With Final Fantasy XVI set to arrive in a little under a month Square Enix is going all out with a brand new launch trailer for the title as well as a slew of new screenshots. The trailer this time is called “Salvation” and shows players what they can expect when they begin their journey in Valisthea where the harsh circumstances faced by the Bearers, those born with the ability to cast magicks at will, and the truth that lays behind the Mothercrystals, long supposed to have bestowed blessings upon humanity.
For those who haven’t been following Final Fantasy XVI, it follows the journey of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix, Eikon of Fire. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon known as Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake. The new trailer can be found below while Final Fantasy XVI is set to be released exclusively on the PlayStation 5 on June 22nd.
Sydney, Australia – May 25, 2023 – Today, during the PlayStation® Showcase, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed® Mirage, the upcoming installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, will launch worldwide on October 12, 2023.
The new trailer follows Basim, guided by his fellow Hidden Ones, leveraging his tools and skills to track down and eliminate his targets. One of the most agile and resourceful Assassins in franchise history, Basim’s singular playstyle emphasises stealth and deadly assassination techniques, featuring new abilities such as the Assassin’s Focus, which allows him to mark and assassinate several enemies in a row. Additionally, the gameplay footage showcases the vibrant city of Baghdad, whose density and verticality provide plenty of opportunity for players to exploit Basim’s Parkour abilities and swiftly approach their objectives.
New Trailer Gives a Glimpse of Iconic Assassin’s Creed Gameplay
With development led* by Ubisoft Bordeaux, the studio behind the Wrath of the Druids expansion for Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is an homage to the series, and a particularly special tribute to the first Assassin’s Creed. Inviting players to immerse themselves in a magnificent ninth-century Baghdad at the peak of its Golden Age, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage offers a condensed, narrative-driven action-adventure experience with a modern take on the parkour, stealth, and assassinations gameplay elements that have defined the franchise for over fifteen years.
In this pivotal moment of History, players will become Basim Ibn Is’haq, a young thief with a mysterious past who joins the Hidden Ones in Alamut on a quest for answers. Basim will be voiced by two talented actors: Lee Madjoub for the VO and Eyad Nassar for the Arabic version, as Assassin’s Creed: Mirage is the first Assassin’s Creed game to release worldwide with full Arabic localisation, including text and voice. They are joining the incredible Mirage cast with Shohreh Aghdashloo, who will voice Roshan, Basim’s mentor in the Hidden ones.
Starting today, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage will be available for pre-order on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X | S and Xbox One, as well as on Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ to access the game at launch. Pre-orders are available for the Assassin’s Creed: Mirage standard edition, as well as the as the Assassin’s Creed Mirage Deluxe Edition and Collector’s Case**:
Fans who pre-order*** Assassin’s Creed Mirage will receive an exclusive bonus quest at launch called The Forty Thieves, where players will uncover the mysteries of Ali Baba’s legendary cave.
For more information about Assassin’s Creed Mirage, please visit assassinscreed.com.
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**Final content and release dates subject to change. Some features may not be available at launch. Content may be available for purchase and/or as giveaway(s) separately at Ubisoft’s sole discretion at any time.
***Pre-orders currently available from the Ubisoft Store and at select retailers, coming soon to Microsoft Store, PlayStation™ Store and the Epic Games Store.
About Assassin’s Creed
Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 200 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,739 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Players can unleash their inner animal with epic new features fit for a god
SEOUL – May 25, 2023 – Nexon’s mobile MMORTS GODSOME: Clash of Gods invites players to dive headfirst into the wild heart of the forest in its latest May update. With the addition of the Guild of Exotic Creatures, GODSOME fans can acquire worthwhile items for a steal from several unique animal visitors.
GODSOME: Clash of Gods – Game Introduction Video:
Players can charge into battle with godly new additions, including:
Guild of Exotic Creatures – After assembling the respective building, merchants will visit players’ Sacred Land at various times during the day to sell valuable items at a discounted price.
Weekly Attendance Rewards– New players will receive log-in rewards every day for a week, including “Freyja,” the legendary Norse goddess of beauty, Sunstone Hammers used to summon Gods and Speed Boosts for accelerated development.
Several Quality-of-Life Improvements– Players can appreciate various improvements to game effects, guides, menus and more.
About GODSOME: Clash of Gods
GODSOME: Clash of Gods is a new MMORTS mobile game developed by Nexon Games. It combines MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) and RTS (Real-Time Strategy) elements through which large numbers of players can interact and battle in a vast continent and at the same time control troops in real time to devise strategies and triumph in the battlefield. Players can choose one from seven different mythologies and develop their gods to lead them into battle.
GODSOME: Clash of Gods officially launched on Oct. 20 in select countries:
Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. This new MMORTS masterpiece by Nexon Games is available for both Android and iOS devices. More regions will be available soon.
GODSOME: Clash of Gods is available to download here.
Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.
Blood Will Run In Sequel To Critically-Acclaimed Cyberpunk Smash Hit
CALABASAS, Calif. – May 24th, 2023 – Leading video game publisher 505 Games and developer One More Level proudly announce one of the most hotly anticipated sequels of 2023, the first-person cyberpunk-action thriller Ghostrunner 2.
Set one year after the critically acclaimed sci-fi smash, Ghostrunner 2 sees cyber ninja protagonist Jack emerging from the deathtrap of Dharma Tower for the first time to explore the sprawling wasteland beyond. Featuring intense fast-paced-push-forward combat, and deeply challenging gameplay, the sequel promises to up the ante from the original in every conceivable way, including, for the first time, vehicular combat as Jack takes to the wastelands on his new motorcycle.
Bursting with new powers, upgradeable abilities, traversal mechanics, an expanded narrative, deeper world building, and devilish new enemies, Ghostrunner 2 is the ultimate power fantasy… every kill will be earned. Adapt to, and master the gameplay as only a cyber ninja would. Be under no illusion…. blood will run. Accompanied by a killer synthwave soundtrack, Ghostrunner 2 is released later in 2023.
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 smash-hit, fully destructible sandbox heist game makes its long-awaited console debut later this year
MALMÖ, Sweden – May 24, 2023 – Teardown, the best-selling, award-winning, fully destructible, voxel-based sandbox heist game developed by Tuxedo Labs, will launch on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year. Published by Saber Interactive, the critically-acclaimed PC game comes to consoles with a full 40-mission story campaign, the “Art Vandals” campaign expansion, special level challenges, Sandbox mode, and more. Console players will also have access to a curated collection of the community’s best mods from PC, as well as console-friendly UI and haptic feedback on PlayStation®5 DualSense controllers.
Winner of multiple awards, including Excellence in Design at the Independent Games Festival, with over one million copies sold on Steam, Teardown’s realistic physics and fully destructible, voxel-simulated, ray-traced world give players immense freedom to discover unique emergent gameplay solutions to nearly any challenge.
Plan and pull off the perfect heists almost any way you can imagine with an expanding arsenal of tools, plus anything else you can get your hands on. Bring down walls with vehicles, create shortcuts with explosives, stack objects to reach higher places, and much more – but be ready to improvise when everything goes haywire. Just don’t get caught!
Key Features
Plan and execute the perfect heists with emergent, physics-based gameplay, fully destructible voxel environments, and realistic simulations for debris, fire, water and more.
Create your own unique solutions to any challenge with a range of tools, including sledgehammers, blow torches, explosives and more, plus vehicles like cars, excavators, loaders, plows and cranes.
Full story campaign and expansion: Take on 40 missions of escalating stakes in the main campaign, plus even more action in the bonus “Art Vandals” expansion.
Sandbox mode: Play around with unlimited resources and an abundance of vehicles. Spawn in objects and experiment with your full set of tools. No pressure, just pleasure.
Curated mods: Discover new maps, scenarios, mini-games, tools, vehicles and other creations with a curated collection of the community’s best mods at your fingertips.
Enhanced for consoles: Experience haptic feedback on PlayStation®5 DualSense controllers and revamped UI for greater ease of use on consoles.
Tuxedo Labs is a tech-driven game studio in Malmö, Sweden. We are a small team of seasoned game developers creating innovative and unique games based on new technologies. Our mission is to push the limits in both game technology, interactivity and gameplay. To achieve that, we create our own tools and game engines, like it used to be. Our first game, Teardown, is based on groundbreaking voxel technology combined with destruction physics and ray tracing. Tuxedo Labs is a standalone entity under Saber Interactive, an Embracer Group company. https://www.tuxedolabs.com
About Saber Interactive
An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, World War Z, SnowRunner and Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered and many others.
Trailer Debuts at PlayStation Showcase Event Ahead of June 22 Release
SYDNEY (25th May 2023) – During today’s PlayStation®5 Showcase, Square Enix Ltd. revealed the launch trailer for FINAL FANTASY®XVI, the highly anticipated action-RPG which is the latest standalone entry in the FINAL FANTASY franchise, launching globally for PlayStation®5 (PS5™) consoles on 22nd June 2023. Titled “SALVATION,” the trailer sets the stage for what players can expect when they step into Valisthea next month, where we see the harsh circumstances faced by the Bearers, those born with the ability to cast magicks at will, and we see the truth that lies behind the Mothercrystals, long supposed to have bestowed blessings upon humanity. The new trailer also offers a glimpse of the first steps of Clive Rosfield, the protagonist of the game, as he and his allies fight to take back control of their fate.
The official FINAL FANTASY XVI trailer, “SALVATION” is available at:
FINAL FANTASY XVI introduces players to an all-new story in the FINAL FANTASY universe, an epic dark fantasy that takes place in the realm of Valisthea – a land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, and where peace falters as the spread of the Blight threatens to destroy their dominions. The fate of the land is decided by the Eikons, mighty summoned beasts and their Dominants, men and women who have been blessed with the ability to call upon and wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix, Eikon of Fire. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon known as Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.
Additionally, fans should be sure to tune into a FINAL FANTASY XVI Pre-Launch Celebration Livestream on the official Square Enix Twitch channel on 11th June. More information to follow on the official FINAL FANTASY XVI Twitter account.
FINAL FANTASY XVI will be available for the PlayStation®5 console on 22nd June 2023.
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.
Open Beta Test coming right before launch and post-launch support detailed
Bandai Namco Europe and Limbic Entertainment announce they are partnering with mod.io to offer a cross-platform user-generated content (UGC) sharing platform to players for the upcoming Park Beyond. mod.io will make its debut in the game in August 2023.
mod.io is a cross-platform UGC solution powering over 150 games’ User Generated Conten for players on PC and consoles. Whether it be full parks, buildings or any other kind of creations, players of Park Beyond will be able to share them and download creations from others directly in game or through impossify.com.
“Historically, games like Park Beyond have nurtured remarkable creator communities. In collaboration with Bandai Namco Europe and Limbic Entertainment, our goal is to expand the reach of user-generated content to a broader audience, encompassing both PC and console players. We are thrilled to join with Bandai Namco and Limbic Entertainment, as well as their creator community, in our pursuit of making UGC support universally accessible for their players.” said Scott Reismanis, CEO and Co-founder of mod.io.
“Park Beyond’s purpose is to allow players to make their childhood dreams a reality. At Limbic Entertainment we think that dreams are meant to be shared. Our goal is to allow as many people as possible to offer the world their most beautiful memories, it was clear that we wanted a cross-platform UGC solution. Thus, working with mod.io, which has a proven track record on several well-known games, was an obvious choice. We can’t wait to see what our community will create in Park Beyond and share with mod.io.” said Lionel Lovisa, General Studio Manager at Limbic Entertainment.
To ensure perfectly set up services, all mod.io’s features for the game will be implemented in August 2023.
Crazy content will also come from the Park Beyond team with DLCs as part of the Season Pass, as well as free DLCs starting from the release of the game. From this August, players can expect fantastic new theme, 3 new entertainers, prefabs, 50+ scenery items, making their parks even more unique. September will bring two new modules for coaster creation, followed this fall with the introduction of challenge maps for expert park managers to tackle. And of course, the holiday seasons will bring some free content; players can look forward to pirates dropping anchor in their park. In between and after, Park Beyond will welcome more unannounced content for players to let their creativity loose and spend countless hours playing.
Finally, after the Closed Beta Test in May and gaining valuable feedback from players, Park Beyond will run an Open Beta Test from June 7th to June 16th. This will be the last chance to experience Park Beyond before release and get the Golden Omnicar, the Beta participation bonus.
Park Beyond will release on June 16th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.
Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.
mod.io is the leading user-generated content (UGC) solution for game studios and publishers. Available on 11 game systems and stores. Since launching in 2018, mod.io has delivered over half a billion downloads of nearly two million pieces of user-generated content. Live in more than 150 games, official UGC support is enabled across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile, and VR.
Croteam and Devolver Digital are proud to announce The Talos Principle 2, the long-awaited sequel to 2014’s smash hit philosophical puzzler.
Coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X in 2023, The Talos Principle 2 greatly expands on the beloved original with more mind-bending puzzles to solve, new puzzle mechanics, a richer storyline, more secrets to uncover, and the biggest, weirdest world Croteam has ever built.
Set in a distant future where humankind has long been extinct, human culture lives on through interminable robots made in our image. Embarking on a quest to investigate a mysterious megastructure, you will be confronted with questions about the nature of the cosmos, faith versus reason, and the fear of repeating humankind’s mistakes.
Familiar puzzles will return in The Talos Principle 2, accompanied by unique new gameplay including mind transference and gravity manipulation. There’s also a deep character-driven story with multiple endings to lose yourself in, and a series of strange, stunningly beautiful environments to explore—including a city on the brink of a paradigm shift and an island holding the keys to the future.
The Talos Principle 2 is the biggest, most ambitious, most thought-provoking game Croteam has made yet, and you can play it later this year.
Devastate ethereal enemies and enter a vast alien realm bursting with art from El Huervo
LONDON (May 24, 2023) – Sweden-based developer Hadoque today unveiled their debut psychedelic delight, ULTROS, during the PlayStation Showcase. A mystical, action-packed loop-based adventure brought to life with an engrossing soundtrack and otherworldly artwork from the world-renowned artist El Huervo (Hotline Miami series),ULTROS launches as a PlayStation console exclusive and on PC via Steam in 2024.
Check out the announcement trailer here:
ULTROS throws players into a Metroidvania-style, lush, alien landscape brimming with life. Explore the cosmic mysteries held within the world of The Sarcophagus to uncover brutal and bloodthirsty lifeforms along with a vast verdure of exotic flora. Hack apart monstrous creatures in daring, blade-based combat, and cultivate a bursting green network. In this world, death does not spell the end, as The Sarcophagus’ strange powers and the demonic being that resides within will send players into a time loop upon their demise.
As you descend the depths of the ecosystem, loop by loop, and grow to understand the world, you soon realize that only those curious and fearless enough will have what it takes to master the skills needed to break the cycle of life and death that lies within.
Against the backdrop of eccentric art and an enchanting soundscape, the rich world of ULTROS is filled with secrets, inviting players to discover everything it holds.
Will you break the cycle and deliver the demon? ULTROS launches in 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam. For more information, visit: http://ultrosgame.com/
From the far reaches of Sweden — spread over Gothenburg, Malmö, and Stockholm— Hadoque is the forge where our skills and interests fused to sculpt ULTROS. Some of us have known each other and created games side by side for more than ten years. Others are crossing paths for the very first time. The team members of Hadoque have worked on titles such as Hotline Miami, the SteamWorld-series, Fe, Stick It To The Man, Magicka, Toca Life, Else:Heartbreak, Kenshō, and Populous Run.
First trailer showcases how players will use foam to attack, build and defend
SYDNEY (May 25, 2023)– Revealed as part of the PlayStation Showcase digital livestream, hosted by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Square Enix Ltd., announced FOAMSTARS, a new four-on-four online shooter for PlayStation®5 (PS5™) and PlayStation®4 (PS4™). The announcement trailer showcases a variety of the title’s colorful characters engaging in foam-to-foam combat in battle arenas.
Watch the announcement trailer
In this game, foam is the ultimate resource. It can be used in multiple ways: To create slippery surfaces that players can use to surf around the arena at high speed; to build terrain, helping players defend from enemy attacks or creating high vantage points to take out opponents; and finally, to foam up the opposition and win the match.
The FOAMSTARS development team will share more details about the game in the near future, so please stay tuned.
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.
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