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THE LEGEND IS ALIVE! LIVE A LIVE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PLAYSTATION 4, PLAYSTATION 5, AND PC

Philip Federico
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20% Off Limited Time Introductory Offer Available on STEAM

SYDNEY (1st May 2023) – SQUARE ENIX have announced that award-winning HD-2D RPG, LIVE A LIVE is now available on the PlayStation5 (PS5) console, the PlayStation4 (PS4) console† and PC via STEAM. Previously released as a new HD-2D remake to critical acclaim on the Nintendo Switch system last year, LIVE A LIVE is a story-driven HD-2D RPG from Team Asano, highly regarded for OCTOPATH TRAVELER, BRAVELY DEFAULT II and TRIANGLE STRATEGY.  

Watch the LIVE A LIVE | PS5, PS4, Steam Launch Trailer here.

LIVE A LIVE offers players the freedom to explore eight different stories with eight different characters, each set within different time periods spanning from a pre-historic era to the Wild West, and more. In addition to a unique and highly strategic battle system referred to as “checker battle system”, players can also enjoy mastering a wide variety of different gameplay mechanics in each chapter, such as stealth, suspense and trap placement. Players will also be able to tailor their gameplay adventure to their preference; the episodic story format gives players the freedom to complete each chapter from start to finish in any order they choose, or even play through a little of each chapter in parallel at the same time.

Produced by Takashi Tokita (CHRONO TRIGGER and FINAL FANTASY IV), the director of the original version, LIVE A LIVE has been revitalised using HD-2D technology that blends the nostalgia of pixel art with modern graphics, offering a classic RPG gameplay experience with updated visuals on both PS4, PS5 and PC. Players can also look forward to a rearranged version of the game’s soundtrack which has been recreated under the supervision of LIVE A LIVE’s original composer, Yoko Shimomura (FINAL FANTASY XV, The KINGDOM HEARTS Series).

A free playable demo is available to download from the PlayStation Store and STEAM. In the LIVE A LIVE demo, players will be able to play the opening sections of three of the eight stories in the game: The Wild West, Twilight of Edo Japan, and The Distant Future. Upon purchase, PlayStation and STEAM* players will also be able to carry over their saved progress to the full version of the game**, allowing them to continue their gameplay experience from where they left off when the game launches.

LIVE A LIVE is now available digitally on the PlayStation 5 console, the PlayStation 4 console and PC via STEAM. Upon purchase via PlayStation Store, players will receive a purchase bonus which includes a PlayStation 4 theme***.  Upon purchase via STEAM, players will receive a wallpaper for PC. A 20% off introductory offer will also be available to STEAM players who purchase the game before May 11, 2023. 

To learn more about LIVE A LIVE, visit: https://www.square-enix-games.com/games/live-a-live.

Cross buy feature is applicable to the PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5 version of the game.

Save data from the PlayStation 4 main game can be transferred to PlayStation 5 main game via Options Menu on the title screen. Save data from the PlayStation 5 main game cannot be transferred to PlayStation 4 main game.

STEAM players must turn on the Steam Cloud feature in Steam settings before playing the LIVE A LIVE STEAM demo in order to carry over saved demo data to main game.

** LIVE A LIVE Demo saved data can only be carried over on the same platform.

***Those who purchased the PlayStation 5 version will also receive the PlayStation 4 theme.

Related Links:

Official Website: https://www.square-enix-games.com/games/live-a-live

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 

Process of Elimination Review

Travis Bruno
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Process of Elimination Review

Process of Elimination

Developer: Nippon Ichi Software
Publisher: NIS America
Platforms: Switch, PlayStation 4 (Reviewed)
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $49.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

When it comes to developing a mystery game, having players solve various puzzles, answer questions, and try and deduce the true culprit from evidence have come in many different forms over the years but few, if any, have ever taken Nippon Ichi Software’s approach to the genre. With NIS opting to create their own brand new murder mystery game, the team has fallen back on the type of genre they are most familiar with, strategy RPGs. With Process of Elimination looking to blend SPRG gameplay with visual novel storytelling, is this mystery one that can be solved or is this strange combination too much for even the greatest detective?

Story

The serial killer known as the Quartering Duke has been terrorizing the populace as they publicly broadcast their murders with over a hundred victims to their name. With normal police having no luck in tracking the killer down, it is up to the illustrious Detective Alliance to try and solve the case. Wato Hojo is an unskilled detective that has spent more time cleaning his mentor’s office than actually tracking down clues but he soon finds himself recruited into the elite group of detectives and whisked away to their headquarters on the secluded island of Morgue.

Every detective that is a member of the alliance does so under a codename that best matches their investigation or personality style, such as Rowdy, Booky, or Techie, with their true names being hidden from one another for a number of reasons. With Wato appearing amongst the group with little explanation and no investigation history, he quickly finds himself deemed the “Incompetent Detective.” While this codename may be bad, things are far worse than anyone can imagine as the few assembled detectives find that not only have a large number of their team been murdered upon their arrival to the island, but the most prestigious of them all has gone missing. With it quickly becoming evident that a traitor is amongst the group, the Detective Alliance must discover the truth behind the Quartering Duke before it is too late and with Wato’s skills at handling the group, they may just have a chance.

Although Process of Elimination may take a little bit to get going, it hooks players quickly thanks to the interesting personalities of the colorful detectives that make up the Detective Alliance and only gets more interesting once the story begins to develop and the numerous mysteries come to light. This includes a number of rather shocking twists and reveals that will have players eager for the other proverbial shoe to drop, even if it takes hours to do so. As players progress through the game they will need to uncover how certain events transpired as well as how they might be tied into the Quartering Duke with a number of entertaining and gruesome cases that must be solved and some truly unique twists on familiar concepts. There is nothing better than slowly uncovering how something happened and putting two and two together. Of course, since this is a mystery game with very little in the way of deviation, once players complete the game once and uncover the mysteries there isn’t too much to come back for in the main storyline, especially since the ending itself feels a bit lackluster, however there are some new pieces of content, Residual Thoughts, that are mostly only accessible the second time through the game that not only provides a lot of extra context for certain events but also takes advantage of Process of Elimination’s greatest strength, it’s characters.

The detectives that make up the cast of Process of Elimination are a true delight, thanks in part to some incredibly well done localization by the NIS America staff that has handled the intricacies of the cast quite well with their English translation here. Despite the fact that most characters’ personalities are simple enough to derive from their names, watching this eclectic group of sleuths interact with one another is a constant delight throughout the game, be it them quarreling during a tense moment or having plenty of light banter during the game’s many moments of downtime. It is a bit of a shame that quite a bit of backstory and narrative about a lot of the cast is hidden away in profiles or collectables, especially since revealing this information often paints a far more elaborate picture about what is happening on the island and how this group of detectives are intertwined with the machinations of the Quartering Duke. 

Gameplay

When Process of Elimination is described as being a mystery visual novel with strategy RPG elements it must be said that the balance between these two elements is rather extreme with the visual novel portions easily taking up 85% of the game while actual puzzle solving with the game’s investigation mechanics takes up the remaining 15%. In fact, players will spend over an hour and a half before even touching upon the gameplay elements before having an even longer visual novel section between the first and second chapter. This isn’t too much of a negative since, as mentioned before, the character dynamics and interactions are wonderful but it would be nice to see a bit better balance in this regard, even utilizing small sections of gameplay to handle scenes that are otherwise done through text.

That being said, once players need to investigate a crime, they will actually be given control of nearly every detective on the case with the detectives having their own choice of action that players will then “intervene” with orders of their own. Every map takes place on a grid system with each detective having their own unique stats regarding movement, inspection, assistance, inference, and analyzation though players can use a Map Move system to move a detective anywhere on the map at the cost of them taking no other action that turn. Every map that players must investigate has certain mystery points that contain clues to the mystery and these locations must be analyzed by detectives capable enough to deduce the clue, either solo or as a team. For example, Foodie may not have enough skill to identify something on her own but pairing up with Doleful will provide enough points to reveal the clue.

Some of these clues then must be analyzed by the team, with Techie often being the best around at identifying how exactly the clue plays into the mystery. With the exception of characters moved with map movement, characters can often move and take an action during one turn and players can even opt to take “preliminary investigations” to trigger certain commands early before choosing to move or making another action afterwards. While simple at its core, there are some extra little mechanics here and there that  make investigations a bit more interesting. These involve optional keywords that are often placed away from required locations that reveal more information about the world and characters as well as the fact that players will need to complete investigations within a certain period of time or instantly fail. Along with this time limit players will need to pay close attention to various clues and how some events play out during investigations as there is a multiple choice quiz after every one that goes over the clues, with players needing to build trust with correct answers to get the best result. 

While the game will initially hold the player’s hand a bit during investigations they will quickly find themselves able to do things on their own and often tackling most obstacles as they see fit, though players will need to be careful as later locations can involve dangerous traps that will immediately end the game or feature other difficult challenges. These sudden deaths, combined with the length of some investigations and how simple a lot of the mechanics are, make it incredibly strange that there is no way to actually save during these gameplay moments as the only place to save is during visual novel segments.

Visuals & Audio

With Nippon Ichi Software being the team behind Process of Elimination players should already know they are in for something of a treat as the character portraits are handled exceptionally well with a fitting art style for a visual novel such as this. The unique designs for all of the cast, including Armor, have a wide range of expressions and the game also has a large number of fairly detailed CG scenes as well. This level of detail is unfortunately lost a bit during gameplay where characters are relegated to something akin to board game pieces that vaguely resemble their character outside of interactions and analysis screens that, once again, slip into visual novel format.

With the amount of dialogue in Process of Elimination it comes as no surprise that this fully voiced visual novel has been released in the West with only the original Japanese voice track, especially since the voice actors all portray their characters’ personalities wonderfully and thankfully the English localization is handled quite well. The soundtrack features a number of fitting tracks though a bit more variety may have been nice during some of the longer visual novel segments.

Overall

Process of Elimination tells a great detective story with some outstanding twists that are both surprising and rather brilliant in how they are handled in the grander mystery, even if there are some elements that could be better explored. With an excellent cast of characters serving as the initial hook, players will find themselves eager to find out what happens next, even if the gameplay as actual detectives is rather simple and takes a backseat to the visual novel elements.

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Pixel Pulps Paranormal Anthology Continues with Varney Lake Today on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox

Philip Federico
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The tale started in ‘Mothmen 1966’ continues with ‘Varney Lake’ Launch and ‘Bahnsen Knights’ Demo

VANCOUVER, Canada — April 28, 2023 — Varney Lake, the second visual novel in a series inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and ‘80s home computer graphics from developer LCB Game Studio and publisher Chorus Worldwide, investigates a vampiric tale today on PC and Mac via Steam, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Get a taste of the next entry in the Pixel Pulps Anthology, Bahnsen Knights, with a demo included with Varney Lake.

This second entry in the Pixel Pulps Anthology following  paranormal investigator Lou Hill, Varney Lake finds him investigating the story of a supposed vampire encounter in 1954. Jimmy and Christine have murky memories of their childhood vacation where they claim to have met a vampire. Their friend Doug, who was with them, has long since gone missing. Lou Hill must follow the tracks of aged recollections to deduce macabre truths and discover Doug’s fate.

Get to the bottom of these mysteries by setting up camp and navigating the surrounding wilderness via choice-based gameplay seamlessly affecting a branching interactive fiction. Meet a neighboring vampire with a mysterious wound and carefully handle tense scenarios by solving accessible puzzles. Uncover the paranormal investigator’s veiled past in a dual-timeline story inspired by books with choices and branching narratives. Sink into a gripping tale of time and terror as the reality behind Doug’s disappearance comes to light.

After concluding Varney Lake, play the exclusive demo for Bahnsen Knights, the next upcoming Pixel Pulps title, coming to PC via Steam, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch this Q4 2023. Put on the gumshoes of undercover agent Boulder and follow a doomsday cult as they go on ‘route exorcisms’ while biblical storms rip across the country. Uncover why Lou Hill found himself locked in a trunk by the cult in novelist Nico Saraintaris and artist Fernando Martinez Ruppel’s distinct written and visual style.

“Nico and Fer really nailed a new look for horror here,” said Shintaro Kanaoya, founder and CEO of Chorus Worldwide. “Mothmen 1966 stores a lot of its terror in the dark unknown, but with Varney Lake they’ve made horror bright with intrigue, and they truly nail what feels like the end of the world in Bahnsen Knights. We can’t wait for you to see the surprises they have in store.”

“The Pixel Pulps Anthology allows us to explore our many influences and taste in horror,” said Nico Saraintaris, writer and co-founder of LCB Game Studio. “Mothmen 1966, Varney Lake, and Bahnsen Knights all tell their own stories, but share multiple threads of connective tissue.”

Varney Lake is available today on PC and Mac via Steam, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch for $9.99 / €8.99 / £8.49 with support for English, Spanish, German, French, and Japanese languages. Varney Lake also includes a demo for Bahnsen Knights, with the full version arriving Q4 2023 on on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

For more information, join LCB Game Studio’s Discord, follow LCB Game Studio and Chorus Worldwide on Twitter, check out the PC demo on the official Varney Lake Steam page, and visit Chorus Worldwide’s website.

About LCB Game Studio

Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, LCB Game Studio was formed by novelist Nico Saraintaris and artist Fernando Martinez. The pair first met in 2012 while working on literary projects, forming their own book publishing house known as Literatura Clase B. Since then, they’ve collaborated on short stories, illustrated novels, video games, comics, and non-traditional narrative experiments. Now, Saraintaris and Martinez are creating “Pixel Pulps,” a fusion of fast-paced writing and stunning illustration inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and 80s home computer graphics. 

About Chorus Worldwide

Chorus Worldwide is a global publisher composed of gaming veterans with experience at world-renowned companies including Microsoft, Supermassive Games, and Electronic Arts. Originally created to guide indie developers into the rapidly growing Asian markets, Chorus now works with talented developers across the world, including Argentina, Indonesia, and Malaysia, finding huge success in titles like the acclaimed Coffee Talk, and the Asian releases of The Room and The Room Two.

Honkai: Star Rail – Gameplay

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Honkai: Star Rail – Gameplay

When the destructive Antimatter Legion assaults the space station, two mysterious warriors battle in search of our nameless hero only to revive her and leave her to the crew of the Astral Express to help her out. Watch as we play through the tutorials, try our luck with a few pulls, and take on a powerful foe.

Honkai: Star Rail is a new HoYoverse space fantasy RPG. Hop aboard the Astral Express and experience the galaxy’s infinite wonders filled with adventure and thrills. Players will meet new companions across various worlds and maybe even run into some familiar faces. Overcome the struggles together caused by Stellaron and unravel the hidden truths behind it! May this journey lead us starward!

Honkai: Star Rail
Developer: Hoyoverse
Publisher: Hoyoverse
Platform: Windows, PlayStation (coming soon), iOS/Android
Release Date: April 26, 2023
Price: FREE

Available now – https://hsr.hoyoverse.com/

Summary:

Recommended – “Although the gacha rates may be terrible, Honkai Star Rail offers great turn-based RPG combat with plenty of strategy that players can make use of with even 4* characters. Combine this with an interesting sci-fi storyline and this title has the makings to be the next hot gacha.”

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KOEI TECMO’s Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty total users exceeds 3.8 million and sells over 1 million units worldwide!

Philip Federico
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Chinese Martial Arts Thriller Off to a Hot Start Following Popular Demo

Hertfordshire, 28th April 2023 — Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA are proud to announce that their dark Three Kingdoms action RPG, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, has achieved sales of over 1 million units worldwide! Total sales are a combination of both physical and digital units across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via Windows and Steam®. In addition, the total number of players including Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass has now exceeded 3.8 million!

Developed by Team NINJA, the studio behind the popular Nioh series – which has already sold more than 7 million units worldwide – Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s original story takes place during the Later Han Dynasty andfeatures a Three Kingdoms overwhelmed by chaos and destruction. With an imperial dynasty on the verge of collapse, it’s up to a nameless militia solder to battle through adversity while fighting for survival in the turbulence of a land plagued by demons and overrun by some of history’s most powerful and intimidating warriors, including Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Jian. To overcome the odds, players will need to awaken their inner strength by mastering the fluid swordplay of the Chinese martial arts, cast Wizardry spells based on the Five Phases (elements), and even summon Divine Beasts as they attempt to unravel the conspiracy surrounding a mysterious and powerful elixir.

In addition to a series of free updates, a selection of upcoming DLC packs will be available to purchase in the coming months. The “Battle of Zhongyuan” DLC pack is scheduled to hit in June, with two more special DLC packs ready to follow.

For more information on Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, visit the official site, ‘Like’ us on Facebook, Join us on the KOEI TECMO Europe Discord server, Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @koeitecmoeurope or @WoLongOfficial.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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NEXON’S BLUE ARCHIVE UPDATE ADDS NEW EVENT STORY, “GET SET, GO!”

Philip Federico
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Highlights:

  • Various stories unfold in the high-profile competitive event, Kivotos Halo Festival
  • New students Yuuka (Track), Mari (Track) and Hasumi (Track) added
  • New Total Assault raid boss, Goz added

NEXON Korea Corp. (CEO: Jung-Hun Lee) announced on Wednesday, April 26, the addition of the latest event story, “Get Set, Go!,” to Blue Archive, the subculture game developed by their subsidiary company Nexon Games (CEO: Yong-Hyun Park).

In this event story, players will learn about the expectations, goals and struggles of the students participating in the highly anticipated Kivotos Halo Festival. Alongside the story, the Dice Race event will also be available. By using dice to move around the track, players can acquire Eligma, Hasumi (Track)’s Eleph and various other rewards.

Three new students will be included in the update as well. Yuuka (Track) is a Mystic Striker from Millennium. When using her EX Skill, she moves to the targeted location and gains a barrier proportional to her healing. She also summons a flag at that location, moving three allies to that flag and provides a barrier proportional to her healing. Mari (Track) is a Mystic Striker from Trinity General School whose EX Skill restores the HP of allies, excluding herself, in a circular area proportional to her healing.

Hasumi (Track) is a Striker from Trinity General School who can be obtained from the event itself. Her EX Skill deals damage to a single enemy proportional to her ATK. This damage can be increased by 30% per Cost by spending up to two additional Costs.

Goz, a new Total Assault raid boss, will also be added. Goz is a one-animatronic show in the theme park, Slumpia. Goz’s large health pool and trickster nature will require a strategic approach to overcome.

Nexon will give 1,200 Pyroxenes and one 10-Recruitment Ticket as rewards to all players who pre-registered for the event. Nexon is also holding a special login event called “Cheer On! Arona’s Special Bonus!” to celebrate the update. Available until Tuesday, May 16, players who log in to the game will receive a daily reward of 100 Pyroxenes as well as a 3-Star Field Day Rest Tent bonus reward on the seventh day.

For more information about the “Get Set, Go!” event, please visit official Blue Archive communities.

  • Blue Archive Official Forum: [LINK]
  • Get Set, Go! Kivotos Halo Festival! Event PV: [LINK]
  • Blue Archive Official Discord: [LINK]
  • Blue Archive Official Twitter: [LINK]
  • Blue Archive Official Facebook: [LINK]

About NEXON Co., Ltd. https://company.nexon.co.jp/en/

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.

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The Warhammer 40,000 Universe Smashes into World of Tanks Modern Armor for the Latest Season, Gladiators

Philip Federico
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Rolling into the battle for the first time ever comes the console-exclusive Leman Russ tank!

April 27, 2023 — A conflict of cosmic scale begins, as the action of Warhammer 40,000 collides with World of Tanks Modern Armor as a special part of the current epic season, Gladiators.

During this Imperium-sized event, players can get five new Premium tanks inspired by the Warhammer 40,000 universe, two new 3D Hero Commanders (Volusad Thassius of the Ultramarines and Patricia Laserian of the Sisters of Battle), and six new 2D Standard Commanders. 

All of this sets the stage for a month-long, two-stage challenge against both the forces of Chaos and the Orks. The Warhammer 40,000 event roars into action on May 2 and runs until June 6, 2023.

Triumphantly making its debut in World of Tanks Modern Armor is the Leman Russ heavy tank, a monstrous slab of mechanized armor built exclusively – for console. Named for the Primarch of the Space Wolves Legion, the Leman Russ heavy tank for console was conceived and implemented in full cooperation with Games Workshop.

In a massive two-stage community event, tankers will align themselves with either the Space Marines or the Sisters of Battle, with the option to change to the other side for the second stage. From there they can join forces with other players around the globe to fight the Orks and the forces of Chaos. Destroying the Orks will make the Ork content available to all users (for purchase or as rewards); the same mechanic will apply to the Chaos forces and their in-game content.

Directing the voice-overs for the new 3D Hero Commanders is noted director Jason Baughan (Hitman 2, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Fable: The Journey). Under his expertise, 330 lines of dialog for the Commanders Volusad Thassius of the Ultramarines and Patricia Laserian of the Sisters of Battle are brought strikingly to life, grounding the player and establishing the tone in the game of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

“I’m proud of this project in all aspects really, but if I had to choose just one to highlight, it would be the voice-overs for the commanders. We’ve set a new bar for ourselves in terms of quality: hearing your Ultramarine commander or your Battle Sister commander praising your victory in combat really elevates the gameplay experience,” says Daniel Burr, Live Game Director for World of Tanks Modern Armor.

In addition to the Leman Russ heavy tank, the might of Warhammer 40,000 also comes to World of Tanks Modern Armor with new faction-affiliated tanks: Nemesis Tank Destroyer, Teefbreaka Light Tank, Reaper’s Scythe Medium Tank, and the Ignis Purgatio Medium Tank. 

For more information, see the article here: https://console.worldoftanks.com/en/cms/news/warhammer-40000-announcement/ 

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 16 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

Official website: wargaming.com

About World of Tanks Modern Armor

World of Tanks Modern Armor is a team-based massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored combat. Players immerse themselves in fierce 15-v-15 tank combat with opponents from around the world, fight it out on a variety of maps, and take command of their preferred vehicle out of over 900 tanks from 11 different nations.

World of Tanks Modern Armor is played by millions of players worldwide and is available on PlayStation®4 & 5 and on Xbox One, Xbox Series S & X. World of Tanks Modern Armor can be downloaded for free by all PlayStation Network and Xbox Live account holders, with stunning 4K resolution and HDR support on PlayStation®4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S & Xbox Series X.

Official website: http://console.worldoftanks.com

About Games Workshop

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 523 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.

Find out more about Warhammer 40,000® at www.warhammer40000.com.

Warhammer 40,000 © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2023. GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under license. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

WARLANDER PREPARES TO LAY SIEGE ON CONSOLES

Philip Federico
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Free-To-Play Game Announces Console Launch Date, New Content and Season Pass Schedule

Sydney, Australia – April 28th, 2023 – Toylogic and PLAION are proud to announce that Warlander, the free-to-play, third-person, online multiplayer warfare game is coming to consoles on 16th May 2023. The game will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S and feature cross-play across all platforms.

Warlander features a new genre of competitive gaming which is a hybrid between hack-and-slash, shooter and strategy with up to 100 players divided into five armies with the goal of destroying each other’s castles. Boasting three different classes: the warrior, the mage or the cleric, players can choose their preferred playstyle including the use of catapults, siege towers, battering rams and cataclysmic idols capable of potentially changing the tide of the battle or securing victory.

In preparation for the console launch there are:

  • Two new maps:
    • Dawn Bridge B is an alternate version of the original Dawn Bridge map but covered in fog and with the number and location of the towers and siege weapons.
    • Moonlit Temple allows players to experience battles under the moonlight and features four catapults in the center which can play an important role in pushing the frontline. Additionally, siege battles utilise two routes requiring new strategies for both defense and attack.
  • Two new skills:
    • The Divine Hammer builds up the cleric’s power that can be unleashed in a mighty hammer blow. It blasts nearby enemies away and heals allies at the same time. The skill can be charged up in three stages with the higher stages boosting range, damage and knockback.
    • Phoenix is an ultimate skill exclusive to the new Rank 5 Mage title, Inferno. Players can summon a phoenix to fly over the battlefield raining down fire, destroying siege weapons and other structures.

Warlander combatants finished over 400,000 battles on Steam so far slaying over one million players in the process.

It is now the perfect time to join Warlander with the start of Season 1 of the season pass which will contain new armour skins, new weapons, new emblems, new titles and more. The shop will also receive an update with new items becoming available at the start of the season.

Warlander is free-to-play right now on Steam and will be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 16th May 2023.

To find out more, check out on the official Warlander website or join the discussion and connect with the Warlander community via the game’s Official Discord server

About Toylogic

We are Toylogic, a game development studio in Tokyo, Japan.

At Toylogic, our goal is simple: deliver truly fun games to the world in a way that only Toylogic can, loaded with the “spirit of fun (TOY)” that excites children and adults alike, and the world’s leading technology (LOGIC).
Our first in-house title, the online action game “Happy Wars,” was a certified hit with approximately 15 million downloads, mainly in North America. Our development track record is loaded with titles showcasing our advanced technical capabilities, including “NieR Replicant ver. 1.22474487139…” released in April 2021, as well other AAA titles from overseas publishers.
We will continue to work on a wide range of games, from online action games that captivate gamers around the world, to RPGs and adventures with memorable worldviews and stories, to indie-like casual games.

About PLAION

PLAION is a leading independent developer and producer of games and entertainment products, with nine development studios and five publishing units based all over the world. Founded in 1994 as Koch Media, PLAION offers a unique breadth of services and solutions, dynamically growing its business to push ourselves and our partners to the forefront in all the segments we operate in.

PLAION runs a multi-label strategy, with fully owned publishing units, such as Deep Silver, Prime Matter, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels.

Additionally – as a global publishing partner – PLAION has formed long-term multinational publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, Focus Multimedia, Giants Software, Koei Tecmo, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, THQ Nordic, Tripwire, Warner Bros and many others.

With its parent company in Höfen, Austria – and the HQ in Munich, Germany – PLAION owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong.

PLAION owns nine game development studios: Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham, UK), Fishlabs (Hamburg, DE), Warhorse Studios (Prague, CZ), Milestone (Milan, IT), Voxler (Paris, FR) , DigixArt (Montpellier, FR), Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów, PL), Free Radical Design (Nottingham, UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam, Amsterdam, NL). Additionally, PLAION collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.

Part of PLAION is also PLAION PICTURES, a leading independent film distributor in Europe with a library of more than 1.400 titles. Further business operations include Sola Media, a sales agency and production company for family entertainment, Spotfilm Networx, a multi-channel streaming network, and a sub-label dedicated to Japanese animation.

PLAION also owns the leading video game merchandise company DPI Merchandising (Denver, Roseburg, USA and Munich, DE) and a Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, CZ.
PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

This Week in GTA Online: The Last Dose Hard Mode Event, the Returning Weeny Issi Rally SUV, and More

Philip Federico
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Rare Items Up for Grabs in The Last Dose Hard Mode Event – Plus, New Glasses in Stores, 1.5X GTA$ and RP on The Last Dose Missions, Return of the Weeny Issi Rally SUV, and More

The Last Dose of the Los Santos Drug Wars saga contains all the hallmarks of a psychedelic experience: thrills, spills, and vivid hallucinations. Take a trip back into the story of The Last Dose to earn extra rewards and collect rare items for dialing up the difficulty.

This week also marks the temporary return of the HSW-upgradeable Weeny Issi Rally (SUV) to Southern San Andreas Super Autos.

The Last Dose Hard Mode Event: Now Through May 17
Dive headfirst into The Last Dose Hard Mode Event, a special challenge offering rare rewards for completing these psychedelic missions. Dial up the difficulty, and complete any (or all) of the following before May 17:

  • Complete This is an Intervention on Hard difficulty to receive the Pink and Lime SC Coin Wraps
  • Complete Unusual Suspects on Hard difficulty to get the Classic DS Tiger Embroidered Designer Jeans
  • Complete Checking In on Hard difficulty without dying to earn the Black VDG Cardigan and Black VDG Wide Designer Jeans
  • Complete all missions in The Last Dose on Hard difficulty to win a finish for the Micro SMG

1.5X GTA$ and RP on The Last Dose

Solve the mystery at the center of the Fooliganz’ comeback story and you’ll also be rewarded with an extra 50% GTA$ and RP for completing missions in The Last Dose.

The Weeny Issi Rally SUV Returns This Week

The Weeny Issi Rally (SUV)is on pace to become Los Santos’ most beloved British import. This diminutive SUV returns to the Southern San Andreas Super Autos website and the hallowed halls of Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom for a limited time.

Players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can take theirs to Hao’s Special Works for a complete suite of upgrades, customizations, and tune-ups. Both the Weeny Issi Rally and its HSW Upgrade will be available through May 3.

New Shades Available Now

Visit local clothing shops citywide to try on new Wraps Glasses — just in time for your next trip to the Del Perro Pier.

2X GTA$ and RP on Acquire Targets

Acquire Targets is a great training exercise for aspiring fighter pilots. Fly high above Los Santos, collecting and holding onto Targets for at least 20 seconds to score points. Surviving after picking up the Target will require support from teammates and evasive maneuvers. The first team to reach 5 points wins, and all competitors will earn Double Rewards for their courage this week.

Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Premium Test Ride: Declasse Vigero ZX

Check out this week’s Premium Test Ride next to Hao’s Special Works — a super-charged version of the Declasse Vigero ZX (Muscle) that balances its brawn with performance-enhancing upgrades.

This Week’s HSW Time Trial
Pick an eligible vehicle and find its top speed between Del Perro Beach and Murrieta Heights in this week’s HSW Time Trial.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Pay Simeon Yetarian’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom a visit this week to peruse his latest curated selection of vehicles — which includes the returning Weeny Issi Rally (SUV), Declasse Tulip M-100 (Muscle, 25% off), Enus Stafford (Sedan), Karin Kuruma (Armored, Sports, 35% off), and Invetero Coquette D10 (Sports). Take one for a test drive or buy directly from Simeon himself.

Luxury Autos Showroom
The window of the Luxury Autos showroom displays two Överflöd Supercars this week, the Överflöd Entity XXR (Super) and Entity MT (Super, 25% off). Get a closer look, compare specs, and buy either (or both) cars directly, no website necessary.

Car Meet Prize Ride: Överflöd Entity XF
Navigate the streets of Los Santos at breakneck speeds and use shortcuts to trim crucial seconds off your lap time. Place top 3 in Street Races for three days in a row to win this week’s Prize Ride, the Överflöd Entity XF (Super).

Visit the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to drive the Declasse Tulip (Muscle), Dinka Kanjo SJ (Coupe), and Vapid Peyote Gasser (Muscle). Compete in randomized Scrambles against your peers, race against the clock in Time Trials, or just see how the steering wheel feels in your hands, all at no personal cost.

On The Diamond Casino Podium: Ocelot Lynx
The Diamond Casino & Resort is a haven for those looking to turn their luck around. Test your fortune by spinning the Lucky Wheel and you might walk away the owner of the Ocelot Lynx (Sports), a pared-down British sports car that excels both on and off the racetrack.

GTA+

GTA+ Members can claim a range of free benefits and take advantage of exclusive bonuses through May 10, including:

  • A free Karin Boor Off-Road vehicle
  • The Paleto Bay Meth Lab, with a free staff upgrade
  • Spatter finishes for the Baseball Bat and Knife at the Gun Van
  • Dark Blue Pearl and Green Prismatic Pearl Chameleon Paints free at Los Santos Customs
  • 1.5X GTA$ and RP for completing Acid Lab Sell Missions

Plus, a bonus GTA$500,000 delivered upon billing and deposited automatically into your Maze Bank account, and more for just $5.99 a month. For full details, visit the GTA+ website. 

DISCOUNTS
Spread your car collection out across five spacious floors in the multi-floor garage, which is available at 30% off this week from the Dynasty 8 in-game website. If you’re considering new rides to add, look no further than the following discounted vehicles:

  • Överflöd Entity MT (Super) — 25% off
  • Declasse Tulip M-100 (Muscle) — 25% off
  • Karin Kuruma (Armored, Sports) — 35% off

Gun Van Inventory

Seek out the Gun Van to shop for weapons (10% off), throwables (15% off), and armor (20% off), all at discounted rates — GTA+ membership boosts all these discounts:

Baseball Bat | Knife | Combat MG (50% off for GTA+ Members) | Widowmaker | Advanced Rifle (30% off) | Assault Shotgun | Battle Axe | Molotovs | Sticky Bombs | Pipe Bombs

FEED THE FIRE — ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON WILL LAUNCH GLOBALLY ON AUGUST 25

Philip Federico
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First Armored Core Gameplay Trailer Showcases Intense Mecha Action by FromSoftware; Pre-orders are Available Now

Lyon, FRANCE — April 27, 2023 — ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™, the latest high-octane action game by FromSoftware, Inc. and Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. will release globally on August 25. Combining the 25 years of experience developing the ARMORED CORE franchise and action games in the ELDEN RING, and DARK SOULS franchise, ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON is full of mech action, including fast-paced battles, in-depth customization, and thrilling boss fights. The game is coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, and is now available to pre-order at participating retailers and on Bandai Namco Store.

A mysterious new substance called “Coral” was discovered on the remote planet, Rubicon 3. As an energy source, this substance was expected to dramatically advance humanity’s technological and communications capabilities. Instead, it caused a catastrophe that engulfed the planet and the surrounding stars in flames and storms, forming a Burning Star System. Almost half a century later, Coral has resurfaced on Rubicon 3, a planet now contaminated and sealed off by the catastrophe. Extra-terrestrial corporations and resistance groups fight over control of the substance. The player infiltrates Rubicon as an independent mercenary and finds themselves in a struggle over the substance with the corporations and other factions.

Featuring highly mobile and highly customizable mechas, ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON will put players in fast-paced battles, where they can make full use of offensive and defensive maneuvers on both land and in the air to overcome foes. To be the most successful and profitable mercenary on Rubicon 3, players must master rapidly changing combat distances, using the environment for protective cover, and omni-directional battles to overcome challenging enemies and situations.

In the first-ever gameplay reveal for ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON,these crucial elements are highlighted in a new trailer available here:

Preorder now and get ready for the global launch of ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON on August 25. The game will be part of PlayStation Free Upgrade and Xbox Smart Delivery.

For the latest information, please visit our website, and follow the game’s social channels on Facebook and Twitter .

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.

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

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