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Create Your Own Legend in Apogee’s Action-Adventure Dungeon Maker “Quest Master”

Demo coming soon to Steam, Early Access in Q3 2023

LAS VEGAS — June 7, 2023 — Quest Master, the dungeon-designing sandbox adventure from publisher Apogee Entertainment and developer Skydevilpalm, will deliver a robust toolset to build retro top-down dungeons on PC via Steam Early Access in Q3 2023, before arriving on Nintendo Switch alongside the 1.0 release, as revealed in the Guerrilla Collective showcase. Construct custom adventures in the upcoming demo coming soon to Steam for PC.

Craft a legendary journey from scratch with an intuitive level creator to make simple dungeons and overworld-connected quests in this faithful pixel art love letter to top-down action JRPG classics of yesteryear. Drag-and-drop dozens of themed design tiles onto a blank canvas to create lava-filled caverns, mountainous overworlds, grassy forests, desert dunes, and more. Provide instructions for the quest ahead or design an epic narrative full of placeable NPCs and customizable signs with a plethora of dialogue options.

When the masterpiece is complete, fearlessly charge into the world, ready to face belligerent bats, surly snakes, and nefarious skeletons. Keep enemies at a safe distance with a bow or bring them in for combat close with a precisely aimed hookshot. Master weapons and powerful magic, navigate user-created labyrinths, unlock doors and solve puzzles while defending against the dangers that lurk within. Guide progression with bodies of water and boulders that can only be traversed with a hammer or flippers.

The journey is as easy or as difficult as the creator wishes. Invent patience-testing experiences or entire quests with multiple biomes, bosses, and side missions. Place enemy spawn points in strategic locations to create challenging dungeons (that can lock upon entry!) before concocting the perfect puzzle with the ideal amount of flaming traps, levers, timed switches, and invisible chests.

Venture through bespoke labyrinths solo, or dungeon-crawl cooperatively with up to 3-player multiplayer sessions. Share created quests with others and try out worlds made by fellow designers online. Recreate classic levels from famous top-down action games of old, and craft adventures reminiscent of the 16-bit classics. 

Quest Master hands over the controls to the players to make whatever they want,” said Julian Creutz, Lead Developer of Quest Master. “The possibilities are endless, and we can’t wait to see all kinds of wacky dungeons and full-blown adventures players are able to come up with.”

To learn more and stay up to date follow @PlayQuestMaster and @Apogee_Ent on Twitter, subscribe to the Apogee Entertainment YouTube channel, and join the Discord servers of both Quest Master and Apogee Entertainment.

About Skydevilpalm

Skydevilpalm is a small development team based in Las Vegas. The team is involved with several projects from mobile games like Trigger Heroes and reimagining of the classic arcade title Q*bert, as well as being guest artists on the handcrafted platformer Super One More Jump on Switch, with Quest Master being their latest project of many.

About Apogee Entertainment

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

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

SEVEN KNIGHTS 2 SHINES BRIGHT WITH NEW LEGENDARY+ HERO, CHILD OF LIGHT PHINE

LOS ANGELES – June 7, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces a new update for the mobile RPG Seven Knights 2. New content and experiences are now available for all players to enjoy, including a new Legendary+ Hero, costumes, and several limited-time events.

Child of Light Phiné, a newly added Legendary+ Hero, joins the fight in the latest Seven Knights 2 update. She is a ranged support type, perfect for helping her friends on the battlefield. Her passive skill decreases Skill Gauge Recovery Rate to all in the same row while increasing the attack of all allies and Critical Damage in proportion to HP lost in the PvP field. This makes her an excellent addition to lineups that don’t rely on ultimates.

Phiné’s ultimate skill deals damage equal to a certain percentage of Attack that is distributed among all enemies within 6 meters around the target. It also recovers the HP of all allies by a certain percentage of the caster’s Max HP, making her a powerhouse healer, and perfect for keeping her allies up and running.

As part of this update, the Child of Destiny Phiné outfit will also be added for an alternate look. This sundress means she’ll be ready to keep your team healthy with superior healing skills.

Several new events are now available from June 7 through June 21, including:

  • Child of Light Phiné Release Celebration Check-In Event!: Players who log in to Seven Knights 2 for seven consecutive days will be rewarded with 3000 Rubies and 5000 Maps.
  • Phiné’s Hopeful Dessert Shop! Event: Using Phiné’s Cake rewarded in various quest rewards, players can craft various rewards, including Ultimate Legendary+ Equipment Set Selection Tickets, Forgotten Memory Pieces and more.
  • Summon with Phiné & Make Desserts! Special Event: Players can summon or transcend heroes at the summon shop. Additionally, players can also obtain Mythic Elixir, Outfit Tickets, Phiné’s Sweet Cakes and more.
  • Collect Phiné’s Delicious Sweet Cakes! Special Mission Event: Completing Field Exploration and earning final rewards from daily missions will have a chance to get Phiné’s Sweet Cakes in addition to normal rewards.

The official sequel to Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original and introduces beautiful open world gameplay. The story centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights, “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Stunning cinematics and graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4 will immerse players in this epic game story filled with unique characters and powerful bosses. Players can collect and develop their heroes and experience a new combat system with powerful ultimates and suppressors.

Seven Knights 2 is available now for download on Google Play, App Store and Windows PC (beta).

More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.

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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Marvelous Europe and Knights of Borria unleash a whirlwind of whimsical, wordy wizardry with Leximan, coming to Steam in 2024

Watch the announcement trailer and head over to Steam to play the Super Alpha Demo, only available for a week

London, U.K. – 7th June 2023 – Developer Knights of Borria and publisher Marvelous Europe today revealed Leximan, a wholesome narrative-adventure in a surprising modern-fantasy world, driven by bizarre characters, mystical word puzzles and hilarious minigames.

In Leximan, you’re lucky enough to be enrolled in the world’s most exclusive magic school: Academy Elementinia. Unfortunately, this is a world in which magic is a bit embarrassing… Still, you alone have the ability to use Leximancy, a hitherto unimaginable power driven by something as fascinating as it is enchanting: language. Years ago you caused THINGS to happen, and ever since then you’ve been banished to the school basement with the other failures — I mean ‘learners’ – but your life as a humble basement-wizard is abruptly interrupted as Academy Elementinia is attacked by someone with a baffling agenda and a huge set of fireballs. Now it’s time to become the outcast that saves the school. Or if you don’t vibe with heroics, at least cause some more THINGS to happen.

Feast your eyes on this marvelous announcement trailer:

Don your trusty hat, ready your lexicon and head over to Steam to figure out words, puzzles, and a bunch of minigames in the Super Alpha Demo of Leximan, available now for a limited time!

Embark on a brilliant adventure, using words and incompetence to solve bizarre problems and unravel a surprisingly wholesome story about embracing and empowering the real you while you bother a chaotic cast of characters, from potion witches and sweaty musclemancers, to a bombastic policewoman and a pyromancer who’s just fed up, to be honest. There are also hat goblins – give hats to the hat goblins, please and thank you.

Leximan is set to launch on Windows PC via Steam in 2024. For more information follow the Knights of Borria team on Twitter @borria or wishlist Leximan on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2017200/Leximan/

About Knights of Borria
Knights of Borria is an award-winning UK-based studio founded in 2020. Formed by three Falmouth University graduates, the Knights of Borria aim to create soulful, fun, and outright weird games.

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 beloved Story of Seasons 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.

My Time at Sandrock’s Official 1.0 Release Launches September 26

Prepare for the secrets and dangers ahead with the new “Shape Your Future” trailer!

PARIS June 7, 2023 — Focus Entertainment and Pathea Games are excited to announce that the official 1.0 launch of My Time at Sandrock will arrive on September 26, leaving PC early access after sixteen months of regular updates, improvements, bug fixing, playtesting and adding all types of content with special attention for its growing community’s requests. This sequel to the hit sandbox RPG My Time at Portia extends and elevates the wholesome experience in an engrossing post-apocalyptic open world filled with deep RPG progression and mechanics, engaging quests and charismatic characters.

To thank the My Time at Sandrock community for its incredible support, all early access players will be able to claim a special in-game item, with more details to come! Players can start their adventures now on PC via Steam Early Access and the Epic Games Store.

My Time at Sandrock takes you back to the fascinating world introduced in My Time at Portia, 300 years after the Day of Calamity destroyed most modern technologies. Your adventure starts when you become the newest Builder in Sandrock, a wild and rugged city-state in the heart of the desert. Technology was once thriving, but the community is now on the brink of collapse and awaits you to restore it to its former glory.

A thrilling narrative campaign within an absorbing open world!

Gather resources to build machines with your trusty tools, grow relationships with locals, and unlock new perks and abilities to improve your workflow, combat and more—all while defending Sandrock from monsters and saving the town from economic ruin!

Explore the vast deserts surrounding the town, diving into ruins to dig for Old World relics, seeking materials in hard-to-reach locations, or just relaxing. Experience a detailed story complete with hundreds of sidequests and over 30 all-new characters. Spend time getting to know the people of Sandrock, uncovering their backstories and making meaningful connections along the way.

And you won’t run out of fun any time soon on this adventure: the 1.0 PC launch will deliver the game’s much-anticipated multiplayer mode for free!

My Time at Sandrock is currently available on Steam Early Access and the Epic Games Store. The game will also release September 26 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Bilibili, and WeGame. It is expected to arrive on PlayStation 4 shortly after.

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Final Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event Unleashes Bonus Monster and Developer Retrospective

Bonus Monster and Developer Retrospective

London (June 7, 2023) During today’s Monster Hunter™ Rise: Sunbreak Developer Roundtable, Monster Hunter™ series Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and SunbreakDirector Yoshitake Suzuki provided a closer look at the Free Bonus Update arriving on June 8, 2023 for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, and was joined by Monster Hunter™ Rise director Yasunori Ichinose and took a fond look back at the last two years of development for Rise. The Free Bonus Update features the final monster coming to the massive expansion, Primordial Malzeno, a number of changes to armor augmentations and decorations, and challenging new Event Quests releasing through July 27. It was also announced that all the content from Title Updates 4, 5, and the Free Bonus Update will arrive as a single package for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation®5, and PlayStation®4 on August 24, 2023.

The story of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak was originally intended to end with the climactic clash of Kamura’s forces against Amatsu in Free Title Update 5, however, the Free Bonus Update concludes the age-old relationship between the Elder Dragon Malzeno and the Kingdom. Starting at Master Rank level 10, Primordial Malzeno brings new ferocious attacks and moves for hunters to contend with and offers victorious hunters parts for a unique new armor set and weapons. Following the launch of the Free Bonus Update on June 8, Event Quests boasting greater challenges and even more exciting rewards will continue to release until July 27. While no new Paid DLC will release with the Free Bonus Update, the existing DLC is being bundled in new themed sets at affordable prices. Players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 will be able to experience all content from Title Updates 4, 5, and the Bonus Update on August 24, 2023.

The remainder of the final Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event opened up to a developer roundtable discussing almost two years of Monster Hunter Rise and the Sunbreak expansion. In it, Tsujimoto and Suzuki were joined by Rise Director Yasunori Ichinose to discuss a wide range of topics, including how player feedback impacted the development team, their favorite characters and a thank you to the fans who have inspired them to constantly strive for new and exciting Monster Hunter experiences. With Monster Hunter celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, the trio looks forward to the series’ bright future.

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.

Rewrite every high-octane race from the 2023 season in F1 Manager 2023, accelerating on to PC and console on July 31

Purchase the Deluxe Edition to unlock the game four days early, and pre-order digitally now to receive three unique Exclusive Scenarios.

Cambridge, UK – 7 June 2023 – Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) announced today that F1® Manager 2023, the next instalment in the officially licensed Formula 1® management simulation series, will launch digitally on July 31 across PC, PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One, with a physical release for all console versions to follow. Players can gain access to the grid four days early with F1® Manager 2023: Deluxe Edition, which also features an Exclusive Scenarios Pack, giving fans unique challenges to tackle.

Returning to the pit-wall, players will experience the most authentic, comprehensive and dynamic F1® management experience to date as they stake out their spot as one of the all-time sporting greats on their own terms.

Players will relive key moments fromthe 2023 FIA Formula OneWorld Championship™ with the brand-new Race Replay mode, which features two unique types of scenarios. In Starting Grid, players will take control of a team of their choice in a full race which replicates the track conditions and grid positions from its real-world counterpart. Race Moments, meanwhile,will challenge fans to take control of a specific scenario part-way through the real Grand Prix, aiming to achieve a set objective before the chequered flag is waved, capturing key strategic calls from throughout a thrilling season. Following the conclusion of every gripping real-world race in the 2023 season, new Starting Grids and a Race Moment will be added to F1® Manager 2023,testing Team Principals from week to week as they establish their management credentials.

WATCH THE PRE-ORDER TRAILER NOW

F1® Manager 2023 brings every lap to life in a stunning broadcast-like visual representation, with drivers going wheel-to-wheel across six F1® Sprint events and all 23 circuits, including the brand-new Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Players can choose to watch the dramatic action unfold across multiple on-board and trackside cameras, plot their strategy from the updated 3D map, or immerse themselves in every heart-in-mouth overtake through the new visor cam.

Across every lap, the player’s decision making will be put to the test. Intense battles or a mistake will affect a driver’s confidence, a new system which guides players on the balance between risk and reward on-track. Fluctuating surface and carcass tyre temperatures will challenge Team Principals to react to changing ambient track conditions as they aim to deliver results for the board. Knowing when to push and when to play it safe is more important than ever before, with dramatic overtakes and corner collisions capturing the heightened emotions of every moment.

Fans will experience unprecedented control over every facet of their team’s development. The new Sporting Director provides the opportunity to train the team’s pit-crew to mitigate costly mistakes, while drivers now develop following their directed development focus, and players can look to the future with more certainty by scouting talent from the fully simulated F2™ and F3™ Championships, negotiating contracts for the following season to ensure multi-year success. Vital to improving pace across the course of a season is the development of new car parts, where a balance of considerations between performance, weight and cost will challenge players’ management skills. 

Players who want to be the first to leave the pitlane and expand their experience can do so with F1® Manager 2023: Deluxe Edition. Alongside accessing the game four days before launch, fans will also receive an additional 12 Exclusive Scenarios, split across Starting Grid and Race Moments. These will further test Team Principals, creating single race experiences which pose hypothetical challenges; what if there was rain in Bahrain? If every car was equal, who would win out? Deluxe Edition scenarios offer fans the opportunity to put some of the sport’s biggest questions to the test.

F1® Manager 2023 launches digitally on July 31 on PC, PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £44.99/$54.99/€54.99, with Deluxe Edition available at a suggested retail price of £54.99/$64.99/€64.99. F1® Manager 2023 will also be available physically on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One at a later date. Players can add to their immersion with three unique Race Moment scenarios when they pre-order the game digitally.

For more news and information about F1® Manager 2023:

Website: https://www.f1manager.com

About Frontier

Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of videos founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier primarily uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games for personal computers and videogame consoles. As well as self-publishing internally developed games, Frontier also publishes games developed by carefully selected partner studios under its Frontier Foundry games label.

About Formula 1®
Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™.

Formula 1® is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock.

The F1 logo, F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. All rights reserved.

Four upcoming Marvelous games to feature at BitSummit Let’s Go!! 2023

Marvelous Inc., Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games will showcase four upcoming titles at Japan’s largest indie game festival, BitSummit Let’s Go!!this July 14-16.

BitSummit Let’s Go!! 2023 will be hosted at the Miyako Messe, Kyoto. The Marvelous booth can be found in Exhibition Hall 2, 1F and visitors to the booth will receive a special paper fan on a first-come, first-served basis.

Attendees can look forward to seeing Touhou: New World, Cuisineer, Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun and Nova Antarctica. More information on the games can be found below.

Touhou: New World
Delve back into the world of Touhou in this bullet hell action-RPG adventure! The boundary between Gensokyo and the outside world has been breached, and it falls to Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame to discover why. Level up skills, forge new equipment, and explore Gensokyo to uncover the truth!

For more details please visit the Touhou: New World game page here.

Cuisineer
Cuisineer is a super cute and tasty roguelite-flavored dungeon crawler! Explore a lush world and defeat monsters with your trusty spatula and some boba tea, then gather delicious ingredients and bring them home to cook and serve at your restaurant!

For more details visit the Cuisineer Steam page here.

Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun
Set at the heart of a cataclysmic event in Edo Japan, Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun is an ultrafast Roguelite inspired by Japanese folklore. Unleash the power, speed and soul of the Ninja, using acrobatic jumping to move and attack.

For more details visit the Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun Steam page here.

Nova Antarctica
Survive Earth’s harshest conditions on a devastatingly beautiful journey shaped by the choices you make, the paths you take, and the stories you weave with the mysterious animals of Antarctica. For more details visit the Nova Antarctica Steam page here.

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.

Watch the Trailer for GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries

It’s payback time … see Merryweather Security and their corrupt killers for hire get what’s coming to them in the explosive new trailer for GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries — coming June 13 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Join up with expert pilot and gun-for-hire Charlie Reed to lead his new outfit — the Los Santos Angels — on a series of dangerous counter operations to disarm and disrupt the ruthless forces of Merryweather Security, with the chance for you and your friends to get rich along the way.

And stay tuned for even more info later this week, including details on how we’re continuing to build on and enhance the overall GTA Online experience with San Andreas Mercenaries.

FFXVI | Paws of Valisthea Cosplay Event

Loyal sidekicks unite in partnership with FINAL FANTASY XVI and RSPCA NSW 

‘Paws of Valisthea’ dog-friendly cosplay event at Sydney’s Darlo Bar on 17 June to mark the exciting new standalone title in the FINAL FANTASY franchise 

Sydney, 7 June 2023 – FINAL FANTASY® XVI is celebrating our beloved dog companions ahead of its official launch. Paws of Valisthea is a dog-friendly event that brings our favourite sidekicks together in Sydney’s Darlo Bar on Saturday 17th June. The event pays homage to FINAL FANTASY XVI’s loyal and fearless companion, Torgal, who bravely traverses the dark epic journey alongside the game’s human protagonist, Clive.

Bring along your pup to dress up in epic costumes inspired by the Eikons from FFXVI.

Bring, borrow or simply admire your favourite canines in costumes – Paws of Valisthea attendees take part in the fun and dress their dogs up as FINAL FANTASY XVI’s mythical Eikons, the mighty summon beasts that Clive, the protagonist, will face off against during his journey. Eikon costumes exclusively designed by MissTwisted will be available for canine guests to have their exclusive FINAL FANTASY XVI photograph taken.

Doggy treats and prizes to be won, including copies of the new FINAL FANTASY XVI game (upon release) and a PlayStation®5 console for best-dressed pup. The event will also give fans the opportunity to play FINAL FANTASY XVI ahead of its official release on 22 June.

For those humans still looking for their loyal sidekick, RSPCA NSW will be present with several adoptable rescue dogs available to meet and to accept donations. To continue celebrations and help support furry companions as they wait for their forever homes, a number of local Twitch streamers will be hosting charity livestreams of FINAL FANTASY XVI to help support the work of RSPCA NSW.

“Final Fantasy XVI is the fantastic new addition to this epic video game anthology that will delight existing fans, but also the perfect game for those who have never played a Final Fantasy. We’re really excited to see gamers on PlayStation 5 dive into the world of Valisthea, accompanied by their faithful canine companion: Torgal. It’s an exciting landmark for the series, as it’s the perfect game that anyone can jump into and start playing in their own style”, said Eric Folliot, Marketing Director, SQUARE ENIX. “We’re looking forward to seeing fans both old and new at launch dress up their furry best friends to become fearless Eikons!”

Summary details of Paws of Valisthea: 

  • Date and Time: Saturday 17 June | 10:00AM – 1:00PM 
  • Location: Darlo Bar, 306 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010 
  • Logistics: Bring, borrow or simply admire your favourite canines – attendees are encouraged to take part in the fun and dress up their dog coats and bandanas inspired by FINAL FANTASY XVI’s mythical Eikons, with the dog in the most creative (and comfortable!) accessories and their owner walking away with a FINAL FANTASY XVI prize-pack and PS5 console.  
  • To register interest: Please visit the Eventbrite page to register interest 

FINAL FANTASY XVI will be available for the PlayStation®5 console on 22nd June 2023. For more information on FINAL FANTASY XVI, please visit the official FINAL FANTASY XVI website: http://www.finalfantasyxvi.com

About FINAL FANTASY
For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved Role-Playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds rich stories, memorable characters and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 173 million units worldwide.
 
About Square Enix, Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes, and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 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 Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com  © 2023 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. LOGO & IMAGE ILLUSTRATION: ©2020 YOSHITAKA AMANO
FINAL FANTASY, the FINAL FANTASY XVI logo, DRAGON QUEST, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. “PlayStation” and “PS5” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

EXPLORERS BEWARE! ‘JUMANJI: WILD ADVENTURES’ LAUNCHING ON CONSOLES AND PC LATER THIS YEAR

THE JUMANJI DRUMS STRIKE AGAIN THIS NOVEMBER, IN THE LATEST VIDEO GAME BASED ON THE MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR FRANCHISE

Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, are pleased to announce Jumanji: Wild Adventures, the all new, officially licensed video game set in the world of the latest generation of Jumanji films. Players will return to the mysterious and dangerous land of Jumanji when the game launches on 3rd November 2023, for PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.

Watch the brand new reveal trailer

Jumanji: Wild Adventures reunites the world’s most heroic explorers in a hilarious and exciting multiplayer adventure. Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Ruby Roundhouse, Franklin “Mouse” Finbar and Professor Shelly Oberon are all back and ready to quest as they search for treasure beyond their wildest imaginations. Players will have to work together as they find themselves back in the vast world of Jumanji, where they will be tasked with finding The Jewel of Jumanji, a mysterious artefact that is the key to finding their way back home.

Featuring huge locations and formidable bosses, Jumanji: Wild Adventures is an all new, follow-up to Outright Games’ previous best selling title Jumanji: The Video Game. The game will be four times bigger, with a vast world to explore, including uncharted jungles, forgotten villages and icy mountains, even more deadly encounters and special items to unlock.

The playable rag-tag group of explorers all have hilarious personalities and totally unique strengths, as well as unlockable powers and abilities which players can use to customise their play. Players can choose to quest alone with solo play, or team up with 4-player local co-op to create the ultimate adventuring team. With fiendish puzzles and dangerous enemies awaiting all who dare to escape the jungle, Jumanji: Wild Adventures is played best with friendsand family.

Jumanji: Wild Adventures will be available to play from the 3rd November 2023 on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.

About Outright Games:

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licenses globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favourites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy.

For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com

About Sony Pictures Consumer Products

Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html

About Cradle Games

Cradle Games was funded in 2015 by veterans from Ubisoft and Activision with the goal to make high quality computer and console video games focused on fun and playing with friends. Cradle Games released their first original title in 2020; a challenging cosmic-horror split screen coop souls-like named Hellpoint.