LOS ANGELES – April 26, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces a new game update for the mobile role-playing gameSeven 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 Dual Wielding Hunter, Karl Heron (Legendary+ Hero). He is a Ranged/Mid-Range hero who knocks back enemies when hit and inflicts the Shock status at a certain rate. In PVP, he starts the battle using Camouflaged and can unleash Ultimate skills that cause damage, ignores protection, and grants additional damage in proportion to enemies’ lost HP. His attacks also create an additional area around the target that inflicts Shock to his enemies within range.
Players can celebrate this month’s new game updates with several limited-time event, including:
Special shop celebrating 1.5th anniversary eve (Apr 26th – May 10th): Players can play special in-game missions to receive 1.5th anniversary eve Coins and exchange them for valuable rewards such as Pet Fragment Chest+, Transcendent Soul Vessel, Purification Crystal Shard, and 1.5th Anniversary Eve Alice Chest.
Exciting 1.5th Anniversary Eve Check-in Event (Apr 26th – May 17th): Those who check-in everyday during the event period can acquire items to power up the pet roster, including Pet Summon Ticket, Pet Step Up Summon Tickets, and Legendary Pet Summon Voucher Fragments.
Legendary+ Dual Wielding Hunter Karl Heron Upgrade Event (Apr 26th – May 10th): Every two levels beginning with Lv. 36, players can obtain various items that are necessary for the growth of new hero Karl Heron, including Gold, 1.5th anniversary eve coins, Karl Heron Soulstone, Mythic Elixirs, and Universal Soulstone Shards.
Pet Party with Karl Heron (Apr 26th – May 10th): Depending on the number of the summons at the Summon shop, players can get various rewards to acquire new Pets. Rewards include Pet Fragment Chests, 1.5th anniversary eve coins, Legendary Pet Summon Voucher Fragment, and more.
Victory Outfit of May (May 1 – June 1): Those who play Arena and complete Conqueror Missions can obtain new Victory Outfit for Lina.
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.
More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the officialFacebook 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 athttp://company.netmarble.com.
New level, tricks, and missions also come to Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC versions
SEATTLE – 26 April, 2023 –SkateBIRD, the avian action sports game from Glass Bottom Games, catches some gnarly air Thursday, June 1, 2023 on PlayStation 5|4. The latest update will also come to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S via backwards compatibility, PC via Steam, Itch.io, and Amazon Luna versions.
Drop into every skateboarder’s dream — if that dream involves being a small bird with Hardflips on lock. Tear up the latest and greatest map in the game, Skate Haven, as skating legend Anthony Hawk. He’s been away from the scene for a while and has encountered some problems during his time away from the flock, but the power of rad sessions can help get him back on his talons.
Lead the way and motivate aspiring young skatebirds with Anthony Hawk’s comeback. Snap perfect photo opps for the ‘gram with the newly implemented Selfie-Stick camera mode. Master both the board and camera angles to better catch those low viewpoints ideal for perfect lines.
Fill up the FANCY meter and chalk up huge session scores by combining flip tricks, grinds, and tailslides without bailing. Land massive 720 degree twists, rack up combos, and complete missions while reaching for the skies with endless combo opportunities. More importantly, don’t forget to give ‘em a good squawkin’ for extra points.
Grind rails with infinite style for miles with SkateBIRD’s wicked customization options. Set the sesh vibes with enough options to accommodate any tiny bird’s desire. Swap headgear, bird types and colors, good old spectacles, along with several newly added board graphics and wheels to unlock for the steeziest of combos. Get groovy to the official four track SkateBIRD EP, a new mini-album available now on Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes.
“After winning a Game of the Year in the category of music with NintendoForce, we’re stoked to be making SkateBIRD accessible to an entirely new community of PlayStation users,” said Megan Fox, founder, Glass Bottom Games. “As well, we are continuing the pursuit of flight by bringing a plethora of new content to our established band of birds on other platforms.”
SkateBIRD launches on PS4 and PS5 on Thursday, June 1, 2023 for $19.99 and is currently available digitally on PC via itch and Steam, Nintendo Switch, Amazon Luna, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for $19.99, and physically for Nintendo Switch via Amazon for $34.99, with language support in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
For more information on Glass Bottom Games’ other works, check out their website, follow the studio on Mastodon, fly high with more cool birds on the SkateBIRD Twitter, and join the community on Discord.
About Glass Bottom Games
Glass Bottom Games makes absurdly cozy games about animals doing people things. You’ll wander around on cool foggy nights, make friends with detective cats, and meet tiny birds trying their best to skateboard. Megan Fox formed the studio in 2011, and has been running it ever since. Nathan Madsen has composed our music since the beginning. Beyond that, we work with different folks for each project! Check out their website to see the team’s credits of SkateBIRD, Spartan Fist, Hot Tin Roof, and Jones On Fire.
To learn more about the developer, please visit their official website.
Capture and transform into unique creatures to battle in this open-world adventure, coming May 25 to Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & Xbox Game Pass
STOCKHOLM – April 26, 2023 – Indie developer Bytten Studio and Raw Fury have released Cassette Beasts, the creature-collecting-and-fusing open-world RPG, on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. The game is also available on PC Game Pass. Discover over 100 awesome monsters to collect and transform into during exciting turn-based battles on an imaginative journey of exploration and friendship!
Cassette Beasts puts a unique spin on monster-collector RPG adventures – on the remote island of New Wirral, people can use cassette tapes to transform into strange creatures and battle! You’ll need to explore the island and record a menagerie of mighty monsters to your trusty cassette tapes to gain their abilities and find a way home. You can even combine two creatures together to make powerful new forms with shared elemental types, stats, and move sets using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System.
Side B – Key Features:
Transform into Monsters…with Cassette Tapes?! Faced with the constant threat of monster attack, the residents of Harbourtown can fight fire with fire. Record a variety of special creatures, then play them back in battle to take on their forms!
Fuse Monsters Together: Merge with your companions’ monsters to transform into unique, fully animated fusions combining the strengths of both forms! There are thousands of creature fusion combos to experiment with and discover.
Explore a Rich Open World: Some monster abilities can be used in human form, which you’ll need to get around, solve puzzles, and more. Glide, fly, swim, climb, dash or turn magnetic in a colorful land brought to life with beautifully crafted monsters, ‘80s vibes and a synthy soundtrack!
Dive into a Captivating Story:Cassette Beasts features an otherworldly adventure with spooky twists and turns. Who are the Archangels? And how did you end up on New Wirral?
Master a Deep Battle System: Use elemental chemistry to apply advantageous buffs or debuffs with your attacks, or even alter your opponents’ elemental types.
Travel with a Diverse Cast of Companions: Never fight alone! Forge bonds with your partners and help them complete personal goals to become a better team. The strength of your relationship determines how well you’re able to fuse!
Play Co-op with Friends: Team up via local co-op multiplayer and Steam Remote Play Together for up to two players. Explore the open world, transform and battle together as a duo!
Customize Your Experience with Mods (PC Only): The Cassette Beasts team is dedicated to fostering community creativity and involvement. The game features a flexible modding system for PC players on Steam and the Microsoft Store to make their own custom content!
Cassette Beasts will launch for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass on May 25. For more info, visit www.CassetteBeasts.com, and follow the team on Twitter and the official Discord for the latest updates.
About Bytten Studio
Bytten Studio is an indie team based in Brighton, UK, co-founded by Jay Baylis and Tom Coxon. They have over two decades of combined experience working on successful pixel art indie games, including Stardew Valley. Their first release as a studio, Lenna’s Inception, was a procedurally generated action-adventure RPG, with a branching narrative and two complete art styles.
About Raw Fury
Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke, and David Martinez. We do not care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.
With a terrifying serial killer with over a hundred victims throwing the country into chaos, the famous Detective Alliance might be the only hope citizens have to feel safe. The only problem is, even these detectives are possible targets as they soon find out when the rookie detective Wato is invited to join the organization in Process of Elimination.
The Quartering Duke, an infamous serial killer with over a hundred victims, has thrown the country into chaos with his heinous acts. To bring an end to his killing spree, the “Detective Alliance,” composed of the country’s top detectives, has gathered to uncover and subdue him.
Process of Elimination Developer: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. Publisher: NIS America, Inc. Platform: PlayStation 4, Switch Release Date: April 11, 2023 Price: $49.99 USD
Recommended – “Process of Elimination may be far more visual novel than SRPG but a great storyline and wonderful cast of characters make this a case worth investigating.”
PARIS — April 26, 2023 — Today, Focus Entertainment and Tindalos Interactive, in collaboration with 20th Century Games, are launching digital and retail pre-orders forAliens: Dark Descent with a thrilling new trailer. The strategic, real-time, squad-based tactical action game set in the iconic Alien franchise will be released on June 20 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Get ready for an original Alien story showcased in today’s cinematic trailer with glimpses of its tactical gameplay. A spatial treat in honor — and in horror — of Alien Day!
Outsmart the Xenomorph threat and unearth Lethe’s secrets
In Aliens: Dark Descent, the horrors and wonders of an authentic Alien narrative unfold through a cinematic campaign full of sinister secrets, iconic Xenomorphs and brand-new threats. A range of tactical abilities come into play as you recruit, level up and command a squad of Colonial Marines in real-time and as one unit with intuitive controls on both keyboard/mouse and controller.
Any command issued over comms is swiftly obeyed by the Marine best-equipped for the situation, according to their abilities and equipment. Players will need to use their wits to navigate expansive, persistent and reactive levels. However, each Marine’s vitals should be monitored cautiously — for death is permanent.
Digital and retail pre-orders are on!
Pre-orders for Aliens: Dark Descent are now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Pre-order Aliens: Dark Descent now and get the Lethe Recon Pack as a reward!
Aliens: Dark Descent slithers onto PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC on June 20. Digital and retail pre-orders are open for all platforms. For more information, visit the Focus Entertainment website.
Save big on the action-packed multiplayer game and six DLC sets, including the new “Who’s Your Daddy” bundle inspired by “Ash vs Evil Dead”
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – April 26, 2023 – Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have released Evil Dead: The Game – Game of the Year Edition, available today on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store and, debuting for the first time, on Steam. Experience the complete blockbuster action game, already devoured by over three million players, featuring co-op PvPvE multiplayer, single-player missions, and the intense new Splatter Royale mode, with full crossplay and an army of bonus content from six premium DLC sets worthy of the King.
Evil Dead: The Game – Game of the Year Edition packages the full base game with a massive variety of goodies from multiple DLC sets, including the “Classics Bundle,” “Army of Darkness Medieval Bundle,” “Evil Dead 2013 Bundle,” “Hail to the King Bundle,” and “Immortal Power Bundle.” Unlock bonus playable Survivors and Demons with unique powers and abilities, including Mia, David, Ruby, and the Blacksmith. A ton of groovy cosmetics are also part of the package, including the Ash S-Mart Uniform outfit, Ash Gallant Knight outfit, and Ash Savini Alternate outfit. Players will unlock a number of in-game items that have been added to the game in post-launch updates since its original release, as well.
In addition, Game of the Year Edition owners get the new “Who’s Your Daddy Bundle” DLC, launching today on all platforms (the DLC is also available as a standalone purchase for $9.99). Storm the battlefield with new playable Survivor and Demon characters, as well as new outfits, inspired by the STARZ television series “Ash vs Evil Dead,” including:
New Survivor – Brock Williams: Ash’s old man himself, Brock is immune to knockbacks and has several auras he can unleash to help his squadmates with his active skill. These auras change dynamically based on how many Williams family members are on the team.
New Demon – Schemer: Based on the notorious demon boss Baal, the Schemer is a trap specialist who confuses Survivors with illusions. His Meat Puppets inflict increased damage with a variety of attacks based on the fear levels of the Survivors.
New outfits for Ash, Amanda and Pablo.
Evil Dead: The Game – Game of the Year Edition is available today for $49.99. PC players can grab the title for 34% off ($32.99) on Steam and the Epic Games Store for a limited time.
Finally, today all Evil Dead: The Game players will receive a bonus new single-player mission. Play as Kelly to track and hunt down the demon Eligos in this winter wonderland-themed challenge to unlock her free “Stay Frosty” outfit.
Inspired by the iconic horror, humor and action of the long-running Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead: The Game brings the biggest names together in a pulse-pounding battle with the forces of darkness, brought to life with off-the-wall gore and visuals. Work as a team of four Survivors in co-op to kick Deadite butt and banish the vile Kandarian Demon – or become the Demon yourself, using its powers of possession to stop the good guys and swallow their souls!
Play as your favorite characters from every era in the franchise – with even more Survivors and Demons released after launch. Use your wits and a wide variety of weapons to survive the night in standard 4v1 multiplayer, single-player missions, and the new fast-paced Splatter Royale mode for up to 40 players, with full crossplay between consoles and PC.
Evil Dead: The Game is officially licensed to Boss Team Games from Renaissance Pictures, leading European production and distribution company STUDIOCANAL, leading entertainment company Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and premium subscription platform STARZ. The game is developed and published by Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games to bring the first multi-platform console and PC game to life based on The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn, and Army of Darkness films, and the STARZ “Ash vs Evil Dead” television series.
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.
About Boss Team Games
Boss Team Games, LLC focuses on console, PC, and mobile games based on iconic characters and franchises. In addition to Evil Dead: The Game, the company recently released the hit mobile game Cobra Kai: Card Fighter and is working on other titles adapted from popular film and television franchises. Follow Boss Team Games on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bossteamgames.
About Renaissance Pictures
Renaissance Pictures was formed in 1979 by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell.
About Creative Licensing
Located in Los Angeles, Calif., Creative Licensing is a full-service independent merchandise licensing agency that specializes in long-term brand development. Founded in 1982, Creative Licensing currently represents a large catalogue of classic films and properties, including STUDIOCANAL for this project.
STUDIOCANAL, a 100% affiliate of CANAL+ Group held by Vivendi, is Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of feature films and series, operating in all nine major European markets – France, United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, Spain, Denmark and Benelux – as well as in Australia and New Zealand. It finances and produces around 30 films per year and distributes around 80 films per year. It owns the largest library in Europe and one of the most prestigious libraries in the world, boasting more than 8,000 titles from 60 countries,spanning 100 years of film history. 20 million euros has been invested into the restoration of 750 classic films over the past 5 years. In addition, STUDIOCANAL also produces almost 20 series each year and operates at an international level by globally distributing its scripted productions and CANAL+ Originals (2,000 hours of current and library content in distribution). All productions take place directly through STUDIOCANAL entities or with its award-winning network of European production companies (STUDIOCANAL Series, LAILAPS FILMS, RED PRODUCTION COMPANY, URBAN MYTH FILMS, BAMBÚ PRODUCCIONES, STUDIOCANAL ORIGINAL, 2e BUREAU, SUNNYMARCH TV, SAM Productions, DINGIE/DUTCH FILMWORKS, KINO SWIAT, BIRDIE PICTURES).
About Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content as well as the premium pay television network MGM+, which is available throughout the U.S. via cable, satellite, telco and digital distributors. In addition, MGM has investments in numerous other television channels, digital platforms and interactive ventures and is producing premium short-form content for distribution. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by an 18,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.
The popular Vampire Survival game expands with “Secrets of Gloomrot” – Coming May 17th!
Skövde, Sweden – 26th April 2023 – Today, Stunlock Studios released a gameplay trailer for the highly anticipated “Secrets of Gloomrot”, the first major content update for V Rising, coming May 17th. While the upcoming update covers improvements all across the game, this first-ever gameplay sneak peek focuses on the new biome: Gloomrot. Navigate polluted valleys and lightning-scorched highlands to face the mutated experiments and mechanical wonders spawned from the twisted imaginations of the Trancendum. Hunt the blood of the brilliantly insane to harness the power of lightning and enter a new age of technology. Gloomrot will be one of the bigger regions in the game, almost the size of Dunley Farmlands.
In addition to adding a new biome, players can look forward to a long list of improvements and new content. Castle building will be dramatically improved, allowing for multiple floor construction, claiming castle territories, and adding more ways to customize your domain. Combat will be more diverse with new weapon types and a new spell school, as well as letting players modify their spells to their liking with the jewel system. The world of Vardoran has also been revamped with new points of interest to visit, visual updates, new items, and enemy types. There will also be a total of 13 additional bosses to hunt down to obtain arcane knowledge. All this and more as Secrets of Gloomrot drops on May 17th. Check out the website: https://playvrising.com/expansions/gloomrot
More on V Rising: Survive as a newly awakened vampire in a world ruled by humans and rise to become the next Dracula. Feed on blood to gain new powers, hide from the scorching sun, and engage in real-time PvE and PvP combat set in a dark fantasy realm. Raise your castle and invite friends to join as you explore a vast open world, pillage villages, skirmish with bandits, and delve into the lairs of supernatural beasts. Attack other player’s castles, or become a diplomat in a game of blood, power, and betrayal.
About Stunlock Studios Stunlock Studios is one of the leading independent Swedish game developers in Skövde, known for vampire survival game V Rising and arena brawler Battlerite. Out now in Early Access, V Rising’s gothic world has already attracted more than 3 million vampiric initiates and Battlerite was one of the most popular free-to-play games on Steam with over 6 million unique players entering the arena. With a passion for multiplayer action games, the studio crafts groundbreaking and community-driven games, always with their players in mind.
Deadly with a scalpel, and marking enemies for death, this fiendish fox debut is one to remember
XD Games, Shanghai — April 26, 2023 | With Flash Party’s ninth season, The Wheel of Destiny, well underway, developer XD Games is debuting their latest playable hero to join the colourful roster: Foxx! Now available to unlock in-game, this scalpel-wielding fighter is a fierce assaulter capable of delivering devastating attacks at close range with one or two tricks hidden up his spectral sleeve.
Foxx is a great pick for Flash Party fans who favour close-quarters action over anything else! The 22nd hero in Flash Party utilises the unique combos his scalpels can provide, Foxx is able to deliver massive amounts of damage to his foes. Firstly, his blue scalpel is used to perform a neutral attack, which applies a ‘Soul Mark’ to his enemies. Using his red scalpel, Foxx is able to unleash lethal follow-up attacks and even detonate the ‘Soul Mark’ to create an extra explosion. A lethal two-pronged, or rather scalpelled, attack that will see players gain a vital edge against their opponents in battle.
Check out a sneak-peak of Foxx in the video below:
But it doesn’t stop there! After equipping Colourful Stickers, Foxx’s skills will gain even stronger combo abilities, and his giant hand (did we mention he has an enormous spectral hand?) will be empowered further, helping him seize the initiative — and other players — on the battlefield. Perfect for grabs, counter attacks or just getting in close to deliver the final blow, Foxx’s hands-on approach will take Flash Party by storm.
The scalpel is his weapon of victory, the spectral hand his ultimate support and the unquenchable soul fire under Foxx’s eye patch will ignite cheers and applause throughout the Flash Party.
New Legendary Skin for Alice: The Little Gardener Coming Soon!
It’s not just Foxx who is a welcome addition to Flash Party. As the weather warms up, Alice has put on her gardener’s outfit and is raring and ready to go to the most popular outdoor destination in Metropolis to plant flowers – or, play in the mud!
A new series of skins: Vernal Ode, including the Legendary Alice skin: The Little Gardener and the new hero Foxx skin: Primavera Painter, will also be launched in-game today so make sure to check them out!
About XD GAMES
Founded in 2003, XD Inc. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users.
XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.
Dynamic, Customizable RGB Lighting with Kingston FURY CTRL
Intel XMP 3.0 Certified
Australia – April 26, 2023 – Kingston FURY, the high-performance division of Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the addition of white heat spreaders to its award-winning line of Kingston FURY DDR5 memory modules providing more options for those looking to build a system that stands above the rest, in and out of the game.
Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 offers the superior speed and low latency solutions to take your experience to the next level of performance, now with a low-profile heat spreader design in white to combine outstanding cooling functionality and bold styling. Go for a simple and easy upgrade with Plug N Play at 4800MT/s1 or select an Intel® XMP 3.0 or AMD EXPO™ Certified kit . Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB lets users personalize even further with the Kingston FURY CTRL™ RGB tool by selecting or customizing one of the 18 built-in, vibrant, and stunning RGB lighting2 effects, all kept smooth and in unison with Kingston’s patented Infrared Sync Technology. The Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 line hits speeds up to 6000MT/s, is available in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB single modules and, kits of 2 up to 64GB, with kits of 4 coming next month.
For system builders and DIY PC enthusiasts who want to maximize the performance of their next-gen DDR5 platforms and complement the look of the latest PC builds, Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 enhances your system with aggressive low latencies and extreme speeds up to 7200MT/s. Whether creating content, multi-tasking or pushing the limits in-game, users can tap into the extreme overclocking potential of DDR5 in style. Again, with FURY CTRL users can select from 18 customizable lighting effects to highlight the sleek, aluminum heat spreaders of the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 RGB available now in white & silver. Available in single module capacities of 16GB and 32GB and Dual Channel kits of 2 with capacities up to 64GB.
“We’re pleased to expand the look of our Kingston FURY DDR5 lineup with the addition of white heat spreaders,” said Kingston. “As creativity flows and gaming evolves, we want to empower our users to choose the modules that best fit their individual style.”
The Kingston FURY DDR5 line of memory is 100% tested at speed and backed by a limited lifetime warranty and legendary Kingston reliability.
Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 Features and Specifications
Greater starting speed performance: With an aggressive starting speed at 4800MT/s, DDR5 is 50% faster than DDR4.
Improved stability for overclocking: On-die ECC (ODECC) helps maintain data integrity to sustain the ultimate performance while you push the limits!
Increased efficiency: Boosted by double the banks and burst length and two independent 32-bit subchannels, DDR5’s exceptional handling of data shines with the latest games, programs and demanding applications.
Intel® XMP 3.0 certified: Advanced pre-optimized timings, speed and voltage for overclocking performance and save new user-customizable profiles utilizing a programmable PMIC.
AMD EXPO certified: AMD’s Extended Profiles for Overclocking
Qualified by the world’s leading motherboard manufacturers3: Tested and approved so you can build and upgrade with confidence on your preferred motherboard.
Low-profile heat spreader: Newly designed heat spreaders in black or white combine bold styling and outstanding cooling functionality.
: Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 will auto-overclock itself to the highest listed speed allowed by the system BIOS.
RGB:
Enhanced lighting with new heat spreader design: Game in style by customizing the black or white heat spreaders with the smooth, stunning range of 18 RGB lighting** effects using [Kingston FURY CTRL™] or the motherboard manufacturer’s software.
Patented Kingston FURY Infrared Sync Technology™: Vibrant RGB effects light in unison with Kingston’s patented Infrared Sync Technology.
Capacities:
Singles: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Kits of 2: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Speeds4: 4800MT/s, 5200MT/s, 5600MT/s, 6000MT/s
Latencies: CL36, CL38, CL40
Voltage: 1.1V, 1.25V, 1.35V
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C
Non-RGB Dimensions: 133.35 mm x 34.9 mm x 6.62 mm
RGB Dimensions: 133.35 mm x 42.23 mm x 7.11 mm
Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 Features and Specifications
Engineered to Maximize Performance: With speeds up to 7200MT/s, Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 RGB features premium components hand-tuned by engineers, rigorously tested for compatibility across the industry’s leading motherboards, and backed by 100% factory testing at speed for a hassle-free overclock experience.
Tap Into Extreme Overclocking Potential: DDR5 ushers in a whole new era of memory technology to make extreme overclocking a more stable option than previous generations. On-die ECC delivers more reliable DRAM components, an on-board PMIC balances power when and where it’s needed, and two independent 32-bit subchannels provide dramatic increases in data efficiency for multi-core processors.
Intel® XMP 3.0 Certified: Intel Extreme Memory Profile technology makes overclocking a breeze with advanced pre-optimized factory timings, speeds and voltages for overclocking performance. [Renegade DDR5 RGB] features a programmable PMIC for XMP 3.0, supporting up to two customizable profiles to optimize your own unique timings, speeds, and voltages saved directly to the DIMM.
Qualified by the World’s Leading Motherboard Manufacturers: Tested and trusted for your preferred motherboard so you can build with confidence.
Aggressive Aluminum Heat Spreader Design: Newly designed black & silver and white & silver aluminum heat spreaders with black PCB keep your rig running— and looking— cool to complement the look of your latest PC build.
RGB:
Dynamic RGB lighting: Bring your system to life with 18 preset RGB lighting effects utilizing Kingston FURY CTRL or the motherboard manufacturer’s RGB software with the sleek newly designed black & silver or white & silver aluminum heat spreaders with black PCB.
Kingston FURY Infrared Sync Technology: Ensure your RGB lighting effects stay in perfect lock-step with Kingston’s patented [Infrared Sync Technology].
Capacities: Singles: 16GB, 32GB Kits of 2: 32GB, 64GB
Speeds: 6000MT/s, 6400MT/s, 6800MT/s, 7200MT/s
Latencies: CL32, CL36, CL38
Voltage: 1.35V, 1.4V, 1.45V
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C
Non-RGB Dimensions: 133.35mm x 39.2mm x 7.65mm
RGB Dimensions: 133.35mm x 44mm x 7.66mm
1 Kingston FURY™ Plug N Play memory will run in DDR5 systems up to the speed allowed by the manufacturer’s system BIOS. PnP cannot increase the system memory speed faster than is allowed by the manufacturer’s BIOS. Kingston FURY Plug N Play DDR5 products support XMP 3.0 specifications so overclocking can also be achieved by enabling the built-in XMP Profile.
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The first six main Final Fantasy games were re-released many times since their inception on the 8 and 16-bit Nintendo consoles. Initially released for PC and mobile, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series is an effort by publisher Square-Enix to provide versions of these titles that preserve their pixel-retro aesthetic.
Story
Final Fantasy I, II, and III are pretty light on lore. These titles use the same basic premise: As the warriors of light, players must restore the four crystals to defeat evil. That said, some character development can already be seen in FF II and FF III. Final Fantasy IV was released pretty early in the life span of the Super Nintendo. The hardware upgrade foresaw a huge step-up in presentation and content for the series. FF IV delivered a much more fleshed-out story. Things such as cutscenes, more involved character interactions and a melodramatic storyline were introduced. Final FantasyV kind of followed that same trend, but it failed to push the storytelling forward compared to FF IV. The story-telling and overall character development were the highlights in FF VI. It was with Final Fantasy VI that the series first got its grandiose sense of scale. It had – for its time – a dense and intricate storyline. Its main characters were constantly evolving along the main plot, and they also had exclusive and optional events that fleshed them out even further. For the first time, the characters felt sort of alive, even if they were primarily stereotypes. It was pretty satisfying to wonder where the narrative might lead the characters next, especially at the beginning when their paths branch out. Cutscenes and events such as the famous opera skit and the multi-layered final boss battle made RPG fans back then dream about what would come next.
Gameplay
These titles are the foundations for their more popular 3D entries. Many of the things that would become synonymous with Final Fantasy, such as airships, Chocobos and Moogles were first introduced in these games. The first three games, like many RPGs of their time, were mostly simple objective-based dungeon crawlers that featured lots of battles and resource management. They may be simple, but not overtly so. The sense of progression in these games is purely gameplay-based, meaning that for each dungeon completed, another challenge instantly arises, and these aren’t limited to simply completing dungeons. For example, certain types of terrain can only be traversed with the employment of some sort of vehicle, or an NPC might hold some item that is required for your party to evolve their initial jobs. This dynamic of constant challenge and reward is fun. The games are mostly well paced, and they don’t require the player to constantly grind for levels and resources, although difficult spikes in certain places will present players with veritable challenges sometimes.
The subsequent games play largely like their predecessors, but they are much more story-heavy in comparison. They introduce many cutscenes and dialogues. The story-telling and overall character development were the highlights in FF VI to the point it overshadows the gameplay. At the same time, side quests and optional bosses were gradually implemented in the series, and their number also increased a lot in Final Fantasy VI.
The Pixel Remaster series implements various gameplay balance changes and bug fixes that these games received throughout their many re-releases. It also implements its own changes to make these titles as approachable as ever. For starters, there’s an auto-battle feature that repeats the commands that the player has entered previously. The auto-battle function also increases the speed of battles dramatically. Even players who can’t stand the slowness of turn-based RPGs may find that these games are now much more dynamic and fun overall. It’s also possible to turn off random encounters altogether at any time. To add to that, players can now run without equipping any additional items in all six games. Diagonal movement is also possible across the board. Inside the configuration menu, you can find the boost menu, where it’s possible to multiply or even reduce the experience and money gained. If you’re more of a purist, you can simply leave everything as is and enjoy these games closer to what the original versions were. As they say, having options is always a good thing.
Visuals
While many might be disappointed to see these games re-released using the same visual aesthetics for the umpteenth time, I have to say that the new pixel work and added effects and animations make these games a delight to look at. The Pixel Remaster versions use a brighter palette that makes the colors pop out. The older 8-bit games were brought up to a similar standard as seen in FF IV and V. The new shading on the water surface looks pretty good, as do the new environmental effects. The opera event in FF VI was remade using Square Enix’s HD-2D engine. It was a disappointment that all the games were not remade this way.
Audio
Besides the new remade soundtrack for each game, all effects are basically the same as the original versions. Some of the new arranged tunes are gorgeous, while others sound pretty close to their original counterparts. Some of these compositions that had a very short loop were extended, but not all of them received the same treatment, which is rather odd. The opera song from FF VI is now sung using real vocals that were recorded in many different languages. Overall, I’m pretty satisfied with how the soundtrack turned out.
Overall
It took some time, but we finally have a way to enjoy classic Final Fantasy games on modern consoles. It’s high time for these games – and other overlooked Square Enix gems, such as Chrono Trigger – to receive more up-to-date renditions. Regardless, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection is a pretty good way to enjoy these titles, even if you’re a first-time player.
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