WOW! Samsung Goes Big with 2023 Neo QLED TV Range Available Now

• Samsung delivers a premium home entertainment experience that offers more than meets the eye: Samsung’s latest generation of Neo QLED TVs take the brand’s brilliant picture, stunning design, smart connectivity, and mind-blowing sound to new heights in sizes up to 98-inches.
• Supported by the pinnacle of cinematic sound, Samsung’s 2023 Soundbar series feature True Dolby ATMOS & DTS:X audio and are the perfect immersive match for Neo QLED.
• Samsung has been the Global No.1 TV brand for 17 years running and is the recipient of Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customer Award for TVs and Home Theatre for the second consecutive year.

SYDNEY, Australia, 09 March 2023 – Samsung Electronics Australia today announced the availability of its 2023 Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV and Samsung Neo QLED 4K TV ultra-premium models that begins phased distribution at authorised retailers nationwide from this week. The next generation Neo QLED models kick-start the highly anticipated roll out of Samsung 2023 home entertainment portfolio which includes Samsung’s award-winning home audio soundbar solutions championed by the premium Q-Series range. With a focus on powerful performance, enhanced connectivity, and advanced personalisation; Samsung’s 2023 line-up provides screen options for any preference and lifestyle, all from the Global No.1 TV brand for 17 years running.

“We’re proud to deliver a range of Neo QLED TVs and Q-Series soundbars that Australians can count on to provide premium big screen home cinema experiences to suit every lifestyle,” said Jeremy Senior, Vice President- Consumer Electronics, Samsung Australia.

“Beyond making large screen sizes and premium picture quality more accessible than ever, openness and connectivity are what set’s our 2023 TV range apart. We see the role of TVs in 2023 as being a central hub for monitoring and controlling the multitude of digital devices in the home. Via the integrated Samsung Smart Hub feature, that dream is now a reality. The result is a personalised experience that can entertain while adding new levels of convenience from the leading TV brand that Australians can trust.” 

Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs and Samsung Neo QLED 4K TVs combine brilliant picture and design with dynamic audio and seamless connectivity resulting in a versatile screen vivid enough for bright rooms. Images look incredible thanks to Samsung Quantum Mini LED technology that powers up to 33 million pixels[5] and delivers a billion colours. With an advanced Neural Quantum Processor, Samsung Neo QLED TVs upgrade content automatically to either 4K or 8K resolution based on the model for improved detail using 14-bit processing and AI upscaling.

Both models deliver bright highlights and a wide range of colours that have been validated by the experts at Pantone^®. High-resolution panels automatically apply real-time, scene-by-scene High Dynamic Range (HDR) effects with new Auto HDR Remastering to deliver extraordinary contrast. Plus, there’s not a bad seat in the house with Anti-Glare and Ultra Viewing Angle technology that displays clear 8K or 4K quality content at virtually any angle or light, producing vivid colour across the screen.

More WOW than ever: Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV

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Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K TV line includes incredible picture quality with an Infinity Display design making it virtually bezel and border-free for an edge-to-edge 8K picture. Experience 8K quality in a billion colours with intense contrast powered by a grid of Samsung Quantum Mini LEDs.

Its ultra-powerful Neural Quantum processor plays content at its full potential and uses AI-based processing to upscale the picture to 8K resolution – no matter how the content was created. Plus, the viewing experience is complemented by life-like sound with Dolby Atmos^®, Object Tracking Sound Pro, Adaptive sound, and Q-Symphony 3.0.

With exceptional motion up to 4K 144Hz, Samsung Neo QLED 8K levels up your gaming experience with consistently crisp visuals at incredibly high speeds. The TV virtually eliminates lag and motion blur via Real Game Enhancer, while the combination of built-in features such as Xbox Game Pass, Game Bar, Ultrawide Game View, and Freesync Premium Pro help gamers take control, take on the competition, and take their gaming performance to new heights. Plus, the redesigned Slim One Connect box helps keep messy cables out of sight.

The Samsung Neo QLED 8K Smart TV (QN900C) is available in 85-inches, 75-inches, and 65-inches.

Recommended retail price:

• 85-inches RRP: $12,699.
• 75-inches RRP: $9,879.
• 65-inches RRP: $7,549.

Experience the difference: Neo QLED 4K TVs

The 2023 Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV line-up makes everything look better with 4K upscaling and offers clearer viewing from wide viewing angles even during the daytime. Ultra-precise Quantum Mini LED technology controls the individual zones of light delivering incredible colour accuracy and light control, surreal life-like detail, deep blacks and brilliant contrast. Viewers can enjoy colour validated by the experts at Pantone^®, while experiencing stellar brightness with Neo Quantum HDR+. Scenes take on new dimensions with HDR10+ mapping tones and shifting colour and contrast.

Whether streaming an HD movie, watching live sports or enjoying home videos, viewers can experience it all transformed into sharp 4K resolution with an AI-powered processor that upgrades content scene-by-scene to 4K. To add to the viewing experience, Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound+ track the scene and movement with pinpoint accuracy.

Two Neo QLED 4K TV series are rolling out now, including QN90C and QN85C.The line-up also includes the 4K QLED Q60C.

Recommended retail price:

Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV QN90C (43-inches, 50-inches, 55-inches, 65-inches, 75-inches, 85-inches)

• 85-inches RRP: $7,899
• 75-inches RRP: $6,159 
• 65-inches RRP: $4,649 
• 55-inches RRP: $3,489
• 50-inches RRP: $2,899 
• 43-inches RRP: $2,319

Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV QN85C (55-inches, 65-inches, 75-inches, 85-inches)

• 85-inches RRP: $6,999
• 75-inches RRP: $5,199
• 65-inches RRP: $4,079
• 55-inches RRP: $3,149

Samsung QLED 4K Smart TV Q60C (55-inches, 65-inches, 75-inches, 85-inches)

• 85-inches RRP: $4,619
• 75-inches RRP: $2,889
• 65-inches RRP: $2,189 
• 55-inches RRP: $1,729

Better Together with Premium Q-Series Soundbars

A premium big screen experience is only complete with an ultra-immersive big sound audio experience to match. While Samsung TVs come with impressive built-in speakers, when paired with a Samsung Soundbar, these devices can offer a truly powerful, immersive, and personalised home cinema experience.

Designed for a premium audio experience, Samsung Neo QLED TVs pair effortlessly with Samsung soundbars, with the latest Q-Series Q990C soundbar sitting at the pinnacle of the range. Wireless True Dolby Atmos & DTS:X with 11.1.4ch Surround Sound, optimised with Samsung Q-Symphony enables the Q990C to deliver our most captivating cinematic sound experience yet. The new iteration of Q-Symphony provides an evolved paired sound between the TV and soundbar, by way of the soundbar tapping into the TV’s Neural Processing Unit to analyse audio signals and process each sound for more detail.

Samsung’s 2023 Q-Series lineup is rolling out now and includes Q990C, Q930C, Q800C, Q700C and Q600C.

Recommended retail price:

• Q990C RRP: $2,099 
• Q930C RRP: $1,599 
• Q800C RRP: $1,099 
• Q700C RRP: $899 
• Q600C RRP: $799

Connectivity Features for a Better Experience

Samsung Neo QLED TVs feature Smart Hub – the centrepiece of the connected home experience that brings together Entertainment, Gaming, Ambient options, and SmartThings all in one place.The Tizen OS-powered entertainment hub delivers access to Samsung TV Plus, the brand’s free ad-supported TV (FAST) and video-on-demand service that offers 91+ channels in Australia and thousands of shows and movies on-demand.

Committed to the need to make smart device connectivity easier and more intuitive, SmartThingsusers can connect to and control various smart devices and appliances across the home from their 2023 Neo QLED TV. With the SmartThings Zigbee & Matter Thread One-Chip Module built directly into the TVs, there is no need to purchase a separate SmartThings dongle. SmartThings also seamlessly syncs and offers easier control of compatible Samsung and third-party appliances and IoT devices, enhancing convenience and personalisation through connectivity.

“Getting all of your smart home devices to work together has been an industry challenge for years. Samsung is working with leading brands, from appliances to HVAC systems, to make your home not just smarter, but simpler too,” says Mr. Senior. “The TV set has always been a central meeting point for the family, and now it’s the central place to manage all of your smart home experiences, helping you to live a more personalised, convenient, and connected lifestyle.”

Buy with Confidence

Australians can buy with confidence from Samsung, the Global No.1 TV brand for 17 years running. In 2022, Samsung Electronics Australia was awarded Mozo’s Outstanding Customer Satisfaction Award for TV in addition to Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customer Award for TVs and Home Theatre for the second consecutive year. With the Samsung Solar Cell remote also receiving a Canstar Blue 2022 Innovation Excellence Award due to its “remarkable breakthrough in sustainability and convenience”, Samsung is Canstar Blue’s most celebrated AV brand of the decade.

For more information on Samsung’s range of TVs and soundbars, visit our website here: samsung.com/au/tvs/qled-tv/highlights

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MADRID — March 7, 2023 — DIG – Deep in Galaxies, the action roguelike platformer with open-world progression and tons of guns from developer Molton Studio and publisher Raiser Games, delivers an intergalactic smackdown today on Steam for PC and Steam Deck.

Suit up and ship out for a planet-hopping adventure full of guns, explosions, and platforming for up to four players. Master intuitive controls that allow for precise movement while blasting through enemies and leaping across massive chasms. Dig through procedurally generated planets designed around highly replayable, roguelike-inspired runs where every session brings new and unexpected surprises.

Leave a mark by taking on a variety of missions. Assist in some corporate espionage by sabotaging the Overlord’s tax servers or provide direct aid by carrying a sack of potatoes across a dangerous planet. DIG’s destructible environments and open-ended progression systems where tyrannical rulers exist to be ignored – or overthrown if you’re feeling productive. Rules are made to be broken! Select a character class to create a build from various skills and passive abilities. Equip laser rifles and burn through enemies, smack hostiles with super-powered hammers, or throw caution to the wind and run into battle with nothing more than a broken bottle and a dream. Everyone loves a wildcard, after all. And the best of it all, a grappling hook to zip around and get to work causing chaos throughout the galaxy.

Gather a crew locally, or with Steam Remote Play, for a four-player romp. Double down on skill synergies during multiplayer sessions to shred bosses in the blink of an eye and look good while doing it. Whether alone or with a team, DIG’s polished platforming and vast array of items ensures that there’s never a dull moment in space.

“With so many possible ways to make a mess in outer space, we can’t wait to see how chaotic our audience can get,” said Juan Iscar, Product Marketing Manager, Raiser Games. “Friendships only improve when grappling hooks and high explosives are involved.”

DIG – Deep in Galaxies is available now on Steam for $14,99 with English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Turkish language support. 

For more information about DIG – Deep in Galaxies, follow Raiser Games on Twitter.

About Raiser Games

Raiser Games is a boutique game publisher led by a team of industry veterans, specializing in helping independent developers bring their best ideas to life by producing, marketing, publishing, and distributing their products on multiple platforms on a worldwide scale. Raiser Games’ portfolio includes its flagship title YouTuber’s life, with over millions of players, Lovecraftian cult-hit Song of Horror, quirky arena shooter Goat of Duty, and MOBA manager spin-off Esports Life Tycoon, among others.

To learn more about please visit the team’s website. 

London, UK – March 8th 2023. Chucklefish and Robotality today announced the sequel to the multi award-winning Wargroove with Wargroove 2, coming to PC and Nintendo Switch.

Featuring signature charming pixel art and challenging turn-based combat, Wargroove 2 brings a brand new story-rich campaign, an advanced tiered Groove system, an all-new roguelike game mode ‘Conquest’, and a lovable cast of new Commanders to try out on the battlefield.

About Wargroove 2
Trouble stirs on the shores of Aurania. An ambitious new faction has unearthed forbidden relics capable of catastrophic consequences. But how far will they go to achieve glory? Take to the field, sea, and sky with a cast of new Commanders, using your wits to wage turn-based war!

• An all-new Wargroove adventure for new recruits and veteran wardogs alike!
• Return to the frontline with new Commanders, as mysterious new factions join the fight
• Commanders are more powerful than ever, with an all-new tiered Groove system
• Follow 3 new Campaign arcs, interwoven in a fierce conclusion
• Battle with or against your friends in Co-Op & Multiplayer mode, locally or online for up to 4 players
• Put your strategic abilities to the test with a new roguelike mode – Conquest!
• Develop new tactics with 5 new unit types to master
• Level-up ordinary units by picking up special items
• Get more creative than ever with new & improved map, campaign & cutscene editors
• Captivating soundtrack written by composer Dale North (Nintendo eShop, Disney Wish park and cruise experience, River City Girls 1 & 2, RWBY Arrowfell)

Wargroove 2 is being developed by German indie games studio and turn-based RPG veterans, Robotality. After working in partnership with Chucklefish for many years (Halfway and Pathway), Robotality are being handed the reins to the award-winning Wargroove IP to bring a fresh perspective on the franchise. 
“We’re thrilled to be back partnering with Chucklefish to bring the next iteration of the Wargroove series. It’s been a pleasure taking Wargroove to the next level, in a way which feels fresh and exciting for strategy fans, whilst still being true to a community who are passionate about this world and its characters.” Says Simon Bachmann, Art Director at Robotality. “All of us at Robotality have had a great time developing the next chapter in the Wargroove universe, and we hope fans will have as much fun playing, as we have creating”.

Wargroove 2 will be available on PC and Nintendo Switch.

About Robotality
Robotality is an independent game development studio, which was founded in co-operation with Nia Schmidheiny in 2013. While based predominantly in Germany, they however work with passionate developers from all over the globe, producing some of the most beautiful and truly unique game experiences. Robotality previously worked on original IP Halfway and Pathway, and are now partnered with Chucklefish to develop Wargroove 2.

About Chucklefish
Chucklefish is an independent game developer and publisher based in London, UK, with a love of charming pixel art and a drive to support and create amazing games. Since 2011, Chucklefish has developed its own games (Starbound and Wargroove) and supported indie developers to realize their own visions. They’ve published titles such as Risk of Rain, Stardew Valley, Timespinner, Pathway, Eastward, INMOST and Starmancer. With their third in-house game – Witchbrook – in the works as well as many exciting projects from their publishing partners, Chucklefish have never been more proud to remain independent. 

Push friendships to the brink in block-building party game Block’Em! Launching on Steam today 

London, UK – 8th March 2023 – Publisher Curve Games and Swedish studio Cat Shawl Games are excited to announce that their block-building party game Block’Em! is out today on Steam (PC) for £5.99 / $6.99 / €7.49. 

An exciting mix of platform and puzzle, Block’Em is an action-filled block-building party game for 2 to 4 players. The controls are simple but the road to victory is complex: players must be the first to reach the goal or be the last Blocky standing. 

Cat Shawl Games’ Studio Lead, Rasmus Östlund said, “Perfect for parties, Block’Em is a fast-paced, cute multiplayer game with a hugely competitive edge, that promises to push friendships to the brink and guarantees a whole lot of fun! We can’t wait for players to get down to challenging each other and really look forward to seeing what people think of Block’Em! and hope everyone loves playing as much as we loved making it!” 

About Block’Em: 

Cute, addictive and fast-paced party game to be enjoyed by 2-4 players. Outsmarting your opponent with cunning moves is easier said than done. Watch out; it’s not just fireballs you might have to dodge – Block’Em may bring out your competitive side! 

Features: 

• Marvelous Multiplayer – Up to 4 players online and local co-op 

• Build Bridges or Burn them – An exciting mix of platform and puzzle! Find your way through the vibrant, chaotic arena. Watch out for the fireballs! 
• Push Friendships to the brink – Block’Em brings out your competitive side. A sure way to make friendships stronger… or not! 
• May the best Block win! – Beat your opponents in a race to the finish or be the last Block to survive. 

Block’Em will be available for £5.99 / $6.99 / €7.49 on Steam. Coming soon to console. 

Store links: 

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1529220/BlockEm/  

About Curve Games

Curve Games (part of the Catalis Group) is an award-winning independent label working with developers across the world to deliver the best in interactive entertainment. With a uniquely diverse games catalogue that includes renowned indie hits such as For the King, Bomber Crew, The Ascent, Lawn Mowing Simulator, and the multi-million-selling smash hit Human Fall Flat, Curve Games has taken its place as one of the leading games publishers worldwide. 

About Cat Shawl Games 

A new indie studio based in Sweden, Cat Shawl Games is part of the Aurora Punks collective, a collaborative group working to make innovative, fun and playful titles, and Block’Em! is one such game.  

LONDON, UK – March 8, 2023 – Pugstorm is lighting the birthday candles and celebrating the first anniversary of Core Keeper in style with the launch of today’s special Anniversary Update, introducing a range of free in-game content from March 8th-20th.

Turn a birthday into a buff-day by finding and consuming the in-game birthday cake, giving your character a permanent boost to their maximum health. Throw an online birthday party with friends with wearable birthday hats, and play the ‘Happy Birthday’ song with a new music sheet available to discover in the game world.

While you’re out on your adventures looking for the Happy Birthday music sheet, keep an eye out for a special Terraria guest music sheet, introduced permanently with today’s update. Once found, explorers will be able to play Terraria’s ‘Journey’s Beginning’ track using Core Keeper’s in-game musical instruments.

With more new content coming to Core Keeper later this month with the free Cherry Blossom Festival Mini-Update, and a huge new update introducing pets to the game later this spring, there’s more content than ever for players to discover. Previous seasonal events, such as the Valentine’s ‘Quality of Love’ Update and ‘Christmas Seasonal Event’ can also be replayed by selecting them via the in-game Gameplay Settings menu, giving new and existing players the option to access previous seasonal content at any time.

Winner of ‘Best Social Game 2022’ at the TIGA Games Industry Awards, nominated for ‘Best Early Access Launch’ at the Golden Joystick Awards 2022, and with over 1 million units already sold, Core Keeper is a 1-8 player mining sandbox adventure set in an ancient cavern of creatures, treasures and trinkets. Mine relics and resources to build your base, craft new equipment and survive. Defeat giant monsters, discover hidden secrets, farm crops, go fishing, cook new recipes and explore a procedurally generated underground world to unravel the mystery of the ancient core.

Core Keeper is available now on PC via Steam Early Access.

About Pugstorm
Pugstorm is an award-winning development studio specialising in juicy pixel art games that will make your inner dog bark with joy.

About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014 under the name Sold Out, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies.

São Paulo, Brazil – March, 2023 – Brazilian studio, United Games, reveals the release date for their immersive VR game – Fractured Sanity. Designed to be a short but terrifying experience, the survival horror game will launch on Steam and Oculus App Lab this March 28th. 

“When we started this project, we knew it couldn’t be just another jumpscare-infested walking simulator – it had to have mechanics, immersion, atmosphere. That’s how it was with classic horror games we grew up with, so why not bring that to VR?” – Gabriel Marques – the co-creator of Fractured Sanity

Check out Fractured Sanity’s trailer: 

Fractured Sanity is a thrilling story surrounding Triton Health Asylum led by a distinguished psychologist, Dr. Matthew Simmons, who has been conducting experiments on how to break someone’s id, ego and superego apart. As a protagonist you wake up in a cell of the psychiatric clinic with no memory of how you got there in the first place. You embark on an intense and heart-wrenching experience to discover what really happened to you and the staff that has been missing. In the game you will have to solve puzzles and fight for your life with ghouls that are chasing you and trying to kill you. The whole VR experience is based on realistic and interactive puzzles and mechanics which fully immerse you in the sinister story with a twist ending.

Gameplay

Explore

Locked up in this facility, you need to find your way out by collecting items, solving puzzles and interacting with everything in a physics-based VR simulation. Keeping a sharp eye for details is very important as the answer might be closer than you think.

Interact

Many secrets are hidden in this facility – you need to find out what’s going on… and how to escape. Realistic interactions make every action immersive. Opening doors, using your flashlight, levers, and more. Every item you find might be useful; read carefully and interact with the environment to solve puzzles.

Survive

Ghouls will be chasing you and trying to kill you. You can survive by shooting them down. From reloading to shooting, the gun interactions are realistic. Mind your ammo – this is not an arcade shooter and ammunition is rare.

Wishlist Fractured Sanity on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1954840/Fractured_Sanity/

Wishlist Fractured Sanity on Oculus App Lab: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/5347273738669610/

About United Games

Started in 2016 as a side project from Gabriel Marques, United Games was a studio focused on making small mobile games, Advergames for other companies and educational videos. Around 2019 United Games started to focus on VR games and when Gustavo Longhi – Gabriel’s longtime friend – joined the team, they started working on Fractured Sanity, an Immersive Survival Horror game. In September, the team participated in VRJam, the biggest game jam dedicated to VR, where they got 2nd place over 100 games with a brand new idea called Cards of Destiny. In October, United Games went to BGS (Brazil Game Show), the biggest game event in Latin America, and got high recognition from the crowd and journalists as the only indie studio presenting VR games. Both games had big lines of people wanting to play and received very positive feedback. Now in 2023, they intend to release both games, and find their place among the greatest VR studios.

Fractured Sanity’s official website: https://fracturedsanity.unitedgames.com.br/

Launching on March 9^th – is the Queen of the Seas campaign in World of Warships.

In this special themed adventure, running for three weeks until April 19^th, you will follow the path of an Australian bushranger who is trying to reach the mythical continent of Mu by means of a legendary ship – Brisbane.

The reward for completing adventure tasks will be a temporary resource – pirate tokens. The main rewards of the event will be:

• Commonwealth naval commander, Matilda Kelly
• Brisbane, a Commonwealth light cruiser, representing the royal Australian Navy

The story begins in 19^th century Australia. Infamous privateer-turned-pirate, Matilda Kelly, has been apprehended following an ambitious yet unsuccessful raid on a Royal Navy man ‘o war and sentenced to life in an Australian penal colony. Join Matilda as she braves her way through the continent in search of a legendary ship which is said to help escaped convicts to reach safe haven. Destination—the mythical continent of Mu.

• To participate in the adventure, follow Matilda’s path by clicking the different pins on the map
• Upon clicking the pins, you will be presented with buttons to claim the missions that progress the story
• The reward for completing the missions is Pirate Tokens, which can be used in the armory to unlock special content, including Brisbane and 19-point commander, Matilda Kelly, with a unique voiceover

Brisbane was a light cruiser project developed after the end of World War II, with more powerful and advanced air defense, and is armed with ten dual-purpose 152-mm main battery guns with a good rate of fire. 

The ship is similar to the cruiser Minotaur, but with significant gameplay differences. Brisbane is equipped with HE shells, class-standard AP shells, and enhanced torpedo armament. The ship’s torpedoes are distinguished by a large number in a salvo and a good range. 

The ship has weak armour, but low visibility, as well as a “Specialized Repair Teams”, which will allow you to restore a significant part of your HP. In addition to the “Specialized Repair Teams”, the ship’s consumables include “Hydroacoustic Search” and “Surveillance Radar”. In addition, the ship has improved engine performance – Brisbane can quickly pick up speed!

During the event, Brisbane will only be available for Pirate Tokens. In one of the future updates, the ship will be permanently added to the Armory for doubloons.

Check out World of Warships now to play through the Queen of the Seas adventure!

Halo Infinite Season 3: Echoes Within is now available, bringing with it the biggest multiplayer update to the game since launch, including – for the first time – a new weapon and equipment item.

Starting today, players can jump into three new maps, slay with the new M392 Bandit Rifle, conceal themselves inside the new Shroud Screen equipment, progress through a 100-tier Battle Pass, and much more (launch trailer).

Here’s a quick overview on what’s added to Halo Infinite multiplayer with Season 3: Echoes Within:

• New Maps: Three new maps join the rotation, including arena maps Cliffhanger (ONI research site) and Chasm (Zeta Halo substructure), and Big Team Battle map Oasis (rekindled creation engines).
• New Weapon – Bandit Rifle: Halo Infinite’s first new weapon has arrived! Designed to reward accuracy and precision, the semi-automatic M392 Bandit rifle is perfect for mid-ranged encounters. Touting formidable stopping power fit only for a super-soldier, the Bandit Rifle is at its deadliest with well-timed and well-placed shots.  
• New Equipment – Shroud Screen: The Shroud Screen is the first new equipment item in Halo Infinite, and features a hand-held launcher that enables a player to aim and fire an opaque, spherical shroud. While projectiles can still pierce the shroud, players outside it can’t see through the veil and vice versa. In addition, players inside the shroud are concealed from their opponents’ motion sensors. Tactical positioning, map knowledge and timing will be key to gaining an edge over your enemies with the Shroud Screen.  
• New Mode – Escalation Slayer: Inspired by the beloved classic “gun game” mode, Escalation Slayer comes to Halo Infinite as an all-new arena game mode! Available as both a team-based and FFA variant, Escalation Slayer requires players to eliminate their opponents to progress through a wide range of armaments. With each kill comes a new weapon before culminating in the final challenge to win, eliminating an enemy player with the Oddball.
• 100-Tier Battle Pass: Purchase the Echoes Within Premium Battle Pass to instantly unlock the Redsteel Splinter Legendary Armor Coating for all available Cores! Featuring over 100 tiers of rewards, including 1,000 Halo Credits, the Echoes Within Premium Battle Pass also offers players a fourth challenge slot and bonus XP throughout Season 3.

Last week, we also announced that Halo Infinite’s Forge Beta surpassed 1 million creations, and 8.5 million custom games played since the launch of Custom Game Browser. And yesterday on Xbox Wire, 343 Industries’ Head of Live Service, Sean Baron, shared more insights on what to expect in Season 3: Echoes Within.

For an in-depth breakdown of Halo Infinite Season 3: Echoes Within, check out Halo Waypoint.

Players will experience the ultimate racing adventure with the addition of sleek new karts, tracks and rewards

SEOUL – March. 8, 2023 – Fans of mobile racing game KartRider Rush+ can kick it into high gear in the Season 18 “Mechanic” update starting today. A thrilling race awaits in the mechanical world where humans and robots collide, including a new legendary item kart, “Defenderbot,” legendary characters “Robot Bazzi” and “Mechanic Brodi” and an electrifying new track, “Reckless Refinery (Mine).”

Players who join the race will experience:

• New Highlight Kart “Viper” – “Viper” is known for its nimbleness and fierce drift. Only obtainable at “Viper Center,” players can choose from one of two designs: “Scarlet Viper” or “Amethyst Viper.”
• New “Collection Room” Content – In “Collection Room” players can appraise outfit resources to acquire and exchange “Guardian set” parts.
• New Title Defense Abilities – Each title now has its own defense ability, helping players strategically choose which Title they will equip.
• “Mechanical Heart Aura” Event – From Friday, March 10 until Friday, March 17, a “Mechanical Heart Aura” can be obtained by completing quests such as playing five multiplayer races with a soulmate. Players who stay online for 30 minutes or more from Thursday, March 14 until Friday, March 17 will also receive a “Mechanical Heart Driftmoji.”
• “Mechanic Stone Shard” Rewards – Other rewards include “Mechanic Stone Shards” which players can gain by logging in and participating in ranked races from Friday, March 17 until Friday, March 31. “Mechanic Stone Shards” can be exchanged for “K-Coin,” “Milk,” “Spiderbot(permanent)” and more.
• New karts and tracks – Speedy kart “Eradicator,” treacherous track “Dangerous Dock (Factory)” and more will be released as well.

NEXON has also released a video to celebrate the Season 18 “Mechanic” update on its official YouTube channel. After poking around under the hood, the video shows “Robot Bazzi” and “Cyborg Tiera” successfully operating ‘Excavator.” An exciting collaboration is also announced, with details to be provided at a later time.

Fans can find more information on KartRider Rush+ and the new “Mechanic” season on the official website.

Official KartRider Rush+ Website: [LINK]

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
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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