Race through the biggest U.S. cities and beat twisty urban tracks, starting March 15th
Sydney, Australia – March 15th, 2023 – Today, Ubisoft announced that the latest The Crew® 2 free update, Season 8 Episode 1: USST Cities, will be available tomorrow on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store, and Steam. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ on PC and Amazon Luna*.
In this first episode of Season 8, The Crew 2 welcomes back the US Speed Tour, which previously had players traveling the country from East to West in Season 3. This time, they will put their driving skills to the test by mastering brand-new tracks deployed within the largest US cities. From the streets of New York, by way of Miami, Seattle or Los Angeles, focus will be key, as the slightest mistake could send them to the last position in the blink of an eye. The USST Cities episode includes two new events each week, for a grand total of 16 events over the next eight weeks.
USST Cities also introduces a brand-new Motorpass, featuring 50 tiers of new exclusive rewards, both free and premium. They include high-performance vehicles, such as the Pagani Zonda F Primary Edition (Hypercar), the Mini Cooper S Checkered Edition (Touring car), the Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, the Audi RS 5 Coupé USST Official Edition (Street Race) or vanity items, outfits, currency packs (Crew Credits and Bucks), and more.
In Season 8 Episode 1, vehicles from previous Motorpass will continue coming back in the shop, allowing players to purchase their vehicles with bucks or CCs. The vehicles that will make their comeback are the Bentley Mulliner Bacalar (Street Race), the Jaguar F-Type SVR Coupé Professional Edition (Street Race), the Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Convertible (Street Race), and the KTM 450 EXC Nighthawk Edition (Motorbike).
And the shop will also continue to grow with the addition new vehicles such as the Saleen S1GT4 Cup (Touring car), the Spyker C8 LaViolette GT2-R (Touring car), the KTM X-BOW GT2 (Touring car) on March 15th. S8E1 also comes with new customisation options with 40 new vanity items, including avatar outfits, smokes, tires, underglows, window tints, and more.
In USST Cities, players will also get to compete in eight new weekly LIVE Summits, where there is only one goal: getting as high up the leaderboard as possible. Each week, the best players will be rewarded with exclusive items and vehicles based on their ranking.
For the most curious players, a new playground will be available in free ride: the Motorflix Arena, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, near Chicago. Players will experience the fun of riding big curves, and underwater tunnels right at Season 8’s launch.
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ABOUT THE CREW® 2 Developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower, a studio based in Lyon, France, The Crew® 2 lets players experience the thrill of the American motorsports spirit inside a fully redesigned USA. The game’s playground pushes physical boundaries to let driving and open world fans test their skills in nonstop competition and exploration. From coast to coast, drivers can explore America and compete to become the greatest motorsports champion by collecting a wide variety of exotic cars, bikes, boats and planes, and dominating the motorsports scene on land, on water and in the sky. They can find challenges and inspiration among four different motorsports families: street racing, off-road, pro-racing and freestyle, and will be given a broad set of options among a wide selection of vehicle types.
Now in its fifth year of live content, The Crew 2 stays committed to its seasonal cycle, centered around Motorflix, a fictional TV production company known for creating the very best motor-fueled action flicks. Players are recruited to play the starring role in different TV series, with new themed episodes per Season. Every Season lasts four months and is comprised of two successive Episodes running for two months
ABOUT UBISOFT Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2021–22 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,129 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Iconic cover star John Cena, music megastar Bad Bunny, and enhanced, updated game modes and features offer an ‘Even Stronger’ experience
Sydney, AU – March 15, 2023– 2K have announced the Icon Edition and Deluxe Edition ofWWE® 2K23, the newest instalment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, are available now worldwide for PlayStation® 5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The Standard Edition and Cross-Gen will be available on Friday, March 17, 2023. All editions feature different images of 16-time World Champion, Hollywood icon, record-setting philanthropist, and WWE 2K23 Executive Soundtrack Producer, John Cena.
“With each iteration of the WWE 2K franchise, our team strives to add and improve features that players will love,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “We’re very proud of the work that we’ve done on WWE 2K23 and the ‘You Can’t Beat Me’ Showcase, WarGames, enhancements to existing modes, and general look and feel of the game. It truly is ‘Even Stronger.’”
WWE 2K23 features an array of new features and improvements on existing fan-favourites:
WarGames: The much-requested, chaotic and action-packed WarGames makes its debut in WWE 2K23 and delivers heart-pounding 3v3 and 4v4 single player or multiplayer mayhem inside two side-by-side rings, surrounded by a double-steel cage;
“You Can’t Beat Me” 2K Showcase Starring John Cena: Conquering John Cena in the ring is an accolade few Superstars can claim. In an unprecedented twist on the 2K Showcase, players will step into the boots of several of Cena’s toughest competitors with one goal in mind: defeat the man who will “Never Give Up”. Spanning his 20-year WWE career and narrated by Cena himself, this interactive sports entertainment documentary uses 2K’s unique Slingshot Tech for a seamless transition from gameplay to live-action footage to bring pivotal moments in each match to life. Check out the official “Even Stronger” Showcase trailer here;
MyFACTION: Now featuring online multiplayer action, the team-building mode in which players collect, manage, and upgrade an array of WWE Superstars and Legends to create their ultimate four-person factions returns.* Regular post-launch content in the form of scheduled Live Events will arrive year-round, offering a single-player experience with unique matchups curated by WWE 2K designers, as well as the new Pink Diamond card tier set to arrive post-launch. Players can collect multiple iterations and MyFACTION exclusive looks for favourite Superstars, from the most coveted historic looks to the most up-to-date changes happening on TV;
MyGM: Boasting five new GMs, including Xavier Woods, Tyler Breeze, Eric Bischoff, Kurt Angle, and Mick Foley, two new brands, including NXT 2.0 and WCW, seven new match types, more titles, endless play with multiple Seasons and Seasonal Challenges, Hall of Fame progression, shake-ups that can change the way a GM approaches booking their show, and a new cast of enhancement talent, all for up to four players. Check out a first look at MyGM from Woods and Breeze on WWE’s UpUpDownDown YouTube show here;
Universe: In the ultimate WWE Universe sandbox that puts players in charge of their own version of WWE, a new and improved story system gives users control over rivalries like never before. Winning matches gains momentum, as players build rivalries and decide how their story is told;
Creation Suite: A signature feature of the WWE 2K franchise, the creation suite returns with cross-platform community creations, including the ability to design custom Superstars, GMs, arenas, entrances, move sets, championships and more. Custom arenas are now playable online, and advanced customisation has been added to created entrances, as well as visual improvements to Create-a-Superstar models and hundreds of new parts;
MyRISE: Aspiring Superstars walk through the curtain for their WWE debut in MyRISE and shape their career with the decisions made along the way in two unique storylines: The Lock and The Legacy. Featuring the ability to import custom created Superstars, players journey from the humble beginnings of a Rookie, to being immortalised as a WWE Legend;
Even Stronger and Better Looking Roster: WWE 2K23 features aroster of 201 new and returning Superstars, including Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Queen Zelina, Undertaker, Bron Breakker, Chyna, Roxanne Perez, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Rhea Ripley, Drew McIntyre, Cora Jade, Bianca Belair, Carmelo Hayes and many more**! Plus Ruthless Aggression versions of John Cena, Batista, Randy Orton and Brock Lesnar included in the Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition***. All Superstars have an improved appearance. The full roster list is available here;
New Pin Kick-out Mechanic: In addition to the classic button-mashing method, a new pin kick-out mechanic is available, providing more accessibility and an alternative option for players who prefer strategic timing;
Bad Bunny Bonus Pack: Global music phenom Bad Bunny – Billboard’s Top Artist of the Year and one of the most streamed artists in the world for 2022 – makes his WWE 2K debut****. Watch Bad Bunny in action in the WWE 2K23 Bad Bunny Pre-Order Bonus Trailer here.
DLC Galore: Fan-favourite Superstars Bray Wyatt, The O.C., The Steiner Brothers, Zeus, Wade Barrett, and Eve Torres headline five packs of regular content updates through August, with a total count of 24 new Superstars coming post-launch.
WWE 2K23 Editions and Pre-Order Bonus
WWE 2K23 features four editions of the game: Standard Edition, Cross-Gen, Deluxe Edition,and Icon Edition:
The Standard Edition will be available March 17 for $99.95 on previous-gen platforms (PS4, Xbox One consoles), $89.95 on PCand for $119.95 on current-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) in both physical and digital formats;
The Cross-Gen edition will be available digitally March 17 for $119.95 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The Cross-Gen edition includes the Standard Edition across previous and current-gen platforms within the same console family and the same PlayStation or Xbox account*****;
The Deluxe Edition is available now for $149.95 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One in both physical and digital formats, and on PC in digital format. The Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Edition, Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, plus a Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC content packs******; the MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger; Ruby John Cena MyFACTION Evo Card, Gold Edge MyFACTION Card, Emerald Bianca Belair MyFACTION Card, Gold Asuka MyFACTION Card, and three Basic Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs. The Deluxe Edition is available now, with players gaining access three days ahead of Standard and Cross-Gen Editions!;
The Icon Edition is available now for $179.95 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, featuring original cover art by renowned WWE-inspired artist Rob Schamberger. In addition to the Standard Edition and all bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition, the Icon Edition includes the Ruthless Aggression Pack, celebrating 20 years of John Cena’s WWE career by featuring John Cena’s early “Prototype” character, as well as “Leviathan” Batista, developmental rookie versions of Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton, the John Cena Legacy Championship and WrestleMania 22 Arena. Additional bonus content includes an Emerald Paul Heyman MyFACTION Manager Card, and three Deluxe Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs. The Icon Edition is available now, days ahead of the Standard and Cross-Gen Editions!;
Bad Bunny Bonus Pack Pre-Order Offer: Players who pre-order the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle will receive the Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, which includes Bad Bunny as a playable character, as well as a Ruby tier Bad Bunny MyFACTION card. The Bad Bunny Bonus Pack is included in the Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition, available now.
Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
*WWE 2K23 and internet access required to play MyFACTION content. Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.
**Some Superstars require unlocking via gameplay or via purchase of SuperCharger, which unlocks all Legends available at launch.
***Ruthless Aggression Pack included with Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition onlyat launch.
****Bad Bunny Bonus Pack Pre-Order Bonus Offer: Pre-order bonus offer available through March 16, 2023 for orders of WWE 2K23 Standard Edition and Cross Gen Digital Edition. Offer is for one (1) Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, which includes playable Bad Bunny character and Ruby tier MyFACTION card. Bad Bunny Bonus Pack is included with the Deluxe and Icon Editions. For digital pre-orders, items will be automatically entitled on March 17, 2023. For physical pre-orders, items will be redeemed in game via code provided in box. Terms apply.
*****PlayStation 5 console required to play PS5 version. PlayStation 4 console required to play PS4 version. Xbox Series X|S console required to play Xbox Series X|S version. Xbox One console required to redeem and use Xbox One version.
******For digital orders, post-launch DLC will be automatically delivered upon release for PC users, available for download in the PlayStation store/Library tile for PS4 and PS5 users, and available for download in the Microsoft Store for Xbox users. For physical orders, post-launch DLC will be available upon release and redeemed in game via code provided in box. DLC will also be available for purchase separately
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Sydney, Australia – 15th March 2023: The wait is (almost) over. The PC edition of System Shock – the fully fledged remake of the ground-breaking original from 1994 – will go on sale on Tuesday, 30th May 2023 (Wednesday 31st May AEDT).
We had hoped to bring the game to market by the end of March, but that turned out to be just beyond our reach; we are, after all, merely human (unlike Shodan!).
The System Shock remake combines the cult gameplay of the iconic original game with all-new HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface and all-new sounds and music. From never-before-seen enemies and quality of life gameplay tweaks to a revamped hacking system and visceral new combat options featuring a brutal dismemberment system, the System Shock remake welcomes players new and old back to Citadel Station and the arms of the delightfully villainous SHODAN.
Players use a combination of stealth, cunning and futuristic weaponry to make their way through Citadel Station’s all-new areas; players will encounter traps, puzzles and secrets in their quest to try and save Earth from destruction.
The PC edition of System Shock is available to pre-order via Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store – and includes a free copy of the upcoming System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition for all early buyers. The newly released Steam Next Fest playable demo can be found on the respective storefronts.
Console editions of System Shock will release on PlayStation 4|5 and Xbox One and Series S|X in due course.
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter is the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing gaming development talent all around the globe.
Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands.
Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences. Prime Matter is a proud member of PLAION.
About Nightdive Studios
Based in Vancouver, Washington, Nightdive Studios is a dedicated team of industry veterans committed to restoring the classic PC game titles of the past and making them accessible to a new generation of gamers. Hit titles from Nightdive Studios include System Shock 2, System Shock Enhanced Edition, Turok, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, Shadowman Remastered, and PowerSlave Exhumed. The team is currently working on the remake of System Shock with an expected release date of May 2023. More info can be found at the company’s website at www.nightdivestudios.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/NightDiveStudios or via Twitter at @NightDiveStudio.
The next installment of the Pixel Pulps Anthology expands beyond the world of Mothmen 1966
VANCOUVER, Canada — March 14, 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, will merge mysteries and monsters on Friday, April 28, 2023 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Paranormal investigator Lou Hill can’t stop thinking about a mind-blowing case dating from the Summer of 1954. Help Lou retrace the steps of three kids’ summer vacation from decades ago, and collectively come to the truth behind their supposed encounter with a vampire. But Jimmy, and Christine, now in their 40s, may have murky memories of the time…and what really happened to Doug?
Recall the trio’s story via choice-based gameplay and explore the multiple roads of a branching interactive fiction without friction. Solve accessible, brain-tickling puzzles while learning more about the paranormal investigator himself in a dual-timeline story inspired by books with choices and branching narratives from the past. Decipher details between generations to finally close the book on a case left open for nearly 30 years.
Created by novelist Nico Saraintaris and artist Fernando Martinez Ruppel, Varney Lake follows its predecessor Mothmen 1966 as the second installment of the Pixel Pulps anthology.
“We love how differently Varney Lake approaches horror compared to Mothmen 1966,” said Shintaro Kanaoya, founder and CEO of Chorus Worldwide. “The first Pixel Pulp installment hid its cryptic truths in the dark surrounding woods — Varney Lake hides them in plain sight. We’re so excited for you to see the same macabre Pixel Pulps intrigue presented in a whole new light.”
Varney Lake will be available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on Friday, April 28, 2023 for $9.99 / €7.99 / £8.49 with support for English, Spanish, German, French, and Japanese languages.
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.
SHERMAN OAKS, Cali. – March 14, 2023 –Hell of an Office, the satanic speedrunning first-person platformer from developer 43 Studios and publisher Joystick Ventures, jumps through hoops to escape an infernal workplace and onto Steam Early Access for PC today.
Many corporations create toxic work environments, but that’s nothing compared to the CEO that is the literal devil. And if stakes weren’t high enough, a quickly rising floor of lava surrounding flammable walls of paperwork puts the “dead” in deadline. Storm into 40 office-based levels throughout the Ten Circles of Hell with the help of an ability granting stapler from the office mascot, Mr. Stapley. Rocket jump, air dash, and fire flaming staples to chase the frantic dream of escaping the HellO Corporation.
Avoid spike-covered walls, blistering lazer beams, and infinitely-spinning saw blades, among other dangerous obstacles made to keep all employees from clocking out. Create customized routes through levels thanks to versatile and addictive level design in the ever long chase for Diamond Rank times, top spots on the leaderboards, and of course, bragging rights.
Hell of an Office starts its first day of devilish work in Steam Early Access on Windows PCs today for $9.99 USD with English language support. For more information on Hell of an Office, please visit the official website, follow the game on Twitter and TikTok, and join the community in Discord.
About 43 Studios
43 Studios is a Barcelona-based game development studio currently with a six-person team. As a developer, they aim to create games that are always funny, entertaining, and most importantly, fast-paced. Hell of an Office is the studio’s first commercial project but has already garnered multiple awards at Barcelona’s Indie Dev Day.
About Joystick Ventures
Joystick Ventures is a California-based investing and publishing company whose main goal is to encourage indie developers to stay honest and promote experimentation to push the limits of game design across all genres, styles, and geographies. They are most known for their 2022 release, Lost in Play, which has sold more than 100,000 copies.
Behaviour Interactive™ Announces Standard and Deluxe Editions ofMeet Your Maker and Opens Up Pre-purchase for Xbox and Steam Starting Today.
Montréal, Québec — March 14, 2023 —Behaviour Interactive is excited to announce that Meet Your Maker, its new first-person building-and-raiding game, will be part of the PlayStation®Plus Monthly Games lineup at launch, on April 4. PlayStation®4 (PS4™) and PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console owners with a PlayStation Plus membership will have the chance to step into the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Meet Your Maker and claim the full game from day one. The title will remain available to download until May 1, 2023.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to launch Meet Your Maker as part of the PlayStation®Plus Monthly Games lineup,” says Ash Pannell, Creative Director of Meet Your Maker. “Meet Your Maker is a game about community and creativity. We can’t wait to see PlayStation players start raiding each other’s Outposts and all the incredible creations this dedicated and highly-engaged community will come up with.”
Additionally, Behaviour unveils today that there will be two editions available at launch, on April 4, 2023, via Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Meet Your Maker will be available in both a Standard Edition priced at $29.99 USD, and a Deluxe Edition priced at $39.99 USD.
The Standard Edition includes the base game. This offers players hours of devious entertainment as they enter a tactical battle for the planet’s most coveted resource and the key to the Chimera’s evolution: pure Genetic Material. They will build and fortify deadly maze-like Outposts to extract and guard their GenMat, or infiltrate and outsmart the Outposts created by others to gather more.
The Deluxe Edition includes the base game and the Scorched Necropolis Collection that expands their post-apocalyptic toolbox with a full set of ancient-Egyptian-inspired cosmetics.
“We are truly thrilled to unveil our first Collection that will allow Meet Your Maker players to build and raid in deadly new directions. Players can use these cosmetics to create distinct post-apocalyptic pyramids and temples, or gear up with golden weaponry and Custodian Suits to take on other players’ creations,” shared Ash Pannell, Creative Director at Behaviour Interactive.
Deluxe Edition Contents:
Meet Your Maker Base Game
Scorched Necropolis Deco Pack
2 Blocks (available in 3 shapes each): Limestone, Golden Age
The Scorched Necropolis Collection will also be available as a standalone DLC at $14.99 USD on all platform stores (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store).
Pre-purchase for Xbox and Steam starts now
Behaviour Interactive is also announcing that Meet Your Maker is available for pre-purchase now on both Steam and the Xbox Store.
Meet Your Maker – Overview
Meet Your Maker is a post-apocalyptic first-person building-and-raiding game where every level is designed by players for players.
In this dying world, players take on the role of the Custodian, servant to the Chimera: a living experiment created as a last resort to save life on Earth. They’ll enter a tactical battle for the planet’s most coveted resource and the key to the Chimera’s evolution: pure Genetic Material (GenMat). Players will need to build and fortify maze-like Outposts that extract and guard the precious GenMat, or infiltrate and outsmart other players’ creations to gather more.
Create to Destroy: Builders must create Outposts designed to lure, outwit, and kill trespassing players. To do so, they’ll combine a huge array of customizable blocks, traps, and guards as they strategically construct their deadly masterpiece.
Outwit to Survive: Players will also need to raid the Outposts created by others. Each Outpost will test their grit, wit, and reflexes as they try to get in, grab the GenMat, and make it out alive. No two Outposts will ever be the same, making for a highly replayable experience.
Cooperate and Connect: Those looking to play together can combine their creativity and build with a friend or join forces to raid Outposts as a team of two.
Unlock and upgrade: Players can invest collected GenMat to grow their arsenal of traps, guards, weapons, suits and more.
More details about the game and the latest news can be found at meetyourmakergame.com.
About Meet Your Maker
From the creators of Dead by Daylight comes Meet Your Maker, Behaviour Interactive’s new spin on the building-and-raiding genre. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, players take on the role of the Custodian, servant to the Chimera: a biological experiment, and the key to humanity’s salvation. Tasked with seeking out uncorrupted genetic material, they must defend and steal this vital resource by building and raiding deadly maze-like structures known as Outposts.
Designed for strategy and action fans alike, Meet Your Maker will grow over time, adding new content and featuring an ever-expanding toolbox of traps, guards, and gear. Meet Your Maker will be available April 4th, 2023 on all platforms – Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,200 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight, which has entertained over 50 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects, including the highly anticipated base building and raiding title Meet Your Maker. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s foremost providers of external development services.
The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, Netflix, and Take-Two, among many others. Over 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places To Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), and the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North).
Perplexing Paper Puzzles Coming to iOS and Android Devices
Norwich, UK – 14th March 2023. Newfangled Games and Netflix today announced award-winning top-down, 2D paper folding puzzle adventure game, Paper Trailwillcome to Netflix in 2023.
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure following Paige, a budding academic leaving home for the first time to pursue her studies in a foldable, paper world. On the journey, players will learn to fold the world around them to solve its puzzles, explore new areas and uncover long-lost secrets. Paper Trail features:
A folding world – folding and joining paths together to explore and progress. Alter the fabric of the world, contorting, spinning, rotating, twisting as players try to untangle the puzzles.
Engaging puzzle and intriguing people – puzzles that challenge wits and bring the player through the world of Paper Trail. Travelling through the folds will introduce Paige to a unique cast of characters, who tell their stories and enlighten Paige about the wider world.
Handcrafted beautiful environments – from deep dark caves that have been untouched for years to the tallest treetops buffeted by rain. Explore a variety of handcrafted environments as Paige makes her journey to university, taking in the sights and wonders as she goes.
An enchanting art style – experience the art of Paper Trail which draws heavily from flat aesthetic styles, like printmaking and watercolour, blended to create a uniquely styled game that compliments the paper theme.
Paper Trail has won over 25 awards and accolades including ‘Best Family Game’ at the Gamescom Awards, ‘Game of the Year’ at Reboot Develop, ‘Most Innovative’ at IndieX and ‘Best Mobile Game’ at Taipei Game Show, among many others.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Netflix on Paper Trail” says Henry Hoffman, Founder of Newfangled Games. “This game has been our passion project for over two years and we can’t wait for players to experience what we’ve been working on when it’s released later this year. Collaborating with Netflix is a huge achievement for us as a team. From publishing and helping us reach millions of players around the world, the support they’ve provided has been incredible. It’s truly been an honour. We hope players enjoy Paper Trail as much as we loved creating it!”
Paper Trail will launch on PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, Series X│S, Nintendo Switch and the Netflix mobile app in 2023. PC players can Wishlist already here.
About Newfangled Games Based in Norwich, Newfangled Games is a premium mobile, PC and console game developer. Founded by BAFTA-winning game developer Henry Hoffman and award-winning artist Frederick Hoffman, Newfangled develops original IPs with a focus on artistic, mechanic-driven and emotionally engaging experiences.
Latest Entry Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Announcement of Xbox and PlayStation Console Release
CALABASAS, Calif. – March 14, 2023 – Global video game publisher 505 Games announced today that Puzzle Quest 3 (PQ3), the most recent installment to the groundbreaking and highly successful puzzle-RPG franchise, is scheduled for worldwide release on April 18th for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, and PlayStation®4 gaming consoles.
“We’ve received a tremendous amount of feedback and continued support from our Puzzle Quest 3 players on Steam Early Access and mobile platforms. We are excited to continue our expansion onto Xbox and PlayStation console platforms, extending the PQ3 experience even further,” said Steve Fawkner, CEO and Creative Lead at Infinity Plus Two. “Fan feedback has been invaluable to us, especially in our first year in the market. The team has worked hard on the roadmap, introducing new features, continuous updates and delivering on a wholly unique game experience while staying true to the classic puzzle combat roots that Puzzle Quest is known for. We’re very proud of where the game is today and are excited to celebrate the launch in April by giving away a special high-value gift to all players across all platforms when they login.”
Puzzle Quest 3 returns to its origins, recalling the deep RPG mechanics and signature heroic storylines that made the original a standout hit within the Match-3 category. The sequel features unique head-to-head battles that push the boundaries of the genre once again, with an intense 1-versus-1 battle system realized in a 3D game world. Since the initial launch, the game has introduced several major changes, including a new action points system that hearkens back to the legacy of the original Puzzle Quest. This includes a deeper focus on head to head battles where enemies manipulate the puzzle board and heroes must plan their matches more strategically. Puzzle Quest 3 has also introduced two new hero classes, a brand new adventure mode, a larger puzzle board, and multiple seasonal storylines. Additional improvements include an economy overhaul that reduced resource complexity and improved story chest reward rollout based on the community feedback.
Taking place in the land of Etheria 500 years after the original Puzzle Quest, players will embark on a heroic journey to discover the meaning behind the ancient Red Dragon’s dying words. Fans will also get a taste of the new 3D game graphics as they become the ultimate hero with a familiar, yet updated puzzle board full of colorful gems and skulls, deep systems, recognizable characters, and an epic heroic storyline. The game includes a new immersive battle system where players unleash deadly spells and paralyzing attacks through the power of gem-crushing in an enhanced turn-based system making matches based on the number of action points available.
Puzzle Quest 3 is scheduled to launch as a free-to-play title on April 18th for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, and PlayStation®4 gaming consoles, and is currently available and free-to-play on Steam Early Access, App Store and Google Play Stores. Special rewards will be available to players at console launch across all platforms.
Prepare for a new quest and get updates on Puzzle Quest 3 through the official game website at www.PuzzleQuest3.com.
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.
For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit 505games.com.
About Puzzle Quest Puzzle Quest is a critically acclaimed franchise that has generated over $200 million in revenue and an estimated 32 million users globally. The original Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords launched in 2007 and defined the puzzle-RPG genre by merging match-3 puzzles and fantasy role-playing gameplay. In 2010, the highly successful sequel Puzzle Quest 2 continued the story and further refined the gameplay. The franchise has since expanded into multiple sequels and spin-offs, now with the Puzzle Quest 3 as the latest multiplatform installment in the franchise.
ZURICH – March 14, 2023 – The AirConsole team announced they’re expanding with the creation of a Gaming Advisory Board composed of senior gaming industry experts. After recently hiring Antti Makkonen, ex-Rovio and Scopely, as their Director of Games, the Swiss scale-up is gearing up for the in-car gaming journey, which began with the announcement of their partnership with BMW last year. BMW and AirConsole also recently announced they’re launching a competition to develop games tailored to the in-car experience.
“This is a truly exciting moment for AirConsole! We are thrilled to welcome such highly successful individuals to our game advisory board, and we strongly believe that their invaluable insights and network will play a vital role in shaping the future of in-car gaming,” said Anthony Cliquot, CEO of AirConsole.
The advisory board will be led by Kim Nordstrom, who was previously Chief Strategy Officer at Paradox Interactive, a company with a current market cap of over $2B. Before that he was Studio General Manager & VP at King, creators of Candy Crush Saga, where he oversaw a division that generated $500M+ in revenue during his leadership.
Joining Nordstrom on the advisory board will be Michael Fuller, former VP of Global Digital Business Development at Hasbro. With over 25 years of experience in the gaming industry, he brings extensive business acumen and licensing expertise to the table.
Another great addition to the team is Ignacio Monereo, who is an active investor within the gaming industry as a partner in the new VC fund Boost Capital Partners, as well as an angel investor. Previously, he was Head of Gaming Creators at Meta, leading all gaming video efforts in the EMEA and later on in APAC regions across Facebook and Instagram. Prior to this, he worked at Google for eight years, helping developers launch games on Android and grow their player base and monetization as part of the Online Publishing and Google Play teams.
“With the expertise and experience of our newly formed advisory board, we are confident that we have a good chance of revolutionizing the in-car gaming industry and creating innovative and exciting gaming experiences for our players,” said Kim Nordstrom, leader of the advisory board.
AirConsole is a fast-growing start-up based in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded by Ex-Googler and serial entrepreneur Andrin von Rechenberg, the company recently announced a major partnership deal with BMW. Over 15 million people have enjoyed playing games using the smartphone-controlled technology of AirConsole in their living room. With cars becoming an extension of your living room, AirConsole aims to bring a new standard for consuming games directly on the car entertainment system.
18 Sessions and Booth Exhibition to Highlight Game Technology and Development Tools
SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2023 – Tencent Games, the world’s leading game development, publishing, and operation platform, is pleased to announce its presence at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2023, from March 20 to 24. With a record number of 18 sessions and a booth exhibition, Tencent Games will showcase its latest innovations and share its experience and knowledge in mobile game development with the industry.
The sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including machine learning, large-scale and cinematic rendering, next-generation mobile game development techniques, audio techniques, and efficiency tools for pipeline management. The lineup includes many of Tencent Games’ exciting titles, including Honor of Kings and Return to Empire from TiMi Studio Group, START Cloud Game, upcoming title Arena Breakout from Morefun Studio and Funcom’s highly anticipated Dune: Awakening, as well as a presentation on the game development tool CloudFlow Pipeline and the CROS Game Engine developed by Tencent Games Common R&D and Operation System (CROS).
At the Tencent Games booth, attendees can experience the power of game technology through the Digital Great Wall cloud game, a cultural heritage conservation project, using CROS Game Engine to create a cloud-based video game of the Great Wall in China. The booth will showcase Tencent Games’ latest game development tools, such as Game AIR, a platform for game AI development based on machine learning; Artigician, a series of smart tools for art production; and Anti-Cheat Expert, an anti-cheating product developed by Tencent Games CROS.
Tencent Games invites all game developers and enthusiasts to visit its booth and attend its sessions at GDC 2023. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the power of game technology.
Expo Gameplay – Digital Great Wall Cloud Game Tech Show – Anti-Cheating Expert / Digital Content Creation (Artigician) / Game AI (Game AIR) March 22-24 Booth No.S963
About Tencent Games Tencent Games was founded in 2003, and since then it has grown into a leading global game publisher, operator and provider, as well as operator of the largest online gaming community in China. It is dedicated to offering a fun and high-quality interactive entertainment experience for all players. Tencent Games currently offers more than 140 in-house developed and licensed games across 200 markets. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends are some of the most popular titles around the world.
About TiMi Studio Group TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, is a leading global video game development and operations team that strives to improve global players’ entertainment quality. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with offices in Los Angeles, Seattle, Montreal, Shanghai and Chengdu, TiMi creates high quality, high fidelity and highly creative games across a wide variety of genres and multiple platforms. Founded in 2008, TiMi has developed a string of hit titles including Honor of Kings, Speed Drifters and Arena of Valor. TiMi is also a trusted partner to some of the biggest gaming brands in the world, creating AAA titles such as Call of Duty: Mobile and most recently Pokémon UNITE, the first strategic Pokémon team battle game. To learn more about TiMi, follow @timistudios on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
