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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and forthcoming PC games like Paragon: The Overprime. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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

Highlights:

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

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

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

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

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

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

About thatgamecompany

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

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Neo-noir title hits PC and Xbox this September

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

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

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

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

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

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The second Faction Focus gameplay video for Frontier Developments’ real-time strategy game Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin is now available, spotlighting the brutal and cunning Orruk Kruleboyz. Featuring new gameplay footage of the Kruleboyz’ savage squads and lumbering monsters in action, players can take charge of this scrappy faction when the game launches on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.  

Trickery and cunning tactics are the Kruleboyz’ speciality. This swamp-dwelling Warclan of Orruks call the Bestial Realm of Ghur their home, and they’ll stop at nothing to defend it. In Realms of Ruin, the Orruk Kruleboyz are led by the devious Killaboss Dankfeer, whose goal is to bring destruction to the Stormcast Eternals’ fortress settlement of Harkanibus and establish himself as the dominant force of Ghur’s wildlands. The Kruleboyz will be playable as part of Realms of Ruin’s cinematic singleplayer campaign, which features multiple factions, as well as in multiplayer. 

Basic squad types include the Beast-skewer Killbows whose long-range artillery can dent opponents’ health with their poisoned bolts, as well as the numerous Hobgrot Slittaz, who can expand their ranks as they eliminate their enemies. Larger monsters support their relentless assault: the Marshcrawla Sloggoth is a bipedal hunter manned by a band of grots armed with nets, ready to ensnare even the most mobile combatants in Ghur. The devastating Mirebrute Troggoth, meanwhile, manned by a Kruleboyz rider, can deliver a frenzied and devastating attack to all within range – including other Orruks.  

This video also delves into Realms of Ruin’s competitive multiplayer, which players recently sampled during the Open Beta. Available in both 1v1 and 2v2 modes, the goal is to dominate the battlefield against warlords from across the world on a variety of maps and to turn the tide of war in the players’ favour. With each faction offering different strengths and weaknesses, the key is to capture Arcane Conduit resource points, unleash tougher squads than the enemy, upgrade and specialise forces via the tech tree, and control more Victory Points to win. 

The Orruk Kruleboyz are just one of four factions coming to Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin, inspired by their tabletop counterparts from Games Workshop’s fantasy universe. Additional factions and ways to play will be revealed soon. 

For more information about the game, visit www.aosrealmsofruin.com. 

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin will be coming to PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and is available to wishlist now.  

Follow the game on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.  

Demo the dwarven roguelike on Steam and GOG today

DALLAS — July 19th, 2023 — Below the Stone, a dwarf-themed extraction roguelike by developer Strollart and publisher Apogee Entertainment, digs up an Early Access release in Q4 2023 and a new demo available now on Steam for PC and GOG ahead of its arrival on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S in 2024. 

After earning a top-three “favorite indie” at OTK Games Expo 2022, and voted top-two favorite indie games at TooManyGames of 2022 and 2023, the highly-anticipated roguelike unveils what lurks beneath the surface of the Dwarven Kingdom, home to a long lineage of valorous and bearded miners ready to sacrifice it all to acquire the endless riches that lie below the surface. Grab a pickaxe and hack a path of endless adventure through procedurally generated caverns, caves and ancient ruins across more than 50 biomes.

Start out with the essentials of any fine dwarven explorer, a pickaxe and hardhat, and journey through five increasingly challenging underground layers. Complete missions from your dwarven allies to amass wealth and raw materials, and smelt dozens of unique metals and alloys to craft tools, weapons and gear for plundering the earth. Unearth rare metals such as Arcanium, Mithril, and Adamantine as well as mythical gems to spiff up and strengthen armor, or merge gems for powerful runes! 

Invest in your descents by crafting stronger armor and weapons, bettering the odds of your survival. Face hordes of beasts who lie in the darkness, using a variety of magic, melee, and ranged weapons to fit any playstyle, and come to the aid of helpful allies along the way. Prepare for dungeons with a variety of boss encounters. Every boss conquered opens a path to deeper layers of the caves, where even more valuable loot and cunning creatures await.

But be warned! – as your death will lead to any items brought along for the journey will forever remain below the stone. Safely store gear and precious resources in The Dwarven Kingdom to render death less costly, and adorn brave dwarves with previously-plundered loot from past journeys. 

Cave-dive in style with customizable appearance options, and spelunk to the tunes of an hour-long original soundtrack by Karam Bharj.

“We’ve always loved bringing retro titles to new audiences and Below the Stone is no different,” said Scott Miller, founder of Apogee Entertainment. “The quirky Dwarven Kingdom combined with punishing roguelike gameplay makes for a memorable experience for players to dig into.” 

Check out gameplay footage of Below the Stone here. For more information on Strollart’s underground tale of dwarven expedition, check out the official website, and follow their Twitter, and Discord.

For more on Apogee Entertainment, please visit the Apogee website and follow @Apogee_Ent on Twitter.

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About Strollart

Founded as a place for a group of friends to come together and express their love of indie games, Stollart looks to break the formula that’s pervasive within the AAA space and build something that can only be found within indie development. Michael Strollart, director, producer, and artist, is joined by Andrew, Karam, Eric, Dean, and Matt in the development of their debut game, Below the Stone, with an eye set on showing what a few friends in a metaphorical basement can build together.

About Apogee Entertainment

Apogee Software’s legendary journey began in 1987, when Scott Miller decided to split his new game, Kingdom of Kroz, into three episodes, with the first episode available as free shareware. The “Apogee model” of distribution would revolutionize PC gaming and catapult Apogee Software to global renown. As a publisher, Apogee (and its later incarnation, 3D Realms) would introduce the world to id Software, Remedy Entertainment, Parallax Software, and other video game superstars in the making. As a developer, Apogee would innovate and inspire in equal measure, creating treasured characters and franchises like Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, and Prey en route to earning over a billion dollars in commercial revenue.

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.

Knowledgeable, helpful and up-to-date: Publisher and developer GIANTS Software released the second issue of the official Farming Simulator magazine, available on newsstands and online from today. On 52 pages, the creators of the internationally successful Farming Simulator series offer interesting insights into their game world and related areas around – the digital version is available via the Farming Simulator website.

Video Game Bestseller on the Magazine Shelf

Since 2008, Farming Simulator has been the benchmark in the genre – for its 15th anniversary, GIANTS Software launched a quarterly magazine with all topics of interest to Farming Simulator fans.

In addition to technology and pack reviews, the now available second issue provides interesting articles on the new competitive game modes, interviews, a Top 25 selection on popular mods and an exclusive poster.

Entertainment and Relaxation in Seven Languages

Compared to the first edition, GIANTS Software expands the number of languages and offers a Czech translation on its website. The printed versions are distributed in twelve countries: Germany, France, Poland, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. A digital edition is available globally.

“Since we act as a publisher ourselves, we not only develop the game, but also take care of all adjacent areas intensively,” comments Boris Stefan, Head of Publishing. “The magazine is a welcome multiplier of our brand at the newsstands with the same aspects as in Farming Simulator: entertainment and relaxation.”

Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. A Year 2 Season Pass is available separately, which includes four packs and one expansion – saving fans up to 30% compared to buying the content individually. The Nintendo spin-off Farming Simulator 23 is available as Nintendo Switch™ Edition in retail shops and in the Nintendo eShop, the mobile versions for iPhone, iPad and Android™ devices are available in the App Store and on Google Play respectively.

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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.

© 2023 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colors and performance. © 2023 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation”, “PS5” and “PS4”, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “Mac” is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

PlayStation Australia is excited to announce the Winter Sale is now live on the PlayStation Store, bringing with it great discounts on thousands of games across PS5 and PS4.  

Game discounts will be offered until the 16th of August. Be sure not to miss out on discovering your next great adventure. Please see the full game list here* and make the most of this limited time offer.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

**PlayStation Store’s Winter Sale runs from 00.00am AEST Wednesday, July 19, until 23.59pm AEST on Wednesday, August 16. Some games will be removed from the promotion on August 2. Check a game’s PlayStation Store page for its end date.

Hey, who comes here?Inspector Gadgetwill also unveil his launch bonuses!

Sydney, Australia, July 19^th, 2023 – Prepare your gadgets! Inspector Gadget – MAD Time Party will be released on September 14^th, 2023, both physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, as well as digitally on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox.

Watch the game teaser here and get ready to save Metro City with your friends!

Developed by Smart Tale Games, this new party game for 1-4 players will immerse you in the iconic world of Inspector Gadget. Stroll through the environments of the original series, meet characters such as Chief Quimby, Penny, or the M.A.D. agents, and use Inspector Gadget’s various gadgets to fight the M.A.D. forces.

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Inspector Gadget – MAD Time Party will come with 2 sticker sheets and a poster at launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch!

About Inspector Gadget – MAD Time Party:

Wowsers! Play as the iconic Inspector Gadget and join your friends in this new party game! Metro City has fallen under the control of the evil Dr. Claw. In order to save the city, Inspector Gadget must use a time machine to go back in time. Unfortunately, the machine breaks down and the Inspector’s ancestors are teleported to the present.

Your mission is to explore Metro City and confront Inspector Gadget’s ancestors to recover the missing parts of the machine. You’ll have to solve mini-game quests to unlock the bolts needed to repair it.

Features:

• Embark on a fun and exciting adventure as the legendary Inspector Gadget and save Metro City from Dr. Claw!
• Explore Metro City and complete quests and challenges in Adventure Mode.
• Discover 16 entertaining mini games inspired by the Inspector Gadget universe, such as Count Them All, My Precious and Pass the Bomb!
• Have fun with family and friends in Multiplayer mode.
• Enjoy the exceptional soundtrack by Tanis Chalopin, the daughter of Inspector Gadget’s creator, Jean Chalopin.

Inspector Gadget – MAD Time Party will be released on September 14^th, 2023, both physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, and digitally on PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, and Xbox.

The partnership with Microids was brokered by leading licensing agency WildBrain CPLG, part of WildBrain Ltd., a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment and owner of the Inspector Gadget brand.

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About WildBrain

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content and beloved brands. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library—one of the world’s most extensive—we are home to such treasured franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi. Our integrated, in-house capabilities spanning production, distribution and licensing set us apart as a unique independent player in the industry, managing IP across its entire lifecycle, from concept to content to consumer products.

©2023 Microids SA. All rights reserved. Developed by Smart Tale. Published by Microids SA. All rights reserved.

©2023 WildBrain Ltd. INSPECTOR GADGET, GO GADGET GO, GOGO GADGET and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of WildBrain Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Overnight, Xbox announced several new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass on console, PC and cloud beginning today including:

Week of July 17:  

• Techtonica (Game Preview), July 18 (Cloud, Console, and PC)  
• Toem, July 18 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 
• The Cave, July 18 (Cloud and Console) 
• Maquette, July 19 (Console and PC) 
• Figment 2: Creed Valley, July 20 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 
• The Wandering Village, July 20 (Cloud, Console, and PC) 

Week of July 24: 

• Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem, July 25 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) 
• Venba, July 31 (Console and PC) 

Week of July 31:  

• Celeste, August 1 (Cloud, Console, and PC)   

ICYMI, we are super excited for Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island DLC coming to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow.

For more details on the new games joining Xbox Game Pass this month, available Perks and Quest updates, check out Xbox Wire here.

Featuring Google’s Latest AR and Geospatial Technology

SYDNEY (July 19, 2023) – Today, Square Enix® and TAITO, in collaboration with Google, launched Space Invaders: World Defense which incorporates the Streetscape Geometry* API, a new feature of Google’s ARCore Geospatial API and the latest augmented reality (AR) technology on Google Play™ and the App Store®. Recognized by Guinness World Records in 2020 as the Longest running video game series and celebrating its 45^th anniversary this year, SPACE INVADERS is now available as a completely new AR game.

About Space Invaders: World Defense

45 years after its initial launch, SPACE INVADERS have struck again! Now is the time to fight together with players from across the world to protect Earth. Experience an immersive AR shooter that blends the classic game with a new dimension as you soar through an augmented reality world and take on the Invaders emerging from the shadows and around every corner.

Space Invaders: World Defense is powered by Google’s ARCore Geospatial API which instantly designs an engaging model onscreen that blends AR and 3D from the nearby environment, including buildings, bridges, and other architectural elements around the player. It also adapts to the layer’s real-world location, time, and local weather for immersive gameplay.

*Streetscape Geometry: It is possible to acquire 3D model data of buildings within a 100m radius of the user’s current location. This function allows AR objects to be hidden and visible (i.e. occlusion expression), to reflect on buildings in real space, and to attach AR objects to specific buildings, enabling the development of highly immersive AR content that blends into real space.

Official Homepage:                            https://spaceinvaders-wd.com/index.html

Google AR & VR:                               https://arvr.google.com/

Google Arts & Culture (TAITO page)   https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/taito-corporation

About SPACE INVADERS

SPACE INVADERS is a video game franchise designed, developed, and marketed by TAITO in 1978, and has been enjoyed on a variety of platforms to date. The “Invader” character, which symbolizes the franchise, has become an iconic figure in pop culture and is well known throughout the world. TAITO has positioned SPACE INVADERS as a corporate character and is developing a diversified licensing business both domestically and internationally through collaborations with global brands and corporate tie-ups. TAITO will continue to actively promote the brand as the sole owner of intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks, for SPACE INVADERS and its characters worldwide.

About TAITO Corporation

TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries.

More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at https://www.taito.co.jp/en.

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 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 85 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, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com