LOS ANGELES – June 9, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, releases a new game update for its open world mobile RPG,Blade & Soul Revolution. Players can experience a new training ground, PvP improvements, events and more.
Starting today, a new Skyforest Plateau training ground has been added which allows players to hunt monsters at higher levels, spend more stamina and gain XP with high efficiency. PvP improvementsto Chained Island have decreased the minimum number of players required for matching while playtime is shortened to decrease play fatigue.
Players can experience the Hongmoon Aura Phase Expansion with the addition of Tier of Zenith, Battleheart and Fury of Hongmoon Aura (can be added up to 10 tiers). Potential Enhancement has been expanded to 5 tiers as well. Blessing can be used to grow Ancient Equipment while the newly introduced Radiant Legendary Hunt type Relic provides higher stats and special options.
Players can celebrate this new update with several new in-game events, including:
Fireworks Arena Competition: Obtain the Revolution Summoning Chest that can be used to gain Ancient Weapon, Accessory Design, Radiant Legendary Weapon/Accessory and more.
Fireworks Daily Prayer: Complete missions, such as clearing dungeons, to receive Flame Festival Chest and Wishing Flame.
How to Use the Altar of Prayers: Once players complete crafting Flame Festival Chest, they can earn Wishing Flame and Flame Fragment as rewards.
Blade & Soul Revolution is an open world mobile RPG that translates breathtaking cinematic stories of revenge based on the PC online game Blade & Soul. The game stays true to its PC roots with a high level of full 3D graphics and large-scale content that has been revamped to perform flawlessly on mobile devices. It displays an eastern-fantasy world with stunning full 3D graphics backed by the Unreal Engine 4, offering massive real-time faction battle and incomparable hands-on action experience.
Blade & Soul Revolution is now available as a free download (with in-app purchases) via theApp Store, and on Google Play. For more information, please follow Blade & Soul Revolution on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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 athttp://company.netmarble.com.
Hinwil, 9 June 2023 – There’ll be a new player in the game this season, as Sauber Esports and KICK announce a title partnership that will see the ambitious streaming site help create Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK Esports. The team will tackle the F1 Esports Pro Championship in this guise, as it aims to bring the World Championship trophy to Hinwil for the first time in the team’s history.
The partnership is a natural development for KICK, currently the fastest-growing live streaming site, as it continues its expansion into esports which is a key part of the platform’s long term growth strategy. The link-up with Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK Esports will allow both brands to explore synergies and continue reaching out to a young, engaged and global audience.
The Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK Esports drivers, whose line-up will be announced soon, will switch to streaming exclusively on KICK, with between two and five hours of weekly content to be made available on their own channels on the platform. With the C43 being KICK-branded in the F1 23 game, this will provide a fresh approach and unparalleled visibility to the partnership, while also highlighting KICK’s unique, creator-centric approach. One of KICK’s most prominent features is its 95-5 split, where creators retain 95% of the revenue generated from their subscriptions – the most rewarding financial split content creators have ever been offered, to date.
Founded in October 2022, kick.com is based on a creator-first model. KICK’s beta launch saw an astounding 200,000 sign-ups in little more than 24 hours since the platform went live. In just six months, the platform has managed to attract top entertainers and streamers, with more than five million active registered users as of May 2023. The growth of Kick.com has been rapid, with over 100 million visits on the platform just in the last month.
Alessandro Alunni Bravi, Team Representative: “The strategy for our Esports team is one of growth, and this partnership with KICK will help us in this direction, bringing us in front of a new audience and a completely different demographic. There is a natural link between streamers and gamers, and it’s natural for leading brands in both fields to come together. I am looking forward to seeing our esports content in its new home and to reach out to a completely new set of future fans. This group is key to the future not just of esports, but of Formula One in general: it’s the new fans that will become enthralled with the sport in all its forms, those who will use esports as a low-barrier-to-access avenue to try racing for the first time, and even, in some cases, those who will make a successful transition from sim-racing and esports into real racing. Most young drivers are also sim-racing enthusiasts and we are doing all we can to bridge the shrinking gap between these two worlds.”
Akhil Sarin, Director of Acquisition kick.com: “We are thrilled to announce our exciting partnership with Alfa Romeo F1 Team KICK Esports, where we look to redefine the way, the world engages on esports. Together with Sauber Motorsport’s esports team, we aim to unlock a new era of immersive gaming experience, connecting fans worldwide like never before. With KICK’s continued platform advancements and the team’s unparalleled skill, there is no doubt this will create an experience of thrilling gameplay while captivating audiences by fuelling their passion for esports. Esports enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing the future of gaming, where every moment is electrifying, and every victory is celebrated in real-time.”
About Sauber Group of Companies:
The Sauber Group of Companies is composed of two operational entities: Sauber Motorsport AG, which operates and manages its Formula OneTM team; and Sauber Technologies AG, which focuses on third-party business in the areas of advanced engineering, prototype development and additive manufacturing, in addition to full and model-scale testing in the factory’s state-of-the-art wind tunnel and ground-breaking innovation in the field of aerodynamics. The companies collaborate closely and share know-how to apply the expertise of more than 550 dedicated individuals at the headquarter in Hinwil, Switzerland, to all internal and external projects.
The Sauber Group puts sustainability at the heart of its mission; its business, operating under the ISO 14001 environmental management standard, has been carbon neutral since 2011 and the company has achieved the Three-Star level in the FIA Environmental Accreditation Framework.
Since its founding in 1970, the innovative Swiss company has been setting standards in the design, development and construction of race cars for various championship series, such as Formula One, DTM, and WEC. Following its own Formula One debut in 1993, Sauber Motorsport AG has established one of the few traditional and privately held teams in the sport. A member of the exclusive club of teams which competed in more than 500 F1 races, it celebrated 30 years in the sport in 2022 and continues to go from strength to strength on and off the track.
3D Realms and Pet Project Games’ sci-fi FPS unveils new horrors awaiting PC and console players later this year
AALBORG, Denmark — June 9, 2023 — 3D Realms and indie developer Pet Project Games have debuted their latest trailer for the sci-fi horror FPS RIPOUT, coming later this year to PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Titled “No Safe Place in Space,” this new trailer showcases the haunting environments awaiting players and their trusty Pet Gun as they explore procedurally generated derelict ships where monsters lie in wait, danger lurks around every turn, and even ordinary objects can turn into lethal surprises!
Highlighted features in the trailer include:
Hazardous Levels: Players will discover a variety of levels, some on the verge of collapse, requiring platforming skills to traverse safely. Interactive machinery like retractable bridges offer new paths, but may draw hordes of monsters. Vents provide a claustrophobic challenge, as players are pursued relentlessly by smaller creatures.
Robots: Decommissioned robots may malfunction and become hostile. Avoiding contact with these hulking metal machines is often the safest way forward. Stealthily approach and deactivate them to gain resource rewards, or destroy them from a safe distance.
Mimic Chairs: Unassuming chairs become lurking enemies, mimicking ordinary seats while patiently awaiting their prey. Players must stay vigilant, promptly identifying and eliminating these mimics before they strike.
Mimic Doors: Even opening doors can become a tense experience, as monsters mimic doors until revealing themselves, armed with deadly close-range attacks and rifle fire. Players must utilize all available resources to combat these formidable adversaries.
Turrets: Derelict ships are equipped with dangerous turrets that can scan rooms, detect players, and unleash deadly firepower. Players can choose to dismantle them with precise shots or employ the Pet Gun’s ferocious attack to tear them apart.
Steam Pipes: As ships crumble under pressure, ruptured steam pipes release scalding heat into the surroundings. Players must navigate these hazardous areas, either by avoiding the steam or cautiously ducking underneath to ensure safe passage.
Auxiliary Segments: Auxiliary Segments are special doors that hold valuable loot, guarded by locks and turrets. Players are encouraged to keep a keen eye out for these unique entrances while exploring, as the rewards they contain are well worth the effort.
RIPOUT promises an intense horror experience for solo players and co-op squads of up to three players working together. Tread carefully and act decisively, utilizing strategy and resourcefulness to survive the perilous depths of space.
Founded 30 years ago, 3D Realms was the publisher, developer, and creator of many legendary gaming franchises, most still going strong, including Wolfenstein 3D, Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne, and Prey. To learn more about 3D Realms, please visit the studio’s official website.
About Pet Project Games
Pet Project Games is an indie video game company founded in January 2020. It consists of seasoned developers that have many years of experience in the gaming industry, developing multiple projects together. While working on these projects, they realized they could take the gaming experience to the next level and offer a new game. As passionate gamers and fans of classic video games, they are developing RIPOUT, their most ambitious project to date.
Physical Editions confirmed for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles in EU, ANZ, ME and SA territories.
Chesterfield, UK – June 9th 2023. International Publisher Funbox Media Ltd is excited to announce a new publishing deal with developer Tunnel Vision Studio for the thrilling mystical survival title Starsand. Funbox Media will publish and distribute retail boxed editions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles across European, Australasia, Middle East, and South African territories this summer.
Starsand is a first-person survival game set among the dunes of an arcane desert. Explore an open world full of danger, vast environments and mysterious happenings. Explore, hunt, craft and build, but above all else, SURVIVE!
Watch the announcement trailer for Starsandhere
About Starsand
Your day started as planned. Motivated and full of ambition you started the run of your life, in the middle of the desert, surrounded by like-minded people. The months of hard training should finally pay off. Suddenly, you are caught in a monstrous sandstorm and now you find yourself alone in an inhospitable, hot environment. Deserted and merciless, an ocean of sand stretches to the horizon.
You feel the scorching heat on your skin, sand blowing right at your face, far and wide only vast desert … but wait, what is that? Something is moving in the distance. What is happening here?
Your first thoughts scream survival as the bitter realisation that no one is coming and you are alone starts to creep in. But the burning questions in your head are where are you and more importantly, why are there two moons in the night sky?
Features:
Explore an arcane desert –Find shade, find water, find life. Use your energy wisely, avoid too much effort in the heat and keep warm on the coldest nights. You must keep your wits to survive.
Open world gameplay – Starsand is the ultimate desert survival game. Dangers, mysteries, and puzzles await you on your journey to find out what exactly happened, where you are and what connects you to the history of an extinct civilization. Will you manage to survive in the inhospitable environment, uncover the answers and find your way back to your old life?
Hunt. Craft. Build – Hunt for food, craft weapons and build and secure your shelter as the dunes are teeming with scary creatures.
Tame the environment – Find your way in the vast and lonely desert, orient yourself in sandstorms and mark your path. Thirst and heat become an invincible enemy during the day and cold endangers you during the night. Learn to live with adversity, see the beauty that the world holds, and learn from the animals and surrounding nature.
Defend your base – In this desert, you are both the hunter and prey. Insect-like predators come out of their dark nests, always looking for food. Protect yourself with fire, blow up enemies with explosive coconut grenades, secure your base and do whatever it takes to survive.
Starsand will launch as a boxed edition for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles across EU, ANZ, ME and SA territories this summer.
For more information on Funbox Media Ltd visit https://funboxmedia.co.uk/ and follow the latest news on the official Twitter channel.
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About Funbox Media Ltd
Funbox Media Limited, established in 2010 and located in Chesterfield, UK, is a licensed third-party developer, publisher, and distributor for all physical, digital, and mobile gaming platforms. Originally focusing on casual, affordable games, Funbox widened its catalogue by bringing to market established brands such as the hit TV game show The Cube, Super Street, Warhammer 40,000, Waifu Uncovered and the Pretty Girls series, alongside its existing impressive portfolio of titles. Distributing across the globe and with over 60 years of combined experience, Funbox Media Ltd is an established and reliable partner in the video games industry.
London (June 8, 2023) Today at Summer Game Fest 2023, Capcom unveiled a special crossover between Exoprimal™ and Street Fighter™ 6. In this collaboration, Ryu and Guile will face new challengers in Capcom’s upcoming online team-based action game. Following their return with the launch of Street Fighter 6, these iconic World Warriors will join Capcom’s newest IP to take down hordes of dinosaurs in fall 2023.
The Exoprimalx Street Fighter 6 collaboration transforms Ryu and Guile into Exosuit skins players can equip when hitting the streets of Bikitoa Island. Keep on alert for future announcements on a combo of other Street Fighter™-themed cosmetic items Exofighters can take into the wargames this autumn. More crossovers between Exoprimal other Capcom titles are also in the works, so stay tuned!
Exoprimal releases on July 14 across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via Steam. The game also launches day-one with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud.
About Exoprimal
Exoprimal is an online, team-based action game pitting humanity’s futuristic Exosuit technology against history’s most ferocious beasts – dinosaurs. Set in 2040, players are pulled into wargames orchestrated by the advanced A.I. Leviathan. In the main game mode Dino Survival, teams of five Exofighters race to complete objectives while fending off hordes of dinosaurs to survive. Each match is different from the last, and players can swap between Exosuits at any time and change their tactics as new challenges arise. Along the way, players will unlock story sequences and earn rewards to customize their Exosuits.
About Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter 6, the next evolution of the Street Fighter series, features a unique combo of fighting game innovations, brimming with content across three new game modes – Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Street Fighter 6is out now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan.
Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
Critically Acclaimed Sci-fi Masterpiece Available With Extra In-Game Content
Calabasas– June 9th, 2023: Miasma Chronicles, the post-apocalyptic tactical adventure from Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden creators The Bearded Ladies and leading video game publisher 505 Games, is available today, June 9th 2023, in physical boxed version for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in all major European retailers.
The physical edition of the game includes three exciting bonus contents: Game’s Artbook, and two digital items, Elvis’ Mine Technician Suit and Diggs’ Mine Rescue Shell.
The world lies in ruins, because of the mysterious ‘Miasma’, a bizarre substance that has consumed the planet and threatens the last vestiges of humanity. Raised in the dusty mining town of Sedentary, a young man named Elvis comes into possession of a strange glove that can bend ‘Miasma’ to his will and together with his robot “brother” Diggs, the pair set off to solve the mystery of Miasma in this one-of-a-kind coming-of-age story.
Hailed as ‘captivating’, ‘a journey worth taking’, and brimming with ‘post-apocalyptic beauty’ by critics, Miasma Chronicles is available for £44.99.
About 505 Games 505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices. Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. 505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, China and Japan.
The Street Fighter franchise is one of the longest running fighting games still being produced today and over the series’ history there have been many ups but also a few downs as Capcom has worked to innovate while sticking true to what fans love. This nearly came to an end however back in 2016 when a shockingly bare-bones release of Street Fighter V became one of the worst launches in the series’ history and while improvements were made over the years, the stigma remained. Now nearly seven years later Capcom has come out swinging with a new entry to the franchise that not only serves as a return to form but also proves that fighting games can truly be for anyone willing to give them a shot.
Story
The majority of the game’s storyline comes from the World Tour mode as players take their created fighter and find themselves enrolled in Luke’s gym, learning the basics of fighting from Buckler Security’s owner and quickly establishing a rivalry with another rookie fighter by the name of Bosch. As players learn the ropes on the streets of Metro City, Bosch sets out on his own journey to find strength as the player continues their own, meeting numerous familiar faces along the way and learning special moves and abilities from these “Masters” by using their fighting style and bonding with them with gifts and various interactions.
Despite having a fairly loose story, World Tour gives Street Fighter fans something they have been eager for for quite some time and that is actual interactions with the cast of Street Fighter. Not only can players interact with characters like Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li and learn more about them but even how fighters like Cammy or even Luke have been getting on since the events of the previous games. That being said, it is a bit disappointing that, outside of interacting with the player character and the original characters created for the story, the actual fighters don’t really interact with each other in any way and more than a few are given only a brief moment before being relegated to simply being someone to learn skills from. These simple interactions may not seem like much but are still a treat for longtime fans and when combined with the countless nods to other characters in the series, the Final Fight franchise, and even a number of guest appearances that even some longtime fans may not recognize; players will find World Tour to be a fully established mode with plenty of content for fans of the franchise.
Those looking for more character interactions between the fighters and additional bits and pieces of storyline will find the game’s arcade mode offering extra content. As players advance through an arcade run with a character they will be treated to some extra details about each of the 18 characters’ current lives, what they are up to, and their goals.
Gameplay
The fighting mechanics in Street Fighter 6 remain mostly true to what fans of the series will remember as fighters make use of their normal attacks, special attacks, grabs, and movement techniques to deal damage all while building their Super Art gauge that can be triggered to unleash a highly damaging move with three different tiers of technique available depending on how much charge players wish to expend. With 18 characters at launch players will easily be able to find a character that best fits their playstyle as at least three or four characters fall into each category ranging from rushdown, zoner, grappler, and more with even these character types having different elements to set them apart from one another. Some fighters will be able to make use of armored attacks to deal plenty of damage while being left open for counters, others can zip around an arena with fast combos, and others focus on highly damaging throws that grow stronger the more they are used and this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the individual character mechanics.
Many classic and returning characters retain most, if not all, of their familiar moves though a few have been given extra tools to work with to make them a bit more effective in certain match-ups to create better balancing while the newer fighters such as Manon can deal ever-increasing damage the more times she throws her opponent, Lily who can enhance her powers with wind, and even Jamie who grows stronger the more he manages to drink during a fight. Every returning and new character has their own usage that sets them apart from others and perhaps the most shocking thing is that despite the wide variety of characters available things feel mostly balanced. Obviously some situations will arise where certain match-ups are just not going to play out well unless the player is highly skilled with their fighter but this feels like a far rarer occurrence in Street Fighter 6 where a little practice can go a long way to knowing how to handle your preferred fighters against other players.
Now while many of the basic mechanics and character moves may remain the same, Street Fighter 6 has also implemented a brand new “Drive System” that all characters can make use of. Players will be able to make use of their Drive Gauge to execute either Drive Parry or Drive Rush during a fight and both of these techniques can play a major role in how a fight can play out. Executing a Drive Parry will nullify any incoming attack outside of a grab while a Drive Rush can provide a burst of speed to close the gap and even string together extra combo attacks. Along these same lines Drive Impacts are armored attacks that can stagger an opponent when struck in the middle of the arena or even knock them back against the wall leaving them open for punishment near the edge. The Drive Gauge can even be used to “Overdrive” standard special attacks for every character with powered up attacks dealing extra damage, having more strikes, or adjusting the final positioning of the blow to help players mix things up.
It is worth noting that the Drive Gauge is not infinite and only slowly regenerates over the course of a round, though successful parries can refill it faster. Should the player burn their entire Drive Gauge they will enter a state of “burnout” that will require their entire meter to refill before any Drive moves can be performed again. It is also worth noting that fighters in burnout can be forced into a dizzy state leaving them wide open for punishment so players will need to be careful of when to use their meter. This is especially true as careful use of Drive attacks and parries can play a major role in swinging matches in the user’s favor, especially allowing players to open foes up for a powerful finishing blow or pulling off a crucial final strike.
While all of these mechanics may be difficult to learn, even for longtime players who may have taken a few years off of the series, there is a middle-ground for newcomers, those who may not be able to sink a lot of time into the game, and even for those looking to try something different. This middle-ground comes in the form of Modern controls. Alongside classic controls that give players complete control of every move they execute and use quarter/half circles and other inputs for special moves, Modern controls keep things much simpler. Modern controls allow players to easily execute special moves and even the standard attacks are simplified to light, medium, and heavy with players even being able to pull off chain combos by holding the assist button. This control system actually works incredibly well for newcomers or even fans of the series who never “labbed” out their characters and simply enjoy fighting casually. It is worth noting that not every move for most fighters appears to be available in Modern controls and players that want to get the most of their fighters will eventually want to swap to Classic but this Modern approach allows anyone to jump into a fight and feel like they have at least some idea about what their character is capable of.
Now Street Fighter 6 has separated itself with three different gameplay modes, with World Tour serving as the single-player story mentioned above where players will find themselves exploring a fairly large world where they can grow their created character with light RPG mechanics. Players will take their created fighter and interact with main characters from Street Fighter, learning their abilities and interacting with them as master and student while battling it out against random gang members and challenging nearly anyone they wish to a street fight. Things like clothing can adjust their fighter’s stats while special moves can be mixed and matched, meaning a fighter may use Cammy’s Spiral Arrow alongside Blanka’s electric shock and Marisa’s gladius, allowing for some rather extreme combinations that can create a fighter’s dream character. Even items can be used to provide temporary buffs or heal during a fight with extra food being able to be eaten for additional buffs before battle through a few eateries. World Tour is a lengthy and fairly solid mode that, as mentioned earlier, gives some great interactions that fans have been eager to see with both classic and new fighters alike. There are moments where grinding can feel necessary, be it for money or gaining stats, and some interactions with the world can feel a bit shallow but otherwise World Tour offers far more content than one would expect from a fighting game.
Those looking for more simple and straight-forward single player content will find it in the Fighting Ground mode. Fighting ground is where standard versus matches take place against friends or the computer, an arcade mode that offers extra bits of story with special illustrations and even bonus stages, and even the Extreme battles that allow players to set up special stipulations for fights while also allowing random gimmicks to happen at the same time. This single player content is quite detailed and works great as a side attachment to the World Tour mode.
Finally there is the Battle Hub where players will need to test their skills against others online. Battle Hub places players into a lobby where they can select their primary fighter and free roam around the arena as their World Tour avatar while either waiting for ranked or player matches to be made in the background or directly challenging other players sitting at arcade cabinets. Players can even take part in avatar battles in the battle hub, pitting their created fighter against others to see just how random things can become or even play some retro Capcom Classics that appear to rotate as days pass.
As players are matched up in Street Fighter 6 they are given a preview of their opponents connection and can choose to decline matches that may look like they will be laggy but even low-rated connections appear to work perfectly fine thanks to how impressive the game’s netcode appears to be. Not only are inputs quick and responsive but loading into matches is fast with there being very little downtime between accepting a match and throwing punches. There were a few disconnects from my time in online matches though whether this was due to online issues or people quitting is unknown as none of these fights lagged until the disconnect. With Battle Hub giving players plenty of options for matches, including the ability to sit and spectate others fighting (though these can occasionally have fast-forwarded action when paused), this open lobby system works incredibly well, especially for those looking to group up with their friends online.
It is worth noting that the online component does have some possibly worrying monetization elements though at the moment it is unclear how much of an issue these may be. Secondary costumes for the first 18 fighters can be unlocked through World Tour or purchased using paid-currency that, at present, can only be bought. Cosmetic items that do not offer status improvements can also be purchased online either with paid-currency or tickets earned from completing limited challenges. There is also a battle pass that will arrive in the future but at the moment the company has not stated how much it will cost nor how drastic the difference in rewards will be between the free and paid tiers.
Visuals & Audio
With Street Fighter 6‘s release this marks the first time that Capcom has used their RE Engine on a fighting game of any kind and the results are quite excellent. The character models for the fighters are highly detailed and wonderful looking with a variety of expressions that can be made pre-match and can even be roughed up looking during certain match types that allow for bruising, torn clothes, and even a bit of blood depending on the character. This level of detail carries into the World Tour mode as well as the world players explore is vibrant and filled with colorful little references while the character creator itself is exceptional and offers players a wide-range of tools capable of recreating their favorite characters or even hideous monstrosities if they feel like it. The fighting itself is incredibly fluid looking with smooth animations for everything ranging from standard attacks to flashy drive strikes and super moves. There appears to be no slowdown during actual matches though players may notice an occasional hitch while exploring in the Battle Hub and World Tour. It is also nice to note that the arcade mode features a number of hand-drawn images for each character’s story and players will unlock a large amount of bonus art every time they run through the arcade.
Street Fighter 6 comes with a variety of language options that players can choose to use with all of the returning cast sounding just like fans should remember them and handling their characters well even during the World Tour mode where there happens to be quite a bit of dialogue sometimes, though not all of this is voiced. A fun, but ultimately bit limited, option players can turn on during single player and online matches are fight commentators with players being able to select a play by play and color commentator that will talk during the match with players even being able to set it so they always cheer on their character if they so wish. The commentary team is decently varied, with there even being subtitles for the Japanese commentators, but things do begin to sound a bit stale after a certain period of time as there are only so many voice lines for each commentator for the matches. As for the soundtrack, Street Fighter 6’s background music is fairly fitting but can be a bit lacking as some of the themes aren’t quite as catchy as one may hope for, especially when one of their favorite fighters’ track isn’t the best.
Overall
Capcom has hit it out of the park with Street Fighter 6 as the developer has not only revitalized the series but also modernized it in a way that will keep fans busy for years to come. With an impressively handled Drive Gauge that fuels so many interesting combinations and new fighting mechanics that can be handled classically or through the new player friendly control scheme, fighting in Street Fighter has never felt so enjoyable, even when losing. A few elements may fall a bit short but these pale in comparison to the quality that Street Fighter 6 offers across its three modes that helps set a new bar for fighting games.
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Lies of P Physical Deluxe Edition Announced,Available 19th of September
Physical Pre-Orders Live Now for Pinocchio-inspired Souls-like Action Game
Sydney, Australia– 9th June 2023 – Fireshine Games, in partnership with NEOWIZ, is delighted to announce a physical Deluxe Edition of the much anticipated souls-like Lies of P, available 19th September 2023 on the PlayStation®5 (PS5) system.
Available to pre-order now, the Lies of P Deluxe Edition includes a physical copy of the game presented in an exclusive tome-inspired collector’s box, a limited edition SteelBook®, a hardback artbook and bonus digital items, including the original soundtrack and “The Great Venigni’s Set” outfit and unique mask to be worn to the festival.
A physical standard edition will also be available on 19th September. Fans who pre-order either the physical standard edition or physical Deluxe Edition will also receive the “Mischievous Puppet’s Set”, featuring a bonus in-game outfit.
Available to download today, an exciting new demo gives players early access to the first two chapters of Lies of P, including challenging boss encounters, introductions to key characters, and unique areas to explore. The demo features hours of gameplay and allows players to freely explore the game’s primary hub area – the Hotel Krat. The demo offers an introductory look at Lies of P, but only scratches the surface of the game’s full content fans can look forward to at launch.
Game Features:
A Dark Fairytale, Retold –The timeless tale of Pinocchio has been reimagined with dark and striking visuals. Play as P, a puppet who must fight his way through the fallen city of Krat on his unrelenting journey to find Geppetto and finally become human.
Captivating Visuals –Inspired by the Belle Époque Era in late 19th Century/early 20th Century Europe, the city of Krat is the epitome of a collapsed city bereft of prosperity, filled with beauty and horror in equal measure.
Interactive Quests and Multiple Endings –Experience interconnected procedural quests that play out depending on how you lie and affect how the story ends.
Precise Gameplay –Face many unique combat encounters using a focused, rewarding melee Souls-like combat system and master P’s arsenal of weapons and abilities to overcome the toughest challenges.
Weapon Assembly System –Combine weapons in a multitude of ways to create something new altogether. Research to find the best combinations and make something truly special.
“P-Organ” Skill System –Playing as a living puppet has its perks. Change parts of P’s body to acquire new skills and gain an edge in battle. Not all of the enhancements are for fighting though, and some can provide other unique and useful features to help P on his journey.
About Lies of P
Inspired by the familiar story of Pinocchio,Lies of Pis an action Souls-like game set in the dark, Belle Époque-inspired city of Krat. Once a beautiful city, Krat has become a living nightmare as deadly puppets run amok and a plague sweeps the land. Play as P, a puppet who must fight his way through the city on his unrelenting journey to find Geppetto and finally become human. Lies of P presents an elegant world filled with tension, deep combat and character customization systems, and a gripping story with interesting narrative choices where the more lies told, the more human P becomes. Just remember: in a world filled with lies, no one can be trusted…
Lies of P releases on 19th September 2023 and is available to pre-order now. Fans interested in learning more can follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, and Steam, or join the community on the official Discord server.
About Fireshine Games Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014 under the name Sold Out, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies.
About NEOWIZ
Established in 1997, NEOWIZ, Inc (KOSDAQ:095660) is a pioneer in social platforms and online games. As one of the leading game companies in Korea, the company has successfully published a wide variety of PC and mobile games since 2003. In recent years, the company has developed and published several wildly successful titles including; Brave Nine, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Lies of P, and DJMAX RESPECT V.
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Bone-Shattering Action from RGG StudioLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name™
Pre-Order Today to Receive the Legendary Fighter Pack
Sydney, Australia – 9th June 2023: SEGA® and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have revealed that the action-adventure brawler, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will release on 9th November, 2023 for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Pre-orders start today for 82.95AUD.
Watch the trailer online here
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name follows the story ofKazuma Kiryu, operating under the codename “Joryu.” Once a legendary yakuza, he faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding. Thrilling sub-missions will draw you into an epic showdown that unfolds the more you explore and enjoy Sotenbori and Yokohama.
ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE: Embark on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities.
ULTIMATE COMBAT WITH TWO HIGH-IMPACT FIGHTING STYLES: Dynamically switch between the Yakuza and Agent fighting styles in visceral melee combat. With the Yakuza style, strike fear into enemies by unleashing wildly aggressive moves powered by Kiryu’s unparalleled strength and flair. Or up the ante with the Agent style by delivering blows with absolute speed and precision, while using an array of high-tech gadgets like electrified bind wires to stun enemies then send them flying.
ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENT: Whether you’re brawling in the secret Battle Arena, singing a new karaoke song, enjoying a drink at the live-action cabaret club, or racing in the pocket circuit, the world offers a variety of immersive experiences.
Players who pre-order the game will receive access to the Legendary Fighter Pack, which introduces the following legendary yakuza to square off against in the Battle arena:
• Goro Majima – The Mad Dog of Shimano • Taiga Saejima – The Slayer of Eighteen • Daigo Dojima – 6th Chairman of the Tojo Clan
Can you leave the cage victorious?
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will release on 9 November, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. For more information visit: https://gaiden.sega.com/.
About SEGA of America, Inc.:
SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes and develops innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog™, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Crazy Taxi™, along with Atlus’ Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become an entertainment icon featured in several dozen games, TV series, movies, merchandise and more.SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.sega.com.
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New Trailer Showcases Kameo Fighter System, Character Reveals, and Story ElementsOriginal Music Track Debuted by Grammy-Nominated Artist ZHU
Sydney, Australia – June 9, 2023 – Warner Bros. Games today revealed the first gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, the latest installment in the acclaimed videogame franchise by award-winning NetherRealm Studios. The video showcases the dynamic in-game action through a variety of characters and bone-krushing kombat, while also spotlighting the new Kameo Fighter system which brings a unique roster of characters into the mix to assist during matches – all set against the backdrop of an original track entitled “Fatal (Mortal Kombat 1)” by Grammy-nominated artist ZHU.
The trailer also provides a fresh look at several legendary fighters, along with narrative hints about their backgrounds that offer a glimpse into what the Mortal Kombat 1 story holds. Liu Kang has restarted history by crafting a New Era for the sake of peace, while Mileena, twin sister of Kitana and rightful heir to Outworld’s throne, has been infected by a dreaded and lethal disease. Lin Kuei warriors and brothers Scorpion and Sub-Zero fight for the future of the clan, while Earthrealm champions Raiden and Kung Lao fight for family and honour. Johnny Cage, who is more concerned with staying relevant in the eyes of his fans, fights for his own vanity. The main roster is also joined by Kenshi Takahashi, who is on a quest to retrieve the revered sword, Sento, and restore his family’s name.
Additionally, the video features various Kameo Fighters, such as Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Sonya Blade, Kano, Goro, Kung Lao, Stryker, and Jackson “Jax” Briggs. Each Kameo Fighter is based on a klassic version of the character pulled from over 30 years of Mortal Kombat history and are shown performing offensive and support-based moves, including devastating Fatal Blows, brutal Fatalities, and defensive Breakers.
Mortal Kombat 1is scheduled to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) on Sept. 19, 2023. All Mortal Kombat 1 pre-orders will receive Shang Tsung as an in-game playable character, and those who pre-order the game for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S will also receive access to the Mortal Kombat 1 Pre-Order Beta, which will be available in August 2023.
Warner Bros. Games, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles. Additional information can be found at WBGames.com.
About NetherRealm Studios
NetherRealm Studios is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment, and the creator of the billion-dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold more than 80 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992. Additional information about NetherRealm Studios can be found at NetherRealm.com.
About ZHU
Over the years, Grammy-nominated musician and producer ZHU has earned acclaim for his forward-looking vision. His debut album, GENERATIONWHY, topped Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Albums chart and landed on the Billboard200, not to mention he’s had dozens of tracks hit the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. Most recently in May 2023, ZHU released his new single, “Revelations” to critical praise. The new track is just a preview of more music to come this year. But all of this success has never been the point – ZHU just wants to head to the dancefloor and dream up better worlds. Additional information about ZHU can be found at ZHUMusic.com.
