friendly folk, and make lasting memories with a family of their own.

This remake of an unforgettable tale of friendship, family, and farming blooms introduces a plethora of new events, enhanced festivals, a cornucopia of never-before-seen crops, and even more recipes to cook. Returning fans will find plenty of exciting updates to Forgotten Valley, while newcomers to the series will discover the joys of cozy farm life and the extraordinary characters that make the series shine.

KEY FEATURES

Befriend the residents of Forgotten Valley – Find new friends among the charming cast of characters in the tranquil town of Forgotten Valley and get to know them through all-new events!

Establish your homestead – Live a carefree life on the farm growing crops and raising animals. Raise even cuter animals, new hybrid crops and build upgradeable facilities.

Your Story, Your Way ‒ With the option to play as a male, female, or non-binary protagonist, as well as all eligible marriage candidates available for romance regardless of that choice, you can truly be who you want to be.

Fall in love, start a family and build precious memories – Watch your child grow into adulthood as the years pass! Will they inherit the farm? Or will they find their calling somewhere else?

A Wonderful Life for a new generation – Revisit a beloved story as never before, with reimagined visuals, animations, and additional updates to bring A Wonderful Life to a new generation.

STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life released on Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch™ system on June 27, 2023. It is currently available for physical purchase for consoles through the Marvelous Europe website for a RRP of €39.99/£34.99 for the standard edition, and a premium bundle including a 140-page, A5 notebook, charming chibi stickers and A3 poster within a custom outer box for a RRP of €49.99/£44.99.

As an added bonus, players will be able to download the “Mukumuku Costume” DLC for free on all platforms through July 5, after which it will no longer be available.

Published in Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe and in North America by XSEED Games, this title has been rated PEGI 3.

About Marvelous Europe

Marvelous Europe is the publisher behind Mandragora, Nova Antarctica and Ninja or Die, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., developer of the beloved Story of Seasons (known as Harvest Moon prior to 2013) and Rune Factory series.

Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe is passionate about helping games to reach a global audience while nurturing emerging developers and studios. With decades of experience and strong ties to the worldwide indie game dev community, the highly skilled European team is committed to supporting studios worldwide find success, while continuing to publish and distribute select Marvelous Inc. content.

Today June 27, 2023, global video game publisher 505 Games and developer KUNOS Simulazioni launch Assetto Corsa Competizione’s version 1.9 update with revamped physics and a new vehicle, alongside the console launch of the premium 2023 GT World Challenge DLC.

The free 1.9 update introduces the McLaren 720S GT3 Evo, the 2023 upgrade to the McLaren 720S GT3 which won titles in the Asian Le Mans Series, IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship and GT World Challenge Europe last year. Furthermore, the 1.9 update will apply countless improvements, new liveries from the 2023 season and an update to the  Mercedes AMG GT3 EVO to mirror the recent advancements that the car has been undergoing over the past year.  In addition, further improvements have been made to the physics system continuing Assetto Corsa Competizione’s quest to be the most realistic racing simulator on the market.   

Previously only available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S racers will now be able to acquire the 2023 GT World Challenge DLC. This £10.99 DLC brings three brand new vehicles to the ever-growing roster of real-world cars, including the Ferrari 296, Porsche 911 GT3 R and Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO. Push them to their limits on the DLC’s latest track, the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, home to numerous international racing competitions.

Version 1.9 is available from today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S as a free update to all players.

The 2023 GT World Challenge DLC is available from today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for £10.99.

For more information, visit Assetto Corsa’s official website and 505 Games’ official website.

Tidy tons of trinkets today

K’jipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA – 27 June 2023:  Everything has neatly slotted into place for developer Max Inferno and publisher Secret Mode! A Little to the Left: Cupboards & Drawers is now available on PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch™ as downloadable content for A Little to the Left.

A Little to the Left: Cupboards & Drawers has players sorting through multi-layered levels, with multiple drawers and secret compartments galore. From cleaning products and craft knives to dice and D-batteries, players will arrange and align hundreds of objects in A Little to the Left‘s most elaborate puzzles yet.

About A Little to the Left: Cupboards & Drawers
Sort, stack, and organize household objects into particular arrangements. Prepare to clean out the cabinets and secret compartments of the home with even more charming illustrations, surprising scenarios, and 25 delightful new Cupboards & Drawers themed puzzles to discover.

• 25 new puzzles: a mixture of Cupboards & Drawers themed levels and traditional organization levels
• Puzzles nested within puzzles
• New functionality: multiple steps to organizing within a single level
• Secret compartments
• Multiple drawers that are opened/closed within a level, requiring players to move objects between them

Nintendo Switch page:
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/a-little-to-the-left-cupboards-and-drawers-70050000040214-switch/

Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2343790/A_Little_to_the_Left_Cupboards__Drawers

A Little to the Left is out now on PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch™ with an SRP of £12.99 | $14.99 | €14.99.

A Little to the Left: Cupboards & Drawers is available now on PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch™ with an SRP of £4.99 | $5.99 | €5.99.

About Secret Mode

Greetings from The Bunker! Secret Mode is the publishing wing of the award-winning Sumo Group Ltd. Our goal is to publish internally developed projects from any of our 17 game development studios across the UK, US, Europe, and India, as well as third party independent game developers. We believe that games are for everyone, and that creativity has no limits. We believe quality and fun are everything.

About Max Inferno

Annie and Lukas are MAX INFERNO, a seaside indie game studio from K’jipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia. They make charming games that are inspired by moments in their daily lives.

Annie and Lukas have always loved making things together: Halloween costumes, treasure hunts, dance moves… Now they have a platform for all of the odd and lovely ideas for interactions they want to see in the gaming world.

The full round will close later this year with an additional $20-30 million in funding to continue developing the Mythical platform’s infrastructure

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES – JUNE 27, 2023 – Mythical Games, the next-generation gaming studio behind the Mythical Chain, Mythical Marketplace, and popular gaming titles such as NFL Rivals and Blankos Block Party, and the soon-to-be-released Nitro Nation World Tour, has secured $37 million as part of its Series C1. Led by digital asset manager Scytale Digital, with participation from ARK Invest, Animoca Brands, PROOF, Stanford Athletics, MoonPay, as well as participation from existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Gaingels, Signum Growth, Struck Capital, and WestCap. The full round is expected to close later this year with an additional $20-30 million raise, with a few additional investors and several strategic partners that are in discussion.  

The $37 million in this Series C1 will primarily be used to achieve profitability within 12 months and deliver on Mythical’s mission of providing innovation to video games through web3 infrastructure to mainstream gamers through new economy and game models. Through its chain, marketplace technology, and games, Mythical has seen an influx of more than 2.5m new users and north of $1 million in gross sales per day in the last year. The additional funding will ensure that Mythical is able to scale its games and infrastructure to a much larger mainstream audience

“Mythical continues to be focused on producing the best games and building a dynamic marketplace bringing players and stakeholders directly into the game economies,” said John Linden, Mythical Games, CEO. “With over a million mobile downloads of NFL Rivals since launch last month and averaging over $1 million in daily transactions via the Mythical Chain, we are focused on getting the company to profitability and are seeing our vision realized and our strategy paying off. Last year – thanks to Blankos Block Party – Mythical was one of the few web3 games to reach over 1 million player accounts. By the end of 2023, we anticipate over 20 million player accounts across our entire game portfolio, driven largely by NFL Rivals and the upcoming release of Nitro Nation World Tour. It’s a testament to not only the work we’ve accomplished of late but of the continued interest in and dedication to this new frontier of game economies.”

Today’s announcement is an extension round following Mythical’s prior capital raises of $150 million led by Andreessen Horowitz and $75 million led by Andreessen Horowitz in 2021. With this latest round of funding, Mythical maintains its unicorn valuation.

“As evidenced by their incredible growth this last year, Mythical Games is poised to become the dominant gaming platform in Web3,” said Mark Cachia, Founder and CIO of Scytale Digital. “We believe wholeheartedly in gaming as a vehicle to bring about mass adoption of blockchain tech and are proud to be a partner and lead this round of investment.” 

About Mythical Games

Acknowledged by Forbes’ Disruptive Technology Companies To Watch in 2019 and Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2021, Mythical is a next-generation games technology company creating a web3 gaming ecosystem by leveraging blockchain technology and playable NFTs for tools that enable players, creators, artists, brands and game developers to become stakeholders and owners in new “play and own” game economies.

Led by gaming industry veterans, the team specializes in building games around player-owned economies and has helped develop major franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Marvel Strike Force and Skylanders.

Mythical Platform protects gamers that may be new to blockchain through a custodial wallet for their digital items, while allowing advanced players the freedom to link their own wallets via bridges between the Mythical Chain and public mainnets. With its “gamers-first” focus, the Mythical Platform ensures players don’t need to dive into the intricacies of blockchain to enjoy ownership of their digital collections and have a great game experience.

About Scytale

Scytale is a digital asset manager with a focus on blockchain solutions. The company was an early adopter/investor in blockchain with Horizon Fund I in 2017. Horizon Fund II closed in early 2022. Scytale largely invests in projects building real world solutions across different Web3 ecosystems.To date, Scytale Horizon II has invested in 15 projects with a diversity of offerings, which include gaming, music, legaltech, security, as well as blockchain and metaverse infrastructure, among others.

Premium-amount of content for farmers: With the upcoming Premium Edition of Farming Simulator 22, publisher and developer GIANTS Software fulfills farmer’s dreams of agricultural variety. At this year’s FarmCon, the new Premium Expansion content will be presented on stage – a first trailer already offers a glimpse.

Watch the Farming Simulator 22 Premium Edition trailer HERE:

Featuring the internationally awarded Farming Simulator 22, six maps, seven official content packs, and two expansions, new and returning farmers enjoy a sheer endless mass of family-friendly activities for cooperative and competitive farming. Available November 14th on PC & consoles – boxed and digitally.

Expansion Adds Crops, Map & Machines 

The Premium Expansion, also available separately, is part of the edition and introduces a new map: Zielonka – an environment in Central Europe, perfect to grow vegetables, as carrots, parsnips & red beet are added to the list of overall 20 crops, alongside new factories, and production chains.

Authentically digitized with more details than ever, over 35 vehicles and implements extend the fleet. Manufacturers Dewulf, Gorenc, Agrio & WIFO debut in the series, with even more machines by BEDNAR, Fiat, GRIMME, Kverneland, SaMASZ & others. 

Edition Contains Year 1 & Year 2 Content

The comprehensive Premium Edition of Farming Simulator 22 also contains the following packs: Antonio Carraro Pack, Kubota Pack, Vermeer Pack, Göweil Pack, Hay & Forage Pack, as well as two yet-to-be- announced packs. Furthermore, the forestry-focused Platinum Expansion that introduced Volvo to the series and featured many other brands, gameplay mechanics, a new map, and more is also included alongside the Premium Expansion.

Farming Simulator 22: Premium Edition will be available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One on November 14^th. Featuring Farming Simulator 22, seven official content packs, two expansions, hundreds of machines and six maps, it’s the most comprehensive Farming Simulator package to date. The included Premium Expansion is offered separately, too.

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ABOUT GIANTS SOFTWARE
GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community.

ABOUT FARMING SIMULATOR 
Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board.

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