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.

Wishlist now on, Steam, PlayStation, Xbox Series S & X

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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.

For more on Teardown, visit TeardownGame.com, and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord.

About Tuxedo Labs

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 22^nd 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 11^th 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 22^nd June 2023.

Related Links

Official 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

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™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu.

About mod.io

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.

Press Release © 2023 Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.

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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.

Visit talosprinciple.com for more information.

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/ 

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Wishlist: http://ultrosgame.com/ 

About Hadoque:

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.

Official Website:  www.foamstarsgame.com

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

“PlayStation”, “PlayStation 5”, “PS5”, “PlayStation 4”, and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Latest installment in the million-selling Cat Quest series comes to PlayStation and Xbox Consoles, Nintendo Switch and PC Next Year

London (May 24, 2023) – Developer The Gentlebros and publisher Kepler Interactive today announced the return of an epic feline adventure in Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, the latest installment in the million-selling series coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam in 2024.

In Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, take on the role of a swashbuckling purrivateer as you embark across a 2.5D pirate-themed open world. In an archipelago swarming with pesky Pi-rats searching for the Northern Star – a long-lost mythical treasure – you’ll take to your very own ship to traverse the dangerous seas and seamlessly zip between the waves and the shore. Either as a solo adventurer, or alongside a friend in local co-op, the Purribean is filled with varied dungeons and paw-geous biomes to explore freely.

Check out the announcement trailer here:

From firing cannonballs to shooting elemental shells, your very own pirate ship will equip you with all the best pirate-worthy tools to defeat even the most furr-orocious foes. Back on land, master the game’s newly refined combat system to prevail over the Pi-rat hoards scurrying in every corner of the archipelago. With a litany of new weapons and spells to get your paws on, the game’s new weapon swapping mechanic will allow you to switch between weapons on the fly and create claw-some attack combos.

Prepare to set sail. Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean is set to launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam in 2024. For more information, visit: http://catquestgame.com/

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About The Gentlebros:

The Gentlebros is an award-winning studio Singapore-based studio and creators of the million-selling Cat Quest series across PC, consoles and mobile. Made up of game industry veterans, The Gentlebros aim to create worlds for people to have fun in. The next installment in the Cat Quest series, Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, is set to launch on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and PC (via STEAM) in 2024.

About Kepler Interactive: Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London.

LOS ANGELES – May 24, 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.

Starting today, players can acquire the new Legendary+ hero Bullet Dancer Colt, a Ranged type hero. This cool and collected gunslinger excels at avoiding status effects as well as damage. When disabled, she removes debuffs, grants Stealth, and a Damage Immunity effect to herself. When using her skill, she will receive extra Evade stats. Her Ultimate skill teleports her to the target and adds extra damage that ignores DEF, dealing equal damage to all enemies in a straight line ahead of the caster.

Additionally, the Celestial Tower is expanding with new difficulty added to the Normal level (up to lv. 60).

Several new events are now available for players to enjoy, including:

• Lucky&Punky! Check-in event (May 24 – June 14)
  • For 14 days, players can obtain rewards for checking in from May 24 through June 14
  • Rewards include Punky Star Coins, Pet Summon Tickets, Rubies(x1500), Pet Step Up Summon Tickets and more
• Lucky&Punky Event Coin Shop (May 24 – June 14)
  • Players can exchange Punky Star Coins obtained through various missions and the Lucky&Punky! Check-in event for multiple rewards at the event exchange shop.
  • Rewards include: Pet Fragment Chest+, Light Crystal Shards, Legendary+ Armor Selection Tickets, Mythic Upgrade Stones and more.
• Dance with Colt, Shoot & Loot (May 24 – June 7)
  • Players can acquire rewards from the Display Board with Lucky Star Bullets which are obtained from different missions.
  • Rewards include Mythic Upgrade Stones, Legendary Pet Summon Voucher Fragments, Pet Fragment Chest+, Light Crystal, Punky Star Coins and more.
• Lucky&Punky! Summon with Colt Event (May 24 – June 21)
  • Those who summon anything at the summon shop can get Punky Pet Coins in accordance with the accumulated number of summons. Players can get various rewards based on their acquired coins. This event will be especially useful to players in need of pets, as Legendary+ Pet summon items are available as rewards.
  • Rewards include: Pet Step Up Summon Tickets, Rubies, Legendary+ Pet Summon Voucher Fragments, Colt’s Punky Chests and more.

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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Who:
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.

What:
Tokyo-based parent company Marvelous Inc. will host their very first digital Marvelous Game Showcase, announcing new titles in active development coming to console and PC, including early first looks. Announcements will include new entries for popular, long-running franchises as well as all-new titles, with members from the respective development teams joining to share their thoughts on these works in progress.

When:
Thursday, May 25 – 23:00 BST / 00:00 CEST

Where:
Fans can watch the video, with English, French, Italian, Spanish or German subtitles, on the Marvelous Europe YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@marvelouseurope More information about Marvelous Europe can be found on the website at www.marvelouseurope.com or @marvelouseurope across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.